In real life, people want to feel the energy—they’re watching, and they’re looking for that vibe. But Bobby seemed a bit stiff. Her usual comedy style is all about not talking much, but I had to remind her, “This is different.”
So, Marco, I guess this is how we’re doing things now. Bobby Alov, who some might call an industry plant, is firing back at comedian and former collaborator Funny Marco. The drama kicked off when Marco canceled their joint tour and then straight-up ghosted her—just like everyone else does these days. Bobby only found out about the tour being canceled through social media. It’s a messy situation, so let’s break it down.
Bobby Alov really seemed to come out of nowhere—honestly, it’s got that industry plant feel—but she’s definitely made a name for herself. She’s already stirred up a few feuds, including one with the guy who pretty much gave her her start. What’s interesting about this whole thing is that Funny Marco was the one who helped launch Bobby’s career. Bobby was initially a mommy YouTuber with a decent following, but she wanted to do something different and interview a celebrity. She even offered $300 to anyone who could get a celebrity on her show. Funny Marco got a tweet one day from someone who wanted to earn that $300, so he agreed to be on her show. That’s how Bobby Alov blew up.
The two of them clicked, went viral, and even decided to plan a tour together. But honestly, planning a tour after just one viral podcast seemed a bit ambitious to me. Anyway, that tour is now off the table. Funny Marco recently took to social media to explain why he decided to cancel the “Open Thoughts First” tour with Bobby. According to him, her stage presence wasn’t cutting it, and her style of comedy just didn’t work in a live setting. Being awkward and dry might work in an interview, but it’s a different story when you’re in front of a live audience. In that setting, it just comes off as awkward. Marco’s comments, of course, are stirring up some drama, especially since Bobby claims she hasn’t heard a peep from him.
“I care about Bobby a lot—she’s a good person. But when people spend their hard-earned money on something, it really matters to me. When I’m out there on a stand-up tour, selling out shows, and then Bobby and I team up, I want to make sure people are getting their money’s worth. I don’t want it to be the same old thing every time. I’m not okay with taking anyone’s money if they’re not getting something valuable in return.
So when it came to the tour with Bobby, I felt like we needed to step it up. I’m still learning how to entertain a live crowd—it’s not the same as being funny on TikTok, YouTube, or streaming. In live shows, there’s no option to delete and redo; you’ve got to be on your game. Bobby and I had different styles, and it was tough. I’d try to get her to interact on stage, but she’d mostly stay quiet, which made it hard to keep things flowing. I even paid scriptwriters to help us craft a solid show, but it just didn’t click. Bobby was also going through some personal stuff—like a sudden divorce and a major career shift. She told me, ‘That’s not me. My comedy isn’t about talking a lot.’ I get it, but I told her, ‘A live show is different from a podcast.’ We just couldn’t find common ground on that.
Honestly, I understand where Marco’s coming from. Bobby just being quiet and awkward on stage isn’t going to cut it for a live audience. I’ve done stand-up, and I’m still doing it, so I know how different it is from what you see online. In a live show, people expect energy and engagement. Bobby seemed a bit stiff on stage, you know? I kept thinking, ‘Let’s really work on this.’ I even hired scriptwriters, but Bobby wasn’t into it. She kept saying, ‘That’s not me. I’m not a big talker.’ And I was like, ‘This is different. You can get away with that on a podcast, but not in front of a live audience.’ Her style just didn’t fit what the show needed, and I can see why Marco was hesitant. He probably felt like he’d have to carry the whole performance while she just gave him side-eye and awkward looks, trying to pass that off as comedy.
Fans had mixed reactions. Some people said things like, ‘I like Bobby, but let’s be real—she’s not that funny. It’s the celebrities’ reactions that make her content funny.’ Another person commented, ‘Nobody wants to go to a silent comedy show, Bobby.’ Someone else added, ‘Bobby’s just in it for clout and money. She’s not really connected to the culture.’ And one person summed it up by saying, ‘Marco basically called her unseasoned, but in the nicest way possible.’”
A lot of people called out Marco for not talking to Bobby before making his decision. It’s a big deal to plan a tour with someone and then just cancel it publicly without giving them a heads-up. One person said, “I get both sides, but I’m with Bobby. If you want something to work, you have to play to people’s strengths. You can’t force someone to be something they’re not.” Another person added, “He could’ve had a conversation with her if they’re supposedly cool.” And then there was, “Let’s not make this about race. Clearly, he did her wrong by airing this out publicly.” Honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about this yet.
Now, Bobby is sharing her side of things after Funny Marco called off their comedy tour. She said she was shocked when she found out through social media. Bobby thinks her openness about having social anxiety might’ve played a part in Marco’s decision. She explained that they were supposed to go on tour last year, but she had to back out at the last minute because of personal problems. She was going through a rough divorce and had surgery lined up, so with everything going on, the tour got postponed.
But Bobby’s not staying quiet anymore. She’s calling Marco out, saying he’s been going on podcasts and shows, spreading misinformation about what really happened.
“Alright, Marco, I guess this is how we’re doing things now. I saw your video, and yeah, I was surprised. Here’s what actually happened last year: We were supposed to go on tour, but I had to back out last minute because my husband…” Wait, is she standing by a pool? Marco was by a pool in his video too. Okay, Bobby… Her humor is different—you really have to think about it. Did it make me laugh? Not exactly, but I did wonder, “Why does it look like she’s about to fall off a cliff?” Probably because she’s trying to make it seem like she’s by a pool.
“…had just left me. I had surgery coming up, and I was really anxious because I wasn’t ready. I texted Marco, saying, ‘Marco, I’m so sorry, but I’m really depressed right now. I literally want to [harm] myself.’ He didn’t reply and then unfollowed me. I woke up from surgery and saw he had unfollowed me. And then, over the next few weeks, he went on multiple podcasts, talking about how he didn’t connect with my humor.”
After all that, Marco approached Bobby again about doing another tour, and she agreed. Fast forward to Vegas—I’m doing an interview, and I run into him. I’m like, “Hey, stranger.” He’s like, “Let’s do the tour again,” and I’m like, “Alright, let’s go.”
During this tour, I was giving it my all every time. I’d tell Marco, “I’m trying, but it’s hard for me to step out of my comfort zone. I have serious social anxiety. That’s why my awkwardness isn’t just an act—it’s real. I’m socially awkward, and it’s embarrassing. I don’t want to be, so I lean into it.” Bobby said she was doing her best, but Marco kept criticizing her, which led her to reveal her severe social anxiety, explaining her awkward behavior.
Bobby then talked about their last show together, where she admitted she had a drink before going on stage. She said it helped her relax, and she ended up having a great show, feeling good afterward, thinking, “Wow, Marco, we nailed it.” Bobby says Marco even admitted she did a great job, so she’s confused why that show didn’t represent the rest of the tour. I mean, could every show be like that if Bobby just stayed tipsy the whole time? Either way, Marco decided to cancel the tour, and despite Bobby’s team trying to reach out to him multiple times, he ignored their calls. Meanwhile, he kept tagging her in social media posts and mentioning her publicly, but completely ignored her in private.
I’ve been really trying to push myself on stage lately. At our last show, I stepped out of my comfort zone—I even had a few drinks—and I honestly thought it went really well. I was feeling pretty good about it afterward and told Marco, “I did everything you suggested, and I felt great about it. I really think I got out of my comfort zone.” Marco agreed, saying, “Yeah, you killed it. It was awesome.”
But then, a few weeks later, I hear from my team that Marco canceled the show. I’m sitting there like, “What? Marco canceled it? Why?” And no one could tell me anything. So, I start calling him—over and over—but he’s not picking up. I even texted him a congrats on the baby, but still no reply. Yet, he’s tagging me in posts of Taylor Swift dancing, saying, “That’s Bobby,” which left me thinking, “Okay, so we’re still cool?”
Fast forward to today, and I get tagged in a video where Marco is standing by a pool, explaining to everyone why he canceled the tour. And I’m just sitting here, still completely in the dark.
So, I’ve decided to do my own tour since Marco doesn’t seem interested in touring with me anymore. It’s going to be funny, and it’s going to be great. But honestly, does everyone really need a tour? A tour company even reached out to me, and I told them, “Let’s wait until we can figure something out—maybe wait for the book or something.” I’m kind of on Marco’s side; I don’t want to just sit on a stage with nothing to say.
Some people are saying, “It sounds like creative differences, to be honest. Nobody’s really in the wrong, but Marco could’ve communicated better if he wasn’t feeling it.”
Another comment was like, “It sounds like Bobby wasn’t ready for the big stage, and Marco didn’t want to disappoint the fans. But it’s weird to bring it all online when you could’ve just called.”
And someone else mentioned, “It feels like a marketing strategy so they can reunite later. Maybe call it ‘The Forgiveness Tour.’ But their feud doesn’t seem intense enough. We need bigger drama for a ‘Forgiveness Tour.'”
But what do you guys think? Let me know in the comments. I find this whole thing with Bobby and Marco really interesting. I’d love to meet Bobby someday, maybe even work with her. She has this awkward vibe that makes me wonder how we’d interact on camera. I’m pretty straightforward, so I’d probably just be like, “Wait, what?” Kind of like that Trisha Paytas meme—”What?”