Stand-up comedy may never have been as popular as it is today. From August 2023 to July 2024, the top 25 comedians in the U.S. sold a total of 7,063,839 tickets and held a total of 1,557 performances across the United States. And even if you’re not a big fan of the genre, it’s a great way to spend an evening.
That is, until the comedian steps over the line and the comedy turns into a tragedy. Recently, one woman shared a story about how she was enjoying a stand-up show until the comedian insulted her appearance. Her humiliation and tears sparked a conversation online: where is the line between jokes and bullying?
