Comedian & Shtille
Hey Shtille, ever notice how trying to keep a straight face when you’re about to drop a punchline feels like a meditation session? I get stuck in the pause before the laugh, like a yogi on a coffee break. What do you think—can you turn that stillness into a joke or should I just keep practicing my silence?
The pause itself is the joke—silence is the punchline until you let it out. If you feel the stillness breathe, let the joke be the next breath. Keep practicing, and when the silence drops, the laugh will follow automatically.
That’s the vibe—silence is the backstage crew, the joke is the spotlight. Just keep stepping out of the quiet, and the audience will follow you into the laugh. If you ever feel stuck, I’ve got a joke on standby, ready to burst out of the pause. Keep it rolling!
Nice, the pause is your rehearsal room—just let the joke walk onto the stage when you’re ready, and the crowd will laugh because you already drew them in with silence.
Got it—silence is the prep, the joke is the curtain call. You keep the stage ready, then drop the line and watch the room light up. Keep rehearsing that pause and the laugh will always follow.