I did tonight and will again tomorrow. We're a campus stand-up club so we're giving everyone comments and tips.Zabka said:Practice beforehand in front of people.
Yeah, it seemed like it flew by when I went through it today.Barrage said:Do your best joke first.
Do your second-best joke last.
It WILL go faster than you think.
mf.luder said:Don't do a california surfer impression.
That's assuming he's a white guy:Korey said:What is the deal with airplane food?
Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
How did this not happen sooner?
This is my advice as well.Bungieware said:Prepare some stock putdowns for types of hecklers
If the audience did have a background in D&D, were his jokes any good?ShortDarkAndUgly said:Don't tell jokes about things your audience can't relate to. I went to a comedy show at a club one night and some dude on stage was telling jokes about dungeons and dragons. Predictably, he won the award for the worst comedian that night.
Trurl said:If the audience did have a background in D&D, were his jokes any good?
RoboPlato said:Thursday I'm going to be doing my first stand-up set at a benefit show on campus. It's only about 5 minutes but I'm really excited and nervous. Anyone ever do stand up before? Any pointers or stories about your first show?
Bungieware said:Prepare some stock putdowns for types of hecklers
Summary Man said:Good luck, OP! Stand-up comedy is one of the toughest things you can do, in my opinion. I personally wouldn't be able to do it, I'd be too afraid of ruining my jokes, choking, or dealing with hecklers!
Summary: I hope you do well!
Absolutely.lightless_shado said:Because it wouldn't make sense. Could you see mcbain making that kind of joke?
Summary Man said:Good luck, OP! Stand-up comedy is one of the toughest things you can do, in my opinion. I personally wouldn't be able to do it, I'd be too afraid of ruining my jokes, choking, or dealing with hecklers!
Summary: I hope you do well!
ismaboof said:If it's your first time on stage, you're going to bomb. Also, for the love of God, have fun. If you're all uptight you're going to suck. Don't give a shit and have fun.