Author Archives: The Bringer

Ithaca, NY — Tensions have been high in the McDowell house recently, due the sudden discovery made by Susan McDowell that her atheist son Luke is a standup comedian. “I just don’t understand what went wrong,” Mrs. McDowell wrote to the advice section of a local editorial. “I raised Luke to have God in hisContinue reading “Mother Prays that Her Atheist Son Will Quit Stand-Up”

Friends of David Richardson agreed unanimously this Tuesday that while they were troubled by their friend’s drinking habits, they were also too drunk to confront him about it. “He’s out of control,” remarked Marsha Ng, a friend of Richardson, while finishing her fourth shot in as many minutes. “He’s up on stage slurping his…slurting his…gettingContinue reading “Friends Too Drunk to Confront Comedian About His Drinking Problem”

Erie, PA — Amateur stand-up comedian Eric Steffano recently learned that there is no confidentiality in comedy, as he began his set proclaiming, “I know that therapy could help, but screaming obscenities on stage is cheaper.” Steffano proceeded to say to an audience that, unbeknownst to him, included his ex-wife’s attorney, “Since quarantine, I’ve spentContinue reading “Man Who Thinks of Comedy Like Therapy Finds Out Jokes Not Protected by HIPAA”

Novi, MI – Local comic Troy George has alerted the comedy scene and the public that the comedy/poetry open mic at Big Daddy’s Steakshop is dangerously close to accidentally becoming a poetry/comedy open mic. “We need you all to come out to the mic and perform next week, we almost had more poets than comics,”Continue reading “Comedy/Poetry Open Mic Dangerously Close to Becoming Poetry/Comedy Open Mic”

New York, NY — With COVID-19 shutting down this year’s biggest talent scouting events, such as Just For Laughs in Montreal, the comedy industry has been forced to find other means of discovering the stars of tomorrow. Recently, casting directors at Saturday Night Live have taken to a “reverse vetting” process, through which interns closelyContinue reading “Comic Tops SNL Casting Shortlist After Racist Tweets Resurface”

South Bend, IN — During a completely improvised stroke of comedic genius, open mic regular Tyler Walters wowed the audience at Quickie’s Grill last week when he accidentally got his foot caught in the microphone cord, and turned it into a funny little bit. “It’s one of those things you hear about, but never expectContinue reading “Groundbreaking: Comic Gets Foot Caught in Mic Cord, Turns It Into a Bit”

Milton, DE — A local open mic has become the epicenter of regional culture in the few seconds it took to determine that comedian Meredith Clay has decided to bring the ukulele she has with her on stage. “Nobody was prepared for this,” said bartender Curtis Freamon, who was present for the performance. “When IContinue reading “BREAKING: Oh Shit, She’s Bringing a Ukulele on Stage”

Stand-up comedy is a complicated art form to master, or to even try. Writing jokes and getting over stage fright are just the tip of the iceberg; then, one has to worry about delivery, timing, stage presence, and not being racist, all of which have proven to be very difficult. One aspect of comedy thatContinue reading “We Interviewed a Comedian About Show Etiquette While He Smoked During His Friend’s Set”

In the midst of a global pandemic, worldwide protests against police brutality, and historically high unemployment rates, the one thing that’s on everyone’s mind is unmistakably clear: female privilege in stand-up comedy. Let’s discuss it. If a woman goes to a movie theater by herself, no one bats an eye. But whenever I, a 34-year-oldContinue reading “Opinion: She Only Gets Booked Because She’s Hot, Funny, Talented, and Professional”

Seattle, WA — Local comedian Eloise MacNamera reportedly began writing new Tinder jokes Tuesday evening, indicating that she is preparing to break up with her current boyfriend. “His friends go to the same bar where we have our open mic, so hopefully he doesn’t hear them,” said MacNamera. “I tried writing a few break-up jokes,Continue reading “Comedian Prepares to Break up With Boyfriend by Writing New Tinder Jokes”