What is heckling?

Answer 1

Heckling is the behaviour of audience members who try to upset or throw off a performer by shouting remarks from the audience. Heckling is particularly common with stand-up comics, who practise making snappy comebacks which will put the heckler in his place. Indeed much of the audience comes to hear such exchanges.

In other forms of performance, heckling is now rare, but it used to be a feature of straight drama in Shakespeare's day, as the heckling audience in A Midsummer Night's Dream shows.

Answer 2

Heckling refers to the act of interrupting or criticizing a speaker or performer, typically in a disruptive or disrespectful manner. It often involves shouting insults, making sarcastic remarks, or challenging the person on stage. Heckling is commonly associated with live comedy shows or public speaking events.