The Comedy Fix Episode 3 - Permission
Feb 16, 2021
The hosts dive into the concept of permission in performance. They explore how audience expectations clash with performer intent and the shifting cultural lines of what’s considered transgressive. There's a debate on whether performers truly need permission from their audience and how context plays a crucial role in comedy. They also touch upon how appearance and privilege influence audience acceptance. The episode highlights the delicate balance between creative expression and respecting boundaries, all while sharing personal anecdotes and insights.
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Stage Permission Can Differ From Society
- Permission in performance differs from permission in society; stage can allow a performer to be a jackass as artistic transgression.
- The hosts argue stage rules may be separate from off-stage morals and audiences often tacitly grant license to transgress.
Host Joke Killed The Room
- Chris describes a joke that stopped a hot room cold while a host introduced the next act and made an awkward comment about a chipped tooth.
- He uses it to show hosts lack permission to make audiences uncomfortable in that role.
Earn The Audience’s Permission
- Aim to create an environment where the audience feels permission to laugh by reading the room and shaping expectations.
- Prioritize entertaining the room; tailor transgression to what the audience will accept to get laughs.