SEC-S17 /W1| The Hilarious World Of Stand-Up Comedy!🎭

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Stand up comedy is a type of comedy performed in the presence of a live audience in which the performer stands all through on a stage and delivers humorous monologues.

It is called a stand-up comedy because performers have to stand and if they will stand to perform, then it should be kept short.

Stand-up comedy was something I never dreamed of seeing myself doing, either in a small or large crowd. I watched these comedians online and on television, and I loved their boldness, their ego, their posture, and the way they made people love them. I said to myself that I needed to do something that would make people love and support me one day.

I realized that I don't have confidence or boldness, and I have stage fright once I climb a stage. These frights made me take the bold step one day to attend a meet-up I had with some friends in another city. I was told that I would speak for 5 minutes on that day. I took it upon myself to do it, but I didn't know what to say.

On the D day, I was called upon, and immediately I took the mic. I landed with a word of comedy that left everyone laughing and making the widest noise. Then, I knew I had gotten my confidence and boldness. About other things, it came gradually.

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Watching comedy helps our day-to-day lives relax. At times we get stressed from our daily activities or get worked up at work or with the kids at home, a little stirrup from a comedy could ease off stress.

It also puts us in a happy mood. Some people attend or watch a standup comedy when they are angry, but at the end, they are happy. The immune system in them is boosted because of the way the comedian presented his monologue.

Watching comedy live could also open doors to meeting new business clients and friends for a good relationship. My mom would always tell me to go out and meet people; you never know where your help will come from. Most times, it's best watched live rather than online. Online is good, though, but it doesn't expose you to meeting people.

My favorite stand-up comedians are;

•Bovi
•Kevin Hart
•Helen paul
•Dede one day
•Alibaba
•Okey bakassi
•Basketmouth and many others... I would tell you a little about my favorite 3.

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Kevin Hart, one of my favorite comedians is an American comedian, actor, and a writer, was born and raised in Philadelphia. He has become established as an influential figure in the world of comedy. In history, he draws some of the largest crowd of any comedian.

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Bovi, a Theatre Arts graduate of Delta State University was born on the 26th September 1979. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concert like, " man on fire across the globe. He continues to stand out as the Nigerians comedian with over fifteen years of honing his career.

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Helen Paul, a Nigerian comedian, actress and a singer who is also a standup comedian known as tatafo. She is characterized by a voice range that made her stand out. When I was younger, I recognizes those little and baby voice of hers.

I attended a stand-up comedy in my school years ago. It was stuff about students, and this day, a young student had already been told that he would be performing on that day. I was an invitee, so I sat on a reserved seat and table for 10 people.

I was informed that the event would start by noon and that the presenters were all ready to perform. The first person came out, and it was all a success. The second person came after the last student, who had been afraid of performing.

When he was called upon, it took him 5 minutes to come out. He was shocked by the crowd he saw; he didn't know it would even pull a large crowd. The student didn't say a word but stood and gazed at everyone. Immediately, the lights went off, and did you know that was when this student had the confidence to start saying things?

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Everyone was cheering him on as he continued with his comedy, but immediately the lights went out, and this student kept quiet as though he never spoke. When they waited and heard nothing, they began to clap and shout; finally, he won! Hahaha.

I am a lady of humor, and I enjoy having happy faces around me. I also don't like when I'm asked unnecessary questions when you already know the answer.

I had this scenario that played out between myself and a colleague. I told him one morning that I wanted to go to the market to buy some items, and then we all lived together in one building. When I was done preparing and set to leave, he came and met me to ask some senseless questions that got me upset.

I was holding a bag, then immediately he rushed out to ask, "hey babe, are you going to the market, and is that a bag in your hands?" I answered him, "no, I'm going to the church, and in my hand is my weapon of warfare." 🤣

I invite @ruthjoe @eliany @goodybest to share their stand up comedy with us.