r/Standup

Many people in my life have told me that I should try stand up comedy because I make them laugh a lot. I have observed that while most other people tell stories and I call that as anecdotal comedy whereas I can make joke about the topic a group is discussing about. that being said, I have problems writing a proper set as I don't know how to start and what to write. Would really be grateful if experienced people here could guide how to start. Thanks and cheers.

I've wanted to try stand-up for nearly a decade now. In November of 2025 I did my first open mic. It was... absolutely amazing. The room was full and I actually got laughs, and the biggest was during one of my most vulnerable topics (a suicide attempt). Since then I've done a second and a third, and I'll be doing my fourth this Sunday. I'm having an absolute blast and I'm so glad a friend pushed me to finally do this. I just wanted to share how absolutely giddy I am about the journey so far, and thank this community which I regularly lurk and which helped me decide whether to use "muffin" or "cookie" in reference to a vagina. Your help on this matter was invaluable.

P.S. Do any of you happen to be located in France or Switzerland? I would love to meet some fellow comics in my area.

I would love to see a Richard Pryor movie. His life was filled with so much drama and adversity that he had to deal with on personal and professional level. I feel like we need more comedian biopics. Who do you want to see get a movie?

Okay I’ve noticed I’ve been saying “well let me learn you something” I know it’s from a comedian but for the life of me, I can’t remember who said it, or the context. But it’s been a part of my daily bits for a while. WHO SAID IT. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP. I KNOW ITS NICHE BUT ITS GOT A HOLD ON ME

Done a heap of 5-7 min sets. This is the first time doing 10. I know I look at my hand way too much and the lighting wasn't great at the room.

Just looking for feedback on the set etc. All advice welcome.

There were some jokes I had not heard here. Watch him win a reluctant audience over in that first set.

I know she isn’t for everyone. She’s obviously changed now that she’s gotten the Oscars hosting gig three years in a row.

I’m happy for her. I just respected her so much as a comic and I wish she didn’t do it. She didn’t need to do it, IMO.

Naturally not everything is here, feel free to comment below what's missing!

Maybe 30 years ago I watched a comedian do a set where he had flip boards with words on them (again, not Gallagher) and he would make a joke about each of the words, then he would combine the words one at a time to form new "phrases" and jokes. The only three words I remember in his set were HIMALAYAN > HODOWN > INDESCRETE making some joke that went like "Him a layin', a ho down, in the street".

Does anyone know who this guys was and is there a recording anywhere of the set? Thanks!