Note that the literal meaning of that punchline has not been clearly revealed until the last word, which is sleeping. Then, remember that punchlines should also contain a keyword or a keyword phrase, which must be located at the end or near the end of the sentence or paragraph. In the example given above, the keyword is sleeping. Standup comedy acts are unique in that you could get your feedback while you are still out there performing your act. Remember this golden rule: If anyone heckles you, strive to play along with it. Thus, if somebody from the audience screams, You stink! reply with something like I have showered last week. They are also serving as the actual secret for generation of laughter from the audience. Unlike public speakers, standup comedians have more liberty to optionally use the entire stage or use specific body movements when delivering materials. You could jump, sit, roll on the floor, or run around the stage during your act. Hit the comedy club After mastering the open mic, be ready to conquer comedy clubs. You would be ripe for bigger standup comedy shows, where you could expect to face a huge crowd. You might consider putting up bringer shows, wherein you could bring in a number of your friends as paying customers and audience of your show. Tim Allen and Stephen Colbert have gained full strides in their professional career as evidenced by the success of Home Improvement and The Colbert Report. Comedy can be jacked up using various forms of objects. The genre responsible for showcasing conventional stuffs in order to come with humorous acts is called prop comedy. The more you feel like people hate you during your performances at open mic venues, the more that you should feel satisfied with your work. This is an indication that you are good that is why they don t like you. You may be even better than most of them, so just go with the flow and continue giving your best.