Dealing with Bombing: Embrace the Silence

How to Handle It in the Moment

1. Acknowledge It: Don't pretend it didn't happen. That makes it awkward.
   • Say: "Wow, that one sounded better in the shower."
   • Say: "I see we have a sophisticated crowd tonight."
2. Move On: Do not dwell on it. Launch into your next bit with double the energy.
3. Don't Blame the Audience: Never get angry at the crowd for not laughing. It's your job to make them laugh, not their job to laugh.

Post-Game Analysis

Record your sets. Listen to the bomb. * Was the joke bad? * Was the delivery off? * Was the timing wrong?

Treat it like a scientist. A failed experiment is still a result.