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Screwy Stand Up


On 06/27/2013 at 02:21 AM by Super Step

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So I made a video about my experience at Screwattack Convention earlier .. well, yesterday, but the problem was it was 23 minutes long which would probably bore you all to death, and the computer I was wanting to edit it on was acting really slow, probably due to the shit I put on it.

I'll try to get it up, if anyone still cares, but it's been a while now, and I wouldn't say I went to the most interesting of things. I think I might just do a highlights type thing, I was way too long-winded trying to cram everything I did in there I think.

And I just got back from an open mic. I made people laugh, but there were like five of them, cause I was one of the last to go, so not sure how much was me, how much was situation. I think a lot of it was me though.

The lady who was running it told me if I came next week, I'd have a better spot if I came earlier. I was trying to do that this time, but "your destination is on the right" doesn't account for walking directions. Stupid phone. 

Anyway, that's what's happening with me. Now I'm gonna get my set ready for next week: my ground rule is try to make it funny without going blue; I'm gonna try.

I feel the most appropriate way to close this is with a comedian who was at the con, and my favorite song of his.


 

Comments

daftman

06/27/2013 at 06:44 AM

Hey, I just watched that video on youtube! Very funny Laughing

I find it easiest to be funny when other people say dumb things first lol so my hat is off to you for trying stand up and apparently doing well at it.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 09:27 AM

Well, there were plenty of comics who said dumb things beforehand, so maybe that was it...

Matt Snee Staff Writer

06/27/2013 at 08:06 AM

I don't think I would have the courage to do standup, so I really respect that you do.  that's one of the hardest things in the world to do, standing in front of an audience all alone.  I did it when I was in the band, but there were others with me and I hid in the back. 

keep at it though.  if it's what you love, you ought to do it!

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 09:28 AM

Yeah, it's either the best or worst feeling in the world. This was kind of weird cause most people were in the back and I literally could not see them for that light shining in my face.

Travis Hawks Senior Editor

06/27/2013 at 08:25 AM

Where are you doing open mic stand up? I live in FW and used to go to comedy clubs a lot, but now it's been years. Maybe I could make it out there some time.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 09:28 AM

The Hyena's on Mockingbird Lane, next to the Angelika.

Travis Hawks Senior Editor

06/27/2013 at 10:22 AM

Oh Ok. I've been to a couple Hyenas but not that one.

transmet2033

06/27/2013 at 09:00 AM

That song was awesome.  Thanks to you, I may find myself on youtube later, and I rarely spend time on youtube.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 09:29 AM

Glad I could help.

rmsk8r05

06/27/2013 at 01:27 PM

Gameover Screens, I hate them. That friggin's video, lol.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 01:51 PM

:D

Ranger1

06/27/2013 at 02:25 PM

One of my early friends on 1up used to do stand up. He was pretty good. I hope Paul kept up with it. I don't think I would be any good at stand up, but I'm keeping notes for my future book about all the absurdities that park rangers deal with on a daily basis. I have amused friends with excerpts, so maybe it'll sell. I dunno, I won't be able to publish until after I've safely retired, though.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 02:35 PM

Yeah, most of the best stuff is not for your boss's ears in a lot of cases. Wink

Alex-C25

06/27/2013 at 02:43 PM

Wouldn't mind to see a video of you doing stand up. Since i've heard you have a Youtube account (or so I heard), have you uploaded your rutine there?

Ahh Brentalfloss, you funny bastard. Really like the song you posted there. Never heard it before.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/27/2013 at 03:24 PM

I do have a Youtube account, and was going to upload the Screwattack impressions and Soundcloud audio file of my performance there, but this blog explains about the Screwattack thing, and unfortunately I didn't get my phone out to record my set, cause they called my name quicker than I thought and I didn't want to alienate the five people listening by fucking around with my phone.

I might though, start using that account to start uploading daily vlogs as blogs.

And yeah, it's my favorite w/lyrics song of his I know of. Glad you liked it.

smartcelt

06/27/2013 at 09:04 PM

I would gladly watch your footage. I watched tons of lame people drone on about E3 stuff online. You have talent so I bet your reel is good. Hey,anyone who has the guts to do standup has my respect. I can make my family laugh,but they're used to my twisted sense of humor. A room full of strangers is a whole different matter. Best of luck with it.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/28/2013 at 12:47 AM

Thanks for the compliment. And yeah, stand up is a big game of crowd feeling, which is less (still there though) of a factor than with friends. Still, comedy at the dinner table can often be more cathartic than stand up ... maybe I should have people hire me to be a funny guy at dinner tables. I love to eat, too, it could be a win-win if they also pay me food cost or offset it ... hmmm...

NSonic79

07/07/2013 at 09:47 PM

I didn't realize you did standup. Now I want to see this video you've made. If only just to see you in person and try to picture you up on the mic.

Super Step Contributing Writer

07/07/2013 at 09:55 PM

No you don't. If only you had the foresight of the fact I wrote the blog "Bombing" right after this. I freeze and the material is bad to start with. Depending on how the next one goes, you might get to hear a nice Soundcloud file the next time where the audience actually likes me, but video isn't happening on account of I tend to go by my lonesome and all I have is a camera phone.

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