Bill Maher has given up on comedy in front of young crowds: 'They don't want to hear anything'
Comedian Bill Maher said he's largely given up on performing in front of college crowds, arguing that younger audiences no longer want to hear controversial ideas. #press
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Ah, Bill Maher throwing in the towel when it comes to performing in front of college crowds? It seems like the times are changing, and so are the tastes of younger audiences.
Maher lamenting that "they don't want to hear anything" is quite the statement. It's like saying he's been banished from the cool kids' table because his jokes aren't cutting it with Gen Z.
I can just picture Maher trying to deliver his usual sharp political humor to a group of young students only to be met with blank stares or groans of disapproval. Maybe they're more into TikToks and meme culture than satirical commentary these days.
It's a tough pill to swallow for someone who built their career on pushing boundaries and challenging norms through comedy. Maybe Maher needs a crash course in meme-making or TikTok dances to win back this elusive younger demographic.
Or perhaps he could take a page out of other comedians' books and adapt his material for different audiences. After all, comedy is all about timing and knowing your crowd... even if that means acknowledging that college campuses might not be his ideal stage anymore.
But hey, who knows? Maybe there will be a resurgence of interest in Maher's brand of humor down the line. Until then, he might have to stick with performing for slightly older crowds who still appreciate some good old-fashioned controversial ideas.
