Last night (after dinner and drinks at Jack Astors, my favorite place in the world), I headed over to watch stand-up comedy at Yuk Yuk’s. We all know we have comedy clubs in Toronto, we walk by them all the time on our way to dinner or the theatre, or wherever it is we go. But, having been in Toronto for over 5 years now, I’ve never really gone to them.

I’ve been when my friend was performing (just because people laugh at you in regular conversation, does not mean you are cut out for stand-up), I’ve been for Christmas parties, and I’ve been with tourists…but never really just gone for no reason. I regret this.

To go on a Wednesday/Thursday, it only costs $12…I think that’s less expensive than seeing a movie…and you can drink while you’re there! I don’t remember exactly how many acts we saw, but the show ran from 8 until 10, some were hillarious, some were less than funny…but for $12, yeah, I think we got our money’s worth.

The only complaint I have is directed at female comedians. I realize that women are less funny than men. I can see this…I laugh more at male standup than at female standup. But ladies, if your jokes revolve around your kids, no one is going to think it’s funny except their grand-parents. You’re not helping the female comedian’s cause by talking about your kids.

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