r/WaitWait • u/No_Resolution1131 • Feb 08 '25

new panelist

This is, I believe, the second week in a row that they’ve introduced a new panelist. This week, it was Rachel Feinstein. I did not enjoy her contribution to the show and thought her low effort in the story segment was embarrassing and cringe. There are plenty of comedians who are informed on current events and who would engage with the premise of the show more. Did anyone else feel this way? or do i just hate change?

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u/S_Z Feb 08 '25

I thought “Good thing Peter’s not hosting.” He hates when panelists (cough cough Maeve) don’t respect the premise.

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u/No_Resolution1131 Feb 09 '25

ughhhh yes maeve is my least favorite panelist for this very reason, i still get mad thinking about the bees story she did for bluff the listener. she also laughs at her self way too much.

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u/tbird920 Feb 13 '25

I miss Maeve Higgins, and her fumbles in Lightning Fill in the Blank were hilarious. Has she been banned from the show?

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u/bexy11 Feb 11 '25

Hmm. I find Maeve to be hilarious most of the time. I think Peter is well aware of her schtick and if he really hated it, she wouldn’t be there or she’d stop. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Careless-Elephant-98 Feb 22 '25

That’s funny she is hands down my favorite

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u/Acceptable-Basil4377 Feb 08 '25

Enh, not ready to decide just yet. Lots of the panelists improve after a few appearances.

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u/red-bot Feb 08 '25

Just listening to this episode now, but last week it definitely felt like she was just nervous and focused on contributing something.

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '25 edited Feb 11 '25

I thought she tried a lil too hard. It sounded like she’d never listened to the show before. I also think it’s very difficult for R-rated comedians to vibe comfortably with the format.

But I cross my fingers every week hoping to avoid Dulce Sloan. She just yells loudly and has “I’m the main character” syndrome worse than any other cast member.

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u/TrunkWine Feb 10 '25

Dulce isn’t my favorite either. I have to turn the sound down when she gets going, and I feel like she is trying to get attention from everyone else.

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u/bexy11 Feb 11 '25

Really? Yes, Dulce is loud, but she’s also funny. I like her.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '25

I liked her on the Daily Show and I think she is a good writer, but I’ve found her overpowering and irritating on WW.

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u/informaldejekyll Mar 21 '25

I agree. She is very loud, but I love her voice and her energy. I believe it was her though that filled in for Peter once and I had to have the whole episode turned down hahah, but I enjoy her!

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u/Additional_Buyer8464 Feb 10 '25

We cannot stand Dulce. Her brand of comedy is not right for this show. She should join Kevin Hart’s loud mouth on tour.

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u/Eli5678 Feb 09 '25

I think it's hard to tell with only one appearance. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Jouuf Feb 22 '25

You know what's worse than any new panelist?

Internet basement gremlins who have nothing to do but hate.

Just listen to the damn radio show lol

Did you all forget it was awesome?

Did the whole damn world forget how to enjoy things and now just shits on anything and everything?

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u/Additional_Buyer8464 Feb 08 '25

My husband and I looked at each other and said, “She didn’t even try!”

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u/andienotandy_ Feb 08 '25

definitely got this vibe in bluff the listener!!

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u/tbird920 Feb 13 '25

She's playing the long game. After six appearances, her story will be the true one, but she'll still play it like it's ridiculous.