I haven't been on a date in more than a year, and I'm a little rusty. What's the best way to get over that?
Practice going on a date with your sister. It won't be weird at all.
What's the best thing about dating an improv comedian?
We say "yes" to everything. You know that thing that Meatloaf wouldn't do in that song, even though he would do anything for love? We'd be fine with that.
I just started dating a guy who's a stand-up comic and an improviser. He says he doesn't want me to come to his shows because he'll get self-conscious, but I'm curious! Should I just surprise him?
Yes! Improvisers thrive on surprise and attention! And cash! You should bring him some cash!
My boyfriend likes to talk dirty. I don't have anything against it, I just seem to have performance anxiety and have no idea what to say. How do I let go and go for it?
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In improv, we like to practice our communication skills by using gibberish. For example, if he says something about wanting to put something of his all up in something of yours, you could say "glishturp franticaptic zurq." The guy I'm dating only leaves ten-percent tips, while I'm more of afifteen-to-twenty-percent girl. Is there a way to bring it up without sounding judgmental?
You could try to make a pun about the word "tip" next time. Like, "Hey, Drake, can I give you a tip about the amount of your tip?" When he rolls his eyes at you, he won't notice you pulling more change out of his wallet and on to the table.
What's the best way to attract an improv comedian?
Same way that you would attract someone in any other profession, really. Tell them they're gloriously funny, unbearably attractive and destined for fame. Lavish them with costumes, stage time and ice-cream sandwiches.
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I haven't been on a date in more than a year, and I'm a little rusty. What's the best way to get over that?
Going on a date should be no different than your act. If it's not really you, it will show. If you present yourself in a false light, you are only setting yourself up for "continuity issues" later on. The best comics have material that they believe in. So follow the cliché, and just be yourself.
The guy I'm dating always seems to call attention to us. Like, he'll randomly break into song in a bar or try different accents at a restaurant to be funny. It's actually kind of embarrassing. What should I say to get him to stop without hurting his feelings?
You may want to let him know that the audition is over. You're dating. You're not casting him in a role, nor are you giving him notes on his new character. Wait, that sounds like it would hurt his feelings, so just talk about your job until he can no longer take it. Then agree to leave your professional lives at work.
My boyfriend wants us to take an improv class together. Benefits of doing it?
If you haven't been dating long, this will really speed the process of getting to know each other along. Most of my material is somewhat grounded in fact. I can still remember what certain people from my improv class like in bed, and how they feel about situations and people. The class would be a weekly, concentrated date. You're easily a couple of two years after your first eight-week class.
What's the best way to salvage a date if it's going horribly?
Sink the date faster and stop wasting each other's time. Why salvage it? If you do feel the need to save it, try the line, "Let's get out of here and fuck."
I'm currently obsessed with this one improv guy who has some really funny videos on YouTube. What's the best way to approach him without sounding like a scary YouTube stalker?
Truth is, you are a scary YouTube stalker. You have watched someone and now you are going to put yourself in a position to meet him. I like your get-up-and-go mentality. But this is stalking. You even used the word "obsessed," I didn't. Sometimes it's better to be just a fan.
I met a girl at a party and we exchanged contact info. We've been exchanging really raunchy, explicit e-mails all week. Is it okay to invite her to my apartment to fool around, without setting up a date, or is that a totally bad idea?
Yes, you should. This is obviously not something that will be taken seriously as it seems that you started with sex. So just enjoy that chemistry while it lasts. Towards the end find out if her name really is Bunny Swallows, or if that was just a screen name.
What's the best way to attract an improv comedian?
Take an improv class. It also doesn't hurt to be intelligent and witty. You have to go to the river to catch fish, but a fish tank stocked with them works a hell of a lot better.
