So, you're going to try out stand-up? Well, here are my little tips:
1. Bring (and play) an accordion. People sure love singing comedians.
2. Start every bit with, "What's the deal with..."
3. Take up a notebook and simply read off of it as fast as you can. Your reading teachers from the past will be giggling with mighty pride.
4. Dress like a clown. Face paint, big shoes, funny outfits and puffy noses make the world go round.
5. Stand in awe of the MC.
6. Hack someone else's jokes. So much pressure will be off of your shoulders. (Do you use limewire too?)
7. Find a jolly white man and have him sit in the front row and laugh at everything you say.
8. Do your whole bit as if you were a gay robot.
You can take these tips if you'd like. Keep in mind... I've only been on the stage 2 times. :P
Monday, June 22, 2009
A little late. But not latte.
A couple of weeks ago... well, June 4, 2009 to partake in exactedness... I got up on stage at ACME Comedy Club and gave my shot at the "Funniest Person in the Twin Cities" contest that they run yearly.
I'd been on a stage before, but only for business presentations.
Simply, my first minute... I was terrified. Holy cat poo. I stammered and nearly ran off stage. My first joke bombed and that was almost the shortest comedy career ever. But I did hang in there and got some laughs going... enough to make me think I should try it again.
Oh, I also go my mic cut off... that blew.
Do I have to say it? I failed to win that night and I won't be up for the championship rounds... but, my faithful followers... I'm not giving up.
The following Monday, I gave it another try and this time, it was much more fun. My first joke, which was an ad lib... didn't do so hot... but I was happy I felt comfortable enough to say something off the top of my head. I recovered and got into my jokes and got some laughs.
I did however goof ... and feel like a under-educated punk. I started with a joke about being a priest... and when I closed out my little set, I referred myself as a comedy reverend... not only LAME but completely wrong.
Oh shit. Until I try again... and I will... so hang in there.
I'd been on a stage before, but only for business presentations.
Simply, my first minute... I was terrified. Holy cat poo. I stammered and nearly ran off stage. My first joke bombed and that was almost the shortest comedy career ever. But I did hang in there and got some laughs going... enough to make me think I should try it again.
Oh, I also go my mic cut off... that blew.
Do I have to say it? I failed to win that night and I won't be up for the championship rounds... but, my faithful followers... I'm not giving up.
The following Monday, I gave it another try and this time, it was much more fun. My first joke, which was an ad lib... didn't do so hot... but I was happy I felt comfortable enough to say something off the top of my head. I recovered and got into my jokes and got some laughs.
I did however goof ... and feel like a under-educated punk. I started with a joke about being a priest... and when I closed out my little set, I referred myself as a comedy reverend... not only LAME but completely wrong.
Oh shit. Until I try again... and I will... so hang in there.
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