i am trying to write but can't get the ball rolling
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i am trying to write but can't get the ball rolling
Is this about performing or writing? I did it in college, and I have advice for both, which do you need?
I'd be interested in hearing both, Ninja. Do indulge us hehe. I want to get up there at some point. I've performed improv on a stage, and I've written some standup material a while ago, but never put the two together :)
both please
Okay, well timing is just as important as the joke sometimes. Don't rush through your act, the funniest guys are the ones who take their time. Don't be dry and monotone, be sarcastic sounding. When writing material, you want to be sure that the audience doesn't expect the punchline, steer towards something and then make a hard left turn:Prepare to be throw off your rhythm, imagine each possible scenario. Think of jokes that you can use to further the humor when throw off. Say you're talking about how bad a restaurant is in the city. Say someone walks out to the bathroom or the bar:Quote:
My father always resented me for being the way I am, turns out he lost a lot of money in the office pool when I came out... white
Make your opener something that they will remember about you, it can be kinda pompous if you want:Quote:
Ohhh, *weirdface* That's the owner right over there
But, in lines with the 2nd paragraph, be prepared if you happen to be the first act.Quote:
Alright, lets hear it for all my opening acts
Pot helps you write ;) But potheads do not help you critique :P
My main problem is writing at the moment. I'll have a few non-related jokes and when I try to write a bit around one....I realize I can go in a million different directions. How do you deal with that?
Dry and monotone can work. Check out Steven Wright. He has some good examples of misdirection as well.
"I've been getting into astronomy so I installed a skylight. People who live above me are furious."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVjVt...eature=related
Group your jokes by category, then figure out why that category is funny and use that to lead into them.