There isn’t a live performer on this planet who hasn’t had problems with people in the audience at some point, and that’s especially true of stand-up comedians. Making people laugh is hard enough, but throw in a crowd that isn’t cooperating, and you’ve got a nightmare situation on your hands. And while there may be multiple ways to handle such an ordeal, calling it a night early is easily the simplest solution. Let’s take a look at a few comics that decided to wrap things up sooner than expected. Videos by VICE 1. CHRIS ROCK In December 2024, Chris Rock made a surprise appearance at a Christmas party thrown by Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt. From gossip columnist Cindy Adams’s recollection, Rock’s act barely lasted a few minutes because he spotted something in the crowd that upset him. As Adams tells it, Rock went “momentarily ape” and shouted about not being filmed before forcefully walking off the stage and storming out of the party.…