‘I wish you weren’t a c***’: Did this Aussie comedian really ban some seniors from his shows?
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Laughter is often said to be the best medicine, and a night out at a comedy show can be just the ticket to lift the spirits.
However, for one Australian comedian, a recent show turned into a battleground of wits when an elderly heckler decided to take on the role of a critic rather than a spectator.
Blake Pavey, a comedian who has found fame online, has made an unusual move at his stand-up shows: anyone over 85 is barred.
This decision came after a gig where he and his opening performer, Aleks Milinkovic, were relentlessly heckled by an older man in the audience, leading to verbal tussles that have since gone viral on social media.
In a video posted online, Pavey began: ‘Do you ever wonder what happens when an American b****r over the age of 85 comes to one of my shows and relentlessly heckles the opener?’
The clip then shows the heckler, allegedly from the US, hurling less-than-flattering comments at Milinkovic.
‘I have no money,’ Milinkovic could be heard saying, followed by a quick 'I wish you had some talent, too,' from the senior.
Some people from the audience were shocked, with the reactions being a mix of oohs and boos.
The comedian immediately shot back: ‘Honestly, COVID should’ve taken more [people].’
Later, the clip switches to Pavey seemingly reacting to the heckler’s presence.
‘How does the oldest c*** here have the lowest IQ in the room? That is so… rude, man,’ he says, much to the delight of the audience, who perhaps weren’t enjoying the added commentary from their side.
‘I’m still waiting to laugh!’ the heckler said, undeterred.
But not one to let the opportunity slide, Pavey let another zinger loose.
‘Ah, an American being an entitled c***, what a shocker.’
The older man eventually left the venue, but not quietly.
As he exited the stage in full view of Pavey and the audience, he said aloud: ‘I wish you were funny, mate.’
‘I wish you weren’t a c***, but we can’t have that, can we? F****n’ hell,’ the comedian replied, again followed by cheers from the audience.
The elderly American, with nothing to say back, just gave a vulgar gesture as he exited.
According to Pavey’s post, the man interrupted the show nine times.
The aftermath of this onstage showdown has been support, surprise, and everything in between.
Pavey's online followers rallied behind him and Milinkovic with comments praising their handling of the situation.
One person wrote, 'I will never understand why people think it's a good idea to pick a verbal fight with people who are professionally funny and witty.'
Others admired Pavey's composure and quick wit during the uncomfortable encounter.
More than a few embarrassed Americans also apologised for the man’s behaviour, with one saying, ‘I’m so sorry… You did handle that beautifully!’
Source: TikTok/@blakepavey
However, not everyone was fully appreciative of what transpired.
‘He’s not wrong,’ one user replied, agreeing with the elderly man that the two comedians weren’t funny.
‘Not sure who was ruder,’ another pointed out.
Others also felt like focussing on the man’s age shouldn’t have been the point.
‘Nothing to do with his age, his personality was the problem!’ a user stressed.
Another added, ‘Bit of casual ageism,’ referencing how Pavey and Milinkovic poked fun at the elderly man, including calling him a ‘dementia patient’ and laughing when he seemingly took a hearing aid off.
It’s worth noting that it remains to be seen if Pavey was serious about placing an age cap. After all, given his profession, tongue-in-cheek remarks aren’t exactly unheard of.
It's also important to underscore that comedy is a space where freedom of expression is cherished. Comedians often push boundaries to elicit laughter and provoke thought.
Yet, there's a delicate balance between edgy humour and respect for all audience members, regardless of age.
So, let's open up the floor: What do you think about setting age limits at comedy shows? Is it a reasonable response to ensure a disruption-free performance, or does it unfairly discriminate against our more seasoned comedy lovers? Have you ever experienced something similar at a live event? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below—we'd love to hear your take on this comedic controversy!
However, for one Australian comedian, a recent show turned into a battleground of wits when an elderly heckler decided to take on the role of a critic rather than a spectator.
Blake Pavey, a comedian who has found fame online, has made an unusual move at his stand-up shows: anyone over 85 is barred.
This decision came after a gig where he and his opening performer, Aleks Milinkovic, were relentlessly heckled by an older man in the audience, leading to verbal tussles that have since gone viral on social media.
In a video posted online, Pavey began: ‘Do you ever wonder what happens when an American b****r over the age of 85 comes to one of my shows and relentlessly heckles the opener?’
The clip then shows the heckler, allegedly from the US, hurling less-than-flattering comments at Milinkovic.
Audience members at one of comedian Blake Pavey's shows were in for quite a show. Image Credit: TikTok/@blakepavey
‘I have no money,’ Milinkovic could be heard saying, followed by a quick 'I wish you had some talent, too,' from the senior.
Some people from the audience were shocked, with the reactions being a mix of oohs and boos.
The comedian immediately shot back: ‘Honestly, COVID should’ve taken more [people].’
Later, the clip switches to Pavey seemingly reacting to the heckler’s presence.
‘How does the oldest c*** here have the lowest IQ in the room? That is so… rude, man,’ he says, much to the delight of the audience, who perhaps weren’t enjoying the added commentary from their side.
‘I’m still waiting to laugh!’ the heckler said, undeterred.
But not one to let the opportunity slide, Pavey let another zinger loose.
‘Ah, an American being an entitled c***, what a shocker.’
The older man eventually left the venue, but not quietly.
As he exited the stage in full view of Pavey and the audience, he said aloud: ‘I wish you were funny, mate.’
‘I wish you weren’t a c***, but we can’t have that, can we? F****n’ hell,’ the comedian replied, again followed by cheers from the audience.
The elderly American, with nothing to say back, just gave a vulgar gesture as he exited.
According to Pavey’s post, the man interrupted the show nine times.
The aftermath of this onstage showdown has been support, surprise, and everything in between.
Pavey's online followers rallied behind him and Milinkovic with comments praising their handling of the situation.
One person wrote, 'I will never understand why people think it's a good idea to pick a verbal fight with people who are professionally funny and witty.'
Others admired Pavey's composure and quick wit during the uncomfortable encounter.
More than a few embarrassed Americans also apologised for the man’s behaviour, with one saying, ‘I’m so sorry… You did handle that beautifully!’
Source: TikTok/@blakepavey
However, not everyone was fully appreciative of what transpired.
‘He’s not wrong,’ one user replied, agreeing with the elderly man that the two comedians weren’t funny.
‘Not sure who was ruder,’ another pointed out.
Others also felt like focussing on the man’s age shouldn’t have been the point.
‘Nothing to do with his age, his personality was the problem!’ a user stressed.
Another added, ‘Bit of casual ageism,’ referencing how Pavey and Milinkovic poked fun at the elderly man, including calling him a ‘dementia patient’ and laughing when he seemingly took a hearing aid off.
It’s worth noting that it remains to be seen if Pavey was serious about placing an age cap. After all, given his profession, tongue-in-cheek remarks aren’t exactly unheard of.
It's also important to underscore that comedy is a space where freedom of expression is cherished. Comedians often push boundaries to elicit laughter and provoke thought.
Yet, there's a delicate balance between edgy humour and respect for all audience members, regardless of age.
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