I am a long time gamer and a old man by many of the gaming standards. I am 33 years old and have started to find Grey hairs in my beard. At one point in time I was a world class gamer ( hard to believe I know but it was the late 90;s) For a couple of months I was the best CNC: Tiberiun Sun player. In fact all time I'm probably the second best Canadian, after a fellow by the name of xtrmforce, who is a legend.
So that is my back ground I am currently a "successful" salesman, I am married and I have one child, a 5 month old boy. I make great money, live in a big house and things should be great. But what I have realized is money is not that great. Maybe if I was like ultra rich and could do whatever I want that would be awesome but when you are earning upper middle class cash its not what is cracked up to be. In fact I would way rather just get by and do what I want. When I was poor in Uni it was better.
What I want to do is be a comedic writer. Basically I am a horrible actor with Massive stage fright issues. This doesn't really make sense, since in my job I go up to people I have never met introduce my self, make friends and have blast with them. This convinces them I am some cool confident person and they buy from me. However, every time I go to a new business I sit in my car and give my self the "it's going to be OK speech, you like this Jim, you are good at it, now go get them". For the most part it works. I am also diagnosed with Adult ADD and anxiety disorder, and take meds, this is probably related.
But the real main obstacle is society. Basically I feel obligated to work a "real job" make good money, buy house, have a kid and so on. So that is what I have done. I actually have wrote a screen play about 70% finished but I am scared to finish it. Not so much because I think it is bad (which is may be), but more because once it's done what will I day dream about? Right now I can pretend that when I do finish it, its going to get bought and I can do it for a living. That being said I understand if I never finish it that can never happen. For some reason that logic doesn't work on me.
Then while listening to Howard stern I heard Adam Corrolla is making a movie and he is funding it through http://fundanything.com/adamcarolla. One of the options to help involves paying 90 bucks to submit a video of your comedy which 3 will appear in the movie. I decided to do it and paid the money so I couldn't back out. I thought of a lot of EXTREMELY FUNNY SHIT, like really really funny (just go with me) My issue being, I couldn't bring my self to put it on the Internet. Tonight, my friends I did it. I got my self nice and drunk, and used that liquid courage to do it. It turned out OK I think. My video is sideways cause I have no idea what I'm doing but I don't mind it.
Please watch it, up vote it, and pretend its hilarious. Then you can come back to this page and tell me what you really think. My idea of humor is to be right on the line of inappropriateness and at times a little over. So if I offend you, I'm sorry, I kinda mean to, but not that bad. So take that into account.
I solemnly promise that if I make it into the movie I will wear a team liquid shirt, if allowed to during the filming, and if not I will wear one to the Opening and take all pics in it. I will also continue this blog and let you know what goes on, and share pictures. If I am chosen part of the prize is lots of pictures. The video is only 2 mins long as that's all that was allowed so no big commitment from you.
Please please please watch and comment and upvote all positivly and them come and thrash me on here. I can take it I am a big boy. I will love you all and thank you.
Sorry for the verbal diarrhea as mentioned I'm a little drunk and its 3 am when I usually go to bed at 10 but this freaking youtube thing wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.
Thanks.
*edit also the video is sideways. I have no idea how to fix it, if you know help me. Otherwise I will just have to hope it adds to the charm
I thought it was funny!! and I can verify that this guy is one of the best C&C players back in the day and a long term esports contributor, good luck with your dream!!
On August 09 2013 19:13 NerdFace wrote: I liked it :D only thing I dislike is that the video makes my neck hurt :D
Thanks! I'm too dumb to figure out how to flip it, oh well =-)
On August 09 2013 19:22 TheLazyZerg wrote: I'm British. More sarcasm required. Luckily, I'm Scottish, so I enjoy laughing at crotch shots.
That was my theroy, getting hit in the nuts is always funny so throw it in there 2 make up for the weakness in the material. It would suck if that became "my thing" cause my balls were sore after just one kick
On August 09 2013 20:13 3FFA wrote: Funny thing is I've actually gotten this as advice from my mother.
To love the gays? Good Mother, sound advice.
On August 09 2013 20:21 sths wrote: you should try to hit the comedy clubs. It's going to be rough but it should help your anxiety issues.
I've considered it, my big issue (other then fear) is that when you make money you tend to spend up to it. So I have house payments and so on. I could maybe do it on the side but then you run into time issues esspecially with a new kid. But what you say is true
On August 09 2013 21:28 bK- wrote: Interesting video but I wouldn't quit your day job just yet! Keep at it and success will find you eventually.
Lastly C&C:TS was one of the best in the series! Good choice
Hah, I won't, well unless I win the lotto, then see you later day job. TS was the bomb, tons of great memories.
Too all that posted and checked it out thanks! if you can upvote, and leave comments it would be the best. Thanks
Thanks to all that have viewed and or thumbs'd up. I'm in top 10 in views only 4 days in so thats pretty good. Any more views or thumbs up would be huge or comments. Much appreciated it ends this week.
this was rather hilarious at some points. with some practice i think you could be good mate. don't be scared to follow your dreams. it is the most fulfilling thing you can do
I think there was a little too much hand movement and you could tell you were a little nervous but it's your first time and it was pretty good! With some practice you will be good! Good luck!
I thought that was blackout pinball for a second, and I was gonna say you are the man haha. I also love that hockey painting.
I actually do own 2 pinball machines. One my dad bought and gave to me the other I won by having the highest score after a 2 month competition. One is called space shuttle (from my pops) and the one I won is TAXI. The painting is from the 1988 olympics which were held in where I was born back in 1988
When even I do something I feel like Ricky Bobby "I don't know what to do with my hands" I wanted to be engaging but I could also see it being distracting.
That's sweet man. I wish I had a pinball machine. My uncle was all into fixing up them and other arcade machines. He's still got blackout somewhere That painting is really sick.
I think you're def off to a good start though. Maybe watch some standup guys you enjoy?
I do, the best seem to use timing, and pauses so well. And they just seem natural. I think Honestly I would rather just do the comedic writing and allow someone else to do the delivery. I'm not that interested in fame, and I don't like the experiance of being up in front of a audience.
I wish your uncle lived here. When stuff breaks it's so hard to get fixed. I don't have those skillz.
So this is the guy? Ha, ha. It's funny because you want to get involved in the stuff I do. Anyway, I watched the clip and you were spot on about your delivery. A lot of it comes down to connections, getting your work out there and always working on your craft plus experience. I know you aren't based out of Toronto and you rarely come here (something like every two years?), but there are tons of places to go like amateur night at the local club, taking workshops, etc. Write some stuff for us in your blog section if you don't feel like performing it and I can give you proper feedback.
well thanks for the feedback, it was unexpected. Not a bad Idea. I do have a screen play about 70% done. Maybe I will work on finishing it. I really hope Carolla looks at my video. Its getting more views the a lot of the videos but some have been posted for months when mine is up for 6 days so we will see. Again any comments on the youtube page or thumbs up help, and sorry for the pandering.
Just because you said one silly remark I vehemently didn't like? Nah, man. Everyone has their blonde moments (that expression works well here because I'm a Blonde) and I enjoy pointing them out and keeping everyone in check. If my best friend did the same thing you did I'd call him out for it as well. Pretty sure I mentioned that before too. Anywho, let's bring this back to comedy and stand-up. I find the best jokes always go back to ourselves because it invites your audience. It's all about making those connections. My second priority would be to focus on everyday stuff that grinds people's gears. That's why guys like Louis C.K. do so well. Always try to make your content relatable. As for screenplays, your best bet would probably be to email me or when you make your next blog with regards to your work. Please post a short synopsis and link us to a website where we can download it from. Remember how I gave you shit before about formatting your PMs? I get pretty bummed out when people don't follow proper formatting when it comes to their screenplays as well (that's why I got anal about your PM), but that stuff is easy to learn. Do you use Final Draft? I highly recommend it.
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well thanks for the feedback, it was unexpected. Not a bad Idea. I do have a screen play about 70% done. Maybe I will work on finishing it. I really hope Carolla looks at my video. Its getting more views the a lot of the videos but some have been posted for months when mine is up for 6 days so we will see. Again any comments on the youtube page or thumbs up help, and sorry for the pandering.
