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A collection of quick facts & conversions presented free of charge by Stand‑up Teardown.
Quick Conversions
12 inches=1 foot→ optimal mic‑to‑mouth distance for dramatic emphasis.3 feet=1 yard→ standard radius of a passionate comedian arm‑flail.16 fl oz=1 pint→ comedy‑club "one drink minimum" (per half‑hour).1 kilogram≈2.205 lb→ approximate weight of a performer’s fragile ego.1 mile=1.609 km→ distance comics travel for an open‑mic that throws in a free soda.
Times Tables (Greatest Hits)
| 7 × 8 | 56 |
| 8 × 9 | 72 |
| 9 × 9 | 81 |
| 11 × 11 | 121 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 |
| Need the rest? Math is hard—consult someone with chalk. | |
Sentence & Joke Structure
- Subject + Verb + Object = Basic English sentence.
- Setup + Expectation → lull audience into safety.
- Punchline = Shatter expectation; harvest laughs.
- Tag = Bonus jab after the bell; keep laughs rolling.
- Callback = Joke boomerang—bring back an earlier bit for encore chuckles.
Misc. Handy Facts
1 cup=16 tablespoons→ perfect when the measuring spoons go missing.- Water boils at
100°C/212°Fat sea level—lower on mountains, higher in pressure cookers. - In the U.S. dial
911for emergencies; in the EU, dial112. - Light travels roughly
299,792km/s; a snail crosses a sidewalk at ~0.0003 km/h. Plan accordingly. - Letter‑size paper is
8.5 × 11 in; A4 is210 x 297 mm. Printers have opinions.