Bill Burr: The Philadelphia Incident 2006

Bill Burr's "Philadelphia Incident" refers to a 12-minute stand-up set he performed in 2006 during The Opie & Anthony Show's Traveling Virus Comedy Tour. The event took place at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia.
The crowd had been unruly, booing several comedians before Burr took the stage. Instead of following his planned material, Burr delivered an expletive-laden rant that targeted the audience and the city of Philadelphia, including its sports teams and culture.

During the set, Burr counted down each minute, which he later described as a way to keep himself motivated.
His performance was intense, with him repeatedly attacking the crowd and the city, but he managed to win over the majority of the audience, who gave him a standing ovation by the end of the set.
The incident became a significant moment in Burr's career, earning him respect from both comedians and audiences.

In 2017, Burr expressed some regret over the incident, stating, "I wasn't a professional. What I should have done was I should have kept my head in the game to survive it".
Despite this, the event is still considered a "watershed moment in the history of comedy".
The incident also led to Burr becoming known as the "tamer of unruly audiences".

The set was later transcribed and shared online, allowing fans to revisit the performance.
It remains a notable part of Burr's career and is often discussed in comedy circles.