John Mulaney at Meriwether Post

[Anonymous]

Pretty sure Jack White did this at the anthem, but for a comedy show?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was. Could have lived without having my phone locked up but the show was great and for once I knew both openers.

He's probably better sober than he ever was when he was writing everything super high

Why did they feel the need to lock everyone’s phone? How bizarre!

It's not uncommon at comedy shows. They don't want people putting it all online, they want to be able to keep things under wraps for the Netflix or HBO special they'll be filming towards the end of the tour.

[Anonymous]

Are they going to search my purse or my body? Because, no, they aren’t locking my phone and I'm not going to take it out as per request. How can they expect people to comply with this? Hey, we are already paying for a ticket, what is up with this entitlement of controlling phones. And, really, there will still be people recording, come on.

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Anonymous wrote:Was anyone else cringing over the ten year old boy that Mulaney bantered with?

Which night did this happen??

Saturday night.

Happened Friday night too; was wondering if it was a plant… but also saw a couple different groups of younger kids walking around with parents, including an one group with an infant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was anyone else cringing over the ten year old boy that Mulaney bantered with?

From what I've read that's actually a standard part of his show. I don't know what he does if he can't find a kid in the audience. I'm sure he had a backup plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are they going to search my purse or my body? Because, no, they aren’t locking my phone and I'm not going to take it out as per request. How can they expect people to comply with this? Hey, we are already paying for a ticket, what is up with this entitlement of controlling phones. And, really, there will still be people recording, come on.

They'll kick you out if they catch you on your phone. Mulaney almost certainly has a deal with Netflix to release the special on streaming and protecting the value of that streaming is part of the contract.

This also came up earlier this year when the phone locking method failed on Brosdway and someone filmed an released clips of an actor doing a nude scene. That was pretty gross as the actor clearly hadn't consented to that leak.

But they make it clear on the ticket. If you can't respect the performer's wishes, you're free not to attend.

[Anonymous]

My kids saw him at Red Rocks earlier this year. Great show. Dave Chapelle showed up and did a bit!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was. Could have lived without having my phone locked up but the show was great and for once I knew both openers.

He's probably better sober than he ever was when he was writing everything super high

Why did they feel the need to lock everyone’s phone? How bizarre!

It’s not at all bizarre. If someone records it and put it online, then no one needs to buy any more tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are they going to search my purse or my body? Because, no, they aren’t locking my phone and I'm not going to take it out as per request. How can they expect people to comply with this? Hey, we are already paying for a ticket, what is up with this entitlement of controlling phones. And, really, there will still be people recording, come on.

Entitlement, you say?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are they going to search my purse or my body? Because, no, they aren’t locking my phone and I'm not going to take it out as per request. How can they expect people to comply with this? Hey, we are already paying for a ticket, what is up with this entitlement of controlling phones. And, really, there will still be people recording, come on.

Have you ever been to a large gathering at a stadium or an arena? Of course they search your purse and your body.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was anyone else cringing over the ten year old boy that Mulaney bantered with?

Which night did this happen??

Saturday night.

Happened Friday night too; was wondering if it was a plant… but also saw a couple different groups of younger kids walking around with parents, including an one group with an infant.

Doubt its a plant. More likely that he's certain there will always be a kid at the show

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are they going to search my purse or my body? Because, no, they aren’t locking my phone and I'm not going to take it out as per request. How can they expect people to comply with this? Hey, we are already paying for a ticket, what is up with this entitlement of controlling phones. And, really, there will still be people recording, come on.

They'll kick you out if they catch you on your phone. Mulaney almost certainly has a deal with Netflix to release the special on streaming and protecting the value of that streaming is part of the contract.

This also came up earlier this year when the phone locking method failed on Brosdway and someone filmed an released clips of an actor doing a nude scene. That was pretty gross as the actor clearly hadn't consented to that leak.

But they make it clear on the ticket. If you can't respect the performer's wishes, you're free not to attend.

Plus, I was expecting a phone call that evening, and it came right before the second opener came on.

I felt the phone buzz in the sleeve. I got up, walked to the designated phone section, and returned the call. Super easy.

I totally understand why comedians want to protect their acts. Especially since they are fine-tuning their jokes in front of the audience all the way up to the taping of the special.

We were there on Friday night and I thought it was the best work he's ever done. Easily the best stand up I've ever seen in person

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was anyone else cringing over the ten year old boy that Mulaney bantered with?

No, I thought it was pretty funny.

And I get why he’s like … umm why do people keep bringing their young kids to my shows?

[Anonymous]

Opening acts were v weak imo. Esp the first dude.

Mulaney was great. Not as great as his first two specials which were genius. But great. I still love him, even w all his Sh!t

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Anonymous wrote:How did they lock up phones? Never heard of this. Were they confiscated? Some sort of freakin' laser beam thing??

I have friends who just went to see Chris Rock and Kevin Hart. They had to keep their phones in a magnetically locked bag, then the venue had people unlocking them when the show was over.

Omg! It's like that wedding post from earlier this summer!

I really thought that person was exaggerating or lying. I'd never been to a show or event where it happened until this show.