When comics shoot themselves in the foot, it's usually because they can't resist crossing an uncrossable line, whether it's with an audience or a subordinate. Transgression and pushing boundaries are in the job description — it's easy to go too far
But beefing publicly with another comic is a whole other level of risk. Normally game recognizes game. But in this instance?
Bill is so far over his skis here, he'll be envious of Drake when Larry's through with him