Well that was uncomfortable to watch. Dude handled it so well. I wish I could be this zen.

Love how Sammy handled that heckler with poise, empathy, and humor. He didn’t kick her out but turned the situation into a teaching moment. This level of communication skills and emotional intelligence is what makes him such a talented comedian. Can’t wait to go see him again!

That's the kindest way I've seen someone handle an obnoxious heckler

Man's gentle parenting his own audience member lmao i love it

Emotionally intelligent comedian and neighbor of the world educating someone. Seems he's using his teacher skills -- respectful, consistent, and flexible in humor not principle. Sending my best to Sammy.

Alhamdulilah for my brown Palestinian parents 🤲❤ thank you, Sammy, for keeping calm, cool, and collected. Some people never learned manners.

That was the deepest heckle rebutal as it was not trashing here with a barrage but holding up a mirror in front of her

We were sitting a couple feet away from this table, it was insanity! She seemed intoxicated, their friend was super embarrassed but neither him or her date could reel her in.

My theory about hecklers: They can’t stand it when someone else is getting more attention than they are.

Yep, free Palestine and free that lady of her trauma

🙋🏽‍♀️ brown parent. And it's okay to look at me when talking about brown parents. Currently finishing the crumbs from my kid's lunch.

He seems like an incredibly kind man.

Girl has issues, man... I hope she gets help. Can't imagine having to continue with the show after that, but props to you, Sammy.

Well played, Sammy. You were kind, empathethic and UNFLINCHING. Exactly what a karen needs.

narcissist alert; need to be prepared for them (one clue - likely to sit in the front row)

I think this is the most polite a comedian handle a heckler I've ever seen. Sammy's joke about her is even mild and not like hitting hard on her. Great job Sammy.

They guy in front holding his head in secondary embarrassment

*Pays for a comedy show, gets a therapy lesson* You handles this really well, with patience, and respectful btw

Wow, you handled that great Sammy. Very patient and empathetic but the girl can't stand being called out.

I like how Sammy can just sit and stew in the worst awkward emotions and flip it into a positive. The reality is some people are not teachable bc they just don't want to learn.

This was actually sad, but man, we totally appreciate your empathy. You're hilarious, but also a great person.

I recently started watching Sammy ‘s comedy and I love his style, but when I saw the title of this video, I was a little worried. I watched the whole clip and as a therapist myself, I feel like he handled that like a champ, with so much patience and good humor. Now I’m an even bigger fan!

she's like compulsive talker . she kept asking for a public humiliation

My man Sammy taking crowd work to the next level

That's the most educated and polite way I've ever seen someone being told to stfu. Respect to your patience. You would fit right in with us in Ireland. Never change, you're brilliant 👏🏻 😂

anyone could shut her down hard, but you did it with class and humor, respect!

Has to be said: of course this happened in the USA. The level of self-absorbtion there is mind-boggling.

Oh my god she just WOULD NOT SHUT UP , how wasn't she embarrassed ???? Damn 😂 Sammy you handle that geniusly ! 🎉😂

You sir are the opposite of asshole. Trying to be a Pal in the midst of all that showed a lot of maturity and your teaching experience really came out. I salute you for how you handled the situation for everyone and it’s really cool that you uploaded it to KZfaq honestly.

As a brown person, I’d be honoured if Sammy looked at me during a brown parent joke 😄 🙌

She was something else! Most socially oblivious person I've ever seen heckle 😅😂

This was insane..... I could barely watch. That's an emotionally brilliant comedian up against a complete, text book narcissist. Yikes. He handled it beautifully and with compassion. He's one of my favorite comedians. Brown parent and brown child here! #freepalestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

You handled it really well, man! You have a lot of patience, and you actually weren't disrespectful, you didn't rip into her. And you were able to keep it funny, putting the dot at the end of it with "I shouldn't looked at her when I said brown parents", and that laugh from the audience felt a bit cathartic, like "alright, we can no move on with the show".

“You didn’t know that until they started to clap, but I did because I’m from the future” 😂❤

Ugh i think she has some unresolved issues from her past. Felt actually bad for her, looked like she couldn't help it. Thank you for not being harsh with her

Where I am from, it is a common experience, so many people JUST WON'T SHUT UP, because they have mental issues

dude's face (just left of center stage) trying to order a drink, but server passing him by @ 1:30 - 1:40 really making me laugh rn

Damn, you're good. Handling hecklers is a new art form for comedians. Also, getting life insurance. There are some aggressive hecklers out there.

Brown parent here

People like her ALWAYS resort to tears once they get called out for their bs. And the reason they do is because they’re so used to being coddled instead of being told directly that their behavior is unacceptable (though sometimes it’s because they won’t accept that their behavior is unacceptable). They’re so used to starting fights and arguments and “winning” that the moment things don’t go their way they resort to tears. They cry because that’s the moment most people would concede and let them win. And even if they don’t, someone else will. Be it their partner, parents or a close friend, whoever. I usually prefer to avoid confrontations but people like her *need* interactions like this because otherwise they would continue their annoying song and dance. This woman may still continue her behavior but at least now she knows that it’s not cool and she heard it from someone she ostensibly admires and that may get her to think twice next time.

This is what being in your trauma looks like. She got triggered, she felt like she had to stand up for herself; why she didn't think she was making commentary. She felt shut down and attacked. I hope she has a good therapist and at least she won't leave a bad yelp review. 😂 Would love Dr. Ramani's take on this person's narcissism and trauma

So skillful, dude. Agree with what some others have said--that woman seems like a narcissist. You were flawless, kind, and kept your sense of humor though I can only imagine how stressful that was. You made it look easy. 🏆

When people buy tickets to a comedy show and thought it was a personal therapy appointment

Whoever that guy is with her, he needs to run for his life!!!

Some people are so entitled, it's become a mental disability.

Showing humanity at its best through comedy. Great job, Sammy!

Applause to Sammy for "there are bigger problems in the world than what you and I are going through" 🙌

I was annoyed at the lady and still kept on listening and then the last part came and I burst out laughing.

He IS the therapist for all of us. A Master Class in civism and reasoning. Amazing Performance. Thank you. 🙏🏾

I felt really sad for her in a way, but I think you handled it the best way.

The moment you remember Sammy was a teacher is when he sent that woman back to middle school.

The way you improvise and stay composed is trully genius level. Thank you for the laughter ❤

Rickles wouldn’t have done it like that. Well done, Sammy!

1 million bravos to Brown parents!! Sammy merci!! Thank you for being exactly who you are for the last 8 months.

God bless you Sammy, you handled that professionally and with lots of emotional intelligence. You were able to be an adult with someone acting like a child.

What’s appalling even more is how her BF is next to her the entire time sitting and telling her to chill 🤦🏾‍♂️

I subscribed to Sammy especially after I realized how well Sammy handled that. I've enjoyed comedy for years, but this was him fighting for the love of the game against a nightmare heckler that admittedly didn't even want to be there, but couldn't help but try to ruin it for everyone else.

You’re fastly becoming one of my favourite comedians, Sammy. Well done on handling that Karen.

I love how you handled this, you were so empathetic and tried to turn it around for her and still made it funny the whole time. You’re amazing Sammy! We love you

Wow, I getting more and more respect for the art of standup! Sammy Obeid, you handed the hackler mercifully, respectfully and sympathetically. I am in awe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

Wow! Nikki Haley did not take that well 😬

She had strong pikachu vibes for sure

You handled this really well, being on stage is hard enough as is, we don't need hecklers making it harder.

Only the best way to handle a heckler Sammy we should all learn from you. 10/10 Sammy for president

He is too nice with this neurotic ticket holder!!

Fun to see your teaching skills demonstrated, Mr. Obeid. I'm taking notes. 🥰

This video is so important because he handled the situation perfectly. Literally no notes Like this is what you should always do in situations where someone is pulling this shit to not only run it through what is happening, educating them and helping them see past their emotions but also he showed sympathy or at least understanding that shes not just some random crazy annoying person. Shes someone who said something, then felt bad, and probably felt embarassed she couldnt let it go. He recognized her feelings to her, helping to make her feel shes equal and not just being attacked. People get defensive when it feels your being scolded but ultimately its like how you would talk to a kid, is how you should with people like this. once you realize people have their own emotions and reasons for behaving, as obvious as that is, then you are able to feel empathy and sympathy im so high rn idk if that makes sense but i do know this type of handling in my experience, can change people. This video will do good to encourage understanding

Mannnn, the way you dealt with that so effortlessly and intelligently puts you in the top tier of comedy. And I have brown parents hahaha

I've never seen him before but I love that he stayed so patient and gentle!👌🏼💜

Holy sh*t. Dude handled her poor 'lil soul with straight down mittens lined with the softest of kid gloves placed inside of oven mitts wrapped in layers of bubble wrap. I've never seen anything like it.

You're incredibly kind, you could tell he wasn't comfortable with the room being blunt with her because he wanted a less abrasive solution that would get her to stop but not insult her .. and it says a LOT about this guys character. I've never watched you before but you just earned a subscriber and i'll be following your work sir .. well done!

You are absolutely brilliant Sammy, kind and a good person and very funny. The way you handled this situation, you stand 10 foot tall to me!!! Free Palestine 🇵🇸

Dude you handled this with such grace and compassion. On behalf of Indians, this chick does not represent us

This is giving Best of body cam Drunk Karens Energy 😅😂😅

I have a lot of people like them in my family. They cause problems, then gaslight you while acting like the victim.

What an extraordinary talented comedian! 👏👏

In my quest to learn to be a better human, to learn how to be better towards other humans, you are an inspiration Sammy. Never mind trying to be more lighthearted in the face of such a devastating world. Never was there a more conscientious, endearing asshole. All the love to you and your heckler, bless her little heart

He is the last of the HUMANS!!!

As an only child, I can confirm this heckler is an only child. 🤣

He's so talented and actually quite kind to annoying hecklers

He is a classy comedian who handled a very tense heckler with composure. That is a talent on its own.

When you think it's open mike night but it's not open mike night.

Wow that was tough, but thank you for being kind. Brown parent here

You were so patient 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Love u so much more. Just respectful and so much patience but still kept his charisma and kept joking without missing a beat.

I would be that loud Karen in the back screaming, "It's not about you, lady. Shut up or get out!"

You handled that amazingly.. hope it didn't get to you. All the support

He is just brilliant how he handled it and also never missed out on the jokes.

This is why I don’t drink anymore

This is real parenting

Man I can’t think of any comedian, like the best of them ever, who would’ve handled it like you did. Proud to be a fan! Barvo!

He was on fire today. "Well... that wasn't an accident".

Hands down the most patient way to deal with a heckler! Cheers to Sammy!

Love him! He is sooooo talented, the way he handled himself and the rude heckler.

Bruh dealt with main character syndrome

Sammy is one of the most ingenious comedians with his repertoire and comebacks, masterful!

I wish I would accidentally sit in the front row of your show… you are phenomenal 😊 I’m sorry you had to experience this but you handled it absolutely amazing - made me like you so much more💕

This has got to be the smoothest way any comedian has ever dealt with a heckler. If she even qualifies as such. Her heckles weren’t even about any jokes being bad, just her own feelings.

Such a killjoy...Sammy handled it so well

god tier human, god tier comedian. Go Sammy!