Comedic self-deprecation

I went to see a comedy show recently, on a Wednesday nonetheless. The comedian who impressed me most was not the headliner, but the second of the three. He was also about 450 years younger. From the shows that I’ve taken in at my ripe old age of 30, I’ve noticed that younger comedians tend to be more self-deprecating than most, even though it’s prevalent with many talented comedians who are physically, special. I suppose it’s funny to laugh at someone making fun of themselves, but it was a tactic that does wear me out. Comedian #2, characteristically fitting the stereotype of a young, twenty-something nerd (a similar category I put myself in), was the most self-deprecating, but had a surprisingly strong bit.

Getting back to the headliner, who has been doing stand-up for 30 or so years, has basically the same act, and fully proud to sell CD’s that are no younger than 6 years old. I’m slightly jaded by living in an era of fast paced communication and technology, and therefore wanted to yell at him for trying to sell something that was 40 years old, in internet years. I wrongly assume that everyone accepts this fast paced era, but I also think that anyone in the entertainment business, is missing out if not taking full advantage of the tools available to us. I’m probably in the wrong on this accusation, but Emo, you gotta get on the ball!