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A big honor has been bestowed upon Melbourne native Chris Connors – he has officially been declared the supreme decider on what is and isn’t offensive.
Our reporters were able to catch up with the 28-year old improv coach while he was with some of his students.
“I’m honestly flattered. But, I mean, it makes sense. I have a pretty good head for these things in general,” Connors told The Advocate while onstage a white, male improviser pretended to be Aretha Franklin.
“I’ve got my finger on the pulse and know when a line has been crossed.”
Connors, who works part-time at Bunnings, has been coaching improv comedy for a few years now.
Improv, an art form where performers make up comedic scenes and premises on the spot, can sometimes lead to people stepping out of line.
“When you’re making it up as you go, you’re naturally going to get people saying things that are ‘not on’ every once in a while.”
“But I make a point to stop anything that might upset someone.”
Reporters couldn’t uncover exactly which organization had granted Connors the authority of Supreme Decided On What Is And Isn’t Offensive, but it appears to be an authority widely accepted and respected within the improv community.
