Big Fun Show!

[dave walbridge]

My Bio:

I'm a new Vaudevillian. Background in Circus & magic skills with training in theater.

Been touring the Big Fun Show! (magic and juggling) for 24 years, and have since expanded to some other shows; sleight of hand magic, historical characters, master of ceremonies, palm reading and most recently, writing comedy.*

Some of my work appears on the IJA Fargo tape, Buffalo Highlights, a national Wendy's commercial and on that little radio show out of Minnesota " A Prairie Home Companion".


Dave Walbridge
More info at www.bigfunshow.com


( *Writing scripts and routines for other performers and teaching classes / workshops in 'real world' Comedy writing.)

[Butterfly Man]

a BIG warm welcome!

... so how "Big" are you?

[lucky john]

Re: Big Fun Show!

Originally posted by dave walbridge
My Bio:

Been touring the Big Fun Show! (magic and juggling) for 24 years, and have since expanded to some other shows; sleight of hand magic, historical characters, master of ceremonies, palm reading and most recently, writing comedy.*
( *Writing scripts and routines for other performers and teaching classes / workshops in 'real world' Comedy writing.)

hey there dave,

i was just wondering, you said that you most recently started writing comedy. if you've just started, how is you feel you're qualified to teach or hold work shops in "real world" (as you put it) comedy writing?

i've made a living as a stand -up comic and comedy writer for twenty years. i've learned from, and worked with some of the best in hollywood. so if someone says they've "just started writing comedy" i always wonder why they feel they can hold workshops/classes on the subject. nothing personal, just wondering.

i've seen alot of would be comedy writers and coaches for that matter, take advantage of people anxious to break into the buisness by offering services they're really not quailfied to offer.

oh yeah, and welcome to p.net,

lucky john

[Stephon]

Not that I think Dave can't answer for himself. . .

. . .but, "most recently" is a relative term (i.e., Mt. Saint Helen's most recently erupted 25 years ago).

I met Dave 4 or 5 years ago and he had been writing comedy for some time. I can also vouch for the fact that he's a funny and clever guy, and has good information to share.

[The Pretty Good]

didnt I hear of some activity from her today? Not the comedian.

[lucky john]

Re: Not that I think Dave can't answer for himself. . .

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Stephon
[B]. . .but, "most recently" is a relative term (i.e., Mt. Saint Helen's most recently erupted 25 years ago).

sorry there, but "most recently" isnt 25 years ago. look up the word recent and see what it means. Ahhh, oh yeah, check out the news, mt saint helens has "most recently" erupted, shes doing her thing right now. mount saint helens has also erupted in the PAST, like 25 years ago. not even the most recent past.

any comedy performer worth their salt is able to write their own material. but that dosen't mean they should be taking money from new talent and holding work shops/classes unless their CV is filled with top level writing gigs and instruction from proven top level writers.

lucky john

[Stephon]

I can't believe I'm even entering into this debate

"Most recently" means the point in a series of events that is closest in time to the present.

That is not the same as "recently", which means in the not too distant past; the word "most" makes it relative.

Therefore, something that happened 25 years ago, while not recent, can be the most recent, as long as it's happened before, too.


Now this I'm not 100% sure of: I know that Mt. St. Helen's has had some recent activity, most recently this morning (there, see how that works?), but I don't think spewing ash and steam technically counts as an eruption. Wait, I'll look it up
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Eruption: The ejection of volcanic materials (lavas, pyroclasts and volcanic gases) onto the surface, either from a central vent, a fissure or a group of fissures.

Ahhh, oh yeah, so MSH is having eruptive activity, but is not erupting.


Conclusion--Dave Walbridge is a funny guy.

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[Stephon]

P.S.

Also, instead of going after Dave (who was just introducing himself) and attacking his credentials, why don't you start your own "Who's Who" thread and tell us about yourself, so we can get to know you?

[lucky john]

from dave..."Been touring the Big Fun Show! (magic and juggling) for 24 years, and have since expanded to some other shows; sleight of hand magic, historical characters, master of ceremonies, palm reading and most recently, writing comedy"


oh geesh, you know how to use a dictionary, i'm almost impresed.

in the content that "most recently" was used it would seem that he meant it was something new for him. So until he decides to clarify his statement for himself, thats the way it will be taken. Anyone who claims to be a veteran writer/ teacher or one that holds workshops and classes would NEVER use the term "most recently" as a description to demonstrate his years and knowledge as an accomplished writer. if you noticed dave wrote that he had been performing his magic and circus skills for 24 years. he even mentioned adding sleight of hand and other skills. however he stated "most recently" started writing comedy. which leads me to believe it is something realitvely new for him. so get over it. save your drivel for another thread, i asked DAVE for a simple clarifacation.

he should speak up and clarify the meaning of what he said.. i would be more than happy to accept his explaination....like i said, nothing personal, i just would like him to clarify is all....

why this seems to bother you is beyond me. so go put your two cents in somewhere else. if i want to speak to you, i'll address you. in the mean time i'll wait for daves reply.

dave may very well be a funny guy, but that dosent mean he's qualified to hold workshops and teach as he puts it "real world comedy writing" puhhhlease.

lucky john

[lucky john]

i'm not attacking dave, just asking for him to clarify is all.

i couldnt care less if you know me or not. i dont need to try and impress anyone by posting my work history. the performers who know me know where i'm coming from, and thats good enough for me.

i'll never disparage anyone who can make a buck in the entertainment industry. however, if they make that money at the expense of naive performers trying to break into the biz, i have a big problem with that....mind you, i've never said dave fell into this catagory. i'm sure he could clear it all up if he were to reply.
just curious is all.

lucky john

[Stephon]

2 words--anger management

Wow, this is really personal for you, isn't it? I didn't post here looking for a war, and I didn't attack you. I don't appreciate being attacked by you. Put your hackles down.

oh geesh, you know how to use a dictionary, i'm almost impresed.

I didn't realize that when you, so helpfully, said, "look up the word recent and see what it means", that you thought I'd have trouble figuring out how. Sorry to throw in a monkey wrench. Besides, I didn't need to look it up; I'm the one who knew what it meant, remember?

So until he decides to clarify his statement for himself, thats the way it will be taken.

Anyone who claims to be a veteran writer/ teacher or one that holds workshops and classes would NEVER use the term "most recently" as a description to demonstrate his years and knowledge as an accomplished writer.

These are your opinions, stop stating them as if they're facts.


Don't know what your problem is (and please, before you decide to reply and tell me--I really don't care), but I posted information I had that related to a discussion in this PUBLIC forum. Don't know why you took offense at it (again, don't care). Don't know why you chose to be a snot with me in your reply (ibid).

As I said, Dave can answer for himself, I simply posted in an attempt to clarify and support what he said, because I know the guy. You made this personal by acting like a twat when you responded to me.

i couldnt care less if you know me or not. i dont need to try and impress anyone by posting my work history. the performers who know me know where i'm coming from, and thats good enough for me.

Seems like you've got some real self esteem issues. A little defensive? I suggested you post to let us get to know you, to introduce yourself. That's what this part of the forum is for! I wasn't saying you needed to justify your existance here. Jesus, if you'd stop reading things into my posts this whole stupid pissing contest could have been avoided. Put your hackles down. If I have something to say, to you or anyone else, I'll say it plainly and directly.

why this seems to bother you is beyond me

It doesn't bother me; you're the one who copped an attitude with me.

save your drivel for another thread

so go put your two cents in somewhere else. if i want to speak to you, i'll address you.

Please, don't swing your dick in my face and think it's going to impress me. And really, how impressive is intimidation on an internet forum--what are you gonna do, make a face at me?


Look, like I said, I didn't try to pick a fight with you, but I'm not gonna just sit here and let someone piss on me. I think this is a waste of time and energy, and pretty poor use of a really valuable resource. If you feel like you just have to continue this in order to prove something, start a new thread in "Blah, Blah, Blah". Otherwise, I'm sure we both have more important things to do.

[lucky john]

stephon,

arent you a boring pathetic little twit. this started because you decided to put your two cents into a conversation that has nothing to do with you. so piss off!. i asked dave a simple question,it wasnt disparaging, it wasnt an attack, it was a simple clarifacation is all.

Like i said in my last post. "i'll never disparage anyone who can make a buck in the entertainment industry. however, if they make that money at the expense of naive performers trying to break into the biz, i have a big problem with that....mind you, i've never said dave fell into this catagory. i'm sure he could clear it all up if he were to reply. just curious is all"

what bothers me are smug moronic little fools who feel like they have to be everyones mother. you shouldnt have been involved in this at all....

lucky john

[dave walbridge]

Comedy writing credits

Gentlemen,

Thanks for your concern. I'll move this discussion over to education, where I'll post my CV and let people decide for themselves as to its merit.

Dave Walbridge

[Stephon]

Big Fun Thread!

Let me try one last time:

I did not start this fight. I did not attack you. I did not disparage you. I didn't make any judgements about what you had to say.

My sole "offense" was contributing to a thread. You could've ignored me. It would have ended there. You chose to attack me. You chose to disparage me. You chose to make judgements about what I had to say.

. . .but, "most recently" is a relative term (i.e., Mt. Saint Helen's most recently erupted 25 years ago).

I met Dave 4 or 5 years ago and he had been writing comedy for some time. I can also vouch for the fact that he's a funny and clever guy, and has good information to share.

--seriously, what's so offensive about that, other than the fact that it exists? Look at it. That's what you're saying started this bullshit? That's how I, what? Provoked you? Really? That?

This didn't start because I put my two cents into a conversation that has nothing to do with me. It started because of the way you responded to my putting my two cents in.

It continued because I don't react well to unprovoked attacks. I was not defending Dave. By the fourth post this was about you and me.

I've said all I gonna say on the topic. As far as I'm concerned, this is done, and it stays here.

Go ahead and call me some more names if it makes you feel better, then let's put an end to this ridiculousness.

[lucky john]

Re: 2 words--anger management

[i]Originally posted by Stephon
Don't know why you chose to be a snot with me
You made this personal by acting like a twat when you responded to me.
[/B]

that was when the name calling started. so get off your high horse...all you have to do is mind your own business and we'll live happily ever after.

lucky john