Comedian, facilitator and event producer. I love jokes and how they can help us move through hard stuff. Sign up for the Cathartic Laughs newsletter for tips on how to joke about the curve balls life throws our way.
😹 The AITAH Game returns Fri & Our Newsletter is Back!
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Hey all, Thanks for signing up, or for staying signed up, to this comedy newsletter. We were on hiatus, but are now back with occasional emails on the topic of joking about life. And what a time to be alive! A Canadian Federal election, in Vancouver an important by-election on Saturday April 5th (pls vote!) and in the US, Senator Cory Booker finished a marathon 25 hour speech. As a human, I was so inspired to see him highlight citizen's needs and recount stories of his hero John Lewis, who urged people to insist on justice by stirring up "good trouble." As a comedian, I was impressed with the laughs he was still getting at hour 25! He was getting better laughs than I've seen at most open mics. Anyhow, first, a shameless plug! Upcoming Shows (Vancouver)The Am I The Asshole Game returns to Gastown's Little Mountain Gallery for laughs and lighthearted judgement on Friday April 11th at 7pm. This show is such a delight to produce for my great uncle Mossford L. Putnam, who hosts (and looks remarkably like me in a moustache) . It's a cross between The Dating Game and Reddit and features Vancouver's top comedians. Our AITAH Storyteller is the wonderful Sara Bynoe who will share a time when she may or may not have been in the wrong. Ultimately, you the audience will decide her fate with the help of 3 mystery character Experts played by Christine Bortolin, Priscilla Costa and Carla Mah!
Life is pricey these days, so if the cost of the ticket is providing hesitation, here is a discount code for 50% off the $17.94 ticket price at checkout. Use code: 50AITAH If there is no cash in your pockets there are a limited number of free tickets available using code: AITAHfree. You must arrive by 6:45pm as we cannot hold free seats in the event we sell out. If you recently won the lottery, collect exotic animals or ski then feel free to pay full price and let me move into your pool house (unless that is where the exotic animals live). March AITAH Show HighlightsIf you missed our last show, it was a doozy featuring the stand-up and AITAH storytelling of Katie-Ellen and expert advice from E.T., Captain Blackface Morgan and Terry (who thinks the show is a job interview). Here are clips of the silly madness and the famous AITAH show tag line. If you missed the last show and want to check it out, the full episode is here. I hope you had some decent moments this week and if you had some bad times, I hope you jotted down a joke about it and I hope you share that half baked thought with a friend. Hopefully see you at Friday's show! Cheerio, Em -- |
Em Cooper
Comedian, facilitator and event producer. I love jokes and how they can help us move through hard stuff. Sign up for the Cathartic Laughs newsletter for tips on how to joke about the curve balls life throws our way.
Hi funny people, Our last Cathartic Laughs session will be tomorrow, Saturday Dec 9th. Over the past few years we have gathered every other week to swap jokes, give constructive feedback and share updates on what life is throwing at us. I have a massive amount of appreciation for everyone who has joined in. Special appreciation goes to Adora Nwofor, who set the tone of these sessions with her love of comedy, open approach to facilitation and willingness to address challenging issues. These...
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Hi funny people, I finally listened to the audiobook version of Anne Lamott's classic book on writing called Bird by Bird via Libby! It was recommended highly by Mike Birbiglia on his podcast and he is right, it's a real gift. The book is more personal than many books on writing. Anne is funny and takes detours between helpful tips while she explains exactly what the neurotic, self-doubting voices in her head are saying while she tries to sit and write. Those voices in your head can get in...