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They become the best version of themselves, powering up like Mario when hes eaten a mushroom.
For the entirety of Wrong Number, Larson operates at the peak of his comedic power.
How quickly they blurt out Ignore it!
and Send it to voicemail!
shows the high level of engagement off the bat.
Not this guy, Larson says, setting himself apart.
Who knows what it is?
Larson asks as he reaches out and grasps at the air in front of him.
After telling the audience he was driving down the 405, more fragments follow.
I dont know the number.
He earns a third applause break at 1:44.
Im not even enjoying it!
Im literally in it, Larson says while clawing at his stomach in distress.
The audience hangs on his every word; one even yells Yes!
at 2:08 in response to a line of exposition.
I dont think about it.
A couple days pass.
Laying on the couch.
Pick up the phone.
When, as Larry, he shouts Sounds like Bruce!
like the prosecutor in a courtroom drama.
a furious Janelle responds at 6:12.
When Larson takes a beat and innocently responds, Where we at with budget?
its some of the best delivery in stand-up history.
They cheer story beats that arent even punch lines.
Despite that, Larson gives his audience a transformative experience.
