Bad Father

Vince Carone has spent over two decades onstage cultivating a frantic, high-velocity grumpiness, and he directs all of that built-up exasperation toward the absurdities of raising kids in the digital age. The anchor of his set is the sheer confusion of watching his children ignore their own physical toys in favor of watching strangers play with those same toys on YouTube. Filmed at Zanies Rosemont near Chicago, this 2023 release represents Carone’s comfort with his role as a loud, unapologetic suburban cynic. He delivers a rapid-fire sequence of everyday complaints, covering everything from the silent judgment of a deep dental cleaning to his bewilderment during a trip to an Illinois marijuana dispensary. He is particularly effective when turning his frustration on corporate fast food, mocking the McDonald’s jingle and roasting Burger King’s ill-fated attempt to sell hot dogs. Released on YouTube and Prime Video by Four by Three, the set captures a veteran club comic operating at a frantic, highly physical pace.