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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Slams COVID Fee as No Joke"

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco criticized a restaurant for charging a $3 "COVID fee" to wipe down menus, questioning the necessity of the charge as pandemic-related expenses wind down. He also expressed frustration over incurring a 3.5% credit card surcharge during the same meal, urging businesses to absorb such costs as part of doing business. The comedian's video criticizing the fees garnered significant attention on social media, and he is set to kick off his "It Ain't Right" comedy tour in July.

via New York Post |

#covid-fee #entertainment #restaurant-fees

side-hustles1 year ago•2 min saved

"Taskrabbit Stand-up Comic Earns $19/Hour: Zero Special Skills Required"

Stand-up comedian Casey James Salengo has been taking on unique side hustles through Taskrabbit, including delivering a birthday fish, standing in line for a clothing sample sale, and more. He made $19 an hour for the line-standing gig, which he says requires "absolutely zero special skills." Salengo recommends Taskrabbit for anyone looking for easy gigs and suggests getting creative with side hustles, such as house helper, pet sitter, and online focus groups.

via CNBC|

#side-gigs #side-hustles #stand-up-comedian

human-interest2 years ago•1 min saved

Beloved Stand-Up Comedian Kenny DeForest's Organs Save Lives After Tragic Bike Accident

Stand-up comedian Kenny DeForest tragically died in an e-bike accident in Brooklyn. As a registered organ donor, he generously donated seven of his organs to five recipients, including his heart, lungs, liver, kidney, and pancreas. LiveOnNY, the organization overseeing organ donation in the greater New York area, confirmed the successful transplantation to individuals between the ages of 30 and 75. DeForest's selfless act allows him and others to "Live On."

via WABC-TV|

#e-bike-accident #human-interest #kenny-deforest

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of NYC Comedian Kenny DeForest in E-Bike Accident

Beloved New York City stand-up comedian Kenny DeForest has died after a collision while riding an electric CitiBike in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old performer was rushed to the hospital where doctors attempted to relieve pressure from a brain bleed by removing part of his skull. Tributes from fellow comedians and friends have poured in, highlighting DeForest's talent and kindness both on and off stage. His impact will continue through organ donation.

via NBC New York|

#brooklyn #e-bike-crash #kenny-deforest

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Gabriel Iglesias' Private Jet Skids Off Runway in North Carolina

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias shared on Instagram that the private jet he was traveling on had to make an emergency landing in North Carolina. Despite the scare, everyone on board was okay. Iglesias expressed gratitude to the pilots for their efforts in ensuring their safety and assured fans that he would continue his tour, albeit on a different jet. This incident comes after pop star Miley Cyrus also experienced trouble in the skies when her plane was struck by lightning last year.

via USA TODAY|

#emergency-landing #entertainment #gabriel-iglesias

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Comedian Pat Cooper passes away at 93.

Pat Cooper, the stand-up comedian and actor known for his acerbic style of comedy, has died at 93. He appeared on shows like Ed Sullivan in the 1960s and later on Howard Stern in the 1980s. Cooper also acted in films like Analyze This and its sequel, Analyze That, and appeared on an episode of Seinfeld. He was known for his outrage comedy and frequently mocked Italian American families like his own. Cooper retired in 2013, complaining about the treatment he received from the industry.

via Daily Mail|

#analyze-this #entertainment #howard-stern