## Welcome to the 40th week of The Comedy Open Mic Comedy Contest. ## [Please read the contest rules here](https://steemit.com/comedyopenmic/@comedyopenmic/4pmdkb-comedy-open-mic-round-rules) https://steemitimages.com/DQmXitsGZR1phB7qyDUdkR35VZRrScSPvfaXcNMCCXZky83/giphy.gif _{Thank you to @gnarlyanimations for designing our new logo} ## Rules for Judges - Contest will run for a minimum of 40 weeks, and will continue to run as long as it is sustainable. - Prizes to be sent out within 24hrs of contest round closing - Every effort will be made for @comedyopenmic to upvote all valid entries - A big thank you to our new bot, which has been sharing the judges’ feedback in the form of upvotes. - A special thank you to our wonderful guest judges in round 39: @diebitch, @belemo, @profanereviews, @idikuci, @acolucky, @dollarsandsense ## Round 40 Judges: - @holybranches - @buttcoins - @take5 - @doomsdaychassis - @improv If you see any of these guys around please upvote and thank them. It is because of their support that this contest is able to keep functioning. ### Do you want to be a judge? Read all the entries, comment on contestant posts. Leave a positive trail of happiness and laughter behind you like you fart laughing gas and we will notice. Our most active curators and contestants will be asked to join us as guest judges on a week to week basis. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/0x0/https://smalbanynewyork.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/clown-judge.jpg) [Src](https://smalbanynewyork.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/clown-judge.jpg) Prizes - **Court Jester will get 35 Steem** - Court Jester will be chosen by the judges - **Top 15 prize pool is 45 Steem** - Contestants selected for Top 15 will receive 3 Steem each. - **Lucky Door Prize will be 10 Steem** - 5 lucky contestants will get a 2 Steem each as a bonus prize. ## This week's prize pool 90 Steem **Due to the drop in Steem price and a drop in post payouts, we are changing the prizes to ensure we continue rewarding funny people** ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.xl.thumbs.canstockphoto.com/funny-clown-holding-money-funny-clown-showing-some-dollar-bills-isolated-on-whites-stock-photo_csp4674032.jpg) [Src](https://cdn.xl.thumbs.canstockphoto.com/funny-clown-holding-money-funny-clown-showing-some-dollar-bills-isolated-on-whites-stock-photo_csp4674032.jpg) ## Curators A number of people have put themselves forward as curators of content to encourage more entries. - @carlgnash (Also really funny, we want more entries from him) - @punchline (Still hoping George Carlin comes back to life) - @steemwizards (No idea who he is but he's good fun) - @nonameslefttouse (Make it a good story to get his attention) - @trafalgar (Include #punchline tag to grab his attention) - @bitfiend (We just like him, dunno why) - @diebitch (Don't be mean, or she'll roast you) - @acolucky (Careful, he gets lucky a lot) - @bobaphet (He loves to watch) - @doomsdaychassis (Laughter is his fuel) If you see any of these guys around please upvote and thank them. It is because of their support that this contest is able to keep functioning. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemit-production-imageproxy-thumbnail.s3.amazonaws.com/DQmbNxN1YJwH3jwMidupe8iEuQ1JAgcW1qUircEhkLRLj3S_1680x8400) [Src](https://www.fabulousfurniture.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/p/mp88r-jester-wall-art-mask-red.jpg) ## Sponsors ### Donations **Thank you @ausbitbank, @curie, and @raj808 who have been very generous in donating additional funds towards prizes.** @ausbitbank - 1250 Steem, @curie - 400 Steem, @idikuci - 208SBD, @dj123 - 132SBD + 8 Steem, @carlgnash 120SBD, @punchline - 80 Steem + 10SBD, @take5 - 68 SBD, @nonameslefttouse - 55SBD, @dandesign86 and @redlipstick - 32SBD, @ilt-yodith - 22.891SBD + 10.899 Steem, @amirtheawesome1 / @yesaye - 20SBD, @thedailylaugh - 10SBD, @amirtheawesome1 - 32SBD, @meesterboom - 10SBD, @buttcoins - 10SBD, @groovatti - 10Steem, @profanereviews - 10SBD + 2 STEEM, @linnyplant - 6SBD, @dreemit - 5SBD, @thevillan - 5SBD, @sisygoboom - 5SBD, @mourningnoodles - 4Steem, @belemo - 7SBD + 5 STEEM, @steemmatt - 3SBD, @holybranches - 9SBD + 2 Steem, @pangoli - 7SBD, @jedi-won - 5SBD, @bitfiend - 2SBD, @diebitch - 12SBD, @lunasilver 0.007 Steem, @acolucky - 3Steem + 1SBD, @cemke - 24SBD, @scan0017 - 2SBD, @imjustsaying - 2SBD + 2Steem, @mourningnoodles - 2SBD, @armiaaceh - 1.5SBD, @richjr - 1.243 SBD + 1.364 Steem, @puncakbukit - 0.1SBD, @aaarif - 0.20 SBD, @mahendranikum - 0.021SBD, @mineopoly - 5SBD, @fromthebeginning - 4SBD, @lyndsaybowes - 23 Steem + 12.286SBD, @anouk.nox - 3 Steem, @doomsdaychassis - 2SBD + 10 Steem, @chrisroberts - 3SBD, @granolalight - 3SBD, @mineopoly - 1 Steem, @sharanaithal - 1 SBD + 6 Steem, @sparrowbernard - 2 STEEM, @llfarms - 30SBD + 34.54 Steem, @lordbutterfly - 5SBD, @pechichemena - 25 Steem, @dandays - 5SBD, @raj808 - 5 Steem ### Delegations **A big thank you to @buttcoins and @sisygoboom for increasing their delegations and to all those who continue to support us with their delegations.** @ngc - 20,000SP, @roelandp - 15,556SP, @idikuci - 1,000SP, @dj123 - 900SP, @holger80 - 500SP, @take5 - 500SP, @buttcoins - 402SP, @gamer00 - 300SP, @amirtheawesome1 - 256SP, @mightpossibly - 250SP, @carlgnash - 200SP, @abh12345 - 200SP, @pechichemena - 200SP, @yesaye - 162SP, @holybranches - 150SP, @bitfiend - 125SP,@diebitch - 100SP, @zenkly - 100SP, @bobaphet - 100SP, @artakush - 100SP, @sluttynsfw - 55SP, @ubongj - 50SP, @groovatti - 50SP, @anouk.nox - 50SP, @doomsdaychassis - 50SP, @davemccoy - 50SP, @sisygoboom - 50SP, @rahul.stan - 30SP, @samueldouglas - 25SP, @belemo - 20SP, @kkkkkl - 20SP, @jonsnoww - 10SP, @betavirosis - 10SP Please send any donations and SP delegations directly to @comedyopenmic. The more funding we get, the longer it will be possible to run the contest and upvote all you hilarious people. **Important Information** If you see our judges, curators or sponsors comments or posts, please upvote and encourage them. They are giving up their time to help this contest, so if you see these guys around, say hello and give them an upvote: We are all trying to make this a successful contest to raise participation in #funny and attract more comedians and aspiring comedians to Steem. This post marks the end of Round 39 and the start of Round 40 of Comedy Open Mic. Within 24hrs of this post, another post will go out marking the prize recipients. Sorry about the double post, but we need to make sure we have time to enjoy all the entries. ## Reddit Yes, we're on reddit. Come join us and help spread the news to pull more people in to Comedy Open Mic. https://www.reddit.com/r/DComedyOpenMic/ Come join our discord channel: [CLICK HERE](https://discordapp.com/invite/E8MeMUx) and just say hi. ## Original Content If you believe someone has submitted an entry that is not their work, please let the judges know. You can let us know on the [discord channel](https://discordapp.com/invite/E8MeMUx) or as a reply to one of our comments. As long as contestants make an effort to produce original content and provide sources for other material we will be happy to accept the entry. _{Please note: By entering the Comedy Open Mic Contest you agree to allow Comedy Open Mic to use the content you post in its promotion. Full credit will be given to the author as well as links to the original post in cases where Comedy Open Mic opt to use your material in promotions.} Good Luck and Happy Steeming!! **Click To Vote [@ComedyOpenMic](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=comedyopenmic&approve=1) For Witness And Disrupt The Steem Blockchain With Laughter!**

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