Is Chris Hayes doing a Stand up Comedy Routine?

[montanacowboy]

Is anyone watching this trainwreck?

Why is the audience in stitches laughing? Everything he is saying is deadly serious and I do not find it one goddamn bit funny or laughable

This is the reason we are where we are, everyone thinks this whole thing is a joke. Time to get serious people and stop thinking it's Saturday night live time.

[womanofthehills]

1. I have no tv so I can't listen to Chris till his podcast posts later tonight

However, I have been enjoying his shows when he has a live audience. People are so freaked out about Trump - maybe it comes down to laugh or cry.

[Dagstead Bumwood]

2. Tuned in late, just as he ws mentioning Boris.

It was kinda funny. Hey, it's Friday night and we're stuck in this nightmare for at least another 16+ months, and Sharpiegate going full tilt, so I can't begrudge people looking for a reason to laugh. A pressure valve, if you will.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. Mehdi Hasan cracked me up.

Talking about how Boris Johnson and Brexit might be an even bigger disaster than Trump because Britain has no way out; Brexit is forever. Hasan said something like, When the US complains about how terrible Trump is, Britain says "Hold my beer!"

[hlthe2b]

3. He apparently does the Friday show in front of a live audience...

I heard a bit of it tonight. He's done it apparently a few times--only on Fridays.

[targetpractice]

4. I like the format, and he's doing great.

Just my opinion... But, I like that he's mixing it up a little, all the MSNBC shows repeat the same stories in the same block format. This format is more of an "explainer" with a live autidence. And as a bonus: Trump hates to be laughed at more than anything.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. I'm enjoying it.

And it's not all jokes. He and his guests said some pretty funny stuff about Trump and Boris Johnson but they are talking about serious stuff and making some great points. I was just thinking about how this is a really good format and he should keep doing it.

[mitch96]

13. "I'm enjoying it."

It smacks of stand up ironic humor. The problem it has grave consequences. The jester could always make fun of the king and not have too many repercussions.. It reminds me of the 1/2 hour of commentary that Kimmel/Colbert/Meyers and the other guy at the beginning of their shows.. It's educational too. I had to laugh when he said he tried to understand brexit and failed...... ME TOO! When he explained about the emergency brake and the representational democracy vs true democracy it all made sense... I like the way he segued into the tool we have that is impeachment that the brits don't..... or a constitution
good stuff..
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[Glimmer of Hope]

6. I really like his live shows. It is hard to know when to laugh or cry these days.

[BigmanPigman]

7. They were laughing at Bill Nye when they were discussing Climate Change too.

I was wondering why they were laughing too. It seemed like Chris was trying to discourage the laughter. I found it irritating and wondered what the fuck was so funny?!? I guess they will be rolling in the isles now that gun violence is the next subject.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Bill Nye was cracking jokes, is why they were laughing.

But he was doing it in a way that reinforced his points. Things can be funny and serious at the same time.

[Mike Nelson]

10. Yes, he is...

... did not care for it... but I do like Bill Nye and David Hogg. I think they are both great at communicating to a specific audience.

[Mersky]

11. I still like it.

I don't find him insincere. Jabs of truth elicit thought, and I'm fine with that. Sometimes, I have to laugh to get through something hard, and onto actionable knowledge. I don't have to agree with everything in a presentation to get something out of it.

Didn't really strike me as stand up, but to each their own.

I think the David Hogg segment is profound. I'll be sure to rewatch it with my inner circle.

[A HERETIC I AM]

12. ....

Why is the audience in stitches laughing? Everything he is saying is deadly serious and I do not find it one goddamn bit funny or laughable

This is the reason we are where we are, everyone thinks this whole thing is a joke. Time to get serious people and stop thinking it's Saturday night live time.

Seriously?

[bdamomma]

17. True

why are they fucking laughing this dilemma is no laughing matter.

[A HERETIC I AM]

20. Oh please

The shit from this administration piles up so fast, so deep and so high, no one can keep up! I'm well far past outraged on this journey, such that I've seen the sun rise and set 50 fucking times! (an analogy to overseas travel on flights and trips so long, you see the sun set and rise multiple times, in case you don't get it)

What the hell else is there to do but laugh?

If you don't, you'll make yourself crazy.

You have to laugh at this shitshow. You just have to. Outrage isn't doing a fucking thing.

[Chellee]

22. One of the guests tonight

said that keeping up with the scandals and outrages is like trying to catch confetti. I thought that was a brilliant analogy.

[shraby]

14. He's good at what he's doing.

People understand him and what he's explaining.

[lordsummerisle]

15. I think it's a nice change of pace

from the usual format.

[bdamomma]

16. yes this is his

last audience thing. I liked listening to David Hogg.

[HipChick]

18. If folks need to get serious..

I don't see anyone marching in DC...

Chris is doing a great job...

[mnhtnbb]

19. I think it's a great format

and he has done very well with all 3 Friday shows. Tonight was the last one for this new format, but I suspect there will be more.

[lunatica]

21. Laughter is not always about happiness or fun and games

Laughter is a profound thing that has many uses, especially when things get very bad. Humor is a way to stay sane. To keep from going crazy with impotent rage. To stave off depression and sadness that is too difficult to bear. It’s especially therapeutic when things feel close to despair.

I know this from personal experience. The human body and mind cannot function in perpetual fight or flight mode. Laughter is probably as much a life saver as anything else you can do. It sounds callous to an observer, but it isn’t. It’s an effective way to stay grounded within.

[StarfishSaver]

23. I really can't stand this format

I don't think people should deliver the news or commentary while walking around a stage in front of a cheering, clapping studio audience.

As I said before, it reminds me of "Network." And it creeps me out.