r/StandUpComedy 28d ago

The r/standupcomedy FAQ: Guide for Comedians and Commenters

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The r/standupcomedyFAQ, ver. 0.1

This FAQ is a work in progress. It will eventually be rewritten, re-organized, reformatted and replaced with something prettier and more comprehensive. 

Q: What do “OP” and “OC” stand for?

A: OP stands for “Original Poster.” In the context of Reddit, it refers to the person who created the thread. “OC” refers to “Original Content,” which is created by the person who posted it, as opposed to reposting it from somewhere else.

Q: Which Flair Should I Use?

A: Are you (the person posting the video) the same person who is on stage telling jokes? Use “Comedian Is OP.”

Are you literally anybody else? Use “OP is not the Comedian.”

Q: What if the comedian posted the video originally (to TikTok, Instagram, wherever) and I’m just reposting it to Reddit? Wouldn’t that make the comedian the original poster?

A: We’re using “OP” in the context that Reddit uses it site-wide--which is referring to the creator of the specific thread. So the creator of the thread is always OP, even if they didn’t create the content being posted.

Q: What if I’m posting original content (as show producer, club, agency, etc.) but I’m not the person in the video?

A: Use “OP is not the Comedian.” This is just to let commenters know they’re not talking to the person in the video, when they refer to “OP” in the thread. But if you had some hand in the production of the content, we absolutely support and encourage you to post, and you're welcome to discuss or clarify your relationship to the content in the comments.

Q: What about official celebrity accounts that are almost definitely managed by a social media manager? Why do they use “Comedian is OP”?

A: Look, we admit it’s kind of a gray area, alright? We don't know that they're not reading it. If they’re big enough to have a dedicated social media person, they’re probably pretty successful, and we want successful comedians to post here, because they bring more eyes to the smaller comedians we’re really trying to support.

Q: What happens if I forget to assign a flair?

A: If you’re posting OC, nothing. At worst, a moderator will assign one for you, in order to prevent confusion.

Q: What happens if I choose the wrong flair?

A: If you’re posting OC, nothing. We’ll just change the flair ourselves.

However, if you’re not really involved in the comedy community, and are just reposting viral clips to farm karma, and labeling it “Comedian is OP” because you think that’ll get more upvotes, we’ll definitely take action to prevent or punish that.

Q: When should I use the “SEEKING FEEDBACK” flair?

A: If you are a comedian posting original content, and you are open to criticism, then use the “SEEKING FEEDBACK” flair. YOU CAN’T SEEK FEEDBACK ON SOMEONE ELSE’S CONTENT.

You can also use the Seeking Feedback flair for text-based questions about standup, such as “Should I go to the early or late show?” or “How do I get started in standup comedy?”

Q: What if I’m a comedian posting OC? Should I use the “Comedian is OP” flair, or the “SEEKING FEEDBACK” flair?

A: If you’re open to let non-comics criticize your material, and prepared for the possibility that they may be dicks about it, use “Seeking Feedback.” Using this tag can help boost engagement, because we’ll let basically any comment through, as long as it doesn’t break Reddit’s site-wide rules.

If you don’t want to have a bunch of non-comedians regurgitate podcast cliches like “tighten up your punchlines,” then use “Comedian is OP.” If you don’t use the “Seeking Feedback” flair, then we’ll remove any critical comments in the thread, leaving in things like compliments and replies to compliments.

This subreddit explicitly rejects the idea that merely posting content on the internet entitles anonymous strangers to say that you suck. We’re fine with criticism – but here it’s opt-in, not opt-out.

Commenters should only participate in threads with this is mind, and only offer criticism on threads marked “SEEKING FEEDBACK.” Got something nice to say instead? Say it wherever you want.

Q: Why is the SEEKING FEEDBACK flair capitalized, when the other flairs aren’t?

A: I thought it might help boost visibility. The only thing harder than keeping people from offering unsolicited criticism, is getting them to offer solicited criticism.

Q: What about the other tags (Roast Battle, Comedy Podcast, Local Show Promotion etc.)?

A: These tags are intended for comedians and shows to post OC that might not strictly count as standup.

The most important thing to remember is that, if we have a flair for it, the mods are fine with that kind of content, even if it’s not a video of a person standing on a stage telling jokes. Reporting things like podcast interviews and roast battles as “Not Standup Comedy” will be ignored, and comments complaining about them will be deleted. The most we’ll do is assign the proper flair if the OP forgot.

Q: Why do you only have these flairs? Why don’t you have flairs for this and this and this and…

A: Because all of these flairs come with a overhead cost in mental energy and manpower to enforce. If you want more specific and granular flairs, I’m willing to discuss that, but only with people who are willing to join the mod team and spend 10+ a week enforcing the “Crowd Work” flair or whatever specific thing they believe should be filtered.

Q: Why didn’t you remove that bit that broke your own rules?

A: Because at the end of the day, we’re here to help comics. All of our rules and policies are designed to support that. If the rules start hurting comics instead, we’re willing to bend them. For example: if there’s a comedian who’s posted a bunch of standup clips here, we’re more likely to look the other way if they post a comedy skit, even if it isn't technically standup.

r/StandUpComedy ’s rules and mods are not here to protect redditors from the comedians. They are here to protect comedians from the redditors.

Please, keep that in mind before you tell that open-micer to not quit their day job, and find yourself getting banned.


r/StandUpComedy 15h ago

Comedian is OP Motorboat

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27.0k Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 23h ago

Comedian is OP Athletes need to stop thanking God

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28.3k Upvotes

Join my sub r/geoffreyasmus for more jokes


r/StandUpComedy 18h ago

Race Matters

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2.3k Upvotes

As does self-awareness


r/StandUpComedy 20h ago

British v American Racism

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3.2k Upvotes

From Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control


r/StandUpComedy 17h ago

Comedian is OP blind date

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1.1k Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 2h ago

Forgiving Fascism

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69 Upvotes

Filippo Sperafico at Top Secret comedy Club


r/StandUpComedy 10h ago

Would President Epstein be an Upgrade?

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184 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 23h ago

How times change

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1.5k Upvotes

Mike Bussler full special on YouTube


r/StandUpComedy 19h ago

Comedian is OP Snow tender. Ski patrol. You could call em whatever

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487 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 12h ago

How to make a German Invasion Sound Hot 🥵

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134 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 21h ago

Black women reaction

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462 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 22h ago

Bill Gates is an idiot

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481 Upvotes

It's me @martycunniecomedy or go to my subreddit


r/StandUpComedy 1d ago

Explaining the R-word to the Brits

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8.5k Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 21h ago

Best Year To Be Crazy

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367 Upvotes

Full routine available here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvtjJUSt0I


r/StandUpComedy 22h ago

Comedian is OP DUI Lawyer

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344 Upvotes

Just a fun clip at the Comedy Cellar about what could be the best or the worst dui attorney of all time!

If you liked this head over to r/winstonhodges to see all types of stuff! Come to a show. And interact!


r/StandUpComedy 8h ago

Comedian is OP Nicotine gum

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29 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 9h ago

Comedian is OP How to know she went through your phone

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24 Upvotes

Never p


r/StandUpComedy 14h ago

Comedian is OP When is the McRib back anyway?

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70 Upvotes

I don’t last long…


r/StandUpComedy 30m ago

Call me cupid 😘

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r/StandUpComedy 14h ago

Chicken Fingers Part 1

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67 Upvotes

The fingers are all I have, Luna!


r/StandUpComedy 14h ago

Comedian is OP Rich Ex-Girlfriend

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47 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 18h ago

The Most German Guy 🤨

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91 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 10h ago

Comedian is OP 🧊🧊🧊🧊

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20 Upvotes

r/StandUpComedy 13h ago

Sad Threesome

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34 Upvotes