10 Signs You’re Actually Becoming a Comic (and Not Just an Open Mic Zombie)
Let’s be real, my darlings — the early days of comedy are like surviving on ramen, adrenaline, and blind faith. You sigh and wonder if you’re making progress or just becoming a permanent fixture at open mics, like that one sticky chair no one wants to sit in. It’s the worst.
But here’s the good news: you are growing.
You might not notice it in the moment — but little by little, set by set, you’re turning into the real deal.
Here are 10 signs you’re not just hanging on — you’re leveling up.
1. You Can Bomb and Bounce Back
You used to spiral after a bad set. Now? You shake it off, maybe even laugh about it. Because you know one bad crowd doesn’t define you — it just sharpens you. That’s real growth.
2. You Actually Enjoy Rewriting
At first, cutting a joke felt like amputation. Now? You welcome it. You’re trimming the fat. You’re sculpting the marble. You’re making something tighter, sharper, funnier. That’s craft — and you’ve got it.
3. You Know When to Let a Bit Go
You’re not married to every line anymore. If a joke doesn’t work, you move on — no tears, no funeral. You’re trusting your instincts and making space for something better. That’s a comic’s maturity right there.
4. You’re Getting Invited, Not Just Signing Up
Remember when you used to beg for stage time? Now you’re getting asked. That’s no accident — it means people respect your work. You’re showing up, delivering, and building a name people remember.
5. You Can Handle a Weird Crowd Without Panic
The audience is tired? Drunk? Eating nachos too loud? Doesn’t matter. You’ve got presence. You’ve got poise. You adapt, connect, and still land the laughs. That’s what separates performers from professionals.
6. You’ve Got a Solid Set That Feels You
You’ve built a go-to 5, 10, or 15 minutes that feels like you. Your voice, your stories, your rhythm. When you hit the stage, you’re not guessing anymore — you’re bringing it. And that confidence? Electric.
7. You Can Turn Pain into Punchlines
Something embarrassing, awkward, or downright painful happened? Great — it’s going in the act. You’ve learned how to turn life’s chaos into comedy. That’s more than talent — it’s emotional superpower status.
8. You’re Part of the Community
You’re not just some stranger at the mic. You’ve got people. Comics you trust, trade tags with, and cheer on. You’re part of something bigger — a tribe of people chasing the laugh together.
9. You’re Earning Something — Even If It’s Just Gas Money and Gratitude
Someone paid you for being funny. Maybe it wasn’t a huge check — but it was real. And more than that, audiences are paying you with laughs, attention, and connection. That’s priceless.
10. You Can’t Not Do It
This is the big one. Even on the hard nights. Even when you're tired. You keep going. Not out of habit — but because this is who you are. You’ve caught the bug, and you’re not letting go.
Sooooo….I know this was a long list and congrats to you for reading all of it.
Becoming a comic isn’t about going viral or getting a Netflix special (though, yes please). It’s about the slow, steady transformation from someone who wants to be funny… to someone who actually is.
If you saw yourself in any of these signs — guess what?
You’re not just surviving the grind.
You’re becoming a comic.
And that’s worth celebrating. Cheers!
— ANT 🎤🌟🔥
