stand up comedy, n.Definitions

Stand-up comedy is the last refuge of the bitter alcoholic.

Stand-up comedy is a socially acceptable form of aggression.

Stand-up comedy is the art of letting an audience laugh by simulating spontaneity.

Stand-up comedy is the only art form to be heckled. Picasso never had two drunk guys in his studio yelling, "More green, idiot!"

Stand-up comedy is like a row boat: it's fun and romantic when you're choosing to do it. But if you have no other choice than to be in a row boat it's not as enjoyable; that's survival.

Stand-up comedy is a form of masochism where you tell a room full of strangers how terrible your life is and then they all laugh at you.