" In The Beginning Was The Word, And The Word Was Funny."
- Aymac Zeta
Austin,Texas Based Ameteur Comedian
OK. You know what structure is , right?
**Structure:**
Comedy, soldiers, listen up! Just like a well-executed military operation, comedy requires a solid plan, a structure. You can't just go out there and start firing jokes randomly. No, you need strategy, you need timing, you need a plan of attack. Comedy is your battlefield, and a good structure is your weapon.
**Why it's the Superior Way:**
Imagine you're in a war zone, and you decide to charge the enemy without a plan. What do you think will happen? Chaos, confusion, disaster! It's the same with comedy. Without a structure, your jokes will fall flat, your timing will be off, and you'll leave the audience scratching their heads. A good structure ensures you hit your targets with precision and leave them laughing in the trenches.
Now, apply the word comedy to the word structure....now, whaddaya got? You guessed it brainiac, Comedy Structure, and we're going to break it all the way down and rebuild it, right here, and all for free. But, let us continue with training. Listen up you little bitches, I don't care whatvthe fuck you heard, anywhere r e else, take it from me if you never take it from anyone se: Every GOOD COMIC USES COMEDY STRUCTURE, and even if they didn't, YOU have to if you're gonna' make it in this business.
Alright, let's give this a shot:...
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BONUS:
https://youtu.be/cpk3xM4OnpI?si=ylLUNuodCzsnGvaK
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**Applying Structure to Comedy:**
In comedy boot camp, your mission is clear: start with an insightful, comedic subject or a funny theme of discussion. This is your intel, your starting point. Then, you move on to your funny commentary or investigation into anything observable and experienced. This is where you gather your ammunition, your jokes, your punchlines. You need to be sharp, witty, and ready to strike.
**Importance of the Topic:**
Your topic is like your battle flag. It's what rallies your troops, what gives them purpose and direction. Without a strong topic, your comedy is like a soldier without a mission, lost and wandering. You need a topic that resonates with your audience, that connects with them on a deeper level. It's your rallying cry, your call to arms, your ticket to victory.
So, listen up, you hard-headed open mic comedian, remember: that comedy is not just about being funny; it's about having a well thought-out strategy and a solid structure.
Keep reading, because right here, and for free, you're about to get some Comey Cold!
Shall We ... ?
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow plan, execute with precision, and watch as the laughter erupts like fireworks on the Fourth of July!
COMEDY STRUCTURE
What Is It?
COMEDY STRUCTURE
BACKGROUND
SETUP
1. Topic
2.ATTITUDE WORD
"BECAUSE..."
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3. PREMISE
4. PAYOFF
1. ACT OUT
2. TURN
3. MIX
4. TAG
5. TAG / SEGUE
Comedy structure is needed. Comics need to learn structure.
You have to have a setup and then you need to learn. What a setup is
the setup must have topics.
So you need to know what a topic is now.
What is your topic, answer that question now!
You have to add 1 of 4 attitude words or the equivalent of each word.
The 4 basic words are hard weird, scary and stupid. After that, you will say because and then begin your premise, which is an insightful reason. Take or opinion on why you think something is hard, weird, It's hard weird but you're stupid.
PAYOFF
Then you will have to payoff
which is the act out of what you were talking about.
After they act out,
you will use a
turn
and a mix.
Or a tag
or / and segway / or any combination of all 3 And then you will move on to your next joke.
**Citations & References
1. The New Comedy Bible by Judy Carter
https://www.audible.com/pd/B08SHT7GQP?source_code=ASSOR150021921000R
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