I'm encountering this crazy new phenomenon where after I post a video, a drunk person comes up to me and tells me that it sucks. The exchange goes a little like this.
(Cody enters room, sees drunk friend)
Cody: Hey, what's up?
Friend (Extremely enthusiastic): Hey! I saw the new video!
Cody: Uh huh. Cool.
Friend (Still enthusiastic): Well? Don't you want to know what I thought of it?
Cody: I'm not really in the mood to talk about the videos....
Friend: Come on!
Cody: Alright, fine. What did you think of it?
Friend (Pauses): Jeez, you really put me on the spot here.
Cody: I did?
Friend: Okay, look. Here's the thing: It's a really funny idea. I mean that. I really mean that.
Cody: Uh huh
Friend: The only thing I didn't like about it was the acting, writing, editing, lighting, pacing, and basic concept.
Cody: Uh..... sorry, I guess. I'm gonna see what's going on in the other room.... (leaves)
Yeah, I don't really understand it. It's not like I asked for it. It's not like I go up to people and say, "Please tell me what you thought of the new video, and be brutally honest." I think what really baffles me is that they didn't accidentally let it slip that they didn't like the video, they strung me along on a premeditated series of questions in order to get into a position to tell me that they think it sucks. You sly drunken bastards have checkmated me yet again.
So yeah, I'm not saying you have to like the videos, and I don't mind if you tell me to my face that you think they suck, because polite false praise will never make me a better comedian. Just ask yourself if dropping harsh criticism on me on a Friday night when I'm trying to have fun and didn't ask for any opinion is the best time to do it.
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