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I'm creating this account to share what I learn through my long form interviews on #gettothejoke, share upcoming shows and other little things I find useful. Subscribe for full interviews here youtube.com/channel/UCgWZBVB…
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Great question from @JamesClear: What are my actions moving me closer to?
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I don't have a comedy mentor but I want one. It seems that those who have that one person who they can go to with total trust to get unsolicited advice on their material and career have a mentor. Check out the video for more context. youtu.be/hqStlwYxuTA
The 3 Stages of Crafting a New Joke by @paulhooper: Stage 1: Pre Show/Mic Develop a setup and one punchline
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Stage 3: On Stage Come up with a tag in the moment
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Something I got out of watching #getback was that they created each song as simple as possible. Once they had that down, then they would make it complex. Reminded me of my interview with @JakeMattera where he writes one sent. setup, one sent. punchline and grows it from there.
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5 Things I learned from @roywoodjr joke on police reform:
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4. Make a funny example of previous point. (Snitch fund)
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5. Make a comparison or analogy (doctors not like police) use this comparison to prove your earlier point.
5. Make a comparison/analogy
The advice I keep coming back to is from @Engl_4Criminals on telling a sensitive joke. Telling it not as an argument but as an illustration To tell a joke on a divisive issue you should use this formula: Your experience absurdity - preachy youtu.be/v-DzmZiHS1k