The Genome Sciences Building might normally be home to chemistry and biology nerds, but on Friday night, some comedic nerds found a home of their own in Room G010.
Chapel Hilarity Standup’s first show of the school year commenced with loads of interesting acts. One of these was an emotional memorial for a performer’s gray Target sweats, which had recently acquired a gaping hole — in the crotch, during the school day, in the middle of the quad.
Another funny performance included a spot-on TA impersonation. The TA didn’t make enough copies, validated every little thing they said by declaring, “This will be on the midterm,” and prided themself on their business casual outfit.
“I like the different styles of comedy that they present,” audience member Elly Leidner said, remembering the last time she came to a show. “They’re sarcastic, and one guy played the ukulele, and that was cool.”
I guess I was in luck because ukulele guy was back, wearing an outfit with some definite flair, and singing a funny, well-versed song about the anxieties of being caught by his parents while smoking weed in high school.
The show was capped off by headliner Marcie Maier who spoke about her start in doing stand-up.
“I was trying to learn how to speak in front of people, and I found that comedy was a really fun context to learn that skill in,” Maier said.
She also gave her thoughts on why comedy is important in today’s age.
“Comedy often includes social commentary in a way that other people find helpful,” Maier said. “And it’s also really fun, and people should do things they can enjoy.”
