I’ve witnessed some awkward things transpire at stand-up shows in New York: Lame attempts to heckle comedians, drunks who spill the drinks over audience members in the middle of a set, old people who get extremely offended, thinking a comedian shouldn’t talk about subjects most adults over the age of 18 should be able to handle. Stand-up comedian Adam Newman, however, had a real curveball thrown at him when the NYPD entered a comedy club he was performing at and arrested someone in the audience. Here’s the known backstory, according to Newman:
Apparently the dude was accused of robbing someone, but once he was arrested, said the accuser was trying to rob him. That’s all I know.
— Adam Newman (@Adam_Newman) October 13, 2014
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Since Newman is still on stage, he tries to make lemons out of lemonade and, understandably, inquire to the police officers about what’s going on. He’s greeted by a warm, New York “WHY DON’T YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP?!” from the NYPD officer in what might be the most awkward heckler interaction ever…
Newman is a pretty funny dude, so be sure to check out his Comedy Central clips, in addition to the awkward exchange with the NYPD below.
[H/T: Gawker]