Nimesh Patel’s new Netflix comedy special, Buy the Dip, includes a minute-long bit that starts with Patel describing his wife’s experience giving birth to their first child and then shifts to a humorous take on a doctor wearing a Rolex and Luigi Mangione, who was recently charged with terrorism-related offenses. Patel critiques the terrorism charge, arguing it was disrespectful to actual terrorists. This bit highlights his ability to blend personal stories with commentary on healthcare, finance, and legal issues. Patel, a comedian from New Jersey, initially studied pre-med and finance at New York University before pursuing a career in comedy. He has worked alongside notable figures like Hasan Minhaj and Rami Malek. In Buy the Dip, he draws on his background in finance and healthcare, including his decision to turn down a $125,000 paycheck to avoid participating in a Saudi Arabia-sponsored comedy festival due to ethical concerns. The title of the special, Buy the Dip, is a financial term referring to purchasing stock when its price is low. Patel uses the phrase playfully to critique Donald Trump’s influence on the stock market. He comments on Trump’s advice to buy stock before announcing a pause on tariffs that caused a market rebound, calling it “illegal” to suggest “buy the dip” after causing the dip. Patel also reflects on his personal journey from the finance industry to comedy, which began after a job loss in 2016 and a meeting with comedian Chris Rock. He discusses his time writing for the 2016 Oscars and his brief stint at Saturday Night Live, where he was the first Indian American to join the writer’s room. The special touches on topics like parenting, the healthcare system, MAGA and anti-immigrant sentiments, and maintains an optimistic tone. He references a 2018 TikTok clip where he interacted with an Israeli musician, joking about Israeli progressive rock and singing “Free Palestine,” a moment he now regrets not exploring further. Patel discusses his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, noting that as a brown person, his position on the situation in Gaza is clear. He critiques false equivalencies between Judaism and the Israeli government and comments on the complex relationship between India and Israel, referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alliance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also addresses rising anti-Indian sentiment in the U.S. and Canada, citing a viral post by Republican candidate Bo French and the U.S. Department of Education’s response. Patel argues that anti-immigrant sentiment should be addressed at its root, pointing to the H-1B visa program established by George W. Bush. In Buy the Dip, Patel reflects on his dual identity as an Indian American and the universal themes he hopes his audience takes away. The special is now available on Netflix.