Fisch-y business at the Funny Bone

Comic Jon Fisch said his fellow comedians told him he should go to the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club, and this weekend, he’s taking their advice.

A “Last Comic Standing” veteran, Fisch’s credits include shows on HBO, Comedy Central and the Women’s Entertainment Network. As for what audiences can expect from this comedian Thursday through Saturday, Fisch said most of his material is about his family and relationships.

“I talk about the growing trend of women not wearing underwear and about the incredibly painful experience of getting a back wax,” Fisch said.

Funny Bone owner Jared Thompson described Fisch as very likeable and easy to watch.

“He’s very smart, which is something I look for,” Thompson said, adding that Fisch was also recommended to him by other professional comics.

Fisch said his playful demeanor allows him to go to extremes with sensitive topics such as sex.

“I hide behind my style,” Fisch said. “I go to the edge, but people don’t realize.”
At least, they don’t realize until after the punch line.

“Somebody once said I was the nicest creep they’d ever seen,” Fisch said.

His fans can follow Fisch on Facebook, Twitter or via the mailing list on his Web site, www.jonfisch.com.

Opening for Fisch will be feature comedians Ben Moore and junior Josh Cocks.

Moore, winner of last week’s open mic competition at the club, said he has no definitive style or particular type of material, though he said his comedic influences include Louis C.K. and Richard Pryor.

“It’s funny how honest they are about themselves,” he said. “I’m just trying to be funny.”

Moore will share the feature comedian spotlight with Cocks, a Funny Bone open mic veteran. The junior said while he’s been likened to “Blue Collar Comedy” with his “down-home” air, he doesn’t necessarily agree.

“I feel I’m a little edgier than that,” he said.

Cocks said his comedy appeals to a wider age range than some comedians who focus on the college crowd. His material includes 1990s nostalgia jokes.

“I’ve got some Power Rangers stuff,” Cocks said. “I love the pop culture.”

While audiences only see the finished product, Cocks is quick to point out that professionals put a lot of effort into perfecting their routines before they ever get onstage.

“It’s a lot of hard work, but it pays off,” he said.