Comments on: Why Stand-up Comedy YouTube Videos Usually Don’t Go Viral

By: Teddy Ostrow

Teddy Ostrow — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:15:02 +0000

OK, it’s just me, right? I thought The History of Dance got old fast. (“Hey, he did ‘Walk Like An Egyptian'” And then he did–some other videos I remember!) This is really discouraging.

By: Steve Roye

Steve Roye — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:02:31 +0000

In reply to David. No, it doesn't matter but there are those who think it does.

By: David

David — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:48:12 +0000

Does it matter that a comedian’s YouTube video doesn’t go viral? I mean, the very nature of our art demands a live audience that will reward us with the immediate feedback of laughter. All our efforts are invested in generating more and more positive response to our work (witness the importance of such tools as PAR scores and the Comedy Evaluator Pro). Am I missing something in this article, or are there actually performers out there who equate becoming aYoutube sensation with stand-up success?!