Bell Curve Comedy
In 2024 I decided to host a clean comedy mic in Memphis. I quickly learned that cleanliness, like comedy is wildly subjective, and every audience member has their own line of decency. To try and build on that, we give every table a bell, that we encourage them to ring in response to jokes that are dirty, in poor taste, or just plain bad. We’re basically trying to Pavlov people into better sets, one bell at a time.
About Bell Curve Comedy
Every Friday, we’re bringing the laughs to Urban Consequence Brewing Company, a local brewery located in midtown. Test your jokes to see if they pass the bell test!
7:30 Sign ups
8:00 Showtime
Clean(ish) Comedy, No cover, Craft Beers on tap
Click below to learn more about the venue.
What counts as clean???
In accordance with the rules of the Clean Comedy Collective, we use this criteria to discern what is and isn’t “clean”. That said, the Bell has the final word at our mic.
- No offensive language that includes cursing, racial slurs, punching down, etc.;
- Avoid jokes that are heavily about sex or sexual stuff (innuendos can be okay)
- Don’t do jokes that glorify weed, drugs or substance abuse.
To learn more about the Clean Comedy Collective, click their logo!
Past mics...
Great comic! Great host!
Zach has been outstanding to work with. He reached out to us about creating a clean open mic in Memphis and it has since been a weekly highlight in our taproom. Zach’s own material is great, but he also really encourages other comics to up their game with thoughtful material that has broad appeal. It has truly been a pleasure and I look forward to it each week!