Some weeks ago my partner and me succeeded in passing the 1st round of the "M1-Grandprix", a big competition for manzai (duo-stand-up-comedy). Although we had prepared very well for the 2nd round, we were not able to pass and go on to 3rd round. My partner is a bit depressed about this, but for me even reaching the 2nd round was like a big miracle.
Both times we choosed a topic in which I complain about having lost my job. Then we played an episode of how I lost my job. The first time I was a stupid shop assistent who gave the customer a hard time. The second time I was a doctor, who did not cure the patient's illness but made him feel even worse. Maybe the doctor-sktech was a bit too complicated? On the other hand, in the 2nd round all the big-shots, the famous comedians join the competition, so for most of the amateurs 2nd round is the final stop anyway. So we have been able to taste both sides of being a comedian - success and failure.
The 2nd round took place in "Yoshimoto Base", a small but very popular theater for young comedians. Although I guess taking photos there was not allowed, I took a photo of all the hopeful comedians who waited for their turns to go on stage. Take a good look. Maybe one of them will be famous and succesful soon? :)
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