Ok here it is...the first ever "Friday Morning Joke Contest for DCCOMEDY4NOW.COM" and this entire contest was inspired by the article below. I like smart comedy, I like it when its cutting edge and thought provoking but when it comes down to it, all I want to do is talk about "pee-pee" and "cah-cah" (Dick and Fart Jokes). You're guaranteed to hear a joke about this on one of the late night talk shows next week--pitch your own bit here in the comment section.
From the article: Charge dropped against man accused of farting. He had an upset stomach, but police didn't let him go to the toilet, he says
Jose Cruz, 34, who police said passed gas and fanned it toward a patrolman, will no longer be charged with battery.
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A West Virginia man accused of passing gas and fanning it toward a police officer no longer faces a battery charge.
The Kanawha County prosecutor's office requested that the charge be dropped against 34-year-old Jose Cruz.
Cruz, of Clarksburg, W. Va., was pulled over early Tuesday for driving without headlights, police said. According to the criminal complaint, Cruz smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and failed three field sobriety tests before he was handcuffed and taken to a police station.
According to a criminal complaint, Cruz passed gas and made a fanning motion toward patrolman T.E. Parsons after being taken for a breathalyzer test.
"The gas was very odorous and created contact of an insulting or provoking nature with Patrolman Parsons," the complaint alleged.
Cruz acknowledged passing gas, but said he didn't move his chair toward the officer nor aim gas at the patrolman. He said he had an upset stomach at the time, but police denied his request to go to the bathroom when he first arrived at the station.
"I couldn't hold it no more," he said.
He also denied being drunk and uncooperative as the police complaint alleged. He added he was upset at being prepared for a breathalyzer test while having an asthma attack. The police statement said he later resisted being secured for a trip to a hospital that he requested for asthma treatment.
Cruz said the officers thought the gas incident was funny when it happened and laughed about it with him.
Cruz, who was arrested Tuesday, still faces two charges: driving under the influence and driving without headlights, and two counts of obstruction.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
On a Silver Platter...
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Palace in Wonderland
From Rob Loving: We're hosting a fun open mic at D.C.'s Palace of W
onders. More comics needed! It's bi-weekly, Sundays. Next one is October 5th. The Palace of Wonders also keeps their kickass calendar up to date on their site.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Message from Andy Rothwell:
Hey there!
Alright, hopefully see you soon,
Friday, September 19, 2008
DCComedy4now Wins Bramburger Award
DCComedy4Now has been awarded the Joel Bramburger Award for Electronic Journalistic Excellence for 2007-08. The award given to Jason Saenz and Nick Turner was accepted on their behalf by Mikael Johnson.
There was some speculation around the community as to whether the Joel Bramburger Award existed at all and it does not. It was actually conceived by the person who accepted it, dccomedy4now contributor, Mikael Johnson. Johnson explained to us just now, after he wrote that last sentence, "I was short on content per usual and I thought why not give ourselves an award. This site lacks integrity so, f-it...I have nothing else to do right now". Johnson then followed up his previous answer with this question, "How does it feel to interview yourself?" Johnson immediately replied with, "Ok, I mean, I know what question is coming and even though I know what is going to be asked, I still say it aloud and allow myself like this moment to think about it and respond. The whole 'ask-reply process' is sort of like a cameo by Christopher Walken in the movies these days--kind of unnecessary". Why Bramburger? "Uh...I think its because at work last week, I ran into a guy with that last name, it just sort of stuck in my head". Why Fly-fishing--"Uh just popped into my head, seem arbitrary enough". Why are you typing 'Uh'? No response.
Johnson says he considers giving himself an award tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Note from: Tyler Sonnichsen and TDC Radio
Uh...surprise! For some of you, at least. Our first official TDC Radio Compilation is out now on TDC Records. It's actually TDC1 in our catalogue. So, that's kind of a big deal. If things play out the way we hope, it'll be every bit as valuable as Nirvana's "Love Buzz" 7" in about 20 years ($1,800 and counting--I think). It includes some of the highlights from the first couple years of The Big Takeover summer show on Georgetown Radio, featuring a ton of DC comics both present and past.
- Show Intro
- Hobo Justice
- A Visit from "Gator n' Tha Gooch" Part I
- 'Billy Karate Calls in!
- Worst Rapper Ever, Discovered [in the WGTB promo bin]
- Surprise Visit from John Fogerty aka Worst Fogerty Impression Ever
- Tyler and Joey Erg talk Simpsons!
- C&C Music Factory Lady and Fogerty
- Millionaire 'Maxwell Money' Calls in!
- Muscle Confusion...
- A Call from Iraq!
- A Visit from "Gator n' Tha Gooch" Part II
- Anupama's Run-in on NY Ave
- 'Glen Feinman' Calls in from the Frederick Towne Mall
- Spokesperson Extraordinaire 'Billy Mays' Calls in!
- A Visit from "Gator n' Tha Gooch" Part III
- "Summertime" by Tim & Herbie
The first pressing of the CD was basically handmade by myself and Jake Young, including limited edition artwork by the man himself! I can't encourage you all to support DC Comedy and pick up a copy of this compilation at a show, from tdcpresents.com, CD Cellar, Smash!, or hopefully in the future iTunes or CDBaby! The money will go to help us recover material costs, but mostly go into funding the continuation of "The Big Takeover" podcast as it grows and becomes and even greater worldwide outlet for DC Comedy, great interviews (both with real and hilarious made-up people), quality music, and who knows what else. Get 'em while they're hot. For now, it's available from, well me, but soon will be for sale at fine local retailers such as CD Cellar in Arlington, and Smash! in DC, as well as right here from the website. The CD is $5 Postage Paid. Please email me if you want to request a copy shows@tdcpresents.com . I'm offering a special low price for comics, mostly because I hate asking people for money. You know how it is.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Register for the 72 Hour Film Fest!
*Have a funny idea for youtube or funnyordie.com? 
*Great idea for comedy feature length movie?
*Don't have the equipment to do any of it?
These sorts of festivals are fantastic opportunities to
network and to get better at a craft that can only make you a more markable entity. Frederick, Maryland is my hometown, so direct all "Fredneck" jokes to my email instead
of the comment section. Check out the site (http://www.72fest.com/) or read press release:
Friday October 10th and Saturday October 11, 2008 marks the third annual “72 Film Fest”, a high energy no holds barred film competition that will test the artistic abilities and ingenuity of many Filmmaking Teams from Frederick and across the region.
During the 72 hour period between October 2nd and 5th filmmakers will be unleashed on the streets of Frederick to write, direct and edit a short film based on secret criteria revealed at the 72 Film Fest Launch Party October 2nd at the Cultural Arts Center. Teams can pre-register online, or if they’d prefer just show up and register at the Launch Party. Each film turned in on time will premiere along with a few surprises during the two night event the following weekend. Additionally, each film will be independently judged by a distinguished panel of Industry Professionals and following the Saturday screening, awards will be handed out to top films. “With recent advances in camera and editing technologies, along with increasing media distribution outlets such as You tube and Current TV, there has been a major revolution in the art of filmmaking. Now more than ever, producing and distributing high quality films is accessible to more individuals which explains why our Festival has enjoyed such meteoric success” says Co-Producer Salyer McLaughlin.
In past years, filmmakers chose from a wall of envelopes containing such themes as “Death and Reproduction”, “Devotion” and proverbs like “A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.” and “The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.” Some Filmmakers even choose to take Challenges like “No Visual Edits” meaning the film must be produced in one complete take. “Our criteria is meant to challenge the filmmakers by guiding his/her creativity into making deeper more meaningful films” says festival co-founder, Jason Streff. He adds, “This year, we’re further pushing the cerebral limits of our filmmakers as the secret criteria will undoubtably be the most abstract yet. But don’t take my word for it.”
Prizes are still being determined but so far range from cash, actor headshots and dinners to local restaurants up to full editing software packages like Final Cut Studio (sponsored by Mac Business Solutions). “Each year we’ve seen the creativity and level of production increase. With many returning filmmakers already pre-registered (as well as brand new faces), we are very excited to see who’s going to push the envelope this year,” states fellow producer Clark Kline.
72 Film Fest was formed in 2006 when predecessor Frederick Festival of Film ceased. Not wanting the 72 Hour Competion to die, Filmmakers Clark Kline, Jason Streff and Salyer McLaughlin formed 72 Fest with the goal to: “bring under-screened and independent films to the people of Frederick, and to provide an outlet for the creative community by hosting challenges in the fields of filmmaking, theatre, writing and other arts.” Earlier this year 72 Fest introduced a new annual contest “72 Play Fest” which saw 10 competing teams writing, directing and performing a play within 72 Hours.
Saturday October 11th will be the main event where the highest judges entries will play with Friday Night’s programming decided by the number of teams registered. To see everything 72 Fest has to offer, you have to attend both days. But if you only can only make one night- Saturday Night is the Main Event. Doors open both nights at Weinberg Center at 6:30. The show begins at 7:30. The Award Ceremony follows the screening with all members of the audience able to participate in the coveted “Audience Favorite” Award. Tickets are $10 for one Day., $17 for both and can be purchased at the Weinberg Box Office or on their website http://www.weinbergcenter.org/.
This years festival is sponsored by Frederick Arts Council and Mac Business Solutions and Supported by Frederick Community College, Celebrate Frederick, Weinberg Center and many local businesses like Cafe Nola, Structures Salon, and Wonder Book.
For more information visit http://www.72fest.com/ or contact Clark Kline (240)344-4380, Jason Streff
(810)730-6771 or staff@72fest.com.
Jake Young and The Awesome Room
This month's show is kicking up the variety even more with standup, sketch, music, and improv. It will be unlike anything you've ever seen before. Surprises and mischief and the tangy-sweet crispy taste of new Pepsi Crunch.
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No Chief Ikes Tonight 9/15
In a bizarre buisness move, Bartender Rob is taking a private party that will assure him and the establishment money and potential patrons rather than hear 2 hours of human struggle and embarrassment. Well, I guess for tonight, we'll just have to take our awkwardness elsewhere.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
NBC's Stand-Up For Diversity Open Call Auditions
NBC's Stand-Up For Diversity, our longest running initiative, aims to discover fresh, diverse stand-up comics across the nation.
Andy Rothwell Speaks...
Heyyyyy folks,
ok, see you!
Light on the Salt
Quick post from Hotel HQ in Salt Lake City, Utah...
I have some other theories about DC’s overall personality that involve: having money, not having money, over-worked and underpaid, over-educated and underpaid, and over-paid and under-to-no-working at all.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Just a Flat Out Original is...
Chad Rogers from Bravo's "Million Dollar Listings". Not since Ricky Gervais's created "The Office's" 'David Brent' has someone developed a character that is so pitiful, so pathetic, such an ingratiating dah-oooosh bag, that if Chad were actually a real person you could only explain his existence the same way you explain the slow onset of Alzheimer’s , an underdeveloped parasitic twin, or a tsunami that rolls through a children’s burn unit—just a cruel and inexplicable abnormality of Mother Nature.
But luckily, Chad nor his two co-stars of this show are actually “real” because, reality TV is scripted--so the people themselves or writers are creating these characters! That’s how I keep reconciling the onslaught of these types that keep riding onto the airways—none of them are real…reality television is scripted. The Bravo Channel and E! are boiling over with these sorts of programs, such as “The Hills”, “The Real Desperate Housewives”, “Sunset Tan”, etc. But thank God, they aren’t real.
Because if Bravo and The E! Channel’s TV programming were real—they would be, on a human level, about as explainable as Krakow and Aushwitz.
