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Comedian Deon Cole recounted a tense encounter with a fellow comedian in St. Louis, who he accused of stealing his jokes. Cole, who discovered the act after a fellow comedian tipped him off, was furious to learn his material—already showcased on TV—was being mimicked verbatim. Tensions escalated backstage when Cole confronted the performer, candidly expressing his outrage over theft impacting his career and finances. The confrontation took a dramatic turn when a gun was drawn by someone in Cole’s entourage, leading Cole to flee the scene. Despite the alarming incident, Cole humorously reflects on the chaotic scene but emphasizes the severity of joke theft in the comedy world. Addressing a broader conversation on joke stealing, Cole firmly rejects claims that all comedians do it. He explains that while comedians may share similar premises, the unique execution defines original comedy.
