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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I was performing yesterday. I made my white rabbit appear. A boy said, "Make him jump." I said, "White rabbits can't jump." The adults laughed. The kids did not understand it.
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SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
Mike,
That was a perfect comment at the perfect time. Sometimes we throw jokes out to the audience knowing that only a small handful will get them. That's OK; I do it all the time too. And if a few groans, I tell them, "Hey, some of these I do just for ME". Jim |
Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
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On 2008-09-13 12:07, SoCalPro wrote: Oh, that's good!! I _must_ remember that! My humor gets more eye rolls and tomatoes than it does laughs. Ed |
CarlEJones Elite user Dallas, Texas 461 Posts |
Some of my best lines came from I don't know where
during my shows. I record all all of my shows to capture those lines so that they can end up in future shows.
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Brian Lehr Inner circle Edmonton, Canada 1605 Posts |
Rabbit Racism!
Time to call in the Rabbit Police again! LOL Brian |
Steven True Special user Bonney Lake,WA 765 Posts |
I like that. What about, "Last time he did it took me 3 months to get him off the ceiling"? I like Carls post also about taping the performance. I don't even use a rabbit. Lots of good play with one. Lots of one liners I am sure.
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Great comment at the right time. I think the auidnece just needs and wants to see you handle situations. if you ignore all fo them, many times it makes the audience uncomfortable. in this case you addressed it, got most of the audience laughing and then moved on. it shows a professional and allows you to stay in control.
Kyle
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thank you gentlemen.
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Most welcome Mike. Some of the best stuff in my routines now are things that happened as "happy accodents".
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nums Veteran user I have a life, or I would have more than 366 Posts |
Just to throw in a wrench....why is it OK and even in general agreement to say that the white bunny cant jump? If I said a sterotype of my black rabbit I would be called a racist. As a note I did find it funny but could someone answer this question.
NUMS |
Gordyboy Loyal user British Columbia, Canada 216 Posts |
Because of history and how some groups of people have been treated in the past (and unfortunately in the present).
It's too bad that's the way it is. But it just is. |
SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
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On 2008-09-15 22:52, nums wrote: I understand what you are saying and I would usually agree but his line was only funny because there is a movie called "White men can't jump". If it were an actual racist comment, I would agree with you. |
Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thanks for explaining it Jim.
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nums Veteran user I have a life, or I would have more than 366 Posts |
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On 2008-09-16 14:59, SoCalPro wrote: I get the joke, but you still did not answer my question,and if someone said "whats yur rabbits name?" and I said "Kunte Kinte cause he is black and works for free" I would be considored a racist, even though there was the movie "roots". I, for the record have a white rabbit, his name is stewart and I am not a racist, I just want to know why the difference? NUMS |
Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
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On 2008-09-16 23:05, nums wrote: Good. I thought you did not at first. If you want to discuss racist information you are in the wrong forum. |
SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
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I get the joke, but you still did not answer my question,and if someone said "whats yur rabbits name?" and I said "Kunte Kinte cause he is black and works for free" I would be considored a racist, even though there was the movie "roots". There is a BIG difference between the two. One is a funny name of a movie and the other (yours) is extremely racist. IF you still can't see the difference between the two, I'm afraid I can't help ya there. |
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