Travel and Places

The Five Strangest Comedy Clubs in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN – While the city might be known for its storied history and racing legends, it’s also home to a series of baffling comedic establishments. Let’s uncover the top five that leave visitors more puzzled than punchlined.


1. Giggle on the Go

Concept: Speedy Stand-up

At “Giggle on the Go”, comedians are also race car drivers, delivering jokes while zooming around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While it sounds thrilling, the high-speed delivery often leads to missed punchlines. Audience member, Vroom Victor, remarked, “By the time I got the joke, he was already three laps ahead.”


2. Splash & Shtick

Concept: Canoe Comedy

Picture this: Comedians canoeing down White River, with the audience paddling alongside. Though “Splash & Shtick” offers an undoubtedly unique experience, the risk of capsizing often soaks both jokes and spirits. As damp attendee, Wade B., put it, “I expected wet humor, but this is ridiculous.”


3. Dive & Deliver

Concept: Skydiving Stand-up

At “Dive & Deliver”, brave comedians jump out of planes, hurling one-liners as they plummet to the ground. While the concept is sky-high, the jokes often fall flat, mainly because they’re lost in the wind. Sally T. noted, “I couldn’t tell if my tears were from laughter or the sheer terror.”


4. Bus-top Banters

Concept: Elevated Entertainment

Comedians perform atop a double-decker bus at “Bus-top Banters”, traveling around Indianapolis. The vantage point might be novel, but the experience is often… shaky. Frequent visitor, Larry M., said, “It’s hard to laugh when you’re clutching the railing for dear life.”


5. Mute & Mirth

Concept: Silent Stand-up

The concept behind “Mute & Mirth” is perplexing. Comedians mime their routines, relying on exaggerated gestures instead of words. While it’s a novel idea, most jokes get lost in translation. Attendee Charlie C. remarked, “I came for a laugh, but it felt more like a game of guess-what-I’m-trying-to-say.”


Joe Ditzel

Joe Ditzel is a keynote speaker, humor writer, and really bad golfer. You can reach him via email at [email protected] as well as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.