I enjoy comedy that is based on a comedian's natural ability, as opposed to his or her memorization or close familarity of comical texts such as "1001 common jokes." Although, I admit, this is easier said than done, this is truly what should be in a true comedian. A perfect example, as we observed, was Ray Ellin. Ellin, as we observed, tried to get the crowd involved. He tried his best in order to make jokes about the ideas that the crowd had given him. When he noticed, for example, a Dutch group in the audienced, he asked them how translate certain English words, such as "I love you," into Dutch. Then, Ellin attempted to excaggerate the Dutch pronounciation, which really made the situation amusing.
Now, I am not saying comic books or other resources can't help. I am also not claiming that jokes shouldn't be repeated. They can certain aid a comedian in his or her development. They might be instrumental, in some cases. However, they shouldn't be the only sources that the comedian should utilize. We must realize that the human mind is a very powerful source in its own right. The brain, through its moving neurons through adjacent synapses, allow us express creativity we can utilize in our everyday lives. Why not apply this to creating new comedy?
Posted by nihir11373 on December 5, 2008
Tags: Comedy
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