Okay. And I think id only rap if it was going well.. Its not like a proper rap anyways but I thought it would break up the act a bit that's all. I will try and come up with a few more gags about the new badass harry. Like using rolls of parchment to snort floo powder or something Haha.
I don't think some of my more edgy jokes are appropriate for stand up though..
Quote: Juan of a Kind @ December 2 2010, 5:41 PM GMTOkay. And I think id only rap if it was going well.. Its not like a proper rap anyways but I thought it would break up the act a bit that's all. I will try and come up with a few more gags about the new badass harry. Like using rolls of parchment to snort floo powder or something Haha.
I don't think some of my more edgy jokes are appropriate for stand up though..
Only do a rap if you are absolutely confident it's brilliant. You could record it and stick it up here if you like. I would be wary though. But of course, it's your act!
Be careful about your HP references being too specific, try to keep it so that people who aren't too familiar with the books would still get it. "snorting coke off hermione's tummy, using pages of tom riddle's diary"
Edgy jokes are not a bad thing, but they have got to be funny enough to justify the level of offence.
Quote: Nat Wicks @ December 2 2010, 5:45 PM GMTEdgy jokes are not a bad thing, but they have got to be funny enough to justify the level of offence.
For most non-big-time comedians, each set is a battle with the audience to see who's in charge of whom.
If you're big-time, or at least well-known enough that they've actually come out in the rain especially to see you, you're usually in charge from the start and they'll accept almost anything as long as it's within your usual area of performance.
However, if you're 17/18, you are (unless you've just landed from the planet Comedy) the underdog from the outset and throughout your set. The best you can hope for is that as you lie on your back exposing your underside, they smile and pat your stomach rather than snarl and kick you in the goolies.
As time goes by and the age gap between you and most of audience closes, you can move closer to the driving seat.
Audiences hate nothing more than a young smart arse who thinks he's 'it'.
As far as material is concerned: if in doubt, leave it out.
Be (relatively) humble at all times and be as grateful as Hell for any approval they give you.
Yeah, I see what you mean Veronica. I would be appreciative at all times for any laughs I got! I just don't know how to order my set now :/
And Nat the rap would be something along the lines of what I wrote before:
"Eyy-yo, Voldemort, ya'll be comin' at ma' class, I'm a pop another cap in yo' white trash ass!"
Then he could reply with something like:
"Shut up Mr.Potter, we needed some order so I went up to yo' house and put yo' parents up for slaughterrrrr"
At this moment all of the Death Eaters behind him are like 'OOOHHHHHH!!!!' Lol.
Just to add, does anyone feel like helping me order my jokes? Would be a big help.
Quote: Juan of a Kind @ December 2 2010, 6:40 PM GMTYeah, I see what you mean Veronica. I would be appreciative at all times for any laughs I got! I just don't know how to order my set now :/
And Nat the rap would be something along the lines of what I wrote before:
"Eyy-yo, Voldemort, ya'll be comin' at ma' class, I'm a pop another cap in yo' white trash ass!"
Then he could reply with something like:
"Shut up Mr.Potter, we needed some order so I went up to yo' house and put yo' parents up for slaughterrrrr"
At this moment all of the Death Eaters behind him are like 'OOOHHHHHH!!!!' Lol.
Just to add, does anyone feel like helping me order my jokes? Would be a big help.
Unless you happen to have the good fortune of playing to a room of Potter fanatics, no one is going to really laugh at that.
I don't much care for the rap, sorry Juan!
True I was thinking that actually. Will just focus on some other things but maybe incorporate a bit of Harry Potter. 
Just been reading through your stuff...some really good ideas, and whatever you decide to do I hope it goes well because hats off to anyone with the balls to try stand up.
Like the bit about acid snow.... could you develop this into hallucigenic acid....the harm it does etc.... how council kids have a mass stampede into the playground when it starts to snow (i come from a council but I suppose it fits nicely)..... you can then link it with Sean Ryder on I'm a celebrity and find someway of linking in how Acid snow is probably better for you than Iceland food - Look at how Kerry Katona went downhill after getting involved with them.
Not sure about any of the Harry Potter stuff.... great as a quick one liner but for anyone that hasn't seen it (me)... it could go on a bit and lose the flow of your spot.
Good luck