Archive for August 3rd, 2010
Flight or Fight
This classic Onion article, “Passengers Bravely Take Down Plane Showing Big Momma’s House 2,” deserves to be re-featured in this newsletter at least once a month. Sorry we’ve been slacking off on that.
Smack Talk for 8/4
Just saw a Subway customer get upset because “you put too many pickles on!” Yes. If only there were a way to remove pickles from sandwiches. -Tim Carvell
New York Comedy Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
FIRST WATCH THIS STANDUP VIDEO BY THE GREAT LOUIS CK. Then check out the 2010 New York York Comedy Festival, which consistently trots out some of the most impressive headliners in comedy. This year is no exception, and come November you’ll be able to catch some of our, and hopefully your, favorite acts right here in the Big Apple.
The year’s lineup includes Louis CK, Nick Swardswon, Aziz Ansari, Margaret Cho and Joel McHale to name a few. More TBA. You may have to wait until November to get in on the action, but hopefully this clip will wet your appetite.
Ludacris Meet Ludicrous
by shap on August 3, 2010. [Smack,Stand Up]
With Ludacris at the comedy club, comic TJ Miller was bound to get into an altercation. Not with the rapper, of course, that would be unwise. But still, random ladies on the front row can pack mean punches. Or Glocks.
Live Comedy: Sacapuntas @ Bowery Poetry Club, NYC
In this show you will find a superior blend of rich storytelling, smooth stand-up, and dazzling celebrity as comedy baristas, and excellent comics, Dan Allen and Ray Devito concoct a new installment of their weekly variety show to your comedy taste-buds’ delight. Featuring: Keith Alberstadt, Allison Castillo, Kurt Braunohler, Chris Gethard and more. What: Variety Show When: Weds., August 4 @ 8p Where: Bowery Poetry Club, NYC How Much: $5 (advance), $7 (door)
School of Hard Crocks
Glenn Beck recently announced that he would be launching his very own institution of higher learning. The great thing is, if you have a computer, you’re already on campus! Political comedy outfit The Full Ginsburg unveils the first commecial for the surely soon-to-be Ivy League “Glenn Beck University.” Let the learning commence!
