You can’t move past these 7 funny Leanne moments without pausing for a laugh

Leanne Streaming on Netflix | Image via Netflix
Leanne Streaming on Netflix | Image via Netflix

Leanne Morgan's television show has generated an insurmountable amount of laughter due to her humorous anecdotes and the authenticity she delivers to the stage. Leanne used everyday elements, such as jello salads and marriage rituals, to create comedic gems by blending her Southern humor with her honest perspectives. Her original comic style was based on real-life events such as aging, relationships, and motherhood, all presented in a way that made people laugh.

It was awful, whether it was a church scenario or a hot-flash calamity, but she knew how to get through it all and find happiness. The following are the seven funniest moments from that TV show that became fan favorites since they were not only humorous but also highly realistic.

Disclaimer: This article is based solely on the writer's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.


Here are the 7 funniest Leanne moments that will keep you laughing:

7. Church dessert table drama

Moment from Leane TV show | Image via Netflix
Moment from Leane TV show | Image via Netflix

In one of the show's favorite scenes, Leanne was handing out desserts at her church. Her funny joke and manner of saying something about jello salad made the entire room roar with laughter. She read about the strange tastes and unusual colors of jello salad, and she read it enthusiastically.

The fact that neighbors could judge over what jello salad you bring is the stuff of comedy dreams. The reason why we laugh about the moment is that it reveals a certain amount of small social drama over an innocent thing. Leanne uses this delivery to make it a joke while we examine a genuine scene and interact with real characters in a real situation. It is even more humorous because it occurs in her television show church.


6. Punch and reflect sitcom moment

Moment from Leane TV show | Image via Netflix
Moment from Leane TV show | Image via Netflix

In the introductory episode of the TV show, Leanne accuses her former spouse, Bill. He leaves her after 33 years. She hits him physically and mentally. Then he tells her not to worry because he will still be available to do the important things. Leanne’s reply

“I thought I was the important stuff.”

lands as a comedic and emotional gut punch. The retort is sad and sassy at the same time. The line is funny because it is true, pointed, and so Leanne. We laughed, and it was ironic. It is humorous when Leanne reprimands him, and it has an honest quality to it, as a loved one tries to lessen the blow with items that will never be used.


5. The Shallot kiss story

Leanne Morgan's Daughter Says She Smelled “Like A Shallot” | Image via Netflix
Leanne Morgan's Daughter Says She Smelled “Like A Shallot” | Image via Netflix

Leanne discusses filming a kissing scene with Tim Daly, as she does in many of the TV show's behind-the-scenes features. Then her daughter, who also does her cosmetics, bent down and muttered,

“Mom, you smell like a shallot.”

Leanne adds that natural deodorant doesn’t work. We erupt in laughter due to its absurdity and relatability. A high-pressure romantic TV show moment destroyed by a veggie odor?

It is absurd and truthful. In addition, the scene of her daughter informing her on the set is so life-like. It turns a smooth kiss from a TV show into a genuine, embarrassing human moment, which is what makes people laugh.


4. Marriage routine quips

Clippings from the TV show | Image via Netflix
Clippings from the TV show | Image via Netflix

Leanne posts entertaining TikTok videos that seem like the setting of a TV show. She also makes fun of the fact that her husband is never there for her when she needs him, but he is there when she has snacks. She often makes jokes about parenting and bedtime customs. The comedy is in her deadpan style and delivery.

We all laugh because we have witnessed a couple where one spouse only arrives when food is offered and the other departs at the wrong time. Her contralto and light tone are also warm. She makes these mundane activities seem funny by drawing attention to the small oddities of married life.


3. School pickup lines

Leanne TV Series | Image via Netflix
Leanne TV Series | Image via Netflix

In her stand-up act, Leanne presents observations in a quick-witted, TikTok-style format regarding the challenges of parenting. These include scenarios like rushing home after school pick-up to remind her children about concepts such as chivalry and incomplete homework through loud, speak-tone announcements. Her tone is replicated in her new role as a single mother, who deals with adult children navigating the chaos of a post-divorce household, even though her characters in the TV series did not share that tone.

Her awkward, deadpan remarks, reminiscent of a furious mother's, deliver humor that's real and relatable. Her Southern accent amplifies the comedy in her otherwise dull observations, making her thoughts bold and amusing.


2. Hotbed of Beagles

Scene from the TV show | Image via Netflix
Scene from the TV show | Image via Netflix

Reviews mention that the show depicts a woman named Leanne experiencing menopause, with hot flashes and emotional upheavals. In real life, Leanne jokes about menopause in her stand-up routines, comparing it to a hotbed of beagles—chaotic, furry, and shedding everywhere—just trying to make humor out of something so uncomfortable.

The TV show alludes to these themes: one episode features Leanne on a hot-flash date night, characterized by physical chaos, shame, and poor timing, which is hilarious. By using a messy, relatable metaphor, we can laugh at something awkward. Her honesty and craziness are very effective comedic devices.


1. Receding hairlines

Leanne Morgan | Image via Netflix
Leanne Morgan | Image via Netflix

Leanne's TV show's character and her stand-up routine both feature her clever jokes. She envisions her balding hairline as a platoon of micro fractions of strands of hair abandoning the battlefield. It's humorous enough to have such a notion. We visualize little hairs moving (en masse), which makes us chuckle. It is a snowballing manner of discussing the subject of aging and vanity.

Even though Leanne's phrase in the TV show is different, the tone is the same when she discovers that her hair is thinning and laughs about it. A common insecurity is transformed into a funny image, which is the joke. The blatant boldness and grounded facts of this moment make us laugh.


These seven highlights from the Leanne TV show resonated with us because they captured comedy amid everyday chaos. She jokes about everything from her gray hair to a disastrous kiss that lasted as long as shallots, but Leanne offers us honest laughs at the truth.

We found ourselves laughing every minute, not because everything was perfect, but because it was real, messy, and genuine. She shed light on topics that are often considered taboo, like menopause, bad parenting experiences, and relational boredom. Her jokes could be a relief for audiences who find comfort and relate to her stories, which felt all too familiar. Leanne made the awkward hilariously funny.

Edited by Ayesha Mendonca