Yes, another emcee spot at the ol’ open mike. There was a bevy of new talent/crazies last night. I got there early and one guy claimed he was on BET, another did a mom is my roommate joke, but my favorite was this guy.
He showed up and went onstage. No idea what age, but probably upper 20’s. High shorts, oversized silk Hawaiian shirt, and ballcap. He ran around the stage like PCP was free with every drink. He also did three horribly racist jokes, including “This is my impression of the Yellow Pages – I can’t turn the page, I have chopsticks in my hand.” I nearly hit the floor with shame and laughter at the awkwardness.
Upon returning to the mike, I said – “That guy reminded me of the 80’s, one for his love of Magnum P.I.’s wardrobe and two his love of cocaine.” It got a solid laugh, but the next comic Zac topped me. “That guy looks like a dad in a movie that switches places with his son to do stand-up.” Nice. He left before the end of the show, which is bad for future blogs, but good for his family’s pride.