I Can’t Afford to Bomb Tonight

A proposed community offers housing credits for stand-up comedy. Finally, an audience that can actually make me homeless.

My next apartment may depend on how well you take a joke.

I found a proposed community where residents can earn credits toward their living expenses by performing stand-up comedy.

Finally, an audience that can actually make me homeless.

They don’t say the credits depend on getting laughs. My brain immediately supplied that improvement.

I already take it personally when somebody doesn’t think I’m funny. I don’t need to discover that their silence also cost me part of September’s rent.

“Tough crowd tonight.”

“Yes. You’ll need a roommate.”

There are also shared Teslas, robotic bartenders, and personality-compatible neighbors. I have questions.

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