A few weeks ago I knew I was going to be in Las Vegas, so for the second time in a short period of time I wanted to get tickets to see Carrot Top. I know most if not all of you who are reading this are thinking that my taste in music is horrible and now my taste in comedians is just as bad. That might be the case because I love his sense of humor, really enjoy the pace of his performances, and love all of his props. So there I am getting ready to walk into the performance with a friend of mine (AW) and lo and behold we are seated in row A–yes the front row. Yes, dead center, and yes you think even less of me now than you did a few minutes earlier. The show was a little like the one I saw a month earlier. He had an opening act and then he would be done by 9:20, so I could make our dinner reservation since we were meeting a few other friends.
So for some reason (maybe it happens all the time) the audience isn’t laughing at everything and Carrot Top is struggling a little bit and he is starting to make fun of the crowd more and more. By doing this, the show is going a little longer than I had hoped and he had scheduled, and now I am late for dinner and meeting my friends. So I pull out my BlackBerry and prepare to send a text message saying I am late and will be there shortly. The lights were a little dim and I start to type and of course as luck would have it, Carrot Top and his big hair see me and precede to stop the show and attack me for sending a text message. There were a number of choice words for me and lots of laughs. I was speechless. I should have said I have seen your act four times and you always end on time but tonight you messed me up by going longer than normal. But I couldn’t get the words out.
It was a classic, and yes I was totally embarrassed!
- When was the last time you were speechless?
- Have you ever been embarrassed beyond words?
I hope you will share you stories with us as I have. I look forward to hearing from you.
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kath says:
i’m sorry merrill; did you say carrot top?
Merrill Dubrow says:
Kath,
Yes you heard that right. Not only once, but twice….. ooooops actually I have seen him three times!!!
I know you and others probably think less of me.
Merrill
Bob Graham says:
Back when I was living in Dallas, Julius “Dr J” Erving was signing autographs at a card show. I went to UMASS during the Dr J era and saw him on campus a few times, he was even in my Botany lecture hall. I went to the show wearing my UMASS Alumni shirt and brought along a Dr J Starting Lineup for him to sign. I waited on line patiently thinking about how I was going to say “Hi Julius, we were in Dr Shaprio’s lecture class together…” and other various UMASS-related things (”Remember the Drake?”). There was a man with a little boy in front of me. After he signed their memorabilia, I stepped up with a smile on my face and promptly froze. It was all I could do to say “Please sign here.” The little boy came back and said to the Dr. “I just want to shake your hand.” Silently and nervously, I extended my hand, too. The Dr. said “Thanks for coming.” I nodded and walked off. I have never been so tongue-tied in my life.
Steve Runfeldt says:
Sorry Merrill, I can’t think of a thing to say.
Merrill Dubrow says:
Bob - that is a classic!
Steve - I am sure you are speechless finding out I like Carrot Top.
Thanks!
Merrill
Matt Gershner says:
A couple of things:
1. I guess we have to send you some comic performances now - I’ve done my best to fix (expand) your musical tastes.
2. tongue-tied? me? Can’t think of any instances…
Jeffrey Lorber says:
Funny - I was at Second City (now that I am a Chicago resident) a few weeks ago and a similar thing happened to me. I am stting right up against the stage and the skits are all rehearsed and never once did they involve the audience except one time.
All 6 memebers of the cast are on stage and they freeze, stare at me, and ask me in unison, “What is your name?” Simple enough you may think. So what do I say? “Francois!” Francois? WHAT THE HELL WAS I DRINKING?
P.S. The audience thought it was hysterical and I got quite an ovation.
Merrill Dubrow says:
Jeffrey,
That is very funny! I know how you feel.
Thanks for sharing.
Merrill