John Mayer's Soul
Thursday, May 24, 2007
  Why Stand-Up Comedy Needs John Mayer

I've got some advice to future comics out there: stay out of my way. You know how Oprah isn't satisfied until she's taken over TV, books, and Broadway? Well, I'm not satisfied until I take over music, saving the environment, and stand-up comedy! I guess I'm an ambitious, fast-moving guy, and if you can't keep up, you're gonna get left behind on The Mayer Express.

In case you missed it, here's a recent clip of me doing stand-up:



So, why stand-up? Because every working stand-up today is terrible. Dane Cook, Jeff Foxworthy, Larry The Cable Guy, Dave Chappelle, Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Lewis Black and all the Kings, Queens, and Arch Bishops of Comedy are terrible. Bad. Atrocious. Unfunny. God awful. Sickening. Okay, you get the idea.

But just in case you don't: Louis CK, Demetri Martin, Eddie Izzard, Zach Galifianakis, Mitch Hedberg, Robin Williams, Jamie Kennedy, Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld, Gilbert Gottfried, Dom Irrera and Don Rickles all make me want to vomit. And don't even get me started on women stand-ups. Is there a funny one? No, there isn't.

Frankly, I'm volunteering. I don't even really want to do stand-up. I don't like it that much, but someone ought to step up and bring the funny. And if these so-called "comics" can't do it, I guess a blues musician will have to.

To put it another way, stand-up comedy needs me a lot more than I need it!
 
Comments:
Some good material for your standup act on the Sweet Kisses website.

Posted today.

It would be funny if it weren't such a pathetic attempt to be portrayed as a deep thinker on the same level as you.

Sad, sad, sad.
 
What you need is an audience. Someone to listen to you complain. Wonder what your female friends, mother, cousins and female business associates think of your routine.

You're not as gifted as you think you are. Put a mirror in your home, but don't be afraid to really look at it.

Stop being so miserable and look at the good things in your life.

Work for the environment and social causes. You're not making anyone's life better with your comedy. Jealousy is why you entered comedy. There is no positive energy associated with you trying to be better than other comedians.

Stick to what you know. Music and social causes. Leave the stupid jokes about women for your locker room buddies. It's so beneath you, or is it?
 
You're joking, right? Then your comedy IS funny! :^)

The video was pretty good. I would have liked to see more.
 
Como?
 
sweet kiss off - Jess does what she can, but you know.

anonymous - Once upon a time, someone told me to just stick with music, and don't bother championing social causes. Now look at me! I run an EnviroSquad.

Comedy is an art and it's also a competition. Let the best man express the most truths, and let the best man win (i.e. me).

shelley - Yeah, I'm just giving those other comedians "the business." That's a comedy term for 'ribbing' or 'making fun.'

gia - Como arigato, Mr. Roboto.
 
Hahaha! No need to explain "the business"! How come you didn't mention Sherrod Small?

About this weekend, exactly which truth are you suggesting that I embrace?
 
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o lord.
 
legalaction1:
Your off your fucking rocker! You can't even prove that any of those things on myspace where really John Mayer. Anyone that knows anything about law knows that it is almost impossible to pin a computer crime on someone. Second, how do you even know that this is really John Mayer on this site...get a grip. Obviously you need to get off the computer and put yourself in some counseling if you are going to let something like this effect you so much.

And by the way Multiple Sclerosis itself is not terminal. Check your facts before you make a bigger foul of yourself.
 
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legalaction1:
I understand that you are very upset about all that you have been through, I'm not debating the fact the you've been wronged. I just think that you can't take anything that personal on the internet. Nobody knows anyone here and that's what's so great about it. I still believe what I said is true even though I my have not worded everything properly, it still remains true to what I think. If you can't handle other peoples opinions then don't get on and read it.

On MS, I have know many people with MS and I understand that it is a horrible disease. I am actually showing signs of MS myself, and I have to believe that it is not terminal. From what I understand, it is not the MS that is terminal, but the complications that come with it.

I certainly hope that the fire and drive you have to get a law degree is not solely based on your hate for John Mayer.

P.S. I have had my share of counseling. Like John Mayer I have had problems with anxiety and panic attacks. Mine is caused by post traumatic stress disorder. I am very much like you in the fact that I live in poverty. I am sorry that I used the F word with you and I was wrong for that...I guess I got a little excited.

I have enjoyed the interesting conversations with you and honestly I would leave my real name if I weren't somewhat concerned that you may decide to sue me for some reason...no offense.


I think John Mayer rocks!
 
hi legalaction. I mean Coral. It's good to see that you are still around, NOT good to see you are still crazy, though.

You need to meditate and/or medicate. Soon.
 
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when did this site turn into webMD?
 
So, you know how people are
When it's all gone much too far
The way their minds are made
Still, there's something you should know
That I could not let show
That fear of letting go

And in this moment, I need to be needed
With this darkness all around me, I like to be liked
In this emptiness and fear, I want to be wanted
'Cause I love to be loved
I love to be loved [x2]
Yes, I love to be loved

I cry the way that babies cry
The way they can't deny
The way they feel
Words, they climb all over you
'Til they uncover you
From where you hide

And in this moment, I need to be needed
When my self-esteem is sinking, I like to be liked
In this emptiness and fear,
I want to be wanted
'Cause I love to be loved
I love to be loved
Oh I love to be loved

This old familiar craving
I've been here before, this way of behaving
Don't know who the hell I'm saving anymore
Let it pass let it go let it leave
From the deepest place I grieve
This time I believe

And I let go
I can let go of it
Though it takes all the strength in me
And all the world can see
I'm losing such a central part of me
I can let go of it
You know I mean it
You know that I mean it
I recognize how much I've lost
But I cannot face the cost
'Cause I love to be loved

Yes I love to be loved
I love to be loved
 
On the topic of Miss Simpson:
Did it taste like fish or chicken? ;)

Just an un-humorous woman standup comic
 
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