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Adam Devine: A Joke About How To Get Out Of A Fight

Mar 27, 2026
Adam Devine, high-energy comedian and actor known for stand-up and TV/film roles, performs a comedic monologue. He riffs on avoiding fights with tactics like pretending not to hear. He also pokes fun at how friends react after someone hits a 'deaf' person and wraps the bit by directing listeners to his Netflix special.
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INSIGHT

Pretending Not To Hear Starts Fights

  • People about to start a fight often pretend they can't hear to escalate the situation further.
  • Adam Devine highlights this as a recognizable social cue when someone responds with repeated "What'd you say?" attempts.
ADVICE

Act Deaf To Defuse A Fight

  • Act like you're deaf to avoid getting hit in a fight, because attackers won't want to be seen as monsters.
  • Adam Devine frames this as a practical, absurd tactic: claim you "couldn't hear" their insult to defuse aggression.
ANECDOTE

Getting Called A Monster After Hitting A Deaf Guy

  • If you beat up a deaf guy people will label you a monster and your friends will defend you, showing social hypocrisy.
  • Adam Devine jokes specific names like Chad and Derek to illustrate who would push the violence forward.
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