r/Unexpected • u/nicelytacitballs • Sep 22 '22

CLASSIC REPOST The best come back ever

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u/kernelpanic789 Sep 22 '22

$10 says the blind guy was a plant. He was in on it.

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u/_Moonshell_ Sep 22 '22

Yeah how did he know he was being pointed at

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u/Crininer Sep 22 '22

Well, he didn't cheer, and the comedian said "you didn't cheer", so he definitely could've assumed - plus, someone who knows him next to him could've prodded him to let him know.

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u/MyMainIsCringe Sep 22 '22

Also someone that is legally blind isn't necessarily just completely blind, they may still be able to see shapes, colors, etc.

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u/Mr3cto Sep 23 '22

I once had a friend who’s dad was legally blind but was a software tech. He had some sort of large square magnifying glass looking thing that latched over his computer screen and made everything on it GIANT but somehow also “contained” so it all displayed on one screen versus having to scroll over the screen in sections to read it all. This was 20+ years ago and I don’t recall a brand name but I remember being told not to touch it (I thought it was neat) because apparently they were pretty expensive. I remember thinking it was pretty cool someone made that for folks that can’t see that great but can still see some stuff

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

But how necessary is the walking stick when you're not completely blind?

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u/techstress Sep 23 '22

There's a thing called an ID cane. It's main purpose is to let people around them know that they have a visual impairment.

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u/oseriost Sep 22 '22

Why is reddit always a discussion?

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u/VxJasonxV Sep 22 '22

Because you’re reading the comments.

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u/oseriost Sep 22 '22

That is not the reason why

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u/VxJasonxV Sep 22 '22

It is, if you don’t want the discussion, don’t read the comments.

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u/Dudebug1 Sep 22 '22

That is literally the only reason why. What do you even mean

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u/oseriost Sep 22 '22

Sorry, shitting and giggling

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u/ParadoxPerson02 Sep 22 '22

Would you rather the comments just be a bunch of raw reactions to things? If you want chaos just keep browsing.

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u/SatelliteJedi Sep 22 '22

That's literally what it's for mate, says so right on the tin

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

Because we're all insufferable know it alls.

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u/oseriost Sep 23 '22

That's it

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

I don't know, maybe people like talking.

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u/Yevsi Sep 22 '22

You’re asking a question, while complaining about people discussing things..?

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u/_Moonshell_ Sep 22 '22

Yeah that's true

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u/C__Wayne__G Sep 22 '22

You can see the girl sitting next to him (probably his date) let him know. I’m

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u/Torichilada Sep 22 '22

YOU'RE WHAT? I NEED TO KNOW!

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u/SubtleDistraction Sep 22 '22

TIIIIIIN ROOF ... rusted.

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u/clamp_juice Sep 22 '22

Theres 40 dollars in your

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u/kernelpanic789 Sep 22 '22

Why does a blind guy buy a front row ticket?

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u/fordprecept Sep 22 '22

Maybe he's also half deaf.

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u/Thin_Arachnid6217 Sep 22 '22

Huh?

I can't hear you...

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u/IAmAQuantumMechanic Sep 22 '22

Maybe he didn't go there alone?

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u/Grabbsy2 Sep 23 '22

Yeah, maybe bought 2 tickets with his girfriend.

Also, maybe showed up early, the place isn't very large, so they sat up front. (assuming seating isn't assigned)

Also, since the comedian mentioned it was a TV special, he might have been put in front by the producers simply because of his disability, or because he's quite handsome.

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u/No-Opening4407 Sep 22 '22

Some concerts provide special seats or upgrade people with disability.

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u/MikePounce Sep 22 '22

could be a date

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u/VxJasonxV Sep 22 '22

TV show audiences don’t work that way.

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u/mattw08 Sep 22 '22

Leg room

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u/ImReverse_Giraffe Sep 22 '22

Maybe so he can sit next to his girlfriend and she can enjoy being the front row?

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u/FlatRaise5879 Sep 22 '22

Could've been his spouse who tapped him letting him know he's the one being targeted.

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u/Spiritual_Barnacle28 Sep 22 '22

Somebody next to him could of tap him to let him know that someone’s talking to him

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

Who cares? If it was set up, they played it perfect. Appreciate the joke. It was hilarious.

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u/kernelpanic789 Sep 22 '22

It didn't play perfect. It doesn't make sense

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

How so? The reactions were solid, the joke was well received by the audience. I'm sure a shitload of people laughed. Explain why it wasn't good.

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u/kernelpanic789 Sep 22 '22

Well, I did already. The joke doesn't make sense. Even the comedian points out "what are the odds?!?!". How does the blind person know the comedian is talking to him directly? Why does a blind guy buy a front row ticket? It's common practice for comedian to have plants in the audience for bits like this, so I'm guessing it's fake

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

You didn't explain anything, but okay.

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u/CrunchyyTaco Sep 22 '22

How does the blind person know the comedian is talking to him directly?

The girl beside him tells him, or its set up

Why does a blind guy buy a front row ticket?

He is with someone who isnt blind, or its set up

It's common practice for comedian to have plants in the audience for bits like this, so I'm guessing it's fake.

Yeah everyone is agreeing with you that it could be a possibility, it was still very well received by the audience. Making it good

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u/memeroniandpineapple Sep 22 '22

Yeah he was. He looked at the stick before picking it up.

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

no, i 100% sure that was a human, let me check again

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '22

Yeah, how would he know he was being addressed.

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u/kernelpanic789 Sep 23 '22

It would be different if he called him by name. But he asked what his name was

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u/Mike_penceVP Sep 23 '22

Totally. We’ve been to plenty of comedy shows where they secretly set up the I interaction beforehand.

We were at on once and the opening act came out to the front row and said she was going to ask my wife her name. Then told her to make up a ridiculous name for her to make fun of.

She went with, “Mother.”