February 2011
betterfoodandcoolerpeople asked: Here's a seemingly random question: Do you do a lot of improv?
I ask because one of the guys in my improv classes is a stand up, and a lot of the time he takes the wind out of a scene in favour of making a joke or pun for himself to get a laugh from the audience on purpose, especially if a scene isn't particularly funny (which they don't always need to be!). I know...
I ask because one of the guys in my improv classes is a stand up, and a lot of the time he takes the wind out of a scene in favour of making a joke or pun for himself to get a laugh from the audience on purpose, especially if a scene isn't particularly funny (which they don't always need to be!). I know...
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A "pat on my own back" post
I crunched some numbers today and the results are kind of cool.
Last year I wrote a total of 8 articles for The Apiary (5 humor and 3 interviews).
As of 2011, I’ve already written 3 articles for The Apiary (1 humor and 2 interviews). When I combine that with what I’ve written for other websites, I’ve had a total of 10 articles published this year alone. Oh, and if all goes...
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30 Rock review: "TGS Hates Women" | Realcity →
When 30 Rock tries to vindicate Abby by revealing that her choice to make herself over from a frumpy wit to a silly sexpot was motivated by fear that a psychotic ex-husband might murder her, they are dodging a point about female sexuality in comedy. Abby’s overt sexuality is no longer her method for assuming power; it’s in reaction to the physical threat men pose. By making Abby a victim, they...
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“But the thing about picking up other peoples’ slack is you never get the...”
– commentary at LaineyGossip about Anne Hathaway and James Franco at last night’s Oscars that I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH. Like, he really didn’t care, did he? Look, I don’t want to hate on James Franco. I think he’s charming and clearly smart and very talented. However, his whole...
Live Tweeting the Oscars →
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I just saw last night's 30 Rock...
…and I have sooo many thoughts and can’t decide how I feel. Which is a shame because I have to write a 300 word review of it by tomorrow.
(big ups to oneonlychance for the gif)
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"Tell Jon Lovitz I Love Him! There are 26 year old...
These are the kinds of messages I’ve been bombarding my dear friend Jake with ever since he divulged on Facebook that he’s opening for Lovitz in DC this weekend. I am truly supportive of my friends’ accomplishments.
But seriously, he’ll do great.
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I've recently met a guy who is like Colin Firth...
True facts, guys. True facts.
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Katniss should be "between the ages of 15 and 20'
That’s according to a breakdown from the casting agent. Apparently they’ve whittled the list down to 50 actresses who have all auditioned in person. Which means Hailee Steinfeld, Chloe Moretz and Ella Purnell, who all just turned 14, would be out. Kaya Scodelario, who is almost 19, is still in, and Emma Roberts, who just turned 20, barely makes the cut. A bevy of super cheesy Disney...
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Your Daily Dose of Joy: LINEUP SO FAR FOR THE... →
standupforwomen:
Musicians:
Nellie McKay*The Mountain Goats*Maddy Wyatt
Notable Speakers:
Gloria Steinem*Kathleen Turner*Kathleen Hanna*Amanda Marcotte*Cecile Richards
Elected Officials:
Senator Charles Schumer*Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney*Congressman Jerry…
I’m going to this and I wish I had time to make a sweet poster that said “Your Control Over My Ovaries Is...
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The INNY Nominations | ImprovisationNews.com →
The Apiary is now nominated for an ECNY and an INNY. I’m going to pretend I had something to do with either nomination. Especially the INNY.
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Inside with : Shenoah Allen and Mark Chavez of The... →
The Pajama Men is this crazy amazing sketch duo who’s won the Barry Award and been nominated for the Perrier Award at Edinburgh Fringe. I was lucky enough to chat with them about their comedy—oh! And they’re in NYC for two more days! Check them out!
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Dan St. Germain is on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon...
Dan St. Germain—an incredibly funny NYC comic—is going to be on Late Night tonight! If you didn’t see him on World of Jenks or as a part of Comedy Central’s Indecision 2010 and have no clue who I’m talking about, check out this little interview I did with him (and the equally funny and amazing Jared Logan) for The Apiary last month. Watch him tonight—I’m...
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Anonymous asked: Do you have any videos of one or more of your sets? If so, can you post them/links to them pleeeeease?
"So, tell us, what are your goals?"
I had to meet with some financial advisors at work today to discuss special buzz phrases like “investment options” and “savings plans” and “financial strategies”. I almost burst out laughing when they asked me, “So, tell us, what are your career plans and goals for the future?”
(BTW…they want details on my shows in March because they...
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Anonymous asked: When you write jokes do you write out the whole joke, or just the jist? Do you write out how you would want to deliver it, like *pause here/make this face/etc.* or just try to remember those parts?
Anonymous asked: I assume that other comics don't hit on you because guys are afraid of dating a girl who's funnier than they are.
buildingaladder asked: I've mostly been keeping mine anon, but I'm just not going to for you. Also, these aren't assumptions, they're fact:
You are the most awesome and I'm super excited that you're in New York and we get to talk and geek out and drink wine together. You're kicking ass in comedy, in life, and with boys. Get it, girl! (You already are.)
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You are the most awesome and I'm super excited that you're in New York and we get to talk and geek out and drink wine together. You're kicking ass in comedy, in life, and with boys. Get it, girl! (You already are.)
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Go on anon, and tell me one assumption you've made...
valerina:
retrotrash:
I’m sure nobody will do this.
superglue-anonymous:
Same. But this could be fun.
Dare I? Ugh…every time I do one of these no one asks me anything. I’ll keep the anon function open for a bit.
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You can write the next FOX sitcom →
uprightcitizens:
wellalright:
colormelauren:
No really….they’re holding a contest. And the winner gets $25,000 and a development deal with Fox. I wish I was funny!
who wants to write a sitcom with me.
Oh snap. I am definitely going to give this a try.
So this contest reminds me of the one I entered years ago—I must have been 19 or 20—called “Situation:Comedy”....
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“Oh, I googled Little Match Girl and she did apparently light all the matches....”
– Me to luckypaperstars via email.
I send the most uplifting emails to my friends first thing in the morning.
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“Not big into self-delusion, Radner doesn’t pretend to be a model of...”
– After reading this (poorly written People magazine) article from 1977, I feel more certain then ever that Gilda Radner is my dream best friend. She would totally get me.
Seriously, read the article. It’s interesting what topics weren’t taboo in the 1970’s, backstage SNL gossip,...
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Choose Your Own Single-On-Valentine's Day... →
To flirt some more with your coffee date at the bar, make out with them later against a dumpster, go to two other bars with Todd and then collapse into bed, jump to “THE MORNING AFTER”. To ask your friend, “What’s up?”, and then watch them start to cry, read “THIS IS A MISTAKE”.
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY FELLOW WONDERFUL SINGLE PEOPLE!!
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Oh yeah! I added show dates to my 'ABOUT ME'...
2/18 - 7:30pm - The Gas - Great Scott - Allston, MA
2/18 - 11:30pm - The Night Cap - ImprovBoston - Cambridge, MA
2/26 - 8pm - We’re Not Hipsters - Legion Bar - Brooklyn, NY
3/2 - 7pm - Our Amazing Show - Holiday Cocktail Lounge - NYC
3/3 - 7pm - Variety Underground - Parkside Lounge - NYC
YOU SHOULD COME. IT WILL BE GOOD TIMES.
Today I tried to take a picture of a young Asian...
My hair color can disrupt one man’s quest for internal peace.
/cool story bro
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When haters hate, they're really hating...
Oliver and I have been total haters via ask box messaging today.
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