You certainly want to generate laughter, but instead, you could get boos and hisses. Here are some guidelines that could help you do well as a standup comedian. Identify with the audience First of all, know your audience very well. If it is impossible to analyze the demographics as accurately as possible, strive to analyze the crowd using first impressions. Anyone could get the rare chance to be on stage instantly during an open mic. If you intend to showcase your talent initially, being called in an open mic could be an opportunity you should not miss. The experience may be memorable or embarrassing at the same time. What is important is that you should take note of your performance and use it as a gauge so you would know if audience would possibly welcome you. Make sure that you videotape yourself during live performances at open mics. This way, you will have clear evidence that it is indeed your material if ever it would be someday stolen. Watching the videos can also help you see your strengths and weaknesses. You can take note of the factors where you are good at and the least of your forte. 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. Still several success stories in this circuit such as Bobby Thompson, Stan Boardman, Bernard Manning, and Frank Carson made a career turn towards television in shows such as Shunters Social Club and The Wheeltappers. Alternative comedy also began to shift gears. The supposed mid-song banters from well-known folk club performers like Jasper Carrott, Bill Connolly, and Mike Harding evolved into regular forms of fun-filled comical acts. The batch of stand-ups during this era spiced things up by adding elements of social satire while treading into aspects of race relations, sexual humor, and politics. African-American performers like George Kirby, Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, and Bill Cosby took their chance and began performing in front of white audiences.