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The Difficulty of Writing Original Jokes for Stand-Up Comedy
46:10 - 50:41 (04:31)
The process of creating original jokes for stand-up comedy can be very challenging and intimidating, as many of the same jokes are told repeatedly at open mic shows. Despite the difficulty, attending open mic nights can be helpful for refining material and becoming a better performer.
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Comedian Bill Burr talks about the process of bombing in comedy and compares it to cooking, where it's not a failure but just data.
46:10 - 47:20 (01:10)
Summary
Comedian Bill Burr talks about the process of bombing in comedy and compares it to cooking, where it's not a failure but just data. He emphasizes the importance of treating the act like ingredients in a dish and to not let bombing bring you down.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Writing Original Jokes for Stand-Up Comedy
Episode#255 – Mark Normand: Comedy!
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their fear of public speaking and the terror they feel about the idea of going up on an open mic stage.
47:20 - 48:18 (00:57)
Summary
The speaker shares their fear of public speaking and the terror they feel about the idea of going up on an open mic stage.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Writing Original Jokes for Stand-Up Comedy
Episode#255 – Mark Normand: Comedy!
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The process of writing something original can be very challenging, as there is plenty of similar content that can be heard at open mic events and elsewhere, which can be discouraging.
48:18 - 50:41 (02:23)
Summary
The process of writing something original can be very challenging, as there is plenty of similar content that can be heard at open mic events and elsewhere, which can be discouraging. This difficulty is especially amplified when it comes to long-form storytelling.