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Stand up comedy - anybody ever tried it?

Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:39 pm
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
82610 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:39 pm
Supposedly one of the hardest things ever.... I'm tempted to try out a 5 minute set at an upcoming open mic night at the comedy club I frequent.

Have any OT'ers tried this before? Are there any sites you'd recommend for tips? Any ways to vet your material to see if you're potentially pulling a Carlos Mencia and stealing people's already used jokes?

TIA, mates
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 6:40 pm
Posted by toosleaux
Stuck in Baton Rouge traffic
Member since Dec 2007
9242 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:39 pm to
Please let me know which club so I can fight you irl.
Posted by lsu480
Downtown Scottsdale
Member since Oct 2007
92877 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:40 pm to
quote:

Any ways to vet your material to see if you're potentially pulling a Carlos Mencia and stealing people's already used jokes


Google?
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:41 pm to
If you're jokes are like anything on here you will do fine
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 6:42 pm
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68489 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:41 pm to
People frequent comedy clubs?
Posted by To the Dome
Member since Aug 2015
680 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:42 pm to
I would go um way to much
Posted by beulahland
Little D'arbonne
Member since Jan 2013
3589 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:44 pm to
Did some stand up for a public speaking course final.
Got a standing O and an A.
Posted by Tiger Bawlz
Southeast of Disorder
Member since Dec 2007
1977 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:47 pm to
A comedian/writer is mostly born by years of neglect, traumatizing experiences, and/or some sort of alcoholic/drug addiction...

ETA: Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Please go on...
Posted by theGarnetWay
Washington, D.C.
Member since Mar 2010
25890 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:50 pm to
There was a documentary type film on Netflix not too long ago about hecklers. Not sure if it's still up. It pretty much says all stand up comics, no matter how good or bad, catch shite from hecklers. You better prepare yourself for that.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26705 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:50 pm to
Practice in front of a mirror or if possible video yourself to review.

Repetition, repetition, repetition. By the time you go on stage you should be able to mindlessly and seamlessly perform your bits.
Posted by LucasP
Member since Apr 2012
21618 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:54 pm to
Write drunk, edit sober, perform somewhere in between.

Best advice you'll ever get is "don't let them see you're nervous". You're gonna be nervous but the more you can fake that you're not, the better you'll do.

And that's probably the only serious advice you'll get. Obligatory, you're going to fail and your mother is a whore.
Posted by Ancient Astronaut
Member since May 2015
33210 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 6:57 pm to
My what's the deal with black people routine constantly gets rave reviews
Posted by Sparkplug#1
Member since May 2013
7352 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:03 pm to
You should practice here. Give it a go.
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:16 pm to
Not that I get out much, but I've yet to find a local comedian who's actually funny.
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
67079 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:18 pm to
Make sure you write your jokes. Don't go up on stage without having your material worked out and tight. Bounce your ideas off people you know who are funny.
Posted by Ted2010
Member since Oct 2010
38958 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:21 pm to
I once posted my picture on the OT. That led to comedy...well I guess it was lay down comedy really.
Posted by Box Geauxrilla
Member since Jun 2013
19120 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:30 pm to
I always get quite a few laughs when I have a girl at my place and I pull my cock out. I guess you could call it "one night stand up"?


YEEEAAAAAAAAA
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
63682 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:28 pm to
A few locals in Hattiesburg recently started a stand-up scene that's become a pretty decent deal.

That said, see ya on /r cringe.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9464 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:42 pm to
Post a video on YouTube and we will critique it for you.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
34880 posts
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:58 pm to
If you're as funny onstage as you are on here, they'll have you sweeping out the restrooms in no time.
















































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