Spat N Squeak
2015 — CA/US
Stand-Up Comedy
Event Description:
Summary: Stand-Up Comedy is a spontaneous event where competitors are given two minutes of preparation time to create a five minute maximum speech in the style of a stand-up comedy routine. The topics include: famous people, movies, political/social issues, everyday objects, and abstract nouns. The topics will be mixed all three rounds. The performance is intended to be humorous, so competitors are expected to use their wits and senses of humor (although jokes at the expense of audience members, fellow competitors, and/or judges is strictly forbidden and will result in an automatic dropping of two ranks). Drawing: Each contestant will draw a card with five topics from a judge in the round, from which the contestant shall immediately select two. Preparation: A maximum of two minutes will be available for the speaker to use prior to the speech. Timing begins the moment the selection of the topic has been made. Notes: no notes shall be allowed in the presentation of the speech.