For once Chris Rock is not joking?

Chris Rock will use technology to ban the use of mobile devices during his Total Blackout Australian Tour in June. It is reported that audience members will be forced to lock their devices in a Yondr pouch, which ceases technology use while an act is performing. These Yondr pouches are nothing new to the US but Chris Rock is one of the first major performers to bring the pouch down under. This is definitely not funny…

Understanding it is rude to be on your phone while someone is speaking or performing. It becomes a bit much when you cut out the use of technology completely. What if there is an emergency? What will the response be then? Mr. Rock we understand that you want the audience’s undivided attention, but by way of your performance you should be able to keep them engaged, everybody is bound to hate Chris for ceasing technology use.

This show is guaranteed to be one of the top five most lethal weapons to sit through without your phone handy. The shows will begin in June at Perth Arena, Brisbane Entertainment Centre Arena in Melbourne and Sydney’s Qudos Bank arena. Tickets go on sale March 24 midday on Ticketek. 

-Kayla Boone