So you want to be a comedian? The first step is to be unemployed. The second step might be taking a look at this post from Splitsider.com!
So before you worry about writing down a single joke or trying to have an original thought, it is crucial for you to first decide on a unique comedy “brand” so you can easily market/promote yourself.
2. The Cool Alts of Comedy
Stuff You Should Joke About — Weird things that happened with this girl you met from Tumblr, how lame hipsters are, Neutral Milk Hotel references, bewilderment with racism/homophobia/Tea Partiers.
Comedians You Should Try To Be Like — Aziz Ansari, David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Schaal
What You Should Wear — Plaid/flannel shirts, beards, cool glasses, jeans, Chucks/Vans.
Ultimate Goal You Should Have — A recurring spot on The Daily Show, which leads to a supporting role in the Arrested Development movie that is totally going to happen, which ends up landing you a starring role in the next Judd Apatow movie.
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