Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback — Page 3

To the people trying to defend this audience member with, “She did have a mask on, it just wasn’t over her nose,” do you really think that makes any significant difference? As others have pointed out, wearing the mask improperly renders it useless. But also if a person is wearing a mask incorrectly, they are blatantly choosing not to follow the rules. We’ve been living with masks for over two years, there’s no excuse for not knowing how to wear one properly. And I can assure you there are a plethora of reminders from before you buy the ticket until you leave the theatre. Not to mention the thousand-plus other audience members around you doing it correctly. People who try to get away with pulling their masks down in the theatre think they’re slick and deserve to be called out and kicked out.

HenryTDobson said: "joevitus said: "OhHiii said: "The virtuous pearl clutching over Patti dropping an f bomb while advocating for MULTIPLE people's health and safety is so funny lol. Do ya'll live under a rock?"

No, I live in a world where I understand the need to be vaxxed and boostered and that, if done, the mask doesn't remain a necessity. I also live in a world where you can make a point, even an urgent and serious one, without viciously lashing out at people--especially when you yourself aren't following the same protocol, but applicable even when you are."

None of this matters. The rules of the theater are you are to wear a mask at all times. If you don't like the rules, then don't go."

It absolutely does matter when it comes to the sort of dressing down the person got. Insane. Totally Patti. Sure her fans are overjoyed.

KFC1991 said: "joevitus said: "Miserent said: "Listening to the fuller audio, Patti starts by saying, calmly but firmly enough, “Put your masks over your noses.” Using the plural “noses” implies that she’s speaking to the group in general and trying to not single the woman out, and she also is well aware that the woman may have a mask on, but is not wearing it properly, negating the effect of the mask. The woman decides to take it upon herself to retort “where are yours”, and if for some reason this woman was unaware of what happens when one crosses LuPone, she sure learned the hard way. I, for one, look forward to telling people “CHRIS HARPER PAYS MY SALARY” every chance I can."

Actually, that makes it worse. The audience member is right. No one onstage is wearing a mask. I'm sure the argument is that the actors are more than 6 feet from the audience. Guess what? That math works both ways. "

I knew Patti's haters would find some way to complain about even this. The audience member agreed to wear a mask properly. The cast agreed to perform without one. Two separate standards that were previously agreed to. You are letting your admitted dislike of Lupone cloud your judgement."

Lol "Patti's haters...even this." I don't hate her. But she's known for outrageous behavior and overreaction (to the point that Steven Sondheim dressed her down in a letter because of a rude thing she'd wrote to him about another performer). If you love her, not just her talent, I guess it means you love this behavior. I admire her talent and hope she cops another Tony for her Joanne. But I think her behavior is way out of line and ignores the difference between a pre-vaxx, pre-booster world and the one we now live in.

anchorduck said: "After the clip, Patti went on for a bit more then walked off as an usher made the two leave."

You mean security. Ushers don't have the authority to ask anyone to leave.

The official Company Twitter has updated its bio to read "Chris Harper pays my salary"

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Searched around and found the best clip of Patti destroying the audience member:

https://youtu.be/TrjLNpfDTi0?t=154

(Starts at 2:34)

OhHiii said: "BarnabyTucker said: "Searched around and found the best clip of Patti destroying the audience member:

https://youtu.be/TrjLNpfDTi0?t=154

(Starts at 2:34)"

Not sure the joke you're trying to make is the joke you should be trying to make here..."

I'll put the disclaimer that I fully agree with Patti and support her actions, but I also recognize the meme that is a diva moment.

https://www.cafepress.com/ChrisHarperTs

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I understand Patti’s outrage, I sincerely do…but her response to the “mask offender” was too aggressive in the sense that she had all the power in this particular situation by “losing it” in the way that she did.

She had already scolded the offender, she should have ignored the additional rude comments made and let security do their job. It was inevitable they would be asked to leave.

She chose instead to unnecessarily hurl an expletive at the offender and escalated an already disagreeable situation.

She could have handled this better - but at this stage of the game I don’t think she cares how she comes off to others or what other people think.

White_Lotus said: ".. at this stage of the game I don’t think she cares how she comes off to others or what other people think."

Please, when did she ever care?

I don't hate her. But she's known for outrageous behavior and overreaction (to the point that Steven Sondheim dressed her down in a letter because of a rude thing she'd wrote to him about another performer). If you love her, not just her talent, I guess it means you love this behavior. I admire her talent and hope she cops another Tony for her Joanne. But I think her behavior is way out of line and ignores the difference between a pre-vaxx, pre-booster world and the one we now live in."

Patti is a Karen. This should have been handled so much better.

I'm not disagreeing with the message or advocating for oneself.

It is her tone and behaviour is an inappropriate way to solve a problem. Why use the F-word like that? Unnecessary.

Consider what a non-celebrity on a panel would be treated if that was them. They would be escorted out.

Ask yourself - would you speak the same in this situation and feel you could get away with that behaviour?

But Patti lashing out to audiences seems like it's become entertainment.

She reacted in a genuine way. You can’t fault someone for having a gut reaction. Patti is Patti…she doesn’t pull punches, she doesn’t mince words. Under the exact same circumstances anyone could react any number of ways. She said what she said and felt what she felt and responded accordingly to her personal standards.