i thought the same thing about amateur comedy in general before i started doing knitting factory but every one of those comedians on the bill are good, even though some aren't great. they clearly had talent
and there are some good shows in nyc that are free/cheap with those same comedians so i like to suggest people go to those shows
but sometimes funny folks get booked on shitty bills and you have to deal with the wackness but discounting it overall isn't the move if you're into comedy