It’s been documented that inserting comedy into lesson plans can aid learning by keeping pupils interested.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Making Negatives Funny
Comedians often make their bones by turning potentially crushing experiences into humorous routines.
by Chuck kingOne great benefit of stand-up comedy is that it affords practitioners an avenue to deal with…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Audience As Editors
Comedian Vir Das encourages comedians not to brush off an audience's reaction to jokes, but rather let them help re-work the jokes.
by Chuck kingComedians, particularly bad ones, all too frequently leave the stage following a poor set and blame…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Stunts And Bulls
Two comedians turned to stand-up comedy after leaving unusual jobs. One was a bullrider, the other a stuntman.
by Chuck kingPeople toil in all kinds of professions before turning to stand-up comedy. Examples of two of…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Law
Is it time for foreign countries lacking American first amendment protections to pass laws specifically protecting comedic speech?
by Chuck kingAmerica, in theory, doesn’t need a separate law protecting the right of comedians to tell offensive…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: A Comedic Start
Think you're funny but don't know how to get started in stand-up comedy? Today's Stand-Up Spotlight is here to help.
by Chuck kingSometimes it’s good to review the basics. This is one of those times. There are plenty…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Prince of an Act
Prince Harry gives stand-up comedy a try as part of the Stand-Up For Heroes fundraiser.
by Chuck kingHe had the potential to royally bomb. It appears that didn’t happen. Not exactly known for…
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Holiday Comedy Viewing With the long Thanksgiving weekend finally here, the Stand-Up Spotlight highlights comedy specials to view over the next few days.
Thanksgiving is a time Americans gather with family, stuff their faces, and plop down on the…
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Funny Physics One scientist argues that the best way to teach physics is to bring humor to the lesson plan.
As counter intuitive as it sounds, comedy can make people take physicists more seriously. That’s the…
STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Special First Times The first time on an Improv stage is a milestone for comedians looking to make their stand-up bones.
A comedian’s first time on stage is generally memorable. Their first time on an Improv stage…