Hannah Berner Faces Audience Backlash Over Knicks Joke

Comedian Hannah Berner recounted an incident during her performance in New Hampshire where she faced boos from the audience after mentioning the New York Knicks, who had just defeated the Boston Celtics in a playoff series. On the Giggly Squad podcast, Berner humorously reflected on her New York roots and her obliviousness to the local Celtics fanbase, saying, "I forget because I'm a dumb New Yorker." With her comedy often inspired by personal experiences and sports rivalries, Berner acknowledged that she briefly "lost the crowd" but quickly tried to win them back with jokes about basketball legends like Larry Bird and even poked fun at Bill Belichick. Despite the Knicks? turbulent history as a team, Berner emphasized that New York fans thrive on dramatic storylines and comebacks. Her co-host, Paige DeSorbo, shared her own emotional connection to the Knicks and highlighted the unique energy of New York sports fans. Berner has recently announced a new comedy tour, continuing her journey in the world of comedy.