Mishap With Comic Theo Von Leaves Lasting Embarrassment (Photograph by Jason Kempin/Getty Pictures for “No person Does This Tour”)
A mishap with comic Theo Von has left a long-lasting embarrassment, leaving me cringing 12 years later. Have you ever ever embarrassed your self in entrance of a star?
They are saying, “By no means meet your heroes” as a result of, typically, they might not stay as much as your expectations. Or they might simply be a jerk to you. However typically it’s since you would possibly do one thing embarrassing in entrance of them! That’s what occurred to me after I met comic Theo Von. Now, he’s in every single place and I’m always reminded of my mistake.
Mishap With Comic Theo Von Leaves Lasting Embarrassment
The incident in query occurred 12 years in the past, in 2012, and I’m nonetheless reminded of my mess up nearly day-after-day. It occurred on the very first day of my internship with Comedy Central in Santa Monica, California. I assumed my dream internship was going to be over after the very first day.
One in all our duties as interns was to fulfill comedians and visitors downstairs within the foyer to escort them upstairs through the elevator and take them to a convention room or workplace for his or her scheduled assembly. Naturally, you don’t need to seem like a fan boy throughout these walks, so you need to play it cool. Chit-chat is okay, however you don’t need to act like a fan and ask for an image or something like that. Definitely, that may be a great way to finish your internship. Fortunately, that’s not what occurred! I used to be capable of preserve my cool. Nevertheless, the primary comic I introduced up was Theo Von. He was the very first, and I feared he could also be my final.
On the time, I used to be acquainted with Theo Von however he wasn’t the huge determine he’s right this moment within the comedy world again then. Immediately, his podcast “This Previous Weekend w/ Theo Von” is likely one of the extra profitable podcasts on the market and he’s always reserving massive visitors. One factor about Theo, he has a bit of little bit of a Louisiana accent and it threw me off a bit of. As soon as we bought upstairs, he requested me for “a duplicate.” So, I’m like, “Certain, man. Give me the paper and I’m blissful to make a duplicate for you.” He then responded, “No, a duplicate.” Confused, I reiterated that I’m blissful to go get him one. This backwards and forwards went on a bit of longer than it ought to have earlier than he lastly needed to say, “No, I’d like a espresso. Like, the factor you drink.” *Gulp* He wasn’t speaking about copies, he was speaking about espresso! I used to be mortified. I saved speaking concerning the copy machine and had no concept that’s not what he was speaking about. He needed to have been so confused, and hopefully not offended!
I used to be simply nervous! You know the way typically once you’re nervous and need to do nicely, you is likely to be overthinking and miss some vital particulars? Yeah, that’s what occurred right here. You may hear extra about this awkward story within the video under. Have you ever ever embarrassed your self in entrance of a star?
Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston Excessive Faculty 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Completely regular factor to occur. That’s due to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has carried out comedy throughout the nation, each standing up and sitting down. When he’s not making an attempt to make you chuckle on-air and on-line, he’s in all probability at residence having fun with his favourite reveals like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Workplace. He’s additionally completely uncomfortable writing about himself within the third particular person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, meals, sports activities, and leisure. So, mainly something and all the pieces.