Louis C.K. Receives Standing Ovation at First Set Since Admitting Sexual Misconduct
“C.K, who admitted last year to multiple sexual misconduct allegations levied against him by five women, was welcomed back with a standing ovation from a 115-person crowd before he’d even cracked a single joke, according to the New York Times.
Meanwhile, one of C.K.’s accusers hasn’t experienced the warm welcome the comedian enjoyed onstage Sunday night. Writing in Vulture, comedian Rebecca Corry spoke of the aftermath of going public with her allegations of misconduct. “Since speaking out,” she wrote, “I’ve experienced vicious and swift backlash from women and men, in and out of the comedy community. I’ve received death threats, been berated, judged, ridiculed, dismissed, shamed, and attacked.”
“S.B. said the audience was mostly white, with lots of couples. Both women say the set was awkward, but the first woman was particularly upset by it. “It was an all-male set to begin with. Then, it’s sort of exacerbated by [C.K.’s] presence,” she said. “If someone had heckled him, I think they would’ve been heckled out. It felt like there were a lot of aggressive men in the audience and very quiet women. It’s the kind of vibe that doesn’t allow for a dissenting voice. You’re just expected to be a good audience member. You’re considered a bad sport if you speak out.”
Two Women Describe Louis C.K.’s ‘Uncomfortable’ Comedy Cellar Set
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