comedy

Tonight I went with a friend of mine to a comedy club. I've looked a few times at listings for stand-up shows in the area, and I've seen this local improv troupe in the area, but I've never actually gone to a show. Well, tonight was a new experience.

When we got in to be seated, the host asked if we minded sitting next to some other people, which, of course, we didn't. So, we sat next to this couple who were probably on average 20 years older than us. We got along, though. It was hard to understand the woman at first, but then we realized she was from the Ukraine. Her name is Tatanya. Of course it was hard to understand her. I used the little bit of Russian I knew, which was a good ice-breaker, and she started talking and talking. We talked about the things you might expect between people from different countries, but it was interesting, nonetheless.

When the show started, the MC for the night did his little stand-up bit; nothing great or horrible. Then the headliner came on, which was funny since, after he left, the headliner came on again. It was a different guy. Somebody was confused. There were some good moments, but there were more sex jokes than I was expecting.

The club had this minimum drink limit, which I've only encountered once before. It wasn't all that bad, since I would've probably had two drinks, anyway. But the principle of the thing bothered me. I ended up having three drinks, and my friend, who is under 21, ended up having two. It seems to make sense that he could've had one drink when I had three, but it seemed like they wouldn't let that get by. Like I said. Not that bad. But the other place I went to. Oooohh... I got these free tickets for a show. "Free". I got there and presented my tickets, and they told me that it was going to be a two-drink minimum. Fine. Except I had to pay up front for the drinks, which were ten dollars each. And when I presented my token to redeem the drink, it was the lowest quality of alcohol, and small portions. I get how they make money now, but boy is it shady. I doubt I'll go there again.

But, all in all, the comedy club was a good place, and I think I might try to go back to see Emo Philips in the new year. He's great.