Fort Worth carved out its own comedy identity, separate from Dallas. Sundance Square draws crowds who chose the Stockyards over Deep Ellum—they want Western authenticity, not ironic distance. Near Southside hosts the artsy overflow. The open mic circuit here rewards storytelling over one-liners. Camp Bowie and Magnolia book the neighborhood regulars. TCU area brings the college energy. What Fort Worth offers is an audience that actually listens: slower pace, longer setups, crowds who'll follow you somewhere if you take them there.