Dave Chappelle Uses Technology to Keep People Off Their Phones at His Shows

The worst experience I&#x27;ve had with people using their phones during a performance was during a Broadway musical. The lady a seat in front of me to the left thought it would be a good idea to text in the dark performance hall with her phone.<p>She was a beacon of distraction and a lot of audience members were missing key parts of the show and it led to much distress.<p>I&#x27;d rather people be responsible and do this act on their own instead of having to use a technology like this. I guess I&#x27;m of the idea that if we don&#x27;t give the opportunity for people to be responsible then they will not develop the ability.

It seems like this would get backlash from audience members quickly and eventually filter who goes to your shows. Y<p>ou&#x27;re practically asking them to voluntarily allow them to detain your phone.<p>I&#x27;d also hate to see how the audience reacts if the case ever fails to unlock.<p>And what about Apple Watches and Smart Watches, it will eventually be difficult to police.<p>&#x27;I might need it in case the sitter calls&#x27; or &#x27;I need it for emergencies&#x27;