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Josh Thomas on explaining 'thrush' to American TV producers


Comedian Josh Thomas reveals the awkward moment he was forced to define an Australian medical term that BAFFLED a room full of U.S. executives

Josh Thomas has revealed the hilarious moment he left a room full of American TV executives baffled while trying his best to explain a common Australian medical term.

The Aussie comedian told News.com.au he had awkwardly used ‘descriptive words’ to define the medical term ‘thrush’, better known in America as a yeast infection.

The 32-year-old, who is promoting his new Stan series Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, said: ‘They didn’t know what thrush was, and I didn’t know what they called it!’

Awkward! Josh Thomas has revealed the hilarious moment he left a room full of American TV executives baffled while trying his best to explain a common Australian medical term

Awkward! Josh Thomas has revealed the hilarious moment he left a room full of American TV executives baffled while trying his best to explain a common Australian medical term

The term ‘thrush’ refers to a common vaginal infection caused by fungus that exists naturally in the body.

It’s an easily treatable condition, usually brought on by hormonal changes or as a side effect of certain medications – but can cause mild discomfort and a burning sensation.

Josh continued: ‘I had to try and explain it using descriptive words, and that’s actually such a hard thing to do in a professional situation!

‘Turns out, they call it a yeast infection…’

Cringe! The Aussie comedian told News.com.au he had awkwardly used 'descriptive words' to define the medical term 'thrush', better known in America as a yeast infection. Pictured in his new show, Everything's Gonna Be Okay

Cringe! The Aussie comedian told News.com.au he had awkwardly used ‘descriptive words’ to define the medical term ‘thrush’, better known in America as a yeast infection. Pictured in his new show, Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

Josh’s new series Everything’s Gonna Be Okay premieres on Stan on Friday.

The show, which tells the story of a young man who is forced to look after his family after his father becomes terminally ill, was created, written, and produced by Josh, who also plays the lead role.

And it seems the program is already a hit, with critics labelling it as ‘sweet, silly and unapologetic’.

The LA Times described it as an ‘idiosyncratic and colourful series that treats adult and adolescent love, sex, pain and grief with remarkably funny candor.’

Critically acclaimed: Josh's new series, Everything's Gonna Be Okay, premieres on Stan on Friday. The show has already been praised across the world

Critically acclaimed: Josh’s new series, Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, premieres on Stan on Friday. The show has already been praised across the world

TV Insider has labelled the new series ‘silly, sweet, poignant and unapologetic’.

Meanwhile, The New York Times said the show is ‘delightful, happy-sad [and] figuring it out one improvised step at a time.’ 

Everything’s Gonna Be Okay premieres 16 January, with new episodes weekly, same day as the US – only on Stan

The New York Times said the show is 'delightful, happy-sad [and] figuring it out one improvised step at a time'

The New York Times said the show is ‘delightful, happy-sad [and] figuring it out one improvised step at a time’ 



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