I love a good comic. One that doesn't swear a lot, doesn't fall back on the bodily humor safety net, and has good timing. Good timing is a gift. You either have it, or you don't. I can't stand to listen to a comedian who says the joke and follows with "Ahh", waiting for everyone to laugh. (On one of Pat's blogs he mentioned this. Thanks for the idea Pat.) That makes me crazy. If you are funny enough to have people actually laugh at your jokes, you don't need to be saying "Ahh" and regrouping. Really bad habit, and really annoying. A couple months ago I watched the Blue Collar Comedy Tour on video. Ohmystars. Aside from Jeff Foxworthy's irritating repetition of "Youuuu might be a redneck", and Ron White and Larry's vulgar jokes (although some were, I must admit, funny) This was a good laugh. These men have impeccable timing.
Kelli and I went to see Gallagher a loooong time ago. He is really quick on his brain. I would have said quick on his feet, but he wasn't dancing. There was a guy in the audience who fancied himself a comic, and Gallagher just annihilated him. He wasn't mean, just really quick. He one-lined the guy to death.
When I was younger, I really dreamed about doing standup comedy, but I don't have the gift of rejection-acceptance. This is another gift you must have to make it in the comedy world. Not me I'm afraid.
So I will have to just sit here on this blog and try to bring some smiles onto people's faces. Ahhh, is that all I have? I guess so. Goodnight everyone!
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I love a great night at an AWANA dinner with a few of my favorite comics- Cbass, Kristi, Kelli, Rick and his stories! You guys crack me up! Thanks for the laughs! OHMYSTARS! By the way that one story....you're right, it was definitley for the parking lot. As if?!
Is Gallagher that smashing veg and fruit guy?
Yeah, but we were nowhere near the front row. Good thing too, because that night he smashed a carton of cottage cheese.
...and don't forget the Windex! All the people in the front row were covered in plastic and had their umbrellas.
And for that story, good thing Barbie's head stayed on, hmmm?? Yack.
Oh sick!!! I keep trying to forget that story and then you guys remind me, oops I think I just threw up in my mouth again SICK!! hey Kristi speaking of comic-acts you should have took on the "mic" last night at Latte, just for a little laugh between all the tears. I loved it all ladies and appreciated the courage to go up there and share the work of Christ in your lives!
Check out Isaac Witty sometime if you want a good laugh. Well, I think he's funny anyway. One of the few clean comics I've ever found who's actually funny and doesn't have tons of sacreligious jokes. A Christian friend of mine got on the entertainment committee at UWRF and got him to come there, which is how I was introduced to him. He also performs at the Acme Comedy Club in the Twin Cities.
LET'S GO!!!
if he had his tour schedule updated, I'd try to find a good date...
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