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If you missed the Snowed In Comedy Tour’s stop in Whistler—well, you’re probably the only one that did.
With three back-to-back SOLD OUT shows, I’m pretty sure just about everyone in town was there. At least, that was my observation. The comics joked about the the migrating Australian seasonnaires, and they were in attendance, to be sure. But I also spied plenty of long-time locals, some older folks who were probably visiting on holidays, and even hermits who usually don’t venture into the Village past 7 PM (oh wait, that’s me!).
If you’re not familiar with the Snow In Comedy Tour, here’s the jist of it: a group of comics trek from ski town to ski town, making pow turns during the day and performing at night. It’s a brilliant concept: ski resort towns aren’t usually privy to big name comic shows like this, so when they come to town, everyone makes a point to get out to see the show.
Let’s start with Arj Barker. I, for one, was feverishly anticipating his act. I saw him at last year’s Snowed In show, but I couldn’t remember anything he said—the whole time I was just reciting Dave from Flight of the Conchord jokes in my head.
I’m going to go off on a bit of a tangeant here: I spoke to quite a few people during the much welcome drink-and-bathroom breaks between acts, and most had either never watched Flight of the Conchords, or had only seen one or two episodes. What? That’s like watching the first 20 minutes of the best movie ever, and then calling it a day. You guys are missing out. Do yourself a favour and go watch all two seasons of Flight of the Conchords. If you don’t think it’s hilarious, then fine—go back to watching Two and a Half Men.
I digress. Arj Barker nailed it, and I couldn’t believe that he had been the first comic up (aside from emcee Craig Campbell). How could they send the best guy up first?
And then Pete Johansson happened. I don’t think I stopped laughing for one second. Pete’s set was spot on, and he did a little ad-libbing by incorporating members of the audience. If you are unfamiliar with Pete Johansson like I once was, do yourself a favour: familarize.
The show ended with Dan Quinn’s set. I’ll be honest: his isn’t so much my style of humour, but that’s kind of the beauty of it—the show had something for everyone. Speaking to some friends after the show, everyone seemed to have a different favourite act. That’s a sign of a well-balanced show.
The bad news for Whistler is that if you’re one of the three people who didn’t get to go to the show, it’s too late.
