Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

R Rated Jokes & The Shuffler Ghost

Apr 27, 2026
They trade outrageous R-rated airplane jokes and cringe through drunk passenger encounters. Air travel pet peeves and seatbelt riffing spark rapid-fire bits. They preview a live Netflix Is a Joke appearance and debate touring, domes, and festival markets. Late-night haunted hotel tales lead to the creepy Shuffler ghost story and spooky impressions.
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ANECDOTE

Drunk Passenger Pitches R‑Rated Jokes On A Flight

  • David Spade was approached mid-flight by a buzzed woman who loudly told two NC-17 jokes leaning into his armrest.
  • The woman delivered a jam vs jelly sexual punchline and a tampon gag, making the interaction awkward and memorable on the plane to Pittsburgh.
INSIGHT

Comedy Festivals Can Dilute Audience Attention

  • David and Dana noted comedy festivals spread many shows thin across a city, reducing cohesion and forcing audiences to choose between shows.
  • They observed that overabundance of options hurts single-show attendance and that smaller secondary markets can be more receptive audiences.
ANECDOTE

Drive To Secondary Markets To Sell Out Shows

  • Dana Carvey and David Spade described taking tours to secondary markets like Billings and Great Falls to sell out smaller venues.
  • They suggested driving short distances to towns that get fewer big acts yields enthusiastic sold-out crowds.
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