

Todd Barry: A Joke About Rude Behavior
Jun 21, 2025
Todd Barry serves up laughs about the clash of modern distractions and theater etiquette. He hilariously recounts a theater experience interrupted by a woman's massive iPad, exploring the absurdity of technology during live performances. His sharp observations about rude behavior offer a comedic critique of our times.
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The iPad at the Play
- Todd Barry shares a true story about a woman using a large iPad during a play, dimming it when an usher approaches.
- This shows how some people try to compromise between their behavior and social expectations.
Device Use Ignoring Social Norms
- People might buy disruptive devices like large iPads without fully considering their social context.
- They justify using them anywhere because of the device's capabilities, ignoring the setting's norms.