One of the strange side effects of COVID19 is an all new appreciation for a live audience, and its effect on both the performers and the remote viewers, individuals, audience. A few examples: how odd does it feel right now to watch Colbert, The Daily Show or (as a non-sportser) the FA Cup Final, sans the presence of crowds…
But in many ways, after many months of such restrictions, how strange does it feel to see a crowd and cringe! I’ve watched a few things involving crowds and have caught myself thinking wow! That does not feel safe.
I think that strange feeling is maybe best expressed by the reaction from Abe in this video.
At approximately 0’40” we clearly see Abes soul leave his body, and float there, quietly asking: WTF!?
The difficult question is this:
when and how does the audience return?