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Run the lights

"Run the lights" is a term used for when you need to make an urgent exit.
"I think the guys over there are about to start fighting" "Girl I think it's time to run the lights"
Run the lights by _diaryofawhimpyg!rl September 9, 2026

Run the lights

In comedy, this means completely ignoring the venue's signal to wrap up the show and keep performing past their allotted time.
"Look at him run the lights, he isn't stopping."
Run the lights by strawberriiidonut September 9, 2026

Run the lights

"Run the lights" is a term for moments when you want to or want someone/something to speed something up.
"Come on John! Lunch in 5. Run the lights!!"
Run the lights by t._.t September 10, 2026

Run the lights

"Run the lights" is a term for moments when you want to or want someone/something to speed up.
"Come on John! Lunch in 5. Run the lights!!"
Run the lights by t._.t September 10, 2026

Run the lights

In comedy, this is when the comedian is completely ignoring the venue's signal to wrap up the show and keep performing past their allotted time.
"Someone cut him off before he keeps going, he is known to run the lights!"
Run the lights by tmoses9 September 10, 2026

run the lights

A stand-up comedy term meaning to practice or perform a comedy set while following the lighting cues and timing used during the actual show. It helps a comedian get used to the stage setup and know when their time is almost over.
Lila saw the comedians run the lights so they knew when their set was almost finished for the actual show.
run the lights by keilemons September 10, 2026
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