Chapter
Dealing with Affectionate Hecklers in Comedy
50:13 - 58:13 (08:00)
The host discusses the difficulties of dealing with affectionate hecklers in comedy performances and the impact it has on both the performer and the audience. He highlights the unwritten rule that a comic shouldn't turn an audience member against them, but sometimes it's necessary to address the situation negatively.
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The unwritten rules of comedy include never turning the entire audience against you.
50:13 - 52:42 (02:29)
Summary
The unwritten rules of comedy include never turning the entire audience against you. Bill Burr was brave enough to break these rules and it resulted in a masochistic enjoyment of his own power.
ChapterDealing with Affectionate Hecklers in Comedy
Episode#327: Aisha Tyler — How to Use Pain, Comedy, and Practice for Creativity
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Comedian describes the experience with an affectionate heckler in his show and how he had to resort to being mean to get her to stop.
52:42 - 58:13 (05:30)
Summary
Comedian describes the experience with an affectionate heckler in his show and how he had to resort to being mean to get her to stop. Hecklers usually want to become part of the show and often disappear after some slamming but affectionate ones can keep talking and disrupt the show.