"I Am Still Single" Stand Up Comedy by Saikiran

Summary

In this comedic monologue, the speaker humorously reflects on the impact of his stand-up performances on relationships, recounting a story of a couple who met through his video comments. He also expresses the surreal experience of performing for a sparse audience and the unique challenges of being a comedian whose content is misunderstood as serious speeches. The narrative is peppered with anecdotes that highlight the comedian's struggle with audience perception and his transition from a performer with few viewers to one with a loyal, yet sometimes misguided, fan base.

Takeaways

• 😅 The comedian expresses anxiety about performing in front of couples, fearing that his performance could affect their relationship.
• 🤣 He humorously recounts a story of a couple who met in the comments section of his video and later got married, crediting his content for their meeting.
• 🎟️ He jokes about increasing his ticket prices due to the 'value-added service' he provides to insecure boyfriends.
• 🤔 He reflects on the challenge of performing stand-up comedy in English with a deadpan expression in a country where most comedy is in Hindi and more animated.
• 📉 He discusses the disparity between his viral videos and the low turnout at his early shows, which he attributes to cultural differences in comedy expectations.
• 😓 The comedian receives messages that mistakenly take his act for serious speeches, leading to confusion and support rather than typical fan engagement.
• 😔 He expresses frustration at the lack of recognition of his comedic talent, as his supporters seem more focused on his perceived emotional state than his jokes.
• 😳 He shares anecdotes of fans buying tickets not to watch the show but as a form of support, highlighting the unique relationship he has with his audience.
• 😇 He humorously describes his 'core supporters' who purchase tickets from around the world, even when they can't attend, as part of their support.
• 😅 The comedian ends with a story of a fan who bought a ticket but left before the show, intending her purchase as a gesture of support rather than for entertainment.

Q & A

What is the comedian's concern when a couple attends his show?

The comedian is concerned that if one person in the couple has seen his video and brings another, the latter's judgment of the former's taste in comedy could affect their relationship, making the comedian feel responsible for their experience.

Why was the comedian flattered by a couple who attended his show on their first date?

The comedian was flattered because the couple chose his show for their first date, which is typically a carefully planned event. The man in the couple believed a comedy show would be a good icebreaker and was confident that the comedian wouldn't overshadow him, unlike other comedians who might be too funny and attractive.

How did the comedian react to the couple who came to his show five days after their wedding?

The comedian was surprised and curious as to why the couple would choose to attend his show so soon after their wedding, considering there are many other activities they could be engaged in. He humorously questioned why his show would be on their priority list during such a time.

How did the couple that attended the comedian's show after their wedding meet?

The couple met in the comment section of one of the comedian's videos. The woman commented that she would be willing to marry a dark-skinned man if he was nice, and the man responded to her comment, leading to their meeting and eventual marriage.

What was the comedian's reaction to the couple naming their future child after him?

The comedian humorously declined the honor of being named after by the couple, referring to himself as 'dark skin guy,' indicating that he was not comfortable with the idea and found it amusing that they would consider such a gesture.

Why did the comedian initially struggle to attract a larger audience to his shows?

The comedian initially struggled to attract a larger audience because his comedy, performed in English with a deadpan expression, was misunderstood by viewers who expected Indian stand-up comedy to be in Hindi and more animated. This led to people thinking he was giving serious speeches rather than performing comedy.

What was the comedian's experience like when he performed for a single audience member?

The comedian described performing for one person as feeling like giving an interview, where he shared extensively about his life for an hour and a half. The experience was intimate but also highlighted the challenge of drawing a crowd to his shows.

How did the comedian's video going viral affect his ticket sales?

Despite his video going viral and gaining millions of views, the comedian did not see a corresponding increase in ticket sales to his shows because viewers did not realize his performance was stand-up comedy and thought he was giving serious speeches.

What kind of messages does the comedian receive from his supporters?

The comedian receives supportive messages from his core supporters, which often include reassurances about his appearance and encouragement that he is not alone, with some even suggesting that 'God loves you.' These messages reflect the supporters' misunderstanding of his comedy as serious content.

Why did the comedian's supporters purchase tickets from different parts of the world for his show?

The comedian's supporters bought tickets from different parts of the world because they misunderstood his request for ticket purchases as a call for donations to support him, thinking they were contributing to a 'Save Saikiran' fund.

What was the unusual action taken by a supporter who bought a ticket but left before the show started?

A supporter bought a ticket at the door but left before the show started because she wanted to ensure the comedian did not feel bad about low attendance. She was under the impression that her ticket purchase would provide moral support, even if she did not stay to watch the show.