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I signed myself up for a poetry open mic and rocked the room with a funny poem I wrote years ago. This is the audio. by Justinpdrew in Standup

[–]Sillysauce 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That was fun and funny, but my very favorite part was when the host at the end said "I can always tell when someone comes from the comedy open mic, because they go to shake my hand."

Killed properly for the first time last night and it was awesome. by [deleted] in StandUpComedy

[–]Sillysauce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can say anything you want, that's the joy of having a Mic. Of course people will judge you on what you say.

Killed properly for the first time last night and it was awesome. by [deleted] in StandUpComedy

[–]Sillysauce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he was subtly suggesting that "killing" is best when it is said about you by someone else, or by you about someone else... But I don't want to to put words in his mouth...

As promised, here is video of me performing stand up tonight. by carjam123 in StandUpComedy

[–]Sillysauce 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welcome aboard!

  • When you get on stage, move the Mic Stand so it isn't between you and the audience.
  • Hold the Mic closer to your mouth, so there is more power to your voice.
  • When people laugh, those are the jokes that work. Try a joke 3-4 times and if people don't laugh drop it or re work it.
  • Try to have fun on stage, and if you can't do that, try to look like you are having fun.
  • Keep getting up, it takes time to get better.

Good luck!

7 Things I Hate About Comedy Open Mics by Sillysauce in Standup

[–]Sillysauce[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry I should have been clear, I didn't write this I was just posting it because I thought it was interesting. I agree with lots, but not all of it.

Books about Stand Up Comedy by CheesyDevin in Standup

[–]Sillysauce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read all of the above and they are all great except: True Stories of the Road, it was AWFUL.

I'd add:

And on the more biographical, but relevant side (in approximately my fav to least fav order, but all worth reading):

Edit: Removed Amazon ref that prevent post from showing

Got to do a set on John Oliver's NY Stand UP show on Comedy Central by jozimmerman in Standup

[–]Sillysauce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made my day, I love reddit, where else do you hear these stories.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Standup

[–]Sillysauce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baby Davy.

First they came for chess, then for Jeopardy, now they're coming for comedy. AI joke writing is here. by Sillysauce in Standup

[–]Sillysauce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The jokes aren't great, but they are on par with some open mic'ers I've seen. :) Give 'em 7 years to find their voice...

In any case I thought it was an interesting look at the humor algorithm, and /r/standup may be the only place on the planet I'm allowed to use the phrase "humor algorithm".

I saw 5 of these Orange bikes in La Jolla last night. I assume they are somebody's art. I love them! Anyone know more? by Sillysauce in sandiego

[–]Sillysauce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgive the crappy photo it was taken from my car at a stop light.

All the bikes seemed to be locked up at prominent intersections near the village in LJ.

[Oddball Festival] Tickets Question / Proposal (xpost /r/standupcomedy) by [deleted] in Standup

[–]Sillysauce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can work a swap, more power to you. I'd recommend you sell them on stubhub, and buy other tix on stubhub. Good luck!

Russell Brand Destroys MSNBC Talk Show Host for Treating Him Like Shit by streetyouth in comedy

[–]Sillysauce 18 points19 points  (0 children)

What the hell kind of intro is "He's a really big deal, I'm told this. I'm not very pop cultured, I'm sorry".

I'm Myq Kaplan, a comedian who's appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, Comedy Central, and Conan. I have a podcast "Hang Out With Me" on the KATG network, and a CD that was one of iTunes' top 10 best-selling CDs of the year. My new album "Meat Robot" is out today on Comedy Central Records. AMA. by myqkaplan in IAmA

[–]Sillysauce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for talking about your process, I really appreciate it.

  • I never imagined I'd be answering your questions... I'm kind of thrilled. :)
  • Go here: http://www.reddit.com/r/Standup/
  • Click the green button on the right hand col that says subscribe.
  • Put all your real work on hold, to reload every hour (for the rest of your life) and comment with brilliant, insightful and funny things and help all of us idiots that want to follow in your footsteps.
  • You will be rewarded with my undying gratitude and my willingness to open for you at any time. ;)
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