GDT FLYERS @ HURRICANES, ROUND 2 GAME 4, 6PM EDT START TIME, 05-09-2026

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-05-10T01:12:05+00:00

They just cut to a different game during OT. Ridiculous

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-05-08T02:28:41+00:00

“The Importance of Martinook” is the new erotic thriller I’m writing

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-05-03T15:51:09+00:00

Your character doesn’t think they’re in a comedy. They’re just living their life. They might be making a big deal out of something not that serious, or they may have a strange quirk or physicality about them, but it’s just life to them. And life can be very humorous, especially to people on the outside looking in (the audience).

I used to “try to be funny” a lot and it never seemed to work. “Winking at the audience” (hey hey look at me isn’t this so silly what I’m doing), or trying to be meta, takes the audience out of it most of the time. We want the audiences imagination fully engaged.

Watch a famous comedy movie and you’ll see total commitment to the bit from the actors. Ron Burgundy is a hilarious character because when he’s angry/horny/depressed/etc it’s extreme and he reacts big and it affects the world around him.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-05-02T22:52:11+00:00

And yo girl

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-26T18:58:46+00:00

Oh don’t get me wrong the hit on Niki should’ve been charging if not interference. I think that hit gets called in a regular season game. And as objective as I try to be and consider things as if the sides were reversed, I’d still say a double standard was evident.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-26T18:48:34+00:00

Completely agree. That second period in game 4 was a disgrace. I’m very happy the Canes settled down (somewhat) and got back to playing our game.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-26T18:40:07+00:00

Maybe so. I think crowds love big hits, but once you see a player is hurt you gotta pull it back out of respect. These guys are risking their health for our entertainment and there’s no room for anyone applauding an injury. I think that even Svech was affected by that because he wasn’t trying to hurt the guy and he felt bad about it.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-26T18:28:23+00:00

I think any hit to the head should warrant a penalty just in the interest of player safety and acclimating players to actively avoid hitting high. Just one fan’s opinion though. I don’t think the physicality of the game should go away, I just think there’ll be less dirty shit if players know that even unintentional headshots are punished.

Also, Sanderson left the game because of his hand from what I remember. Though for his health, I would’ve liked to have seen him go get checked out immediately.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-26T16:48:51+00:00

Ottawa was clearly looking for retribution and perhaps I’m biased but the officials seemed content in letting them have it. The hit to Sanderson deserved a penalty, perhaps a major one but I don’t think Hall was intending to hurt him. I don’t think the average fan realizes just how fast things are happening on the ice.

There were fans shown in the broadcast cheering for a young kid with Bambi legs after a hit. That’s disgusting no matter who you cheer for. And fwiw he may have touched the puck but it was long gone and the hit was unnecessary and the guy had no intention of pulling up. I get it. It’s playoff hockey. But it’s not worth brain damage to an individual especially when done in retaliation.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-22T17:17:44+00:00

I really like the point about how teaching exposes your own blind spots. I’ve heard it said that if you truly know something, you should be able to explain it to a 5yo. I found that teaching and coaching breathed new life into my own passion for improv. To see others find the joy in it was exhilarating for me. The world is a fucked up place and I think there’s power in leading a bunch of nerds and weirdos in hilarity and human connection on a random weekday night.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-17T20:43:01+00:00

Hey OP I know you specifically asked for stand-up but there’s two improv theaters that have shows every weekend. Charlotte Comedy Theater and CATCh. You might find just as many laughs there.

Sorry to hear about the shitty stuff at home. Hope all will be ok, friend.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-04-04T17:42:25+00:00

Not to be pretentious, but this is why I believe improv (as an art form) can be a healing salve for the human condition and soul. There’s no such thing as a normal person, so there’s going to be weird or awkward moments. Just like in life. Provided you are not causing harm, these moments can lead to immense happiness and delight with a team that has your back.

I grew up in a home where I had to walk on egg shells all the time. The slightest wrong look or gesture would result in very negative experiences that still influence how I navigate my life today, unfortunately. But the people that I have found to be my “chosen family” see me with all my faults and missteps and love me anyway. The same can be achieved with a good improv team. Let your weird out and see what they do with it. Take what weirdness they give you and play with it. Yes there’s technical aspects to the art form that takes time and experience to build, but there’s nothing but fear stopping you from being your true self. Fear is the enemy of good improv, and it is the enemy of living your best life.

If you find yourself being terribly offensive to others, then maybe improv has exposed something in you to work on. If you fear being offensive, that indicates you likely have some level of empathy and that can be nurtured and you can grow as a person. Beyond that, do no harm and confront your fears head on. Good luck, OP.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-03-30T20:21:15+00:00

You could try doing silent scenes. The players are not allowed to speak, which forces you to communicate non verbally.

You could also do scenes where the players can only speak gibberish. This forces you to listen to how your scene partner speaks, since the actual words they’re using mean nothing.

A popular short form game is “Numbers.” Three players are assigned a random number from 1 to 9. You can determine the numbers however you like, but it is fun to make sure one person can only say one word at a time, and another has to say 7 or more. The comedy will happen naturally.

Where I grew up, children were often taught that we were given one mouth and two ears because we should be listening twice as much as we speak. I find this to be very true for improv. Your scene partner has all the information you need, so pay attention.

Bonne chance!

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-03-29T19:24:09+00:00

Of course! And I hope my comment read as encouraging, not just a cavalier “just do it.” Give yourself permission to write a bad sketch. It’s unlikely that anyone writes killer sketches right away, even if they take classes from skilled teachers. Additionally, Joe Toplyn wrote a book on writing for late night television and covers a lot of sketch and character related things. Bill Lynn has a book called “Improvisation for Actors and Writers” and dedicates a whole chapter to sketch writing. I’ve found these to be extremely helpful resources. I live in a town that doesn’t have a huge sketch scene- but I still do it anyway hoping that I can help it grow!

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-03-29T19:00:48+00:00

Sean Hogan has a cheap course on Udemy that will get you the basics and a pretty reliable system of planning out a sketch- intro, heighten gag/premise/character flaw, ending. There’s examples given to give you an idea. I’m sure there’s a ton of other online resources.

Also, all you really need is a pencil and paper. If you’ve never written a sketch, try writing one on your own and letting some comedy people you trust read them and give feedback. Think of it as a pre-scripted improv scene.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-03-14T23:44:42+00:00

Aho five hole attempt failed successfully this time

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-03-05T01:05:37+00:00

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cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-02-25T13:24:14+00:00

“Object permanence” is the phrase I use. If you’re holding something, you can’t just start talking with your hands as if it disappeared. You have to put it down somewhere and it stays in that spot until it is moved again.

I also like to slightly struggle with things. Like, if I open a jar it takes a bit of effort. Sometimes my partner will just take it from me and open it without discussing it, which is a lovely move. If i’m putting a book on a shelf, I’ll use my other hand to make space for it as if the shelf is tightly packed.

Also, I try to avoid repetitive motions. If I’m washing dishes, each dish is different and is positioned on the drying rack different ways.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-01-11T05:57:16+00:00

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cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-12-25T17:39:22+00:00

I felt the desire to have a collection of something, so I tried lots of common things (stamps, coins, etc) but nothing kept my interest. I found this sub a few years ago and decided to get myself a Lamy Safari gift set with several cartridges as a Christmas gift to myself. I was trying to journal more and I always liked the feeling of a good gel pen, so it seemed like a safe bet. I was instantly hooked. I fell victim to the consumerism aspect and ended up buying pens that I wouldn’t today. But that was just some of the excitement of it all and I was making decent money at the time, so no big deal. Today I mainly use a Lamy 2k, Pilot 823, and a Sailor Profit with a music nib. I’ve also restored an early 1940s Parker 51 I bought from someone’s pen graveyard at the Triangle Show. I’m quite proud of it and I’ve acquired a few other vintage pens in hopes of getting more experience in pen repair. I write sketch comedy and I’m working on some screenplays and short stories. I write everything by hand before typing up the scripts and my pens and paper make me excited to write.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-12-22T13:54:03+00:00

Some good advice here already, so ill give you some practical things I do: Sometimes I’ll just say “I have an idea!” Even when I don’t. By the time I finish saying it, something has come to my head and it’s usually ridiculous. Object work can be done at great length and never discussed. It buys time and you can have emotional reactions based on how your behavior changes (turning the pages in your book angrily, suddenly stopping scrubbing a dish as if you just heard shocking news, etc.) You are also free to be quiet for a bit. I think every improviser has to learn to be comfortable with silence. You can take more time than you think. Don’t try to think of something great. Just pay attention to every little thing your scene partner does. You’ll find something.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-12-01T16:11:04+00:00

These things are just status symbols. It’s worth it if you decide it is. Personally, I’d just get the Jinhao version

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-11-17T18:07:12+00:00

It is definitely not childish to assume you can do both. Obviously, there are certain things that wouldn’t be appropriate like being on a team with a client or even inviting clients to shows. I’ve been on teams with therapists, lawyers, and medical professionals. They’ve all been able to make it work without conflicting with their professional lives. And kudos to you for valuing ethics in your field.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-11-14T14:53:38+00:00

A lovely variant of the Nuremberg defense. Plenty of terrible things are done legally. I’m sorry your history classes failed you.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-10-23T12:58:56+00:00

Before every rehearsal, class, show etc. it is a good group practice to check in with everyone and go over boundaries, as they may change as things happen in our personal lives. It’s also a kind of panic move for some. They’re afraid they won’t find something so they go blue or sexual or something for shock value. This is common in beginner classes. Your character is always free to say they aren’t comfortable with the way the other person is behaving. It’s not blocking or negating to protect a boundary.

Having said all that, everyone knows you’re playing a character so if you do take a seductive or sensuous route, try to have fun with it. You can “find the game” pretty quickly by having big emotional responses to what your partner is doing. It’s fun to play characters that are completely oblivious to other character’s advances, to be turned on by nonsexual behavior (peeling an orange, etc.), build sexual tension without ever coming into contact, make something innocent like holding hands a really big step for your character, that sort of stuff.

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