HA! University

Here we learn. And we laugh. And we learn to laugh for you humorless buns-for-heads. My Twitter! @DeanWritesNow My Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2apXLBk0_ILQhq0phSijA Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/hauniversitypage Much of this blog will focus on Mel Helitzer's and Mark Shatz book "Comedy Writing Secrets" as it is full of awesome material to use! I also reblog stuff that can help exemplify the topics and technique of comedy.

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Here is a video of me telling jokes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsCRv_8Qvu4&sns=em Here is a different video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBim...

He does an AMA!  He's a great up and coming comedian from Pittsburgh and he answers people's questions!  What a nice guy.  

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What picture would you put in this frame?

I would put some beautiful puppies and cleavage.

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Writing Prompt #..I forget

Look back to your past jobs.  What happened at them?  Did something absurd happen that could make a good set up?  Maybe a ridiculous co-worker or chore you had to complete?

I'll start:

I used to have to work at Subway for a little while.  We had a boss who installed cameras in the Subway to view the workers.  He also refused to accept coupons  of any kind, even ones issued by Subway.  He was so frugal I'm pretty sure he actually had the cameras installed so he could watch himself blow off the customers' coupons.  He must have treated the restaurant as if he started it himself.  Instead he basically just commandeered the Subway in order to make his own rules.  

So now I am thinking of him barricading the Subway with sandbags and reinforced steel walls until it transformed into a barrack.  He would trade black market deli meats at inflated prices like sandwiches were outlawed.  And to make things worse I was being paid less than minimum wage.  He was the dictator of the Subway and it's a good thing he didn't take inspiration from North Korea because he would have never let any of the customers leave if he had the chance.       

Again, think about to a place you used to work.  Throw your observations out of proportion if you have to in order to make it interesting.  Or just speak the truth.  Whatever is funnier to you.    

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Tim Ross - at the Arcade Comedy Theater in in Pittsburgh. 

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Irony

is when you open a box of gas masks and the box contains anthrax.

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Profile a Comedian - Randall Park

Here's a picture of the UCLA graduate:

Born: Los Angeles, California in 1974.  

After graduating from Hamilton High School's Humanities Magnet Program, Randall majored in English and Creative Writing.  He soon went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Asian American studies.  

While he has performed stand-up comedy he continues to pursue television and movie roles regularly.  He has guest-starred in shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, New Girl, The Office, ER, House, iCarly, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Reno 911!, and even MTV's Wild N Out hosted by Nick Cannon.

He plays a reoccurring character on The Mindy Project starring Mindy Kaling and Veep starring Julia Louis Dreyfus.  

In 2014 Park is set to star in the film Sex Tape with Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel.  He is also playing a supporting actor in The Interview and Neighbors as directed by Seth Rogen this year.

ABC recently picked up a new TV series based on the life of Eddie Huang, a well-known chef and food personality titled "Fresh Off the Boat" in which he plays the father of Eddie when he was a child.  

He has co-written and starred in several short films including American Fusion which the trailer for can be found here.  This won the Audience Award at the Hawaii International Film Festival.  

He starred in a four part YouTube series titled Dr. Miracles which can be found here. 

He also wrote a script for the short film Blueberry which won an award for Best Actor at the NBC Shortcuts Film Festival for short films.  

He's even worked on several webisodes with WongFu Productions his YouTube channel can be found here.

Don't forget the videos for this Tumblr can be found here at the YouTube channel.  

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ABC's New Sitcom Wants to Challenge One of TV's Biggest Stereotypes

This new show wants to change network television's idea of 'diversity.'

Randall Park is a new sitcom about Eddie Huang's life.  Randall Park is an awesome comedian and actor.  Here is some of his stand-up.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0LhuOpK75g

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Do you have the SWEATS: Serious Writer Experiencing Anxiety and Timidity Syndrome? If so, you don’t need medication to cope with your ailment—all you need is a shot of Comedy Writing 101. Here is a 10-part breakdown of how to write better and avoid the SWEATS.

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Video Louis CK "Oh My God" Full Stand Up Comedy S…: free media monday!

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People who hate doing dishes will understand how good this feels.

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Check off the ones that actually do it.

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I have trouble wearing this shirt nowadays because I look at it and all I can think when I look at it is"CAPITALISM".

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Tell me this does not look almost exactly like Bo Burnham. When did he start doing ads for Wells Fargo?

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First Look: ‘Mulaney' | EW

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Profile a Comedian: Don Rickles

Don Rickles is famous for being an insult comic but has also acted in several comedic and dramatic roles.  

Born: May 8th 1928 in Queens, New York.

Career Info: Started in Miami Beach and ran into Frank Sinatra.  After talking with him Sinatra enjoyed him so much he told other celebrities to see his act.  In the 1960s he appeared several sitcoms and dramatic television shows.

He appeared over 100 times on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and became a regular guest.  He also performed at several different roasts including for Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson, Ronald Reagan, and many more.

He released his own comedy album titled "Hello Dummy!" and can be found here:

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuyqHl89WjA

2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-FDPfQ883Y

3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWzPrmBS754

Here is him on Johnny Carson in 1974: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWDIchxh-VA

Even to this day, at 88 years of age, he is performing at the 32nd annual Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Canada.  Here's the story and list of comedians performing at it: http://www.laughspin.com/2014/05/07/lewis-black-don-rickles-bill-burr-aziz-ansari-more-headline-just-for-laughs-32nd-festival/

Here is his insult comic track that foreshadowed the reckoning of insults to come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M7l1xb-20o#t=33

I want to include some more old school comics later on this blog!  Finals are almost over so I should be able to work more on it!  Hope you guys enjoy what I've made so far.  

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Lewis Black, Don Rickles, Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari, more headline Just For Laughs’ 32nd festival

Lewis Black, Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari, Don Rickles and many more huge names in comedy will headline the 32nd annual Just For Laughs comedy festival. For comedy nerds and casual fans alike, attendance is mandatory! Thankfully, JFL’s new and improved pass system makes it easier than ever to attend a wide variety of “can’t miss” Galas, solo shows, club shows, Off-JFL shows and more!

Sorry for the late post!  It's the Just for Laughs Festival!

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Stop sexualizing my body stop shaming my body stop policing my body

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holy shit this is perfect. spread this like wildfire!

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I like comics and non-sexualizing the womans.