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Clean Comedy Competition: Official Rules & Judging Criteria
1. Performance Time & Content Guidelines
Set Length: Sets must be between 10 and 15 minutes in length.
Content Restrictions: Material must be strictly "clean" and family-friendly.
Zero Tolerance Policy: Explicit profanity, vulgarity, or sexually suggestive material is strictly prohibited. Failure to adhere to these content guidelines will result in severe point deductions or immediate disqualification at the judges' discretion.
2. Judging Criteria (100-Point Scale)
Comics will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the following four categories:
Cleanliness & Rule Adherence: Strict compliance with the clean content guidelines.
Originality & Writing: The cleverness, structure, and uniqueness of the premises and punchlines. Points will be deducted for "hacky," clichéd, or plagiarized material.
Stage Presence & Delivery: The performer's confidence, comedic timing, vocal projection, and overall comfort level on stage.
Audience Response: The volume, frequency, and consistency of the crowd’s laughter and engagement.
