The article recounts an incident at the Williamsburg Comedy Club where CJ Chellin, a Brooklyn resident, broke into tears during comedian Mike Recine's set. Initially enjoying the show, Chellin and her husband were taken aback by Recine's jokes that focused on Jewish culture and the Israel-Hamas conflict, which they found insensitive. Chellin highlighted the emotional toll of the performance, especially given her personal experiences with antisemitism, prompting them to leave before the show concluded despite having paid for their tickets. This incident raises important questions about boundaries in comedy.
I was getting visibly upset, she said, explaining that she and Scott got up to leave the show, even after paying around $50 for both tickets.
He starts with how Jews must find 'Free Palestine' really confusing because we love free stuff, Chellin, who is Jewish, as is her husband, said.
I'm almost crying at this point. It's very sensitive. I've dealt with a lot of antisemitism over the last 508-or-so days.
Chellin explained that most of the comedians were fantastic, at least until Recine took the stage after 10 p.m.
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