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Ahead of Fox, ahead of NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, and CNN, is going to name Barack Obama, the next President, the 44th, of the United States of America. DCComedy4now, is your trusted news source on election coverage.
Congrats!
Making fun of Republicans gets pretty old... And while I'm enjoying the some of the Obama impersonations, my prediction is that the Joe Biden impersonation, along with just the man's general personality, is going to take hold. I am interested to see what kind of shift there will be on the landscape of political humor, hopefully it will move beyond the race of President-elect Obama.
Oh, not a fun night for Washington Capitals or Barack Obama fans last night. I blame YOUUUUU (a la Soulja Boy), PENNSYLVANIA!!
Fortunately, Obama is still in it.... unlike the Caps. Did you see that B.S. Philly goal after they sacked Cristobal Huet!?!? WTF?! Sorry, I digress. We have a race to the White House going on apparently.
I am glad to see that Barack Obama supporters are still keeping their eyes on the prize, especially when they are some of DC's favorite local comics. Travis Irvine sent along a video he produced for MoveOn.org's "Obama in 30 Seconds" contest. It may have some faces in it that you recognize. The winner gets to have their ad broadcasted on national television. Pretty cool.
Was that Matthew Lesko?!
Click on the link below and vote for Travis's video, people! Then vote again in a week for something else related to the election. Then vote again in another 3 weeks when someone asks you to vote in a poll that they are conducting about one of the candidates. Then vote for American Idol. Then vote again for the President in November.
Since today is the Chesa-Potomac-Crab Cake Primary I thought a little comedic political blog/video in support of Mr. Obama would be lovely. So make sure you Rock the Vote, Be Counted, Make Your Voice Heard, Waste a Vote On Nader, Punch a Chad, and Have Your Brother Fix the Election...whatever it is you do, DO IT!
Man, that's the best political advice I've ever given. Or, you can stay in today because it is really cold.
UPTOWN TAVERN in Cleveland Park, DC. Every other Friday @ 9pm
SATURDAYS
DC Open Mics
SUNDAYS
PALACE OF WONDERS in H-Street District NE, DC. Every other Sunday at 8. Sign-up is in advance by e-mailing Robb Loving robbloving@gmail.com or on site by 7:30.
MONDAYS
SPY LOUNGE in Adams Morgan. 8:00pm. Sign-up is on premises. For more info you can e-mail elisairs@gmail.com. Hosted by Eli Sairs. (this is temporarily on hold)
TUESDAYS
ALL STARS COMEDY CLUB in Arlington, Virginia. Located in Listrani's restaurant. Sign up by 8 pm. Anyone that brings 2 guests is guaranteed a spot, also if a comic shows up an hour early to help promote they will be guaranteed the 3 spot or 6 spot. E-mail allstarscomedy@aol.com for more information.
OPEN MIC MOUTH (Variety) @ Solly's Tavern in U-Street District, DC. Sign-up begins at 7:30. Show starts at 8. Runs the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
JOJO'S in U-Street District, DC. Show runs 9-12pm. Email "the Hossman" @ hossman[at]yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAYS
ALL STARS COMEDY CLUB in Arlington, Virginia. Located in Listrani's restaurant. Sign up by 8 pm. Anyone that brings 2 guests is guaranteed a spot, also if a comic shows up an hour early to help promote they will be guaranteed the 3 spot or 6 spot. E-mail allstarscomedy@aol.com for more information.
RI-RA IRISH PUB in Arlington, Virginia. Shows run 8 - 10. 3 to 10 minutes stage time. Newbies welcome! Free beer for comics. $25 cash prize joke contest for non-coms after the show! Metro friendly. Sign-up: e-mail CurtShackelford(at) verizon.net.
MAD HATTER in downtown DC. Sign-up as early as 5:30, Open Mic starts at 9. Runs from 9-11pm. Email benlong10(at)yahoo.com.
THURSDAYS
COLLEGE PERK COFFEEHOUSE in College Park, Maryland. Hosted by Sariel Lehyani.Every other week at 9pm.To sign up e-mail sloopyjoe@palindromestudios.net.
DC IMPROV on Connecticut, NW. IMPROVISATIONAL OPEN MIC JAM. Hosted by Allyson Jaffe. 8pm. For more info contact her @ allyson [at] dcimprov.com (monthly)
HOT BROTH COMEDY in Arlington, Virginia. At the Comedy Spot in Ballston Mall (off Ballston stop on Metro). All-ages open mic. Sign-up is on location at 7:00pm or by emailing arlingtoncomedy@gmail.com. Hosted by Tyler Sonnichsen and Jake Young.
JAXX NIGHTCLUB in Springfield, Virginia The first and third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 7, show at 8. All levels of comedians are welcome. To sign-up e-mail Justin Kincaid at jkincaidcomedy@gmail.com (do not contact the venue).
THE ISLANDER on U St. Sign up is 8:30 on premises, show starts at 9:00. 1201 U St. NW. Call Hossman at (240) 605-8972.
TOPAZ HOTEL in Dupont Circle, DC. 8pm in lower room. Sign-up: e-mail CurtShackelford@verizon.net.
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
OLD ARLINGTON GRILL in Arlington, VA. 10:30pm. Email andykline[at]gmail.com.
Ahead of Fox, ahead of NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, and CNN, is going to name Barack Obama, the next President, the 44th, of the United States of America. DCComedy4now, is your trusted news source on election coverage.
