I hate improv comedy. In this
town, Chicago, it's a lot like saying you hate grass. (like stuff you
find in the park, not in your drawer, Deadhead.). It's so prevalent and
so part of the scene you're supposed to come to accept it. But I don't.
It's at this point I should mention that I am a stand-up comic, and
Improvers are the McCoys to my Hatfields. So yes, I'm quite biased. But
whatever, so's the president, but no one seems to mind too much. Or at
least enough.
You've heard that stand up comedy is the hardest thing to do in entertainment.It's not.It's harder.Not only do I have to make you laugh, or think, or both, but also I have to take you the whole way there.I
have to pick you up from your doorstep, and take you through the woods
while making you notice every bit of scenery, before we get to the
destination, the punch line.And I have to do it slow enough so you don't miss anything, and I have to take a route you can completely understand.There is no part of the joke, or set-up, or anything I can leave out.My timing, my wording, my inflection has to be perfect.Surgeons ain't got nothin'on me.
But then these improvers, who figure they're pretty enough that they don't have to do anything of this sort, invade us.All they have to do is figure out what would be weird about any situation, and plug it in. Oh, I'm in a kitchen?What's Siegfried's white tiger doing here?? And you people eat it up.If you can take a class on how to do something and become as good as anyone else in it, then it's not that hard or special.Is there a world-class yoga practitioner out there?Didn't think so.
Those who flock to my hometown to do this are the worst.First off, they have an IMAGE.They haven't got anything original to say, or an original way to say it.But if they say anything enough, they figure to get a reaction.They can convince you they are funny by constantly telling you that they are.They wear glasses with fake lenses.They wear blazers for no reason, and they don't even listen to hipster music.They all have newsboy hats.It's gross, and you shouldn't support it any more.It's all a sham.Don't be fooled.We're better than this.It's bad enough Jim Belushi's from here; do we have to deal with this too?
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Tired says on 2011-10-07 01:01:01 about The War
Why are the arts fighting? I have a great appreciation for both Stand Up Comedy. Every art type has bad, good and great performers. I have seen improvised comedy where they are acting out everyday situations and throw in the obscure for a laugh. That is bad improv. I have seen stand up acts that lack any aspect of humor. That is bad stand up. Just because there is bad art doesn't mean art sucks.
You don't have to enjoy all types of comedy but let's at least acknowledge that they both have their merits. Take a closer look at the improv community. See where it can take you. In the mean time top improvisors will travel the world, create new forms, be idolized and do all the great things that you believed could not be done by improvisors.
Tired says on 2011-10-07 00:56:02 about The War
Why are the arts fighting? I have a great appreciation for both Stand Up Comedy. Every art type has bad, good and great performers. I have seen improvised comedy where they are acting out everyday situations and throw in the obscure for a laugh. That is bad improv. I have seen stand up acts that lack any aspect of humor. That is bad stand up. Just because there is bad art doesn't mean art sucks.
You don't have to enjoy all types of comedy but let's at least acknowledge that they both have their merits. Take a closer look and you might agree.
Tired says on 2011-10-07 00:53:29 about The War
Why are the arts fighting? I have a great appreciation for both Stand Up Comedy and Improvisation. Like ever argument there are sides and valid points.
Every art type has bad, good and great performers. I have seen improvised comedy where they are acting out everyday situations and throw in the obscure for a laugh. That is bad improv. I have seen stand up acts that lack any aspect of humor. That is bad stand up. Just because there is bad art doesn't mean art sucks.
You don't have to enjoy all types of comedy but let's at least acknowledge that stand up and improv require skill and are not easy.
Improv Mechanic says on 2011-10-06 18:47:15 about Improv
I'm tattoo'd 6'5" and look like a guy who would murder your face right off. Not a fucken Hipster. I do improv. I had a bunch of negative things to say about stand up but i truthfully see value in all forms of art. I feel sorry for YOU being as ignorant and close minded as you are. I don't have a problem with Stand up. I have a problem with you as a person. I guess at the end of the day i'll be surrounded with positive friends and fellow performers and you'll be sitting in a room alone writing jokes. I just hope your big break isn't with someone whose done or loves improv cause i'd be the first to forward them a link to this ignorant bullshit
Sir Constantina Hickleton II says on 2011-03-11 02:59:53 about Offensive Subject Matter
Well, I daresay I find some of these comments extremely rude and offensive! How do you people sleep at night?
What with all the swearing, the cursing, the blow-exchanging, and even the FULL-FRONTAL NUDITY?!!!
To be quite honest, it sickens me...
Ben says on 2010-04-08 20:30:11 about Improv
I totally agree! They are all hipster posers who are trying to look as artistic as possible, so when they aren't taking vintage looking photos of themselves in their thrift store outfits, they like to "act" and think of themselves as artists. Improv isn't art.
fred johnson says on 2009-09-28 12:40:59 about Improv comedy
I always wondered why so many lame comedy acts basically do the "weird" thing and are very dull and predicable it's improv.
Drew says on 2006-05-06 14:30:06 about improv
Whining improvisors are not good road acts,
hence they rarely get to travel and learn the correct way to respond to varied audiences. Most imprvisors never make it as standups because they split their practice time between two masters. Silly boobs!
Gil says on 2006-05-06 14:26:44 about improv
The first rule of improv in not to deny! Try yes, and....
Love 2 Improv says on 2005-11-01 16:51:29 about Improv
Improv has some difficulities too you retard! We have to come up with things on the spot. Also, we have to keep up with movies and current events. We are in trouble if an audience member wants us to do something and we have no clue what it is. All you have to do is memorize some stuff. Wow, that's difficult. Have fun being a whining bitch.
Robin says on 2005-10-31 13:38:54 about improv
It's nice you try to write, instead of doing improv because whining is not part of improv.
There's no whining in improv!
Re-examine why you want to perform either
standup or improv.
Repeat: There's NO whining in comedy!
Wouldy says on 2005-10-25 09:37:57 about Improv
Improv is not over rated, alot of talented people have expoited the art form and become successfull it's not Improv that is weak, it's some of the people who attempt it. Typical stand up whinner.
Lue says on 2005-09-29 14:03:10 about improv
Dear Sam: Improvisors carry their own particular hell with them, They can't make a living at it. There are only twelve standups in the world that also do improv well. Know that you are an act unto itself, and no improvisor
will be able to work the country like you!
Be proud, and pity the poor slobs!
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