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tag jokes

How to Tag Jokes – Pattern 2: Based on a Different Setup Assumption

Greg Dean July 25, 2019 Greg's Blog, How to Write Jokes, Stand-Up Comedy Classes Tips

In this article, How to Tag Jokes – Pattern 2: Use a Different Setup Assumption, …

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tag jokes

How to Tag Jokes – Pattern 1: Reuse the Same Target Assumption

Greg Dean July 20, 2019 Greg's Blog, How to Write Jokes

To Tag a joke is comic’s slang for adding another Punch after the original Punch, …

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respect the light

Greg Dean Answers Stand-Up Comedy Questions: Why Should Comics Respect the Light?

Greg Dean January 26, 2019 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, Stand-Up Comedy Classes Tips

In the real world of being a comedian, you must learn to get off stage …

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several punches

Greg Dean Answers Stand-Up Comedy Questions: What if I have Several Punches for the Same Setup?

Greg Dean January 15, 2019 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, How to Write Jokes

First of all having more than one punch for the same setup is a problem …

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material conflicts

Greg Dean Answers Questions About Stand-Up Comedy: What are Material Conflicts?

Greg Dean January 3, 2019 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, Open Mic

Material conflicts is not the same as joke stealing, but rather two comedians who are …

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premises jokes

Greg Dean Answers Questions About Stand-Up Comedy: Who Owns Premises and Jokes?

Greg Dean December 29, 2018 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, Stand-Up Comedy Classes Tips

This is an interesting question because there’s no legal president on any matter involving comedians …

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setups and punches

Greg Dean Answers Stand-Up Comedy Questions: Are Setups and Punches Always Opposite?

Greg Dean December 19, 2018 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, How to Write Jokes

Yes and No. Charlie Chaplin said it a long time ago: “Comedy is two opposite …

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material that travels

Greg Dean Answers Stand-Up Comedy Questions: What is Material that Travels?

Greg Dean December 12, 2018 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, Stand-Up Comedy Classes Tips

What is meant by “material that travels,” is that the subject matter of the jokes …

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warm up an audience

Greg Dean Answers Stand-Up Comedy Questions: How Do I Warm Up an Audience?

Greg Dean December 1, 2018 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, Stand-Up Comedy Classes Tips

The first thing to do is be connected to the people in front of you, …

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bombing

Greg Dean Answers Stand-Up Comedy Questions: How Should I Respond to Bombing?

Greg Dean November 14, 2018 Greg's Blog, How to Be a Comedian, Open Mic

The worst thing about bombing is it’s so damn public. When you’re a beginner comic, …

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