Steven Ho: Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Professional Comedian

Tell jokes that are personal to you. If you can tell a great joke that makes people laugh and no one else can repeat it because it is so specific to you and you only, then that’s a great joke.

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Steven Ho. What began as a job in the ER for Steven Ho has evolved into a full-time role as a comedian, sharing honest, gritty, funny and over-the-top realities of the ER with fans all over the world. Known online as Steveioe, Steven Ho is a first-generation Vietnamese-American who started sharing comedic yet brutally honest ER skits online, eventually becoming known as “that ER guy” and launching his own brand tied to that sentiment — MuFKR. Now, with over 13 million followers across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, Steven creates funny, real, and informative (with a hint of profanity) content related to the ER, providing transparency and comedic relief around a place people often dread. Everything he shares with his audience is through the lens of honest ER experiences, letting them in on the joke no matter how ridiculous, traumatic, or silly.