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Stand up comedy
« on: December 26, 2014, 11:03:57 PM »

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Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2014, 12:39:09 AM »

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Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2014, 03:04:01 AM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2014, 02:09:13 AM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and self-advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
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Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2014, 02:32:02 AM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2014, 11:08:53 PM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D 

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2014, 11:22:40 PM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D

I do live shows occasionally when I perform rap/hiphop with my group. I generally apply that naturally to my standup, even though I'm not very good at it. I liked some of your jokes, but the delivery felt rushed. Your voice is also slightly timid at times, and you kind of try to draw the crowd in with a joke but there isn't excitement from your voice. A big mistake I noticed is you tend to fidget at times, when you were doing the Comcast/weird shows joke you seemed a little nervous. Usually I know its stand up, but I like to walk around with the mic, and use plenty of hand gestures even if they are meaningless. Helps me get into a groove.
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Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2014, 11:29:48 PM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D

you have my respect buddy, it takes a lot of balls to go up there and do that, and this is better than I could have ever done.   heres my feedback since it seems like youre genuinely interested in an honest response.



it seemed very choppy and unrehearsed.  lots of stopping and thinking, like what should I say next?  or what was supposed to come next. 

stand up is best when you feel like the comic is having a fluid conversation with the crowd, if that makes sense.  like its just a funny guy thats having a conversation with you. 
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Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2014, 11:33:12 PM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D

Just take it easy though. I had a lot of problems at first performing songs, cause I was nervous, and would try to remember my lines. But just be confident and have fun.
Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D

you have my respect buddy, it takes a lot of balls to go up there and do that, and this is better than I could have ever done.   heres my feedback since it seems like youre genuinely interested in an honest response.



it seemed very choppy and unrehearsed.  lots of stopping and thinking, like what should I say next?  or what was supposed to come next. 

stand up is best when you feel like the comic is having a fluid conversation with the crowd, if that makes sense.  like its just a funny guy thats having a conversation with you. 


This.
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Can't define how I be dropping these mockeries."

Is the glass half-full or half-empty?
It's based on your perspective, quite simply
We're the same and we're not; know what I'm saying? Listen
Son, I ain't better than you, I just think different

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2014, 12:14:55 AM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D

Okay here are some pointers.

Material is 60% of the battle 40% is delivery. By going up there and seeing what works you can compile a nice portfolio of working jokes. Every 3rd show perhaps at different venue just grab the best jokes from last two and knock it out the park. That is what a majority of stand up guys are judged on. Trying new jokes is the hardest part. If you have no fear of that then it's a good side hobby/job. Also if you know funny life stories or funny eccentric people that can go over well with the crowd. People enjoy "life comedy" a great deal as they want an escape often when viewing entertainment. Put it like this funny sitcoms the pinnacle of comedy $ have tons of little gags and jokes but it is the characters that capture the audience.

Good Luck Man.

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2014, 12:48:41 AM »

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I watched the clip and you seemed more comfortable on stage than I remember from a previous video (I believe it was the first one you posted). Once you get totally comfortable, it will put the audience more at ease. That just comes with doing it more often.

I don't remember a lot of the material from the first one, but I thought the content of this one wasn't as deep as it could be. Pop culture and entertainment are low hanging fruit and you need to go one step beyond the expected. Jokes about how old Stallone is or how young Bieber is, for example, are too obvious to surprise the audience. You need to find that extra unique slant on the topic that distinguishes your take from a standard late-night monologue joke.

Part of that is the setup. I think you could set up a comedic context before getting into a joke. It can't just be that something is ridiculous or dumb or bad, but why it is so, and how does it affect you? For instance, with the INFO button bit, you could start out saying how you love the button (might get into a riff about how hard tv was to watch before it existed, as long as it's not too hackneyed) but the people who write the profiles "are the laziest failed writers who couldn't get a job writing fortune cookies (might be a better joke here, like Hallmark's, catalog copy, etc.). Then you go on into how they obviously haven't watched the programs they're writing about, or how some enterprising writers are starting to sneak their own opinions into what is supposed to be a simple synopsis. As if they were wannabe reviewers (plays into the failed writer angle). Now you've created a story for yourself about something you liked but had that one annoying defect, and also you've given the audience an image of failed twenty-something writers writing horrible copy online in their parent's basement for 10 cents a sentence. It doesn't matter if that's how the system actually works, of course. The way it actually works probably isn't funny, it's better to just wildly speculate. You could then go on into how this could be outsourced too and we're now getting descriptions from Indian people whose job it is to watch our mind-numbingly boring and crass television product. No wonder they write such horrible reviews (of everything besides musicals of course).

Anyway, I'm not an expert but I have watched a lot of standup and love comedy. Oh, I would start with a topic that immediately grabs 99 percent of the audience. If you haven't watched Dancing with the Stars the opener is confusing. If you lose an impartial audience on the opener it's hard for them to come back. I guess if your point was you like the show but since nobody reacted you were embarrassed for having seen it, it could work, but then I'd expect you to go in deeper into what funny reason you like the show that is unexpected.

Do you pretty much plan everything out ahead of time? Have you ever just worked on the same material over and over until it always gets a reaction? I imagine that starting out it can be hard to always be trying new material. Pros generally try to build their "minutes" up, as in "I have 15 solid minutes" that they know will kill in most circumstances.



Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2014, 03:20:42 AM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.
lol

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2014, 03:37:16 AM »

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Beat LA, it takes a lot of balls to not only go up there but also share your comedy on the forum.  I tried to put together some sketch comedy videos before... they were kind of disastrous.  Here's a couple:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4__abxqF4k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMg0_E0KTZI

I made those a few years ago... they embarrass the heck out of me now, but at the time I thought they were mildly humorous. 

Good luck with your stand-up.  You'll likely improve every time you go on stage.   I would never have the guts to even attempt it. 

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2014, 12:38:28 PM »

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Larbird.... you are so crazy!

Re: Stand up comedy
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2014, 11:12:19 PM »

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Seems you (assuming that's you doing the standup) are a fan of observational humor specifically of the television variety.

How many times have you done standup?

Yeah, that's me (for better or worse, lol).  While I generally dabble in stories from the news, celebrities and TV provide an endless source of material, lol (as do politicians, of course.).  I started doing it in April of 2013, but I can't always get out there, so I don't exactly remember, haha.  There have been times when I've gone two weeks in a row, and then haven't gone for another few months.  It just depends, and it's not every week, anyway.  Take a look at the others, if you want.  Hopefully I've improved, lol.  I honestly have only put 3 of them on here (counting this one), because I wasn't sure how people would react, and I didn't want to bug anyone.  I'm also notoriously bad at self-promotion and advocacy, lol.  Anyway, I was really just hoping for some feedback.  Did you like any of it, lol?  Don't sugarcoat anything, btw.  Sorry for being so late in getting back to you.
Hey I didn't bother watching because I thought here's another self-promotion or typical "I want feed back to justify my ambitious desire to do this" video. I then read the post above and ironically feel that is comedy.

Um, thanks, lol? ;D I was afraid of coming off that way, quite honestly.  The last thing I'd want to do is sound like one of those posters on YouTube videos who says 'check out my music,' or whatever.  I'm not putting it up here get 'feedback to justify my ambitious desire to do this,' though.  No, I would like some feedback, but not for the reason you described.  I would greatly appreciate any and all critiques of my 'attempts' so that I can hopefully improve. :) That is all. ;D

I do live shows occasionally when I perform rap/hiphop with my group. I generally apply that naturally to my standup, even though I'm not very good at it. I liked some of your jokes, but the delivery felt rushed. Your voice is also slightly timid at times, and you kind of try to draw the crowd in with a joke but there isn't excitement from your voice. A big mistake I noticed is you tend to fidget at times, when you were doing the Comcast/weird shows joke you seemed a little nervous. Usually I know its stand up, but I like to walk around with the mic, and use plenty of hand gestures even if they are meaningless. Helps me get into a groove.

See, this is why I posted this stuff on here - for helpful feedback, so thank you.  I agree that the delivery was rushed, but the material was also all over the place, like the two Titanic jokes being completely separated, when the lettuce joke should have followed the first one.  I wouldn't be surprised if I sound and/or look nervous up there, because I am, lol - tremendously.  I had that one all memorized and then the moment I got on stage, it scrambles in my head, and sometimes I can't remember what I've rehearsed for two weeks.  Sigh.  I know, it's pathetic.  I think that I tried to fit too much stuff into that set, quite honestly.  Oh, and did I mention that I always go first?  I'm sure that you'll think I'm nuts, but the waiting eats me alive, so it's better to get it out of the way, imo.  Thanks, though.  TP. :)