Super Frat

March 30th: “A new @NickDiPaolo podcast is up on iTunes, Stitcher, http://NickDip.com but NOT @RiotCast b/c of temporary technological glitch. THX!”

Everyone is doing a podcast these days. I gotta start doing one.

April 13th: “THX to everybody @AcmeComedyCo and to everybody who came out this weekend! I had a blast! See you guys next time!”

Without the “N” in “THX”, my immediate reaction was to think that Nick played a club with a real awesome sound system.

April 14th: “Get Tickets for my bud Joe Matarese’s one hr. Special being shot on Apr 28 http://www.theblacklistnyc.com/joem”

There’s so many plugs on this twitter, he’s plugging other comedians. Can’t blame him, I’d do the same thing.

April 21st: “Tonight season 3 premiere of @amyschumer on @ComedyCentral #hilarious”

Watched and you are correct, sir.

April 27th: “I just realized I have the exact same taste in snacks as a lot of these looters”

Sure, but who doesn’t like free snacks?

Okay, let’s rate Nick’s tweets. Lots of plugs, but who can fault him for that? (Speaking of which, I’ll be hosting the Laugh Out Loud open mic night at Tavern on Camac, Wednesdays at 9pm on the second floor.) As for Nick’s tweets, I give him a 6 for Mustness, a 7 for Style (an awesome avatar, btw) and an 8 for Insanity. That’s an overall score of 7. Follow Nick to find out where his next show is.

And if you have a suggestion for Twitter in Focus, email me here.

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Apr27

Webcomic Review: Basic Instructions

by tonyd on April 27, 2015 at 12:01 am

Webcomic: Basic Instructions

Creator: Scott Meyer

Format: Four panels

Updates: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Genre: How To, Comedy

Themes: Dating, Business, Revenge, Everyday life, etc.

Characters: Scott, Missy, Rick

Archive: Website goes back to 2006, Live Journal to 2003.

Basic Instructions is one of those staples of the webcomic world that should definitely be in your bookmarks. Every strip is a How To Do “something”. In the process of giving the instructions, Meyer makes a complete mockery of whatever he happens to be talking about. Often the instructions are not to be followed or the characters end up hurting each other because of the advice. It’s the stiff, How-To format that gives the comedy a boost and Meyer’s punchlines are often pretty on the mark.

Some of my favorite strips include How to Explain Yourself, How to Assume a Positive Point of View and How to Explain Your Personal Issues. Meyer delivers on every level, consistently and funny. Don’t miss Basic Instructions.

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