What was the story of the three silent people on stage with him. A person must have some kind of mental problem being carted out on state so that the host can point out how miserable and screwed up your life is.
They came off as Jerry's Kids - carted out, smiling, waving, as Sweeny told us a sob story for each of the grinning, silent folks. In fact, the only story that was sympathetic was the fella who was fired for trying to organize a union. The other two folks failed to adapt and help themselves - they have fallen and have no desire to get up. No sympathy from me.
The disconnect between the world view of the two parties is enourmous. I can't relate at all to these antics, much as I am sure a dedicated democrat can't relate at all to me and my lot in life.
You answered your own question. Think of THEM as silent testimonials to Dr Sweeny's Traveling Road Show, Featuring Sweeny's Patented Miracle Cure-ALL TONIC! Cures warts, boils, dyspepsia, piles, vapers, rashes and diseases of the flesh!