Bill Burr recently made an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, where he shared a hilarious and somewhat sad story from his early days in comedy. During the chat show, Burr recalled a noon gig he did at a college that didn’t go quite as planned.

Burr explained how the gig, known as a “nooner,” took place in a cafeteria during the middle of the day. No one in the crowd was aware that there would be a show, resulting in a lackluster intro for the comedian. Despite this, Burr took to the stage with a defensive mindset, ready to tackle any potential hecklers.

The gig, which took place in the middle of the country, didn’t go as expected. Burr admitted to “chopping people’s heads off” with his jokes because he thought they were going to throw food at him. The audience’s response was less than ideal, leaving Burr feeling like he was bombing. He ended up cutting his set short, only performing for 20 minutes instead of the planned hour.

One particular joke that fell flat involved a man in the crowd wearing a cowboy hat and a suit. Burr remarked that the man looked like he was trying to get a loan for a horse, but it received no laughter. To make matters worse, a woman in the audience handed him a note asking him to wrap up his set in five minutes. Burr jokingly wondered if this was a ploy to avoid paying him, as he was contractually obligated to perform for an hour.

Reflecting on the experience, Burr expressed his gratitude to the woman, Lisa Brown, who booed him and handed him the note. He realized that it was not going to be any more fun for the next 40 minutes and thanked her for sparing him further embarrassment. At the time, Burr was 35 years old and still struggling to establish himself as a comedian. These challenging gigs and the hardships he endured on his journey to success shaped him into the comedian he is today.

Overall, Burr’s story provided a glimpse into the ups and downs of a comedian’s career. The chat show with James Corden allowed Burr to share this amusing anecdote and showcase his ability to find humor in even the most awkward situations. As he embarks on his Bill Burr Arena Tour, fans can expect more remarkable stories and hilarious performances from this talented comedian.

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