Last night at Giggles was another one of those open mics where there were only eight people in the audience. With that said, it went about as well as I could’ve hoped; the crowd was in a laughing mood, and I got some laughs for almost all of my jokes, including the new one that I tried.
That may sound like faint ambition on my part, but when there are fewer than about a dozen people in the room, it really is a coin flip as to whether there’s going to be any laughter or not. Human beings are social creatures, and we don’t like to be the only ones out on a limb. If nobody else is laughing then we probably won’t laugh, either.
On the other hand, larger crowds are much, much easier to get laughing. It only takes a few people thinking a joke is funny to get the rest of the crowd to bring them around.
My best friend was visiting town and came to see me for the first time, so I ran out most of my A-game for him. Then afterward he ran impromptu wingman for me at the bar next door, which turned into one of those crazy encounters with strangers that you never see coming. Good times.
I thought you did great. The audience wasn’t easy, especially with >10 people. Laughter is contagious.
Wish I woulda known you guys jetted next door, woulda totally had some drinks and shot the shit.
Andrew J Rivers
June 15th, 2009
My only feedback on most of the jokes, is try working on making them sound less ‘rehearsed’ – If that makes sense. Rehearse them, just don’t make it sound like that. ? I confuse myself.
The more the audience forgets you’re performing. The better I’ve found it goes.
Good work!
Andrew J Rivers
June 15th, 2009