I've never done a standup set in my life, though I have hosted many open mic and open stage type events, where my only job is to be funny by talking and without jugging. If I had to do even 5 minutes, and with only talking, and had to make people laugh? I wouldn't even know where to start! I'd die on my arse so quickly. It's just not the kind of thing I do.
I was thinking more of general performing, but that's a good point.
That said, I perform on the same cruises with many standup comedians, and I always get more laughs in my show than they do in theirs, and bigger laughs too. And most people say I'm funnier than comedians. That may sound like I'm saying I'm awesome, but its actually because most stand up comedians on cruise ships are terrible, and all do the same kind of safe material. I can get away with getting someone on stage and physically assaulting them. Which is why I don't work on some of the high end ships any more, but I'm happy with that!
Word - No offense, but I don't think I'd ever perform on a cruise ship - I'd just die up there, every goddamn night and day. I just can't DO safe materiel like that. It's not the sort of thing I could do, I'd throw myself off the back after a week. But give me a stage in Edinburgh, where I can get combative with people, and Keep super current on news and events, and I'm golden.
Royal Caribbean's started to include smallish 18+ only comedy clubs on their ships. The comedians don't limit themselves to "safe" material and are pretty hilarious.
Royal Caribbean's started to include smallish 18+ only comedy clubs on their ships. The comedians don't limit themselves to "safe" material and are pretty hilarious.
Some other cruise ships I've worked on have "late" shows, which are expressively for adults only, and the comedians can let loose.
Royal Caribbean's started to include smallish 18+ only comedy clubs on their ships. The comedians don't limit themselves to "safe" material and are pretty hilarious.
Some other cruise ships I've worked on have "late" shows, which are expressively for adults only, and the comedians can let loose.
I moderately revise my previous statement, pending further information.
Also, Bill Armand, who draws Foxtrot, has kicked in and provided todays XKCD strip.
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If I could get my fucking hands on those little cunts that were smashing up Leeds Uni, And who bloody well attacked the radio studio with a fire extinguisher, it would be a fucking bloodbath.
It's a bit like Motzart. Well, There's old Motzy in it. And a lot of PVC. Also, the first musical application I've seen involving rubber spanking paddles that's SFW.
It's a bit like Motzart. Well, There's old Motzy in it. And a lot of PVC. Also, the first musical application I've seen involving rubber spanking paddles that's SFW.
If you liked that, I suggest checking out the music of Blue Man Group. I suspect that the dude in this video got the idea for his instrument from them.
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The NYC Police Department marching band was playing Spaceship Yamato at Macy's parade!
Students taking part in the protests against increasing university fees