Stand Up Comedian Essay

The late comedic legend, Joan Rivers, once said, “I would not want to live if I could not perform. It’s in my will. I am not to be revived unless I can do an hour of stand-up “(Quotes.Rivers). Comedians often say that stand-up is an art form. It is on the spot, impromptu, and for some, comedy is a way of life. The thought of making others laugh, gets them through the day. Female comedians ted to make jokes about different aspects of life, than do male stand-up comedians. Some female comedians rely on “potty” humor. These comedians typically do not care who they offend anyone, because they assume that the sorts of people who watch their comedy, have an open mind. The other type of stand-up female comedian is t/he one that uses current events,
The final type of stand-up comic is the one who uses clean, family friendly humor and draws their material from everyday experiences. Talk show host and stand-up comic Ellen DeGeneres, did an entire hour of stand up, just talking about her experiences flying on airplanes. This is an experience that most people will have, and it is something the whole family could watch. These three types of stand-up comedians have a different way of getting an audience to laugh, but in the end, they are all laughing. The first type of stand-up comedian is the one that really has no shame. Comedians such as Chelsea Handler, Sara Silverman and Lisa Lampanelli, fall into this category. These women use topics such as race, drugs, drunken experiences and past, even tragic, events to get material for their stand up. For example. Chelsea Handler did a bit where she talked about being drunk at a Taco Bell. She says “I walked to Taco Bell, and went through the drive-through. I ordered my food and stumbled as I made my way up to the pay counter. When I got there, they told me I could be served because I was not in a car. I said, B****, I’m drunk, I’m not supposed to be driving! I’m saving lives here, so give me my