I have seen approximately 3 billion comics perform on open mics and shows. Certain topics come up again and again.
Some of these can lead to well-crafted jokes. Others should be retired.
Just be aware that if you do jokes on these topics you need to have a unique angle. These paths are well worn.
Can you get laughs with them? Sure. But if you can have a unique voice, all the better.
I know I look like …
Once when I reviewed video clips from comics, six comics in a row opened with an “I look like” joke.
Granted, this can be funny, if you actually look like a Dollar General version of a famous actor.
But I also hear comics say thing like, “I know I look like I have ADHD.” What does that even look like?
Or, I know I look like I like Star Wars. Unless you’re wearing a Chewbacca costume, no you don’t.
Dating apps
Anyone on the dating apps? Apparently 100% of comics are.
There are a million ways you can go with dating and dating apps jokes. Just be aware that this field is pretty well trampled, so look for a fresh take.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t molested as a kid …
So many jokes by guys who weren’t molested by priests, Jeffrey Epstein or hot teachers.
If have seen comics pull this off and also comics lose the crowd.
Bonnie Blue/porn
One adult actress has sex with a thousand guys in one day and some comics can’t stop talking about it.
Guys who perform on open mics appear to have a lot more expertise in porn than the audience member and might need to dumb down their porn jokes a bit.
I’m not gay but …
If you start jokes like this, we’re immediately searching for you on Grinder, buddy.
CPAP machines
CPAP machines were funny at first, but now everyone is doing jokes about them.
And when you joke about how difficult it is to have sex with them on, we wonder why you don’t consider taking them off for a couple minutes.
I identify as …
We see this punchline coming a mile away, and the they/them has worn off of it.
Hating your kids or spouse
Can’t you just be frustrated by your kids? Why so much hate for your wife?
Maybe talk about why your kids/spouse are such a challenge instead of assuming everyone hates them?
Casual racism
Whit people don’t season food; Asian people can’t drive; Black folks are always late.
Who here likes to get high?
I’m not sure if this is a start of a bit or you just forgot how high you are.
Honorable mention
Lesbians and Subarus
Bidets
I might get cancelled
