You hear everyone say it.
Laughter is the best medicine. I never really bought into it. Yes I will laugh but afterwards I am heading back to the craziness so how does that help again?
No really laughter is the best medicine.
Yes I am re-evaluating my ways. I got invited to a comedy show last night. A friend of mine was the opening act for this guy Dylan Skews. It was cool, Lishy, G and I got to hangout together.
The comedy.
I have one word for it -- effortless. Really he's a funny dude this Skews character. Some comics, not that I have seem many ( I do watch Last Comic Standing though), they reach. Comics push so hard for the punchline that they miss the jump. You must let your audience know where you're headed before they lose interest or you better sweep them off their feet the punchline.
Dylan Skews?
He made it easy. I don't want to search for a punchline, I want it to come to me seamlessly. Like an old lover that knows how to mould to my thoughts. I also want comedy to be exciting like a new game being played, the quest of the unknown the anticipation of what's next. Wow, I expect a lot out of comics, no wonder I barely find anyone funny.
Skews Me, is actually a really good show, full of humour and explicit wit. Possibly the only comic I have heard lately ( aside from Nigerian comics) tell a Nigerian joke that actually made me laugh. A spin on a running joke but better than the tired old chaff. Skews is funny and crude but not once are you disgusted or uncomfortable you're too busy laughing to remember.
Laughter is the best medicine.
I am light and giddy and ready for the next challenge. If you're in Cape Town, go see Skews Me on Broadway in Long Street. He'll sing you a "Soem". Sorta.
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