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Should I go to a comedy gig alone?

20 replies

tilypu · 14/09/2025 18:50

Quick vote! I've got twenty minutes to decide.

Pros: it gets me out of the house
It will be fun

Con: it's raining
I'll have to get the last bus home: will get home around midnight and I'm working tomorrow

YABU: go and enjoy it
YANBU: stay home and chill with a book

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ParanoidGynodroid · 14/09/2025 18:52

You should go and have fun, by then again if it’s a smallish gig I’d worry about getting picked on by the comedian!

tilypu · 14/09/2025 18:53

ParanoidGynodroid · 14/09/2025 18:52

You should go and have fun, by then again if it’s a smallish gig I’d worry about getting picked on by the comedian!

Yeah, small venue, but I don't think he's the picking on type. And I would sit at the back if I can!

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tilypu · 14/09/2025 19:02

Looks like I'm outvoted damn you! 😆 Ok, I'll get my shoes on...

(It's my own fault, granted, I did buy the ticket...)

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SnowFrogJelly · 14/09/2025 19:03

YABU

SnowFrogJelly · 14/09/2025 19:03

Enjoy!

notacooldad · 14/09/2025 19:04

Why wouldn't you go?
( apart from the rain and cold but just take an umbrella amd put awarm coat on!l)

TofuEater · 14/09/2025 19:04

Have a great time!

IMissSparkling · 14/09/2025 19:05

Stay at home, it's raining!

TheFatCatSatOnTheMat · 14/09/2025 19:06

Go for it! I went travelling by myself and would go to things like the theatre, cinema, opera etc on my own all the time - I loved it! Xxx

TeaForTheTillermanSteakForTheSun · 14/09/2025 19:07

Enjoy op.

I love going to places alone, I'm off to see a gig next week by myself and I'm absolutely buzzing for it.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 14/09/2025 19:08

I say go and sit at the back to avoid being the butt of a joke xx

tilypu · 14/09/2025 19:10

notacooldad · 14/09/2025 19:04

Why wouldn't you go?
( apart from the rain and cold but just take an umbrella amd put awarm coat on!l)

Edited

Laziness, primarily! And it was a cheap impulse purchase - I don't know the act. Although I did watch him on YouTube earlier to make sure he wasn't completely abhorrent! (He's not).

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tilypu · 14/09/2025 19:11

IMissSparkling · 14/09/2025 19:05

Stay at home, it's raining!

Ah the sole voice of reason! Too late, I'm at the bus stop.

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tilypu · 14/09/2025 19:11

TeaForTheTillermanSteakForTheSun · 14/09/2025 19:07

Enjoy op.

I love going to places alone, I'm off to see a gig next week by myself and I'm absolutely buzzing for it.

Me too! I love a solo music gig especially. Hope you have a great time.

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zazazooms · 14/09/2025 19:12

Have fun! Avoid the front row. I often go alone to gigs and shows. Enjoy the fact yoh can move seats easily, and leave when you want

BeMintFatball · 14/09/2025 19:13

Glad you have decided to go OP.

By and large I believe you regret what you don’t do more than what you do . And you did buy the ticket so it must have appealed initially.

Hope you have fun

tilypu · 14/09/2025 19:15

I also go to things alone pretty frequently. I'm delighted to see so many people on here that feel the same way about that - so many people seem to think it's odd, but I've had some great nights and met some wonderful people on solo nights out!

I'm on the bus, so I'm committed now. Thanks everyone, I'll let you know if it was worth it 😆

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notacooldad · 14/09/2025 19:17

Laziness, primarily! And it was a cheap impulse purchase - I don't know the act. Although I did watch him on YouTube earlier to make sure he wasn't completely abhorrent! (He's not)
I was being rhetorical!
I often prefer doing stuff by myself.
Have a good show, hope you enjoy it!

tilypu · 14/09/2025 22:17

Ok ok, I admit it, you were right. Had a great time!

And a wee bonus, it finished 18 minutes ahead of the scheduled time (they didn't have a break between the support and the main act), so I'm going to be home an hour earlier than expected.

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TheFatCatSatOnTheMat · 14/09/2025 22:52

So glad you had a great time!

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