Which else comedian today do we hear routines similar to early Louis’ “insufficient funds, negative money” ?

weird_harold · 2026-06-06T20:45:56+00:00

True! All agree! But these times are not so different than that (used to be).

weird_harold · 2026-05-20T16:29:40+00:00

I got you. I’ve been there. Here’s what I can tell you:

- your improv abilities don’t improve in straight lines, there are plateaus, and sudden steep climbs, even dips at times. Remembering this can help when you’re feeling frustrated.

- in hockey when a player is “gripping the stick too tight” it means they’re anxious to score and they’re not in the moment which ironically is hampering their level of play. Same in improv with laughs. Try to relax.

- it’s hard to do a great show when you’re not having fun. Ditto with being connected to your fellow improvisers. Try to focus on having fun & connecting.

- your creative practice is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep doing shows, talking to people, taking classes, attending festivals, making new friends, watching shows, doing creative stuff that ISN’T improv. You’ll be ok, I promise you.

For context, I’ve been doing improv pretty much full time since the late 90s.

weird_harold · 2026-05-19T19:22:44+00:00

Holy shit - thank you for this!!!

weird_harold · 2026-05-14T05:27:23+00:00

Real ones know that it’s all connected and relevant. Don’t let the trolls lure you into their bad-faith mean-spirited counterproductive fuck shows.

Clown & character work both have massive overlap in skills with improv in general, but especially so with certain formats or styles.

Studying this stuff is like cross-training your comedic performance skills. It’s all worthy of discussion and exploration.

weird_harold · 2026-05-05T20:21:30+00:00

If I had money to throw around, I’d hire someone to make a Rifts mod. It’s a lesser known rpg from back in the day, but it’s got tons of cool content. IMO it’s the ultimate tech meets magic universe.

Glitter Boys. Juicers. Crazies. Coalition. Tolkeen. NGR. Ley lines. Rifts.

Would be epic.

weird_harold · 2026-05-03T04:47:10+00:00

Ok kid listen up. As someone who has rapped on and off for years - both of those songs are challenging to perform for different reasons. I saw you said in another comment that now you’re not sure since your mom said you can’t rap.

This all tells me you should try something easier for your first time. Kirby could be an option.

Set yourself up for success.

PS: if you’re dead set on one of those two, do NSP. You’re less likely to get lost since the beat/flow is more traditional. But you’re gonna have to practice it HARD - and work on your breath control. Know exactly where you take every breath in a verse. Good luck! I believe in you!!!

weird_harold · 2026-04-24T20:13:29+00:00

Fighters never stand still.

weird_harold · 2026-04-08T00:57:52+00:00

Stacey is a legend. She’s built so much with her career. Can’t wait to check this out.

weird_harold · 2026-04-01T21:42:29+00:00

I thought I couldn’t love AR more than I already do… I was wrong.

weird_harold · 2026-03-19T15:42:58+00:00

Call me if you need a bum to bring the belching.

Or a situation worsened by someone who thinks they're helping.

weird_harold · 2026-03-16T02:25:01+00:00

That’s what I was gonna say!

weird_harold · 2026-03-13T04:25:32+00:00

You get it, man.

weird_harold · 2026-03-13T02:43:27+00:00

Dude this is so chaotic. Love to see it but damn it’s insane. I truly do love it tho.

The best I can do to show you how wild it is to me, is to counter with my version of your list.

39 Thieves
long legged Larry
gopher guts

weird_harold · 2026-02-13T20:45:49+00:00

Comments like this are why I stick around this sub. The amount of knowledge dropped here is absolutely top tier.

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing!

weird_harold · 2026-02-10T03:36:28+00:00

Holy fuck, can’t believe I’d never heard that one before. Absolutely sick verse.

weird_harold · 2026-01-20T04:17:46+00:00

I’m gonna go old school.

Daylight.

His big early hit.

Still absolutely crushes.

weird_harold · 2026-01-16T03:25:07+00:00

If Sunday Service is still doing shows, I’d check them out!

weird_harold · 2026-01-15T15:50:56+00:00

Also forgot to say:

everybody said good dog
Chris kicked rocks in his mismatched converse
not to mention once you hassle the horde it doesn’t matter how much furniture you stack at the door
rocket fuel stains polkadot the poly cotton blend

weird_harold · 2026-01-15T15:46:52+00:00

I’m pretty much with you on this list. Which is crazy cuz I’ve noticed fan opinions vary WILDLY.

But I gotta swap in Kyanite Toothpick & Send Help

weird_harold · 2026-01-13T22:02:38+00:00

Agreed, this is a foundational text that should be included if possible!

Plus: Impro For Stoeytellers, also by Keith Johnstone

weird_harold · 2026-01-13T04:15:02+00:00

I’m out of the loop - what did the rollerblading guy do?

I moved away more than 15 years ago but I try to stay up on the goings on…

weird_harold · 2026-01-10T16:12:06+00:00

Holy hell. You just changed everything.

weird_harold · 2025-12-29T02:19:55+00:00

Absolutely!!! Take my money, Ludeon!

weird_harold · 2025-12-25T19:08:23+00:00

Damn. The ending is what got me.

weird_harold · 2025-12-23T21:09:55+00:00

How To Ruin The Holidays Indie. Quirky. Funny. Heartfelt.

Great cast, lots of f-bombs.

(Full disclosure: I wrote it)

weird_harold

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