Audiences that dare to partake in such events are commonly exposed to and at times offended and shocked by the normal cursing and sexual imagery that accompany it. This comic classification was tagged as blue due to the blue colored notebook that comedian Max Miller used to record all of his adult jokes. You can record yourself while doing this or say it out loud in front of an audience. You will realize that when you voice out what you have written, it won't sound as funny as it seemed to be while you were still reading it. The reason for this is that the manner that you talk is very much different from how you write dialogues and scenes. Start through open mics Numerous bars, caf s, and nightclubs mount open microphone nights. Such events are opportunities where new and aspiring standup comedians could initially perform. Anyone could get the rare chance to be on stage instantly during an open mic. If you intend to showcase your talent initially, being called in an open mic could be an opportunity you should not miss. You need to constantly inject insights about yourself to be able to continuously form a connection with those who are watching you perform. 2. If you still haven t experienced how it s like to perform in front of an audience who do not know anything about you, it is high time that you step out of your comfort zone. The British brand of stand-up comedy traces its roots within the confines of the music halls during the 18th and 19th centuries. The famed performers of that time included the likes of Max Miller, Morecambe and Wise, and Arthur Askey. A heavy censorship under the rule of the Lord Chamberlain s Office was a strict requirement before any act can proceed. It is like entering a dungeon once you are in, there is no turning back. You should be prepared to be hurt emotionally even when you only intended to make people laugh. It is very different when you are only performing in front of people who know you by heart, like your family and friends. They see you as someone entertaining and someone whom they will support no matter what.