Bobby's rider: 2 items only
Bobby Lee's entire touring rider consists of only two items: water and sugar-free Red Bull, making him one of the least demanding touring comedians.
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Bobby opens the BlueChew segment with characteristic candor: he's 54, almost 55, has a girlfriend, and uses BlueChew because erectile dysfunction is a reality of aging and millions of people experience it. Andrew pitches BlueChew Gold as the brand's 'arousal boosting formula,' describing it as helping millions of men perform better in 2026. The offer: buy two months, get the third free with promo code BADFRIENDS. The Kachava read follows, with Bobby claiming it is his desert island meal of choice across all six flavors — chocolate, vanilla, chai, matcha, coconut açaí, and strawberry. Andrew highlights that it covers protein, fiber, vitamins, probiotics, omegas, and electrolytes. A brief Starbucks Frappuccino pre-roll then plays before the show returns to the Carlos confrontation.
Bobby's Tour Rider Is Suspiciously Reasonable
Bobby Lee's entire concert rider has two items: water and sugar-free Red Bull. Add a stool on stage and a meal, and that's it. He contrasts this with the mythological complexity of Michael Jackson's rider, arguing Carlos's characterization of him as a difficult artist is completely unjustified by the facts.
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