Adam Carolla Show NYC Spends 1.6 Million on Panic Buttons + Comedian Ben Gleib
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May 6, 2025 In this chat, Ben Gleib, a dynamic comedian known for his work on 'Chelsea Lately,' dives into the absurdity of NYC spending $1.6 million on panic buttons for bodegas. He shares hilarious insights on vaping, fat kids, and the chaotic world of comedy, touching on the challenges of new comedians trying to make a name for themselves. The discussion also meanders through quirky anecdotes about celebrity culture and the contrast between childhood memories and modern media, all wrapped in his signature humor.
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Airport Check-In Confusion Anecdote
- Adam Carolla recounts a frustrating airport kiosk experience in Florida with incorrect check-in timing claims.
- Despite being early, they were told they were too late due to strict, nonsensical rules from staff.
Inflexibility in Communication
- Adam highlights the problem of people being inflexible and unwilling to admit they're wrong.
- He critiques the locking into scripts rather than adapting to reality during communication.
Real ID Misinformation Encounter
- Adam's encounter with a staffer wrongly insisting on a Real ID past deadline illustrates misinformation.
- He uses silence as a tactic to endure the staffer's erroneous warnings.