Drunk KJ'S

[bryant]

There are ways to "professionally" embarass people who should be acting as professionals themselves but don't.

Groucho Marx and Johnny Carson were very good at this.
They (the jerk) will recognize it as insults and the crowd will recognize it as a compliment to them (the jerks). They will not return.

I do it, and it works. Then I start getting a few of their followers afterwards.

[WDEWDAD7]

You are so right about that. However, not everyone is a Johnny Carson or a Groucho Marx. Some people just seem to be born with the wit, or coy comebacks. And, remember, you are dealing with people who are drinking, and the more they drink, the lower the IQ level becomes. If you have the " wit " to outwit them , Tally HO! But, beware of having a war of words/wits with these people. Remember, you said they were other KJ's/DJ's; and they have had their banters also. I have even acknowledged who they were and where they work, then invited them up to sing( being the gracious professional that I am) then, the more a..hole they are after that, the more they hurt themselves. Whatever works. I hate it when I go to another KJ's show, and they treat YOU like the bubonic plaque. They either think you are after their gig, or are indignant because you are there in the first place. I just like singing and being the customer once in a while.

[bryant]

You are also soo right!

[swany]

What makes a KJ any different when they have a day off and decide to imbibe and exceed the fun limit? Not much different than the average guy except they have a professional opinion when they are at your show. Do your best to not get testy and let your professionalism shine. Turn up you charm on high and make sure you thank them for coming and announce who they are, sometimes an ego boost goes much farther it may not hurt to visit your competition now and then I do.

[bryant]

That's exactly how I handle it swane. Thanx for takin' the words right out of my mouth.

Bryant