I went to the Columbus Funny Bone to watch the finals of the Open Mike Talent Search. It used to be called the “Funniest Person in Columbus” but I was at an open mike there once and there were five former winners introduced as the funniest person, so it was a tad ridiculous. Thus the name change.
My favorite moment was walking in. There were about 30 people in line and a young dad and his five year old (I guess, I can’t tell how old kids are because I’m not a pedo) walked past. Kid – “Dad, why are there all those people?” Dad – “They’re doing stand up comedy, son. Do you know what that is?” They passed, but my brain was full of answers. “Well, Johnny, stand up is when grown ups have serious issues with alcohol and a burning need for acceptance. They get onstage and talk about their horrible, horrible demons and people laugh at them, not with them! That’s comedy.” I may be jaded…
Well it ended and the very funny Dustin Meadows won, narrowly edging out Patsy B and Wonder Doug. Congrats, welcome to the club (I have won three of these gladiator battles). Now you can enjoy the night and drink until you miss work tomorrow and lose your job. Jobless? Sounds like more material!