Aarcflick

Like many other professions around the world, the world of stand-up comedy took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, as comedians couldn't perform in front of live audiences. Some tried doing shows over Zoom because, well, they had bills to pay, but that approach wasn't very successful. And the rest simply waited until comedy clubs and arenas reopened to the public. However, when they returned to the stage, there seemed to be a disconnect between how they had experienced the pandemic and how their audiences had experienced it.  This affected their ability to connect with the audience, and it was one of the main reasons I stayed away from this type of entertainment for a long time. When I decided to start watching stand-up comedy specials again, I thought I should start with one of the most experienced comedians in the business: Ricky Gervais. Yeah, Mortality was absolutely boring. Then I switched gears and tried some new blood; Marcello Hernandez's American Boy was extr...