The Ultimate (Actually Useful) Guide to Being Your Hilarious Self, Online and On Stage

7 days ago

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Look, let's be real – if you're reading this, you probably think you're pretty funny. Maybe your mom says you should be on SNL, or your cat looks at you like you're the next Dave Chappelle. Well, good news; your weird, wonderful self might just be your ticket to comedy gold.

1. Embrace Your Inner Weirdo

You know that thing you do that makes your friends say "...what?"

THAT'S your money maker, maybe you;

Have weirdly specific knowledge about medieval farming techniques
Can't walk past a dog without using a baby voice
Own way too many bottles of hot sauce
Still quote Vine videos (RIP)

Whatever your flavor of strange is, double down on it.

Triple down. Go full weird.

**2. Making Social Media Your B*tch (Respectfully)**

Listen, we both know you're already spending 5 hours a day on your phone. Might as well make it work for you;

Turn your shower thoughts into tweets
That weird interaction at Starbucks? That's TikTok gold, baby
Instagram Stories = your personal comedy sketch show
Start a beef with a local squirrel (document everything)

3. Finding Your Comedy Voice

(Without Sounding Like Everyone Else)

Hot take; You don't need to be the next [insert famous comedian here]. We already have one. What we DON'T have is someone who sees the world exactly like you do. Like, why DO they put carpets in bowling alleys?

What's up with that?

4. Mining Your Life for Comedy Gold

Your embarrassing moments are your content ATM. That time you;

Walked into a glass door?
Sent a screenshot OF THE CONVERSATION to the person you were talking about?
Tried to impress your crush and ended up in the ER?
Accidentally joined a cult (it happened ONE time!)

These aren't failures. They're investment opportunities.

5. The "Oh My God, That's So True" Factor

The best comedy makes people go "THIS!!!" and spam-tag their friends. Look for those universal experiences nobody talks about;

Why we all open the fridge 17 times hoping food will materialize
The panic when someone stops typing but doesn't send a message
The weird dance we do when we walk past someone multiple times

6. Mixing Up Your Comedy Cocktail

Try different approaches. Maybe you're;

The observational genius who points out life's absurdities
The storyteller who turns grocery shopping into an epic saga
The character creator who becomes different people
The one-liner wizard who kills it in 280 characters or less

7. Getting Stage Time (Without Dying Inside)

Open mics are like first dates – awkward, scary, and someone's probably going to cry. But here's the thing; EVERYONE BOMBS. Even the greats. Especially the greats. The difference is they kept going.

8. Dealing with Haters (AKA Future Fans)

When someone hates on your stuff, remember;

They took time out of their day to engage with you
Engagement is engagement, baby
Haters make excellent comedy material
They probably run a Facebook fan page for their cat

The "Please Actually Do This" Checklist

✓ Record your random funny thoughts (Notes app is your new best friend)

✓ Post consistently (even if it's just stupid observations)

✓ Engage with other comedians (they're just as weird as you)

✓ Try new platforms (TikTok isn't just for teens anymore)

✓ Keep a "weird stuff that happened" journal

✓ Practice your material on friends (the ones who actually tell you the truth)

The Bottom Line

Look, the internet doesn't need another perfectly curated feed or another comedian doing the same jokes about dating apps. It needs YOU – messy, authentic, weird you. Your awkwardness is your armor. Your embarrassing moments are your ammunition. Your strange observations are your superpower.

So go forth and make people laugh until they snort their drinks or spit out their coffee. That's how you know you've made it.

P.S. If this post helped you, maybe share it? Or don't. No pressure. (Totally pressure. Share it everywhere. Make me famous. I have cats to feed.)