what does heckle mean?

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heckler is a person who shouts an uninvited comment, usually disparaging, at a performance or event, or interrupting set-piece speeches, for example at a political meeting. A heckler is almost always regarded as unwelcome by the person with justifiable claim to be the centre of attention. The audience too may find the interruption an unwanted distraction; however they may sometimes find the interjection amusing or apposite

The term originates from the textile trade, where to heckle was to tease or comb out flax or hemp fibres. The additional meaning - to interrupt speakers with awkward or embarrassing questions - was added in Scotland, and specifically perhaps in early nineteenth century Dundee, a famously radical town where the hecklers who combed the flax had established a reputation as the most radical and belligerent element in the workforce. In the heckling factory, one heckler would read out the day's news while the others worked, to the accompaniment of interruptions and furious debate. [1]

Heckling was a major part of the vaudeville theater. Sometimes it was incorporated into the play. Milton Berle's weekly TV variety series in the 1960s featured a heckler named Sidney Spritzer (German/Yiddish for "Squirter") played by Borscht Belt comic Irving Benson. In the 1970s and 1980s, The Muppet Show, which was also built around a vaudeville theme, featured two hecklers, Statler & Waldorf (two old men named after famous hotels). Heckles are now particularly likely to be heard at stand-up comedy performances, to unsettle or compete with the performer.

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Heckling Meaning

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I've actually seen phillies fans throw AA batteries on the field and disturb the game -- like when a call went really bad, or someone on the opposition hit a home run or something like that. The fans start throwing batteries on the field and almost hit the left fielder on the head. THat was such a shame. i was there to see it against the Mets. Even worse when the game was over, we found our car, and realized there was a huge car fire that was claimed to be the owner of a Mets fan. This was back when the Phillies played in the old stadium in the 90's. I swear i thought i was gonna die that day, You did not want to lose to the phillies or bad stuff would happen!

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what does heckle mean?

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It means to make fun of. For instance when people go to a show and they don't like the performance and they yell out comments that disturb the show for others, they are heckling. It is disturbing for the entertainer and the audience.

Answer 6

To challenge aggressively.
It can also mean a comb for separating flax fibers

Answer 7

1. To try to embarrass and annoy (someone speaking or performing in public) by questions, gibes, or objections; badger.
2. To comb (flax or hemp) with a hatchel.

Answer 8

To hassle or berate verbally. Usually done by fans at sporting events.

Answer 9

To call out not very nice things

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some one who wants to argue some one who is looking for trouble