If you’ve been plugged into the stand-up comedy scene at all in the last decade or so, you’re likely well acquainted with the name Roy Wood Jr. The hilarious comedian, best known for his work as a long-time correspondent and occasional guest host on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,

The funny but bleak “Lonely Flowers,” isn’t directly about the new president, but it builds small observations into larger points about our lives.

In an hour about the challenge and importance of connecting with other people, Wood mostly dodges around his own place in that theme, his own difficulty feeling close to someone. When the closer finally arrives,

Lonely Flowers,' the latest special from the former 'Daily Show' correspondent and current host of CNN's 'Have I Got News for You,' is now streaming

In a recent interview with TheWrap, the former “Daily Show” correspondent explained why he decided to start off his new Hulu comedy special “Lonely Flowers” with a despairing statement about modern society’s lack of connection — a theme he digs into through his work onstage.

In his new standup special on Hulu, filmed at D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre, comedian Roy Wood Jr. laments how we’ve strayed from genuine human connection.

Roy Wood Jr looks at loneliness in our hyper-connected world. And makes it funny. Here's how to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere in the world.

Set to the backdrop of D.C.’s Lincoln Theater, the award-winning comedian unpacks society’s struggles with isolation and how humor can bridge the gap.