**London Comedy Club Takes a Stand Against Botox: “Frozen Faces” Banned**
In a move that’s sure to spark debate, a popular London comedy club has announced that it’s banning audience members who have had Botox injections. The reason? Performers are finding it difficult to gauge reactions from audience members whose faces have been frozen in place.
The club’s owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, explained that the decision was made after several comedians complained that they were struggling to connect with audience members who had undergone Botox treatments. “It’s just not fair to the performers,” he said. “Comedy is all about reading the room and feeding off the audience’s energy. When everyone’s face is frozen, it’s like trying to perform for a wall.”
The ban, which will be enforced at the club’s two locations in London, will apply to all audience members who have had Botox injections in the past few months. Club staff will be on the lookout for telltale signs of frozen faces, and anyone suspected of having had Botox will be turned away at the door.
While some might see the ban as an infringement on personal choice, the club’s owner argues that it’s necessary to preserve the art of comedy. “Comedy is all about connection and chemistry,” he said. “If we can’t read each other’s faces, we’re just not going to get the same laughs.”
The decision has sparked a mixed reaction on social media, with some people praising the club for taking a stand and others criticizing it for being too restrictive. Some have argued that Botox is a personal choice and that people should be free to make their own decisions about their bodies.
However, the club’s owner remains firm in his decision. “We’re not trying to be cruel or judgmental,” he said. “We just want to create an environment where comedians can do their best work. If that means banning Botox, then so be it.”
The ban is set to come into effect immediately, and the club is encouraging audience members to “come as they are” – Botox-free, that is.
**Update:** The club has announced that it will be offering a “Botox-free guarantee” to performers, and will be providing a refund to anyone who feels that their performance was affected by the frozen faces of audience members.