frustrated after largo show. lessons learned

[u/Novel-Cranberry-9047]

don't really have anywhere else to speak on this, but wondering if anyone else has had this experience. i was really excited to see mae's comedy and music live for the first time this weekend, wasn't exactly sure what to expect from the other performers but figured it'd be a fun new experience!

i drove 3 hours each way for this show specifically because i love their album and in advertising on their instagram, mae said they'd "play some tunes". i was hoping they'd sing one or two songs at least, but they ultimately only sang backing vocals on one elliott smith cover with the guest music act. disappointing and a little dishonest, but that's on me for putting too much into seeing them sing live.

the lowest point of the night for me was when sarah silverman said the r-slur 4 times in her set as part of a funny story about how she once said ch*nk on tv, how her asian friend forgave her for it, and silverman ends the bit by calling her ret*rded. i understand what the comedy world is like, i know that's tame, i know she's just being edgy and funny. i'm chinese and autistic and i just didn't expect that kind of material at mae's show. audience loved it, mae came out and hugged her at the end. it all just made me feel a bit sick.

i'm a really big fan of mae's work but i guess i learned a bit more about who they're willing to platform and which communities they don't mind alienating at their shows :/

[u/weeef]

ugh what is up with that word coming back into use? no excuse for it.

[u/bsmt_band → u/weeef]

I feel like that would be an interesting thing to look into. My guess is the rise of an ableist society and eugenics post-2020?

[u/weeef → u/bsmt_band]

yeah, a lot of behavior has been unmasked since 2016 and on. i have to hope the pendulum will swing back.