The New \"Audience in Their Underwear\" Routine

The New \"Audience in Their Underwear\" Routine
Ill bet this ones been around longer than Fruit of the Loomâ. Its unlikely you havent heard it before. The sage advice of music teachers and speaking coaches everywhere:Just look out and imagine that everyone in the audience is sitting in their underwear. If you stop and think about it, theres so much wisdom in that tip, its not surprising that its been around for so long. Its effectiveness is easy to understand: Use your imagination to put the audience at a greater disadvantage than you. Its brilliant, really. So, even if youve been around the public speaking block for years, dont be too quick to laugh this one aside or feel that its somehow beneath your consideration; that its only for the young to enjoy. If something works, it works.The next chance you get, rev up that old imagination of yours and conjure up as vivid a picture in your mind as you can. Zoom in on a few unsuspecting audience members. Picture that underwear theyre wearing. What style is it? Boxer, brief, bikini? How about the color? Is it a print or solid? What brand is it? What material is it made of? Is it new or well-worn? Starched, holey, kinda sexy? Inside-out? Sagging waistband? Clean or otherwise? Come on - picture it. Its legal. And it works.Notice how you havent been thinking much about your stage-fright these past few minutes? Ogle some more. Enjoy a snicker or two. Get yourself nice and loose. Just dont indulge while youre in the middle of a complex essay, lose your place, and then start blaming me for it.Fantasize responsibly and safely.Of course, maybe you have relied on this gem many times over the years. Maybe it has grown stale and ineffective from overuse. If thats the case, you could always try to add a little creative zing to it. Maybe this underwear sporting audience is suddenly made aware of their deprivation. Wouldnt that ratchet up the comedy a bit? Or perhaps theyre on the dais in their undies and youre in the audience having a good ol time. If youre a , picture them stark blooming if you want to. If it works, it works.Now dont start feeling all guilty right in the middle of things. Its legal. As for ethical, well, I suppose the jury is still out on that one. In the meantime, the technique is yours to do with as you choose. Remember, too, that its been around since knickers, so Id say its pretty safe territory. And you would be joining a vast community of speakers, performers, and entertainers who have come before you.But, remember: Dont get so caught up in your own daydream that your attention becomes compromised in any way, shape, of form. Just a brief moment or two when youre setting up and a quick peek when you have a chance should be more than enough to loosen up by.Anything more and your boss, sponsor, or speaking partners may see to it that you are sent home with your Jockeysâ on your head!




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