St. Paul, MN — Stand-up comedian Byron Klode has chosen to shun the glitz and glamour that comes with being a successful stage performer, and has decided instead to merely devote himself to stand-up comedy for “the love of the craft”. Coincidentally, and perhaps to his advantage, no one is currently interested in paying for his dog-shit comedy anyway.
“Too many comics get bogged down by commercialization,” the untalented Klode recently told The Bringer. “That’s why I’m so grateful that bookers respect me enough to never offer me a paid gig. They know me well enough to know that’s not what I’m interested in. I’d rather avoid all that and just focus on creativity.”
Specializing mainly in what he calls “abstract” and “alternative comedy”, Klode has developed a performance style that pushes the limits of what art can say about society. In addition, he guarantees that his often unclear message is never cheapened, by being so bad at stand-up comedy that it never earns him any income.
“I mean, sure he’s weird. Definitely the only comedian I’ve seen bring a package of raw meat on stage,” comedy patron Shelia Daniel told us. “But he’s also just not very funny. It’s admirable when an artist can choose morality over profit, but can you really brag about not selling out when no one would pay you anyway?”
Several sources who attended an open mic where Klode recently performed were also able to confirm that his total non-desire to make any money doing comedy is evident when he is on stage.
“No doubt, this Byron guy is never gonna make any money doing that shit,” said Lester Cambry, whose dinner was interrupted by Klode’s act. “I asked someone there if he expected to make a living doing this, and I was so relieved when they said no. This kid was born to not make money.”
Since speaking with The Bringer, Klode announced that he will also no longer be performing comedy in front of an audience, so that he doesn’t risk being “paid in exposure”.
By Mike Moran.
The Bringer 