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I’m going to go with a hard disagree with you on this one. Live comedy is awesome and amazing and you pay willingly to support the comedians and the hosting est
by sammalloy 4y ago
I’m going to go with a hard disagree with you on this one. Live comedy is awesome and amazing and you pay willingly to support the comedians and the hosting establishment. Used to go to Punch Line comedy club many years ago and support my friends. The best times we had were never when they were doing their act or practicing their lines. It was when they would riff and go total improv on the audience. Shit would happen and it was wild. TikTok and Instagram videos of small time comedians in packed clubs doing brief bits are a thing, and if you’re not watching them you’re missing out. Paying for comedy is very much still a real event, but sure, it’s probably a niche audience of fans and supporters, always has been, just like the opera or the symphony.
- ggm 4y agoI used to feel this excited about live, and now I just don't. I'm pretty sure it's me. And, I'm really glad people can still make a living at it.
- sammalloy 4y agoThe comedians I follow on social media aren’t all making a living from it. They are using it to market themselves for more gigs and appearances and engagements and roles as actors in theatre, movies, and television. It’s not just about comedy, but it’s a way for them to hone their skills overall, because comedy is about much more than just comedy—it’s writing, acting, and being able to improv with the audience in real time, which is a tremendous skill that can come in handy for almost any job. The best comedians are also actors, since they are playing a role on stage.