The Stand Up Comedy Thread

[alscotoz]

Can't say I recall. He talked about pulp in orange juice and 'dick pics' for a while. Just wasn't funny.

[minijc]

Jim Jefferies last special is pure quality, what a man he is.

[fatjim]

That will be what separates the professional comedians from the, well, you

 

Having done stand up for 6 years I know for a fact that even the pros don't like to be "helped out" by the audience interrupting. Believe me I have spoken to a lot of pros.

 

I also run a pro comedy night in Edinburgh so I am well aware of the annoyance of this.

[Tommy]

Having done stand up for 6 years I know for a fact that even the pros don't like to be "helped out" by the audience interrupting. Believe me I have spoken to a lot of pros.

 

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I doubt the vast majority of the audience like it when some dick in the audience starts it either.

[alscotoz]

Jim Jefferies last special is pure quality, what a man he is.

 

I like Jim.

[fatjim]

I doubt the vast majority of the audience like it when some dick in the audience starts it either.

 

Yep. Some people genuinely think they are helping the act but really they are just deviating them away from their set which they have practiced and timed only for some selfish twat talking throughout the set either entertaining himself or his mates..

Not many performing arts where people would accept or appreciate that.

Imagine doing it through a play.

[alscotoz]

I doubt the vast majority of the audience like it when some dick in the audience starts it either.

 

True. Went to see a Ross Noble gig and some arsehole went out of his way to spoil it. Was too much for one punter and he kicked the fuck out of the 'heckler'. Fair play.

[King Street Loon]

When are ABZ Red and Betty Swallicks taking their act on the road?

[fatjim]

 

I shouted at the guy at the evening you were part of, but he was Jim White's love child.

 

I've also shouted 'fuck off you cunt' to Jimmy Carr, but he was pretty much asking for someone to shout some form of abuse. He thought he had me when he said 'yeah but you paid for your ticket', but I got it as a freebie.

Other than that, I've never shouted out. I like to see the act.

 

You'd probably find that most comperes actually say in their opening bit "You can abuse me or shout at me but try not to interrupt the acts" or words to that effect. The compere's job is to warm up the audience and engage with them a bit more so it lends itself to that. They have no set time so can be more flexible. Plus that compere is a Rangers fan.

[Tommy]

Yep. Some people genuinely think they are helping the act but really they are just deviating them away from their set which they have practiced and timed only for some selfish twat talking throughout the set either entertaining himself or his mates..

Not many performing arts where people would accept or appreciate that.

Imagine doing it through a play.

I’m a bit of a hypocrite. I once shouted He’s behind you at a panto.

[fatjim]

I’m a bit of a hypocrite. I once shouted He’s behind you at a panto.

 

That is different. The panto expects that audience participation to an extent.

 

Imagine Frankie being shouted at while making the tea and coffee at BT when he was trying to concentrate on boiling the kettle.

[Tommy]

That is different. The panto expects that audience participation to an extent.

 

Imagine Frankie being shouted at while making the tea and coffee at BT when he was trying to concentrate on boiling the kettle.

 

I was attempting humour.

First thing Frankie would do was post on here for advice on how to treat his burns.

[Dynamo]

I was attempting humour.

First thing Frankie would do was post on here for advice on how to treat his burns.

 

Oh no you weren't.

[Tommy]

Oh no you weren't.

 

I was attempting dafty.

[fatjim]

I was attempting humour.

First thing Frankie would do was post on here for advice on how to treat his burns.

 

I got you were being facetious but it was a good example.

 

Well done.

[The Boofon]

 

Oh no you weren't.

 

 

 

 

Woosh over @@Tommy there me thinks.

[Tommy]

 

 

Woosh over @@Tommy there me thinks.

 

Dinna be daft :>]

[Dynamo]

 

 

 

 

Woosh over @@Tommy there me thinks.

 

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt

[Tommy]

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt

Thanks.

I’ll buy you a bratwurst and a beer.

[Dom Sullivan]

Thanks.

I’ll buy you a bratwurst and a beer.

Mines a veggiewurst - and a beer

[Tommy]

Mines a veggiewurst - and a beer

 

Yours will come with batteries.

[maryhilldon]

True. Went to see a Ross Noble gig and some arsehole went out of his way to spoil it. Was too much for one punter and he kicked the fuck out of the 'heckler'. Fair play.

Shouldve kicked fuck out of Noble. Just not funny.

[maryhilldon]

Watcherd the Rhys Darby (he of Flight of the Concords) special on Netflix; found him very amusing indeed I must say - terrific.

Was he Murray? Funny guy.

[alscotoz]

Loved Flight of the Concords. Dunno why but this stuck in my head.

 

 

So many great songs.

[lgb1969]

Anyone going to Russell Brand on Thursday at HMT?

Doubt it will be ground-breaking or anywhere near the title of this thread - seen most of the current "stars" so for me it is a bit of a tick in a box but hopefully he will be half decent

[Redforever86]

Wouldn't go see that twat if you paid me.

[DD1903]

Shouldve kicked fuck out of Noble. Just not funny.

Ross noble is very good live, with the tangents he goes off on being the best parts

[Chewie37]

Is that the fat lad that used to do the horoscopes ?

Nah, that’s Moobs you’re thinking of

[maryhilldon]

Ross noble is very good live, with the tangents he goes off on being the best parts

No

[YorkDon]

 

Dennis Pennis did him a good one I recall - asked him 'Do you read palms?' before offering his hand which he scrawled 'You're a fat cunt' on haha

Now Dennis Pennis was funny.Paul Kay was it?

Did he do one with Keane Reeves about being really wooden,or was it that posh wank Hugh Grant?