Patton Oswalt Live!
Patton Oswalt
The ticketing webpage had this categorized as "Spoken Word" but despite the lack of that it was still a great performance by Patton and opener Samantha Ruddy.
Strathmore · North Bethesda, MD · ~1.5 hours
First time seeing Patton and going to the Strathmore venue.
Samantha Ruddy opened the show in the gorgeous auditorium in the taint of Maryland (i.e. Bethesda/Silver Spring area). Her set was as great as her Mickey Mouse shirt, with a strong Uber sidequest bit and the generational insight that we've got a good bunch in Alpha who won't be afraid of cringe, as evidence by them hearing the numbers "6-7" and saying I LOVE THAT.
Patton Oswalt was of course masterful. From Hitler being a tough act to follow to pre-cellphone self-indulgences. His delivery, timing, intonations — all top notch. Dirtbilly 2028, y'all.
It also turns out that we share a passion for lurking in prepper communities to take the temperature and remind ourselves about the relative spectrum of human fears.
A good stand-up set for all ages, as you'd expect, and strongly recommended. Although the politically high minded may not enjoy his few quips.
Side note for anyone visiting the Strathmore. There is a mansion that was built by MR AND MRS. OYSTER in the early 1900s. It's not much to see but a good way to burn time before a show if you get there early.
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