While Cahn does see the value in that method, he cautions that an audience response at an open mic is not always the best barometer for how well a joke will land — as the audience is often made ...

"Context matters, the editor knew this, this was meant to pander to their audience ... the paper released an editorial response to the cartoon and the reactions it received.

Nwodim was thrown off by the audience response. “How y’all know? Y’all wasn’t supposed to know that,” she said. Miss Eggy continued her act with another callout to the audience.

“Apology not accepted,” the American Jewish Committee said in response to The Times ... Jerry Robinson to bring global cartoons to a wider audience. It is now run by his son, Jens Robinson.