They are booed and are disliked by the audience. It could be because they have a horrible sense of humor to begin with or just that they are not really cut for the entertainment industry. You could avoid amateur mistakes so you would be able to always make your performance work well. Do not bad mouth other comedians, like what many standup comedians do. Learn Standup Comedy through Open Mic Sessions There are many people who fear the mic, which is why they avoid places where they might be placed on the spot like on open mic caf or even at karaoke bars. If you want to learn standup comedy, this is something that you should be able to conquer. You need to learn how to get to that stage, hold the mic and perform in front of a crowd. When you are still starting out, it will be best if you are going to practice how to deliver your jokes in your most natural way. Do not focus yet on what techniques would you like to apply on your jokes because if that would happen, it will appear as if you are trying too hard. Instead, you should learn how to relay your messages with the audience as if they are your friends and your main goal is to make them laugh. But as you hold the microphone and stand up there for your show, you would certainly realize that you have nothing but the mic and your racing heartbeats. It is just normal for any standup comedian to feel nervous. This is not unique to beginners. Even seasoned comedians feel nervous in every performance. When World War II came into to a halt numerous members of the Armed Forces started to gain interest in comedy especially stand-up since performances were common during wartime concert parties. This brought about movement of a few into professional entertainment. The likes of Peter Sellers and the other Goons, Tommy Cooper, and Eric Sykes began their illustrious career this way. The 90s can be described as trying times to aspiring comics in the US. It is also associated with the development of alternative comedy specifically in Los Angeles which showcased the talents of Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Paul F. Tompkins, Bob Odenkirk, Beth Lapides, and Janeane Garofalo. These comics deviated from formal comedy and followed the traditional story-telling antics of Lenny Bruce.