Stand-up comedian Ben Bankas has gone viral after a misunderstanding with an audience member, whom he interpreted as “triggered.” This incident sparked controversy online. During his performance, a young woman remained unresponsive to his comments and questions directed at her. In response, he made wild assumptions about her political views and referred to her as a “creature” who would take away people’s rights if she gained power. Throughout the interaction, the young woman simply stared at Bankas, clearly uncomfortable. Many have since posted videos mocking his behavior and arguing that he should focus more on telling jokes rather than berating his audience. It seems that in recent times, more comedians have prioritized audience participation over preparing actual material for their sets. However, when audiences choose not to engage, comedians can find themselves in a tricky situation.