Funny Stand-Up Comedy: The Birthday Girl Was Actually Very Nice

Zoey Waverider

Updated Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a recent stand-up comedy video titled "The Birthday Girl Was Actually Very Nice," a comedian skillfully manages a disruptive audience while delivering a memorable performance. The clip, shared on Reddit, showcases the comedian's adept handling of a loud group during a birthday celebration.

The video begins with the comedian addressing the disruption caused by a group of friends celebrating Angie's birthday. Angie, who was notably respectful and attentive, became the center of the comedian's witty remarks. The performer humorously pointed out the irony of Angie's friends making a scene in her honor, saying, "Happy birthday must be great to have friends like that. We're gonna take you out and make fools of ourselves in honor of your day."

As the performance continued, the comedian noticed someone recording the show and addressed it directly, "Are you recording me? Don't record me, that's weird. I record myself and edit out the weird parts." This candid interaction added to the overall humor and authenticity of the performance.

One of the standout moments was when the comedian engaged with Angie, asking her age and joking about her never learning to be quiet during a performance. "How old are you, Angie? Alright, and just never learned in 58 years, nobody's ever been like, 'Hey, there's a performance going on, let's shut your trap.'"

The video has garnered various reactions from viewers. One user from Nashville shared their own experiences dealing with disruptive parties while performing music, noting how common it is for birthday groups to act like the "main character." Another viewer praised the quality of the subtitles, which allowed them to enjoy the comedy even while watching on mute.

The comedian's ability to balance humor with addressing the disruption left a lasting impression. One comment highlighted the comedian's skill in handling hecklers without derailing the performance, "Great video, I love it when comedians handle hecklers in a way that shows them how disrespectful it is but doesn’t let it derail the laughs."

Another comment appreciated the comedian's authenticity, "Kudos to you, man. I've tried open mics, and I could never be my true self. Hearing you say you're like that '90% of the time' and 'gay it up for stage' is a really nice perspective to see."

The video has also sparked curiosity about the comedian's identity, with one user asking if he was the host of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. "If so, you’re always my favorite part of the show. We have been going to the Edmonds show for the past ten years, and you’re consistently the best comic there, even if you’re not competing."

Overall, "The Birthday Girl Was Actually Very Nice" stands out as a prime example of how comedians can turn potentially disruptive situations into comedic gold. The video continues to receive positive feedback from viewers who appreciate the comedian's quick wit and engaging performance.

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Top Comments from Reddit

lowfreq33

I don’t do comedy, but I play music in Nashville, so I get to deal with plenty of bachelorette parties and birthday girls who all think they’re the main character. Like clearly they aren’t really all that special when they’re are 5 other groups of drunk girls in the same bar also wearing matching uniforms that say something like “Tonya’s last ride”. I’m always hoping a fight between the groups will break out and it’ll be like west side story, but usually there’s just some vomiting and a desperate search for Jessica at 3am.

trickyvinny

So that was funny, and I feel bad not giving the performance the proper due it deserves, but my real takeaway here was how good those subtitles were. I watch on mute and comedy usually gets ruined with the subs, but these were on point and I was actually able to laugh.

Adammantium

Kudos to you man. I've tried open mics, and I could never be my true self, which may be what's hurting me. Hearing you say you're like that "90% of the time" and you "gay it up for stage" is a really nice perspective to see.

nieht

Handled it great. I was really hoping you were going to finish it with an earnest "Anyway, about my w*****."

Xarcert

Wow, there was a very loud obnoxious man at a bar/restaurant I was at last night. He kept using the excuse it was his sister's birthday and she was being totally normal and cool. Didn't realize this was a semi common thing.

shadowcatt77

Great video, I love it when comedians handle hecklers in a way that shows them how disrespectful it is, but doesn’t let it derail the laughs. Unrelated, are you the guy that’s hosted the Seattle International Comedy Competition the past few years? If so, you’re always my favorite part of the show. We have been going to the Edmonds show for the past ten years and you’re (recently) consistently the best comic there, even if you’re not competing. If that’s not you, then I guess you are still funny anyway.

SheetFarter

Handled that really well!

runew0lf

Bless ya, really enjoying seeing this stuff!!

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