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Church upset with Austin comedy club, protests planned
Jesus Christ said that the greatest commandment was to “Love thy Neighbor.” But Austin’s Cap City Comedy Club is finding out that Jesus might actually be a pretty terrible neighbor.
In September, a church moved in next door to the club. According to the club’s management, noise from the church’s Wednesday night service has been bleeding through the wall that the two establishments share and distracting from the joke-telling heathens that normally perform at that time.
The church has taken steps to reduce the noise. They have cut off the church band’s music early and refrained from using microphones during the service in question. Even so, the property manager has stated that disrupting other tenants is a violation of the lease and has asked the church to provide a move-out date. The church is sticking to its guns (or its Goliath-slaying slingshots), and will be holding a “Jokes Against Jesus” protest outside the club during some of the upcoming Saturday night shows. Check out the news report below from Austin news channel WDTN.
Mindi said
am November 25 2009 @ 11:37 pm
You can NOT make this stuff up. Clearly the comedy club was there first and should get preference, but this is actually ridiculously funny…sorry Jesus.
Jubal said
am November 25 2009 @ 11:46 pm
As the son of two ministers who tells dick jokes. I’d love to perform there. Outside, in front of them.
Alex said
am November 25 2009 @ 11:48 pm
That preacher sounds like an ass. The idea that simply because of his venue he deserves special treatment is wrongheaded, and I’m glad the property owners are doing otherwise.
“Jokes over Jesus”. Very hyperbolic.
Mike_NJ said
am November 26 2009 @ 1:44 am
“jokes against jesus” seems like a pretty extreme protest. It’s cool that they were accommodating to a point, but yo, if it’s not working out, it’s not working out. It’s not like there’s a shortage of churches in TX.
Vic Angelo said
am November 26 2009 @ 11:05 am
I say they knock down the wall and combine to form the Fresh City Charismatic Oil Comedy Fellowship. They’d get record attendance.
Chase Roper said
am November 29 2009 @ 10:55 pm
I second Vic’s idea! On another note though, the comics performing at the club should be able to roll with the punches and keep the crowd’s attention regardless. Could the noise be that much more distracting than a crappy bar show? I’m guessing it’s just really loud?