What Was Your Worst Bomb?

This is a question comedians are asked very often. I run a show called Stand Ups Sit Down (last 2 Mondays at Laugh Factory Chicago) where the audience can ask comedians questions and every week, we get this one. But what people don't know is how important a bomb is for a comedian's growth. The takeaway from any bomb is what you learn.

I have a few that come to mind. One was a bar show in L.A in 2018 which I still have saved on my phone to keep me humble. That was a notoriously hard room but I learned how to adjust to crowds who don't have time for prepared jokes. I learned the importance of riffing and talking to the crowd instead of at them. Every comedians needs them.

The other one was in 2017 when I did my first college campus show. I had no idea how sensitive they were and even though I was warned, I didn't think my self deprecating jokes about being Middle Eastern and 9/11 (Hack I know!) would fail so epically. I now know how to work around the sensitive issues that comes with college crowds. Although college campuses are not as sensitive as they used to be, I hear.

If you have any questions for me, message me directly or come ask them at my show at Laugh Factory this Monday and next. I can give you free tickets if you message me as well! hashtag
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