Comedy as controlling language
According to cultural analyst Susan Purdie, the true aim of humor is to regulate language and meaning. When comedians command a podium,...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Comedy should punch up rather than kick down
Rich Vos, an American comedian, recently threw racist "jokes" at female Indigenous guests at a Winnipeg comedy club, as though he hoped...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Comedy for survival
Being what the great Ojibway writer Drew Hayden Taylor refers to as "a person of pallor" — white — I can't understand the historical and...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Stand-up comedy and the pursuit of Cultural legitimacy
In different parts of the world, new bickering has begun that stand-up comedy is not a cultural thing but it’s a pursuit to cry out the...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Nothing is smooth than a stand-up comedian making us laugh and not taking anything personal
Konstantin Kisin, a stand-up comedian, was recently asked to sign a contract vowing to avoid a list of possibly "offensive" themes before...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Stand-up Comedy (History and New Wave)
Stand-up comedy is characterized by a lone performer speaking straight to the audience in an attempt to appear spontaneous. ORIGIN...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Podcasts to Help You Improve Your Stand-Up Comedy
Looking to improve your comedy game while laughing? You've come to the correct place! We went on a podcast safari and discovered some...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Let’s review some comedy clubs in the UK today!
Yonkers Comedy Club is fortunate to be located in one of the best comedy towns in the world. NY is a hotbed of comic talent, with some of...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Top 5 Countermeasures and Tips When Bombing in Stand-Up Comedy
Bombing on stage is an unavoidable aspect of being a comic. We all blew it, and that's fine. It's a trying experience that may make you...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Conquer the Stage: Discover How to Master Stand-Up Comedy in Record Time
Have you ever imagined yourself as a stand-up comedian, entertaining a crowd with your amazing jokes and insightful observations? You're...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Triggering points that psychologically makes you laugh
The secret to being an excellent stand-up comedian is figuring out how to make anyone laugh. Laughter is our money; it pays the bills and...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Are You (Mentally) Prepared for Stand-Up Comedy? The Uncomfortable Truths & Harsh Facts!
Many people are unaware that being a comedian can be quite stressful on your mental health. Even for the most mentally tough among us....
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Jun 20
- 2 min
About Yonkers Comedy Club
New York City is known for its dynamic nightlife, and among the numerous entertainment options are comedy clubs. Comedy clubs bring...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Aug 10, 2020
- 1 min
Aaron berg
After graduating with an honors degree in Philosophy, Aaron began his career as a stand-up comedian at the famous Canadian comedy...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Pauly Shore
Stand-up career Inspired by his parents' work in comedy and show business, a 17-year-old Shore made his stand-up debut at the Alley Cat...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Aug 10, 2020
- 1 min
Ms. Pat
Ms. Pat started doing comedy after being encouraged by her caseworker. She did her first stand-up in 2002 in Atlanta. In 2006, her career...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Mar 14, 2020
- 1 min
TAMMY PESCATELLI
In 2010, Pescatelli won Comedy Central's Standup Showdown. In 2004, she was a finalist on the second and third seasons of Last Comic...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Mar 3, 2020
- 1 min
Joe Matarese
Comedian Joe Matarese’s new one man standup show, "Remember When," is a trip through Joe's life growing up in the 70's, 80's, and 90's...
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Feb 10, 2020
- 1 min
JUAN CARLOS PICHARDO
CEO: @jcpichardoent 🎤Imitador de voces 😂Humorista 🎬Actor 📻 escuchanos de 12:00 a 1:00 pm @elgustodelas12 www.youtube.com/user/drenvivo
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Yonkers Comedy Club
- Nov 27, 2019
- 3 min
Corinne Fisher
CORINNE FISHER is a stand-up comedian, writer & actor originally from Union, NJ. She first made a splash with her debut one-woman show...
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