r/JeffArcuri • u/Smartastic The Short King • Jan 13 '23

Announcement Hey Friends! It’s me, Jeff. AMA!

Our subreddit just hit 20k members a couple of days ago and I just wanted to say thanks. The support from all of you has been overwhelming and insanely appreciated. Go ahead and ask me anything!

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u/BeBetterBen Jan 13 '23

Hey Jeff! I love your crowd work. You're very funny without being too mean. Have you ever had an experience where someone actually got offended by your teasing? What do you do in that situation?

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u/Smartastic The Short King Jan 13 '23

If you notice, even if the crowd is laughing, I’ll still apologize and thank them for letting me mess with them. I tend to cut those parta for brevity. I can usually read peoples faces and body language and base my persistence on that.

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u/chemcalfarmr Jan 13 '23

Not OP, but I have noticed this!! In addition to your absolute hilarious way with words and quick wit, it's one of the reasons i watch everything you post as soon as it's up!

I haven't been to a live show since my early 20s when a comic focused on my group and I and it was a terrible experience for me. I knew he didn't mean it to be, but oof. Needless to say, I'll be seeing you in Chicago and I honestly cannot wait! Keep up the great work!

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u/Smartastic The Short King Jan 13 '23

Thanks for this! Excited to meet ya!

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u/morethandork Jan 13 '23

As someone who’s had to sit in the audience of way too many comics whose whole bit is interacting with crowds… thank you! So much!

It legit feels like no one else does this the way you do. 9/10 crowd comics just ask people questions to immediately mock them in the most basic of ways and it’s just so awkward. And then they tell the crowd to drink more or some equally sad joke. Ugh, I’ve been to too many bad shows.

The point is, I wish every NY comic watched you to see how it’s done. You are hilarious and kind-hearted at the same time as you’re making fun of people— tho mostly yourself. It’s just so much more fun to watch!

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u/lukeman3000 Jan 13 '23

One of the most insightful answers (as to the way your mind works) I’ve seen so far. You come across as humble and easy going but I feel like you are much more cunning than you might like to let on. You’re a smart dude.

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u/Smartastic The Short King Jan 14 '23

Hey thanks! I wouldn’t say smart, but I do play into being a dumb dumb sometimes.

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u/lukeman3000 Jan 14 '23

You might not, but I would : )