The Funniest Night on Campus: A Recap of University Union’s Comedy Show
Article By Yoonji Lee, University Union Editorial Board Assistant Editor | Photo by Troy Conner
Schine Underground was buzzing last Thursday, October 17th as the doors opened to the School of Comics, the latest installment of University Union’s annual Student Comedy Show. While waiting for the comics to come on stage, attendees were invited to explore the DIY patches station to customize their own hats and pouches, and enjoy a delicious pop-up with Birria Quesa Tacos, along with free snacks and UU merch (because who doesn’t love free things?)
The real fun kicked off at 8pm when the seven hilariously talented comics took to the stage. The show opened with Liz Crandall, host extraordinaire, who began with a set that weaved witty jokes with existential musings, and expertly introduced her fellow comics, all while roasting their awful Tinder bios. (Because really, bad bios are truly an epidemic; what’s up with that?)
Tim Wong got on the stage, and I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard. He had total command of the room, immediately connecting with the crowd through a steady stream of pop culture references, and left us feeling like we were all in on an inside joke. His set felt comfortable all while maintaining his magnetic stage presence that left the crowd totally hooked. And the shirt reveal at the end? Absolute gold.
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Next up was Daniel Seligman, winter enthusiast and bathroom philosopher, who had everyone excited for the colder weather, especially about the undeniable pleasure of peeing in the snow (don't knock it until you try it, apparently). Seligman exposed the trials and tribulations of using football stadium bathrooms, and if you’ve ever braved those troughs, you know exactly what he’s talking about.
Wyatt Humpf brought the energy with some wild dance moves and Jim Carrey-esque physical comedy that left the audience cheering. Some stand-out moments included his “yo mama” jokes and spot-on impressions (his Trump was eerily accurate). If Wyatt ever wants to ditch comedy, there’s a second career waiting for him in dance, or impressions. Or both.
Resident movie aficionado Leon Jacobson took us through a hilarious reenactment of what it must have been like in the pitch room for Muppets Most Wanted, and dived deep into the absurdity of Beetlejuice (it really is a pretty dark children’s movie.) Leon’s ability to find humor in the ridiculous parts of film is truly admirable, because who doesn’t want to imagine Kermit the Frog’s evil twin escaping a high-security prison?
Zach Nemirovsky is the future of comedy! While he may have joked about the potential of a student comedy show easily becoming a disaster, he proved himself wrong. Between his clever bits about being an “amateur” comedian and some of the most awkwardly hilarious dating stories I’ve heard in a while, it’s clear Zach’s got what it takes. Give him a few years, and he’ll have that network special he was joking about, mark my words.
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Macy Aiken closed the night by expressing her heartfelt sympathy for those experiencing the arduous rushing process of frat life, as she too, is a proud member of the honors math frat. Through her dry wit, she tackled everything from questionable diets that lead to eyebrow-bleaching bodily fluids, to the universal horrors of being a teenage girl, awkward dating choices, birth control mishaps, and more. Her set was relatable, raw, and ridiculously funny; the perfect set to close out a memorable night.
The DIY patches were cool, and the tacos were great (seriously, if you didn’t get to try them, you missed out) but the comedy? Unmatched. I’ll be thinking about their sets for weeks. If laughter is the best medicine, consider this crowd healed for the foreseeable future!
