Friday Free-For-All
"Who’s the funniest comedian not enough people are aware of right now? Is it okay if I list three? I really like Larry Murphy, Greg Johnson and (recently departed Chicago comic) Kumail Nanjiani. They’re wonderful." So said Eugene Mirman in Gothamist. The Bastion interviewed Mirman back in '06.
The Chicago Comedy Awards are asking for submissions for their Funniest Video category. They ask that the creators of the video be in town on March 1st to accept their award should they win. Please e-mail a link to your submission to Jeb. More information on the awards can be found here.
The New York Times says that science has proved that double dipping is clinically disgusting. "...before you have some dip at a party, look around and ask yourself, would I be willing to kiss everyone here? Because (the double dippers) are sharing their saliva with you.”
Want to headline for Montreal Comedy Festival veterans Team Submarine but don't know how? Click this magical link and be redirected to information about the contest they're running. The lucky winner gets to make fliers, bring in an audience, put up money for a performance space that they might not make back, promote the show, be held responsible if the show doesn’t go well, and thank Team Submarine when it's all over.
The Tribune's Mary Schmich reports on "snow grumps." Do you count yourself among them? We're planning a Donner Party weekend, ourselves.
