{"id":5317,"date":"2023-11-15T12:05:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T04:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/?p=5317"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T07:40:06","slug":"exploration-sports-interviewing-with-stand-up-artist-sica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/en\/exploration-sports-interviewing-with-stand-up-artist-sica\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Fear of Height: Kylie Journey to Diving Off a 10-Meter Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"AQBMeMK6Fs0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010WHY NOT BOLD\u3011\u5728\u58d3\u6291\u7684\u57ce\u5e02 \u505a\u641e\u7b11\u7684\u5973\u751f\uff5c\u68df\u7be4\u7b11\u6f14\u54e1 - \u897f\u5609\uff5c\u4eba\u7269\u5c08\u8a2a\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AQBMeMK6Fs0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I had the pleasure of meeting a stand-up comedian, I too had the misconception that they would be witty and lively creators both on and off stage. However, during my initial encounter with Sica, she spoke with a candid and cautious demeanor, much quieter than I had anticipated. It became evident that she takes some time to warm up. But when it came time for her to perform her stand-up comedy at the end of the interview, her energy suddenly exploded, revealing a completely different side of her as a performer. This shattered my preconceived notion that stand-up comedians are constantly cracking jokes, both on and off stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being a stand-up comedian, Sica leads a typical Hong Kong lifestyle, much like the majority of people. She works as an IT project manager, putting in the typical nine-to-six hours. Her stand-up comedy persona seems worlds apart from her day job: &#8220;Even though I work in IT, as a project manager, my profession requires me to speak more. However, when it comes to delivering my jokes, it&#8217;s better not to be too funny.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many of us, Sica drew inspiration to pursue stand-up comedy from the &#8220;King of Stand-up Comedy&#8221; himself, Wong Cho Lam. When she was just nine years old, her father bought her Wong Tze Wah DVD. Reflecting on that experience, she shared, &#8220;Even though I was only nine at the time and didn&#8217;t fully grasp the underlying meaning behind Wong Tze Wah jokes, witnessing the audience&#8217;s reactions made me realize just how funny it was. It gave me a sense of accomplishment to know that one person&#8217;s words could bring happiness and laughter to others.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about Wong Tze Wah unforgettable classic stand-up comedy jokes, Sica mentioned her favorite, the &#8220;Fish Ball Theory.&#8221; Wong Cho Lam possesses a remarkable skill of making insults amusing even when directed at the audience. Though the joke is concise and to the point, it cleverly uses a metaphor to depict the negative social atmosphere in Hong Kong, where people find joy in others&#8217; failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-684x1024.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-768x1149.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-1026x1536.jpeg 1026w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-300x449.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-696x1042.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5-600x898.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-5.jpeg 1069w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Influenced by Wong Tze Wah\u2019s stand-up comedy , Sica developed a love for watching stand-up comedy and sharing jokes. &#8220;I&#8217;m someone who easily finds humor in things. Happy moments deserve laughter, and even more so for unhappy ones. I believe that the unhappiest and saddest things can be the funniest. If no one makes you laugh, you have to make yourself laugh.&#8221; she said. At this point, I sensed that Sica is a unique individual\u2014resilient, optimistic, and caring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Wong Tze Wah stand-up comedy performances to the popular online memes that young people adore, one common thread emerges &#8211; a shared love for self-deprecating humor. Self-deprecation serves as a unique outlet for Hong Kongers, aligning with Sica&#8217;s belief that &#8220;the sadder things are, the funnier they can be.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sica&#8217;s perspective and personal experience, Hong Kong&#8217;s atmosphere tends to be rather oppressive. However, she firmly believes that in such an environment, there should be an even greater presence of stand-up comedy and artistic creations. There is a wealth of material to draw inspiration from. Just as historical periods of social turmoil have yielded numerous works of art, Sica sees a similar pattern in Hong Kong&#8217;s current state. This is why Wong Tze Wah stand-up comedy has resonated so deeply with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For stand-up comedians, the essence lies not only in performing but also in the art of creation. Sica emphasizes that most of her creative inspiration stems from fragments of everyday life, which she then magnifies and reimagines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand-up comedy revolves around taking seemingly ordinary things and deconstructing them to construct jokes that elicit laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#008856;margin-top:92px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004164\">While regular individuals may express unhappiness through outbursts or become indignant when faced with injustice, stand-up comedians have a different approach. 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The content of stand-up comedy performances is like a meticulously crafted gem, honed and polished by stand-up comedians. Just like Sica, who can&#8217;t go a day without thinking about stand-up comedy, how do you perceive this drive? Is it a passion or a burden in your eyes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They say one minute on stage takes ten years of practice, and this holds true for stand-up comedians as well. Sica explains that she finds humor in the smallest of things. Whenever she encounters an amusing situation, she quickly reaches for her phone to jot down the subtle yet absurd details, knowing they may become material for future works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From being a casual observer to diving headfirst into the world of stand-up comedy, Sica initially underestimated the challenges. &#8220;When I first started speaking (doing stand-up comedy), I thought it wasn&#8217;t that difficult since I had watched so much of it. But soon enough, I realized it wasn&#8217;t as easy as it seemed. 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