How To Own A Heckler

[@christianestabrook]

Talk about spoons!!

[@TheGerd]

Yes!

[@moniboo523]

Always though Godfrey wasn't funny gave me weird vibes

[@k.morningstar7983]

i think i now know what to say when some tryhard is trotting something out to punch down on persons in a lower position in some unfunny manner TALK ABOUT SPOONS

[@pullflower]

I like that!

[@nevaeh9125]

"What's the deal with Spoons, AM I RIGHT??!!??" (Mashup of every popular 90's sitcom plays with laugh track)

[@phoenixkh93]

When you said 'Stand up is hard, with the life on the road and the threat of bombing' I was like oh damn who is blowing up comedians?

[@joshmacaulay1691]

so did i literally until i read your comment

[@Lazauya]

you are dude with those absolute gut busters

[@luzifersohn5010]

All different Governments, Religions and Businesspeople would like a word with you. They could do a bomb... ah i mean a gasleak.

[@akiraeatsguitarpicks491]

Me

[@HarleyKita]

I only now realize that’s not what he meant.

[@theelgizmo]

That's how you introduce a video essay?!?

[@bearsaroundhere]

sorry, could you repeat that

[@jddeats]

@@bearsaroundhere I said, uh I uh, I said that's how you introduce a- you know, a video essay?

[@Reminji]

@@jddeats No actually, I introduce a video essay by saying "Hello everyone, let me introduce this loser whose WIFE I'm FUCKING!!"

[@jddeats]

@@Reminji I'm leaving >:(

[@DairunCates]

...and we never saw him again.

[@whyarenamessohardtocomeupw2916]

How to own a heckler Step 1: Purchase a heckler

[@omeromer6964]

You forgot the ultimate heckler strategy: The Kramer.

[@superbroadcaster]

You never go full Kramer

[@gangstalker5461]

@@superbroadcaster few even attempt

[@unusual4958]

Oh no.....

[@wastelanda7x]

I just realized it's a literal callback

[@limeslush1e]

omg i had to read this comment tp get it..i feel so dumb

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

That's why he says thank you in the beginning 🤯

[@PrimmsHoodCinema]

Bro, the Rodney Dangerfield joke should've hit way harder!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He gets no respect

[@poralitical]

I think he maybe rushed it by like, 15 seconds. Cause that punchline was so good I have to assume they missed it.

[@jclod610]

I think the explanation softened the impact of the joke.

[@jimmypadilla3441]

@@poralitical it's crazy how much being on stage distorts your perception of time

[@adammaher403]

I feel like they must not have known the reference or something, because yeah, that was genius

[@fltngmmth]

boyeefyoo dont gitchyo ol’ pikka cheenass

[@itsGOJIRAuMORON]

This level of cognizance should be illegal.

[@EggFriedRice41]

It is! In his ADD video he mentions doing acid in his youth xD

[@itsGOJIRAuMORON]

@@misanthropicservitorofmars2116 Jreg is a self-loathing centrist.

[@Yixdy]

@@itsGOJIRAuMORON I think he's actuality lib slightly left, basically for no reason, but I do get that vibe

[@itsGOJIRAuMORON]

@@Yixdy jreg is NOT a liberal

[@Yixdy]

@@itsGOJIRAuMORON .... I know, he sure ain't, liberals are auth right, not lib left lmao.

[@EthePianoMan]

Hey Leo I really like your videos. You have an engaging and coherent style while still being surprising and feeling fresh each time. I also like how you manage to make some sobering points while not getting too heavy-handed, all the while staying upbeat and landing lots of laughs.

[@JimmyGoodYT]

Well put!

[@Savroge]

Your bit at the end about making the mean commenter feel alone made me realize that this is like... an entire genre of tiktok? When people do funny comment responses to trolls It’s effectively heckler-owning in a digital space

[@s.j7423]

interesting !!!

[@sakuranovaryan9261]

I thought it that was somewhat like moralistic bullying..I always understood the impulse to do it. But always felt wrong when done to a person unreasonably

[@beulahcostamartins3044]

I appreciate how you present uncomfortable, hard to watch content in a digestible way. The Godfrey bit and in the SNL video, you gave play-by-plays rather than just putting the clip in alone. I find stuff like that hard to watch but with commentary it's much more enjoyable and I don't have to skip sections out of second hand embarrassment!

[@Skincoreskincore]

I think it would be really funny if a comedian got heckled and then immediately started crying on stage.

[@imanoljesusdelpozo4907]

Honestly the “one man improv scene” bit wasn’t that bad at all, it was amusing and I’ve certainly seen much worse

[@dottykarma5823]

Yeah it got a genuine laugh out of me.

[@casadastraphobia]

@@justincoleman3805 thank you so much Justin

[@semi3847]

i actually loved it, I can't tell if it's funny or if my humor is just too dry 💀

[@maymayman0]

Of course its good. Like he said, he spent a lot of time on that one.

[@Boysenbro]

You’re not wrong Leo. You’re kind of in a weird place. You have a strong “small” fanbase who really like your content and sense of humor, so I imagine most comments would be positive and engaging. Would you want more criticism in your comments section? Or do you think the affirmations help guide you in your comedy?

[@LeoVader]

i wouldn't mind more constructive criticism if people have it! it's helpful when people point out whether parts of the presentation worked for them or was clunky and stuff like that.

[@24halonerd]

@@LeoVader feels like you have been doin this all ur life bro ur a natural

[@dorsia6938]

@@LeoVader my only criticism is, make more videos

[@austinkeller7171]

that exclamation point right ------------above------------------there ^^^ Yeah that's gotta go. That is all thank you for my criticism.

[@titularhero]

@@LeoVader leo more like le no thank you ey gottem

[@JakeSteam]

The 8:56 joke was honestly perfect. Amazing video as always.

[@ghostsoffishandcrows7341]

+++

[@wittynicknamehere]

I watched the first Steve Hofstetter video I encountered, with great interest. Shortly thereafter I discovered a second video, ALSO about him encountering a heckler and dealing with the person. I remember thinking "Huh, this happened to him again? Well, he sure dealt with it!" I quickly realized that this is the guy's whole shtick. His career is savaging hecklers. I find myself wondering if he even writes out a set, or just goes up and kills time until someone heckles him. Thing is, with literally every comedian I'm fond of, I can rattle off my favorite jokes of theirs. I can't tell you one thing this guy has ever said into a microphone in a premeditated fashion. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk, I guess.

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

He is one of my least favorite comedians because of this. Most of his set are non-jokes and a lot of political stuff. But then once somebody heckles him that’s when his real show seems to start. But if his fans come there to see that then that’s fine. I think the good thing about his shows are that the people that are heckling him know that it’s a part of the show so it’s more fun for them. It also wouldn’t surprise me if he had someone that he hired to be a fake heckler just to make the show better. 😂

[@Winasaurus]

Had that with Hbomber. While his videos aren't necessarily bad, I kept seeing "Fallout 3 is bad, here's why" in my recommended. I finally get around to going on his channel and see nearly all his top videos are basically titled "Thing most people like is bad" or "Thing most people dislike is good". I get that he gets more into it in the videos but when it seems so much of the content is based entirely on inflammatory titles it just makes it all feel very low-effort, the lowest hanging fruit to get people to click is to tell them something they think is wrong so they click to tell you they're right. That's like baby's first clickbait. While some channels have done it well, (Vsauce explaining yellow on screens isn't actually yellow since it's from RGB diodes and the rest is an illusion, well explained), it seems his videos mostly ride on "It's my opinion", and little else.

[@Yixdy]

@@Winasaurus hbomb is the shit, my dude. Like for real. Every KZbinr HAS to click bait, but calling his multiple hour long, more-in-depth-than-anything-else videos low effort is just disingenuous

[@Winasaurus]

@@Yixdy No, not every youtuber has to clickbait. Plenty of youtubers get on just fine without clickbaiting. I didn't say his videos were low effort. Taking what I said out of context is disingenuous.

[@shanedancer3895]

@@Winasaurushow is that clickbaiting? I have never seen an hbomber video but from your video it sounds like he makes a video about how he has a controversial opinion, then titles the video about how he has a controversial opinion. Nothing about that is clickbaiting. You’re disguising your dislike for someone making a similar kind of video repeatedly as a dislike of clickbait, which is disingenuous.

[@cctz_1]

Fucken I swear im so glad somebody else has this pov abt the pretentiousness abt some comedians and forcing heckle owning, moreover for a youtuber to make a video abt it. I deadass thought I was just being a stick in the mud for thinking some of these guys were assholes lmao

[@metalsam666]

I just found your channel, after seeing the ''Now You See Me'' Thumbnail for a while. Fun stuff, didn't sleep and canceled my days appointment to go through your library!

[@jacobmadsen1483]

I doubt anyone will see this, as I'm two years late on this video, but the time frame from 5.34 to 5.54 contains most of the reasons as to why Leo Vader is my favorite KZbin-channel: A disdain for one of many cruelties in the world A kindhearted trigger warned A sincere interest in examining and understanding said cruelty An open mind towards the offender in regards to the possibility of them taking actual responsibility and growing as a person ... While simultaneously dunking on said dickhead for not actually owning up to their behaviour in a fun and entertaining way All while being smart, genuine, original and funny, all parts wonderfully so. Leo ****s like carrot. There, I said it. Thank you for giving me some of the best laughs on the platform. Your kind and empathetic spirit is appreciated as well as your sharp wit and your emotional sincerity.

[@ShowerSkeleton]

Another great bit of insight into a weirdly specific aspect of entertainment, thanks Leo! The color picker hovering over your face made me crack up.

[@lghess]

Was this a single take?? Excellent performance

[@KyleHilliard]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@emilyr8668]

this video actually brings back traumatic memories of my friend dragging me to open mic comedy shows and having to stop myself from crying during a set because i had broken up with my boyfriend hours before that and then my group getting railed on by the 'comedian' who was mad no one was laughing at his public masturbation bit (also that was literally like the 3rd person to try that that night). like sobbing actually

[@sometimesitbelikedat2529]

Discovered your channel because of your Now You See Me video, checked your other videos, and man, I'm forever a fan my brudda.

[@jvgreendarmok]

Were they wizards? Yep.

[@christianguzman8310]

Idk who im laughing at. The comedians...the hecklers...leo.... doesnt matter.. im laughing... and isnt that what stand ups all about????

[@SteeleGolem]

I spend a long time trying to think of mildly witty KZbin comments and often don't post them. I think what you do is impressive and comparing it to stand up is doing your work a disservice. Get off the stage!! And into my mind with compelling video essays that consistently challenge my perspective!!

[@cheeseguru1017]

Misread the title, thought I was gonna learn how to own someone who’s stealing my passwords

[@Jeorin]

That Rodney Dangerfield impression at the end f'ing slayed me.

[@kazumahazeuzumaki]

Jesus, you're so funny. This is like the eighth vid I've watched. Your timing is down pat. You absolutely deserve more views and subscribers. Keep it up

[@Millie-Million]

god the panel flipping sound effect from Portal is throwing me off so much lmao

[@mv800]

You have an absolutely beautiful voice... and brain.

[@maclain7552]

So glad this channel showed up in my recommended, I can’t get enough of your videos. Extremely funny and insightful

[@clarence5211]

the fact that you’ve gotten a comment calling your voice annoying really strengthens my ‘every youtuber gets hate comments on their voice regardless of what they sound like’ personal theory

[@funkmeister1546]

Dude the algorithm did you a solid, I am so glad i found your channel! Your videos are pretty entertaining.

[@zacadoole1]

I'm glad the algorithm showed me your videos. Also, I like your subtle use of the Portal sound effect. Keep up the good work.

[@als_pals]

THAT'S WHERE I KNOW IT FROM

[@whodatchannel]

and then he never put the mic down again

[@webcrawler8244]

8:56 yeah imma sub now. Nice execution on that one.

[@Going-Postal]

As a stand up comedian, you had me rolling with the mic stuff. So many comedians put so much thought into how they hold the mic lol.

[@masonmashiotta4818]

I just found your channel today. So far I’ve watched around 5 or 6 of your videos and you sir are absolutely worth the time. Definitely gonna binge watch your videos for the rest of the night. Can’t wait for future videos!

[@ljvind]

I found you a few days ago and since been hooked. Your style of comedy and the way you speak is just really great. Keep it up fam

[@breebree3942]

just watched you gain like a thousand followers in real time. the algorithm did good work today.

[@Christian_Luczejko]

You just needed one video, ONE VIDEO Leo, that the algorithm would enjoy... to bring you, our savior, to us, your military.

[@s.j7423]

the bit with the colour dropper was wonderful, superb

[@Earthy2100]

Crying because this came up first on my for you page and I thought you made new content. I struggle with consistency and getting myself out of bed. I liked seeing someone with similar struggles succeed, not by doing what’s easy, but by making something that fulfilled them. Hope you keep making things, whether it’s for us to watch or not. “The day Hitler killed himself” is one of the funniest jokes ever written.

[@thePANDEMlC]

I've been watching the Bill Hicks free bird heckler meltdown year after year for over a decade now.

[@bennissimov]

Bill Hicks was so unhinged dude no one more upset about people liking him

[@popeskii]

What a great video. Somehow you always make me question a bias i didn't know i had.

[@sethxdecker]

Steve Hofsetter plants a lot of his hecklers unfortunately.

[@obamna666]

Wouldn’t be surprised at all. I’ve never seen a video of his that’s just normal comedy.

[@AdalynnCaelgirien]

Your voice isn't annoying, I think it really works with the type of videos you make. I was shocked to see that you haven't made that many of them though, your setups are quite "professional", something you'd expect from bigger youtubers. But you should definitely make more videos and set up a schedule for posting just to supply us with more great quality content that's quite hard to find on youtube now nowadays. You have a potential to blow up! (and you look like a combination of Chris Pratt and that guy from UK The Office, that's a bonus)

[@joshmacaulay1691]

I know this is late and not the point of the video, but I just want to say that having only found your videos recently, they're absolutely worth my time.

[@Evanz111]

Dammit I fell asleep watching your videos and swore I’d save some for later, but now I just woke up and I’m watching even more of them. You’re addictive my dude.

[@ethanguillot]

Leo never let anyone tell you your voice is annoying, that's not true

[@celery8059]

I’m pretty sound sensitive and I absolutely love his voice! It’s very musical and gentle on my brain

[@NinjaPastry]

Dang, I came to his show hoping he'd do the bit. Ya know, THE bit. And he did it! Incredible! This is a great show. *clapping*

[@greyfox4044]

Man, your videos are so underrated. I love the comedy, the flow from initial setup and silly jokes to somewhere between sarcastic humor and puns later the tone shifts to an undertone of serious thought and continues with such good humor... I don't know why it always takes me so long to watch a video sometimes, maybe the title throws me thinking it's kind of a silly topic but it also hits me that it is such a fitting title AFTER I watched the video.... I don't know, but I want you to know (If you read this) I appreciate the work you put into building out a topic and jokes, and well made video!

[@aragoonn]

Your entire point was made by my next recommended video being a heckler come-back video

[@testtube173]

My favorite subtle joke is you literally shooting the audience to death with a tiny pop pop pop and the guy responding “ohhh ok”.

[@hershes]

The portal transition noise keeps throwing me off lol

[@Dukefazon]

6:35 - this reminds me of Kramer's case when he called out some black dudes talking over his show, he tried to turn the audience to his side but chose his words poorly.

[@LeoVader]

that was in my notes for this. someone described it as “the hindenburg of comedy careers” lol

[@Delneiato]

Duke, scrolling through the comments to see if anyone brought up Kramer, and again I find you, lol! Will it be cool to like Kramer again if it turns out he was doing a meta bit on the heckler video...and how it sucks?

[@omeromer6964]

“Chose his words poorly” lmao that’s a neat way to say he was racist

[@wastelanda7x]

My favorite part of this video are the fake audience clips Lmao

[@Zoe-bb5tz]

You're honestly quickly becoming my favourite youtuber

[@jaxsjpg3225]

Seeing James Acasters bit about cheese graters showed to me that comedy doesn’t need to be offensive or dark - and if it is most of the time it’s a self fulfilling joke for the comic and is rarely actually funny.

[@Winasaurus]

I'd recommend watching Monty Python. Nearly all the comedy is miles away from being offensive or dark, yet they're still hailed as comedy classics. Being dark and offensive is basically comedy shorthand since there's people who think just being different to others is inherently good, therefore making jokes others won't is inherently funny, in their view. You see this with a ton of people who "say what they don't want me to" or "say what we're all thinking", when in reality they're just being offensive. In fact dark jokes can be done well, just most of the time they're utterly low-effort, riding on the fact they're dark to get a laugh or at least some reaction. For instance, David Mitchell's joke on Would I Lie to You? where someone asked him "What's the most complex thing you do in your kitchen?" after a talk about needlessly complex kitchen gadgets. To which he says "Contemplate death, I suppose.", with deadpan delivery of it being a typical answer. If I could link the clip in confidence of youtube not killing my comment for it I would. But it's great because while it's dark, the joke isn't 'he said something dark now laugh', it's that 'complex' can mean more than mechanically complex, and the classic misdirection bit of it not being a kitchen-specific task, even though that's what the question implies. Tons of british panel shows have great comedy and especially dark comedy that isn't offensive for the sake of it. Also the political comedy isn't painful to listen to because it's not american style "I'm going to riff on the opposition for a whole set", it's "we are all going to riff on whoever is in charge, regardless".

[@ghostsoffishandcrows7341]

We stan James Acaster so much! The only edgy comedian I support (For those unfamiliar he starts his special Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999 with a bit about him being an edgy comedian then goes on a rant about transphobia in comedy and as a trans person I have never been more happy, you can find a clip of it on his official KZbin channel I highly recommend I love him so much)

[@erikwestgard9391]

Very underrated channel: high pitches Nakey Jakey minus the video games... 9/10

[@fubarecognition]

That was a fantastic Rodney Dangerfield joke, I pissed myself. I know that's going to repeat on me for the next few days.

[@k.morningstar7983]

if this was taught as a monologue and treated seriously, it would feel like a speech by Dennis on *Always Sunny*

[@jvgreendarmok]

There's an interesting idea for an episode - Dennis trying stand-up. It would obviously lead to a lot of sibling rivalry.

[@uppercase1544]

i know this video is a year old but the color selector joke was so fucking funny

[@pic2022]

Leo, you're hilarious, your voice isn't annoying. Your videos are amazing, although I have some criticisms. Your streams are amazing. Keep it up.

[@jones4106]

I'm so glad you mentioned Steve in this video because he was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw your video title.

[@ridwanurrahman1967]

These are worth my time. Watched three of your videos back to back.

[@pandexity]

I just discovered your channel and I'm about to binge everything hehehehe

[@sostotenonsosjojododahohlo4580]

Your videos are great. The comedy, the format *chefs kiss*

[@roche5871]

3rd video I've watched, I appreciate you and your content sir. Thank you

[@Apemopo]

10:34 spent a long time on that one? but he said it was a improv?? WHAT A FRAUD

[@emari44]

That hexadecimal bit was 👌

[@charmygreen665]

I really liked your stand up clip at the end. Really been enjoying your content

[@milkbox103]

great video, should've talked about spoons more though

[@anthonyiodice]

This was the bravest thing I’ve seen since swam without a t shirt on last summer.

[@EGCs_3_year_old_Channel]

that color picker joke was genius holy shit

[@dylanl3942]

"That's not what I was expecting to hear at a comedy show" haha man you never fail to make me laugh. Stay sharp and stay safe my man

[@bunkbeds3001]

Hello Leo, this video was worth watching. I consider my time well spent with this good video

[@MicahRion]

Thanks for the time stamp I appreciated knowing exactly how far to skip.

[@joaobigua]

Okay, this is your second video I watch and I already love you. I had real laughs throughout this skit/video essay on stand-up.

[@MissingPersona]

Maple story music? Wow. Thank you. I'm crying from nostalgia.

[@kaciecox2687]

I love the little portal noises the painting thingy makes :D

[@BlassstProsussin]

God damn this mans videos are so fucking intriguing and insightful!

[@TheWanderer_99]

After this video i had a play next video suggested being "famous comedians vs hecklers" thanks KZbin. And yes, it was an enjoyable video.

[@noahgormley4456]

I got one about a guy "owning a feminist heckler"

[@nognaught]

Hi Leo, Hope you're enjoying Tuvalu :) Lots of love

[@JunkerJames]

I think you’re very funny and thoughtful with it. Keep it up!

[@YouWarhammer]

I got you recommended today, decided after your third video in my recomendations today id check you out, and I find you disturbingly relatable and quite hilarious.

[@issaccoltman6249]

Your content is so great, glad I found this channel.

[@pssssssshem]

This channel grow so much, it's gonna blow your mind.

[@alexixeno4223]

another amazing video that is part self reflective, and part poking holes. Also Leo, I think your jokes are funny.

[@pixelstudio8510]

alright guys, time to open this video in 20 tabs everyone and leave em on loop. lets fuck the algorithm

[@JohnnyNuelo]

Okay but that improv about the mall was legit funny

[@jimpinto4448]

I cannot believe you would bring up spoons without a warning. Spoons killed my father!

[@ccjesper]

Thanks for the time code dude, I really appreciate it!

[@HolbrookStark]

Wtf i recognized that bit of stand up at the end Either you stole it, someone stole it from you, or I saw a glimpse of you doing stand up somehow years before finding your youtube channel

[@drinkmorecocacola]

lmao

[@HolbrookStark]

@@drinkmorecocacola comedians do often repeat bits and often steal another comedian's bit to try it with a different delivery or something, so it is actually possible I recognize it from some other comedian stealing it. I've seen a lot of comedians back before COVID and still some on TV and stuff since then

[@Gamandizer]

Thank you algorithm for this gift

[@krisstasko]

Oh cool you use the portal 2 sounds when the tiles flip!

[@bisonbilly4065]

I wonder what it's like to see you record this. Experiencing your humour without music or the green screen.

[@cameronmcbrearty9680]

Shouldve talked about micheal Richard's ownage of a heckler

[@Newtlevitator]

The Dangerfield bit was vastly underappreciated