No, I’m not talking about my ween. That works just fine. I decided to off the cuff it last night and hot damn, it was OK. Irony of an open mike is that when newbies come, they bring people, but usually blow. When they don’t, the show is better, but no one comes. Mostly because your friends think you have a new set every 14 minutes. When you don’t, they quit coming out. Can’t blame em, come to the door deal shows, please!
Living in a swing state, I have been batting around doing a political joke and I found one deep in the recesses of my huge brain. Problem? There were under 40 people at the show. Hmmm. Why not? “The problem with living in a swing state is that you get the ads from both sides. Mitt Romney’s going to end Medicare and kill your Grandma. Barack Obama is going to set Jesus on fire. Shit. Who do I vote for? I like Grandma AND Jesus.” It was totally organic and it got a laugh. Problem is that once this election is over, that joke is toast. Much like burning Jesus. Thanks for nothing, Obama! Oh well, now to work on that Hurricane Isaac joke that will last four more days!