A basic ingredient of alternative comedy can also come in the quality of the audience. A general principle of this trade is that a knowledgeable and witty audience can help in boosting the performance or routine. There are moments when the crowd really has an impact in terms of understanding the essence of the humour. The Filipino comedic style revolves around redoing well-documented jokes but with more exaggeration in terms of the situation. Comedians also have a good time with the audience by mimicking well-known celebrities, engaging in hilarious song and dance numbers, and even going as far as making fun of the audience. 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. Although the place is a good practice field for people like you who are dreaming to become famous, there are many other people who have the same dream and they also frequent places where they can get the chance to perform. It is like entering a dungeon once you are in, there is no turning back. You should be prepared to be hurt emotionally even when you only intended to make people laugh. When certain persons respond positively to humorous situations manifesting a smile, laughter or any sort of amusement, then they are said to have what is called a sense of humor. The term can be attributed to the humoral medicine made famous by ancient Greeks wherein a mixture of fluids are said to be have manipulated and controlled human emotion. How to Learn Standup Comedy on Your Own So your friends think you are a real riot after you have consumed a few bottles of beer. Your girlfriend may be laughing her heart out even at your lamest jokes. You might inevitably think you have the natural gift of humor. Why not turn it into a lucrative career?