Overview of We Might Be Drunk with Tan France
This episode is a fast, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful hangout between Tan France, Sam Morril, and Mark Normand. The conversation jumps from fashion and red-carpet style to comedy philosophy, queer identity, travel etiquette, and Tan’s life in Utah. A big throughline is Tan’s belief that style should enhance a person, not distract from them — especially in comedy — plus a lot of playful roasting, pop-culture recommendations, and candid talk about being a gay man who grew up tough.
Main Topics Discussed
Fashion, styling, and looking “too done”
- Tan gives Sam and Mark blunt but useful feedback on their outfits, jackets, and shoes.
- He argues that comics generally should not look too flashy or too hot, because it becomes distracting from the material.
- He favors:
- clean silhouettes
- good tailoring
- vintage finds
- inexpensive clothes that fit well
- His core styling philosophy: you do not need to spend a fortune to look good.
- He emphasizes that if a stylist can’t make cheap clothes look great, they’re not very good at their job.
Tan’s life, background, and move to New York
- Tan talks about living in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he says he has felt unusually safe as a gay man.
- He and his partner are planning to move to New York for work and a kind of midlife reset.
- He explains that Utah is more liberal and normal than many outsiders assume, at least where he lives.
- He also discusses growing up in a tough household, being bullied, and learning early to defend himself physically.
- He says his father made it clear he should never come home beaten.
Comedy taste and what he likes
- Tan loves comedians who tell stories and build to callbacks.
- He’s less into pure “joke, joke, joke” comics and says that style isn’t his personal taste, even if he respects the skill.
- He praises a range of comics, including:
- Leanne Morgan
- Beth Stelling
- Sarah Millican
- Maddie Wiener
- Ian Lara
- Jordan Fisher
- Sean Murphy
- Zach Noe Towers
- Caitlin and Usama
- He also praises established comics and performers like Tina Fey, Amy Sedaris, Fred Armisen, and Conan-adjacent comedy energy.
TV, movies, and recommendations
Tan spends a lot of time recommending things he loves:
- Deli Boys
- Never Have I Ever
- I Am Love — which he calls a major emotional movie with a devastating ending
- Conk — a dry, deadpan British show he loves
- Last One Laughing
- At Home with Amy Sedaris
He also mentions:
- Queer Eye
- Dressing Funny
- his interest in making style/content accessible to people without big budgets
Raunchy banter and absurd tangents
- The episode leans heavily into the show’s usual adult-comedy vibe:
- sex clubs
- WikiFeet ratings
- celebrity crushes
- “how many holes are in a vagina?”
- airplane bathroom etiquette
- reclining seats and rude passengers
- Tan is especially funny when he gets candid about:
- his own sex appeal being subjective
- the absurdity of celebrity attention
- how intrusive people can be in public spaces
Tan France’s Core Style Advice
What he believes about clothes
- Cheap clothes can look expensive if tailored properly.
- Good style should feel natural and not overpower the person wearing it.
- Press looks can be bolder, but everyday clothes should still feel authentic.
- He often uses thrift/vintage shopping and tailoring to prove that good style is accessible.
His biggest fashion takeaways
- Don’t overdo it.
- Fit matters more than price.
- Shoes can make or break an outfit.
- Fashion should support your personality, not replace it.
Projects and Career Notes
Upcoming work
- Tan mentions a new project concept involving a comedy show that judges internet conflicts, which he calls Honorable Gaze.
- He also talks about a film he and Sam are developing together:
- about two drinking buddies
- tied to their whiskey company, Bodega Cat Whiskey
- described as a joke-a-minute, character-driven comedy
Professional perspective
- He explains that his public image on Queer Eye can make people think he’s always gentle and agreeable.
- In reality, he says he has strong opinions and can be very direct.
- He appreciates humor that is sharp but still grounded in timing and story.
Notable Takeaways
- Tan’s comedic taste is very narrative-driven: he likes a payoff and a callback.
- He’s very practical about style: budget matters less than tailoring and confidence.
- He feels surprisingly at home in Utah, especially compared with what outsiders assume.
- He and Sam/Mark have real chemistry, built on shared taste, teasing, and honesty.
- The episode is as much about friendship and cultural commentary as it is about comedy or fashion.
Overall Tone
The episode is chaotic in the best way: lots of roasting, lots of pop culture references, and a steady stream of sharp opinions. Underneath the jokes, though, Tan comes across as thoughtful, grounded, and very passionate about helping people look and feel better without turning style into something elitist.