Bill Maher drew a sharply different audience reaction with 2 jokes about Ariana Grande during the August 7 episode of “Real Time“. After the groans, Maher said, “I’m saying, maybe it will help,” and moved on to another topic. 2 lines, 2 very different reactionsMaher’s first Grande joke drew laughter and applause from the “Real Time” studio audience. The studio reaction is easier to document: the first Grande joke drew laughter and applause, while the second prompted groans. His first Grande joke drew laughter and applause, while the eating-related follow-up prompted audible groans.