DW: And comedians around the world rejoiced!
British people are known for keeping a “stiff upper lip,” but there are apparently limits. The Top Secret Comedy Club in London's Covent Garden has implemented a ban on attendees who have undergone Botox treatments. The club has put the ban into place because of comedians' concerns about performing to audiences with limited facial expressions, which hampers their ability to gauge reactions and engage effectively.
Owner Mark Rothman stated that the club's comedians were frustrated with performing to "reactionless faces," making it challenging to assess audience engagement. To address this, the club introduced "expression tests" at the entrance, alongside standard ID checks, to ensure guests can display a range of facial reactions.
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