Jokemonkey Rides Again
Made another go at standup last night. At first I didn’t want to, considering the events of the last week, but I figured it might be therapeutic. This time went much better- I didn’t bother with the notes and I wasn’t so nervious. I was comfortable with the crowd, and even when they didn’t respond to the one I thought I could end on, I pulled out a few of my alternate jokes and ended strong.
But I didn’t win. There were two pros in the crowd and one of them took home the gold. He’s been doing stand-up for 20 years. The other guy has been doing it for 10 and he drove out from Sacramento where he has a regular paying gig. So, I felt pretty good for having stood my ground against them with all of two weeks under my belt.
Not that it wasn’t a bit of a blow to the ego tho. The crowd was real small b/c of Easter, and I was one of the first to go up which can be real hard too. But when came down I thougt, “heck yeah! that kicks the crap out of my set from last week!” But there’s always someone who can raise the bar higher- and those guys were both on.
Oh well, it was a blast again (I’ll put the video up this week for anyone who wants to check it out). And I’ve said it before; as much as I would love to come right out of the gates as the funniest guy in history, it’s going to take practice and persistance. Crap.
April 12th, 2004 at 10:41 am
I am positive that you were hilarious. Next time you will win. believe me we do miss your jokes. specially the ones about ESL. there were hilarious
April 12th, 2004 at 12:15 pm
I don’t know you and I haven’t seen your act, but for some inspiration, might i suggest “Dane Cook-Harmfull if Swallowed.” It’s the funniest thing i’ve seen in a while. after watching once, he sticks in your head and requires repeated viewings. sample him at:
http://www.danecook.com
April 12th, 2004 at 12:37 pm
Heh, Eglis said ESL.
Funny you mention Dane Cook. Ed and I were enjoying his stuff today online.
His telephone calls are hilarious.
js
April 13th, 2004 at 2:45 pm
Dance Jokemonkey, dance!
April 14th, 2004 at 10:21 am
Woah, man. Dane Cook is not the least bit unfunny. I just cruised onto his site and listened to the cuts he had there and they had me laughing out loud. To quote the great Kool-Aid guy, “OH YEAH!”