As the dim stage lights cast a spotlight on Manny Mikinz, he steps up to the microphone with an air of earnest determination. With a nervous smile, he begins, "So, folks, ever notice how socks are like... the gloves for our feet?" The awkward silence in the room is broken only by a few scattered chuckles that seem to come more from pity than amusement, setting the tone for another Manny Mikinz stand-up performance.