Well, maybe not Dave himself, but somebody on his staff -- probably an unpaid intern, or a junior associate assistant writer or maybe Alan Kalter. You see, the Late Show runs a weekly Top 10 contest in which it throws out a topic and lets its viewers suggest possible jokes for inclusion in a web-only Top 10. I've been doing this off and on for a couple years, sending in my lead balloons and imagining them falling flat in NYC.
But this week, the magic happened. I finally got noticed.
From the Top Ten Complaints of Jon and Kate's Kids
6. Cameras make potty training a bit awkward
Number 6! Not bad! Number 6 is one of the key mid-list jokes -- it has to have enough jazz to regain the attention of viewers who thought, "Hey, this might be kind of funny," but have grown bored after the first few jokes. And it has to be sharp enough to convince viewers they should stick with the bit the rest of the way.
Now that I've been discovered, I can only imagine the bounty that awaits -- book deals, standup gigs, my own HBO show? Or perhaps I'll just settle for a Late Show mousepad. Either way, it's good to be discovered.
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4 comments:
congrats Pat, that's "basically neat." I tip my hat to you!
I am prostrating myself, Mecca-style, at your greatness. I tried this for awhile years ago and never made it.
Yeah, well, you were probably too high-brow. I went straight to the bathroom humor. Gotta know what sells!
Wow! Way to go Pat. I bow to your awesomeness. Remember the "little people", okay?
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