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Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by simonw on Thursday August 11, 2022 @01:37PM (#32429207)
Much respect for sharing a video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6miCy-nmXIY

I /really/ like that opener: "My favourite London bus is the 24".

Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by stavros on Thursday August 11, 2022 @09:21PM (#32433811)
The 24 is the best bus, by far. Pimlico to Hampstead Heath? Yes please.
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by arwhatever on Thursday August 11, 2022 @09:43PM (#32433924)
Reminds me of a funny tweet someone posted early in the pandemic lockdowns, tweeted without any context given:

“Which burner is your favorite? Mine is back left.”

Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by rascul on Thursday August 11, 2022 @11:18PM (#32434387)
Front left.
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by teleforce on Friday August 12, 2022 @09:30PM (#32446045)
Front right
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by the_cat_kittles on Thursday August 11, 2022 @10:26PM (#32434139)
makes the article legit to post the act. respect for sure
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by NesquikMike on Thursday August 11, 2022 @01:58PM (#32429478)
Haha thanks for linking!
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by bostik on Friday August 12, 2022 @05:31PM (#32444168)
You have a good open, but when you drop the 1912 line at the end of the opening bit, it's practically crying for a topper.

If there's anything in local history you find interesting that happened that year (or even better, in the previous two years), you could have played that against the stereotype of London buses always coming late and in groups.

Btw, I really want to congratulate you for having the courage to do a set. It takes a lot to perform comedy in front of an audience of strangers - with tech talks you at least have the slides as a crutch, but with standup, you have nothing to fall back on. You have a good grip on pacing, too. Please keep at it.

Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by lisper on Thursday August 11, 2022 @03:27PM (#32430559)
Made me laugh! :-)
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by curiousgal on Thursday August 11, 2022 @04:24PM (#32431266)
It gave me a good chuckle. Bravo!
Re:Things I learnt doing stand-up comedy by ozim on Thursday August 11, 2022 @03:46PM (#32430831)
Decent set :)