Stand-up, at least in the form it is known today, is a fairly recent entertainment phenomenon. In the United States, where it developed first and reached its greatest popularity. Stand-up, at least in the form it is known today, is a fairly recent entertainment phenomenon. In the United States, where it developed first and reached its greatest popularity.
Standupmcomedy is gaining popularity in many countries through the new channels like the various social media and YouTube. Platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime have started to give more space to the Standup comedy, in fact you can find many specials of great comedians like Dave Chapelle, Rick Gervais, Franco Escamilla and others from different countries and different languages.
Rant about your topic, say WHY topic is either hard, weird, scary and stupid.
Talk about your specific topic with specific attitude, which are: hard, weird, scary and stupid.
It's an insight or an opinion about your topic, It has to be clear. Otherwhise it can break your joke.
It's the end of the joke, and a simplre repeat of the attitude while the audience is laughing,
The mix of the elements has to make sense. Look for the areas where different elements intersect. In the turn misdirection is the key.
Act out a character's mannerism, Language, accent, cadence.
Content writer
Standup comedian
Podcaster
Voice-over actor
Screen writer
Web series writer
Sitcom writer
Speaker
Find a comedy friend to call/meet and go over jokes/premises/ideas. Play 'Is this funny?' Be honest but gentle and don't just wait until it is your turn. Tell them if you've heard similar bits. Two people is the best. It's one of the most fun and helpful exercises.
Write for at leat ten minutes everyday. Don't break the chain! One of the best pieces of advice on creating comedy material is to talk (or write) about things that are meaning to you. This brings authenticity to your material.
Find your authentic topics! Now let's expand your topics and find subtopics, turn everything into a mind-map. Now, find five micro topics of each of your five subtopics. Push your topics further than you ever thought you could. Go Beyond the expected.
