Any stand up comedians in the house? Share your first open mic routine experience?

Heh, we just had a gig tonight. I was singing a song and I completely forgot the words (and this is a song that I’ve sung a gazillion times). Instead of fumbling around, I did an impromptu comedy routine while gathering my thoughts to remember the verse and the band patiently kept on the “G”. The audience busted up laughing. Finally, after about 5 beats, it came to me and I finished the song. It got the biggest applause of the night.

@Rarebear That’s GREAT! Yes, some of the funniest moments are impromptu no doubt.
I am excited and terrified, but feel confident that once I’m on a roll and with a little encouragement from the audience I will launch my comic missile with little sputtering. lol
Of course, I will arrive early with a designated driver so I can fortify myself with 2 or 3 Shock Tops before dropping my metaphorical drawers and getting completely naked with my audience. ;-P

@Coloma More power to you! Break a leg and let us know how it went.

So, this guy walks into a bar, and he’s all like, ow man…that really hurt. Ba boom psshhh!

Yeah I denno much about stand up comedy outside of watching it sometimes, so I don’t have any tips. But I’m wishing you luck on your gig! That sounds so cool, if it’s recorded, can we see it? :D Let us know how that turns out.