Normally, there is no polite reason as to why a person needs to interrupt the show. Here are some points that I believe a heckler would justify as humane:
- They are drunk/using drugs
- They are on the phone
- They do not understand the performance
- Peer pressure
- They are unhappy
- (Personal)They are just a messed up person
Clearly, anyone can be a heckler. I can be a heckler, Jason Bourne can be a heckler, the guy who came up with the word "heckler" can be a heckler, and even a person's flatulence can be a heckler. Now may be saying, "heckle this heckle that", but there is a genuine purpose for hecklers. What their job is intended to do is add or subtract from the performance. Earlier I was talking about hecklers in general, but for the rest of my piece, I will offer up some examples in stand-up comedy.
Additionally... Get it? If you don't, here is the part of the blog where I will discuss what hecklers A-D-D to stand-up performances. I am not that funny. So hecklers interrupt and kill moods fro certain performances. What the average comedian knows is that any rude audience member that decides to participate themselves into their stand-up performance creates a gateway. That gateway creates multiple hypothetical timelines or "gateways" to improvisation. Improv: coming up with new material on the spot. The comedian has a variety of improv options. Questioning the audience member, insulting or "roasting" the interrupter, or making a joke WITH the person. Most outcomes are fairly positive when professionally handling the heckler. Even better, the audience gets more than what they intended for. A win-win situation out of something. Next time you hear an interruption, rub your hand maniacally and wait for the turkey.
What brings me and you together? "Mine-us" I get it the jokes are terrible, but I am trying my best to keep audience retention. Opposite to the last passage, I will discuss the possibilities a heckler can take away from the performance. If the performer fails to add to the act, he/she ultimately takes away from the audience. What that proposes is the heckler did their job too well. An overwhelmingly strong heckler needs to be removed. Due to the large-scale interruption, the show itself will dive into a very different, awkward stage. Jokes will not land as hard and all the crowd will remember is, "That darn heckler!" Comedians need to be prepared for any interruption.
Here are some links for some examples of hecklers in stand-up comedy:
I hope you enjoyed this segment! As I am typing this, I am not sure what is to come next. Stay tuned.
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