rant · moment 19 of 27
The Comedy Club Opening Breakdown
from 157 - Cancel Your Family · #157
3 min
Tim tells a story about a struggling comedian having a public meltdown at the opening of The Stand comedy club, venting about his failing career and lashing out at Tim.
- Tim tells a story about a kid who knew about a massive comedy club opening in New York.
- At the Stand opening, a guy approaches Tim in the middle of a breakdown, hoping the right conversation will get him back in the game.
- The guy Tim had recommended for JFL asks if Tim has a run coming up, then immediately shows disappointment when Tim doesn't confirm it.
- When Tim compliments him, the guy rejects it, claiming Tim is crazy and dismissing Tim's success.
- Tim observes that in comedy, anyone who succeeds is called crazy, while people who've accomplished nothing claim moral purity.
- Tim tells the guy he can't have a breakdown in front of everyone, pointing out at least he's connected to other comics and has a schedule.
- Tim explains his frustration: the guy laughed in his face years ago when Tim suggested he do a podcast.