STAR STAR 1/2
I'm a serious fan of stand-up. Not so much when it's not done well. This kind of fell in the middle. Maybe he was tired. Yes, that's what I'm going to say. He was tired.
Generally, in stand-up comedy, my favorite is when the sadness or anger doesn't outshine the "funny." It's a tough balance - I haven't wanted to see many comedians in person because I want so badly for them to succeed and conquer the line. Super picky about some things, I suppose.
Tonight, the show was missing something. Maybe a "hot pocket" (if you don't know his work, Hot Pockets are a staple "bit" in his routine centered around his family and self-hate for weight issues and obsession with food - the audience loves it). But he didn't seem to settle into a comfortable groove. It wasn't bad, just not good. I've seen him be much, much funnier.
On a positive note, the store outside the theater made me smile. :)
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