Dog joke (standup)

Every amateur (I use that adjective with respect, of course) comedian has a bad habit that they eventually learn to overcome; yours is looking down at the floor while you pace. The joke is so much funnier when you look out into the audience the entire time; not only does it draw them more into your story, but it exhibits a level of confidence that will encou... more >

Every amateur (I use that adjective with respect, of course) comedian has a bad habit that they eventually learn to overcome; yours is looking down at the floor while you pace. The joke is so much funnier when you look out into the audience the entire time; not only does it draw them more into your story, but it exhibits a level of confidence that will encourage the audience to go along with you every step of the way. This is especially important if you're going to continue posting your stand-up online. If you aren't engaging the audience sitting a few feet in front of you, imagine what the numerous strangers watching this on their computer screens are going to feel (or not feel) in regards to your comedy.

Now to the joke: the fact that the dog 'spoke' could have been developed even more, as could the concept of the puppy being your 'daughter.' Certain phrases like "bitch" and "you're fixed" were nice additions, and its definitely a bit you should keep developing. Unfortunately, your lack of confidence (or at least, that's what it came across to me as) was disconcerting and kept me from really enjoying what punchlines there were.

My opinion: I'd like to see more of your jokes. And since this was your second time to do stand-up, I'm going to assume that you are still in the tweaking stage for many of your bits. Keep up the work, and try to appear more confident next time.