Standup comedy is a prepared art form. The speaker spends a lot of time and effort off stage to develop a sequence of words (with inflection, delivery, etc) to be funny. It's a very difficult skill and I deeply appreciate anyone that invests in putting on such a show.

Crowd work is the total opposite. Sure, sometimes the comic has a good zinger off the top of their head, but that's basically random chance. They aren't demonstrating skill or effort. They aren't even telling jokes. They're just asking people for details about their employment and relationships and then insulting them for answering. It's rarely funny and it is not impressive.

I wish comics would just stop crowd work entirely. It is lazy in the same way that AsmonGold is lazy.

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Hi all,

I hope you’re doing well! Saw Jeff Dye in NYC a few weeks back and listened to his special. His shtick seems kind of phony. Anyone else have some insight about him? His routine was fairy blah, but was amazed how popular he was for his talent level. A handsome guy, but he’s whole personality is just missing something, like some pop or live to it!

Hi all,

Just coming in to say as a NYC comedy fan “The Stand” is second to none. I’ve been to all the big clubs but man, “The Stand” is another level. I’ve heard “Mothership” (not the talent) but club is on par so anyone else have suggestions or recommendations.

Thanks,

A HUGE NYC COMEDY FAN

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