Andy Kaufmannever wanted to feel too far away from his audience.
They dont get to walk around among people.
Being a busboy keeps me in touch with people.
Andy Kaufman during “Saturday Night Live” Taping - October 21, 1979Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images
Still, its a classic bit and a seemingly timeless one, too.
Theres only a slight scratch of sarcasm.
Howard West, who co-managed Kaufman, broke down the ethos of the idea.
People contact see how they react, see what they do, he said.
And also look for people like myself saying, Is he for real?
Why is he doing that?'
Hes screaming, What are you doing, you stupid idiot!
They would want the food replaced.
Thank You Very Muchpremiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023.
It was helmed by director Alex Braverman with co-producers the Safdie brothers and Morgan Neville.
