On Saturday, April 5, a few of Seattle’s funniest comedians will take the stage as a part of The Stranger’s annual Undisputable Champions of Comedy showcase. It’ll be hilarious! The lineup was curated with assist from everybody’s comedy bestie, Emmett Montgomery, co-host of Joketellers Union at Clock-Out Lounge and purveyor of all issues delightfully bizarre. And this 12 months’s lineup is stacked with expertise, from a neighborhood comedy legend who as soon as received over a crowd of bikers at an Aurora bar within the ’80s to a comic book who makes use of laughter as a technique to take care of grief. We also have a bunny and a fundamentalist Christian pastor on the invoice! It’s gonna be nice.
We’re posting interviews with the champs all week lengthy, and now it is time to hear from Genevieve Ferrari! She co-hosts the podcast Oops! All Franchises, and sure, that’s her actual identify. In truth, watch the clip under to see how she feels about that.
Describe your comedy in 5 phrases.
Very, very, very, very sensual. Simply kidding! I don’t know, chaotic & bizarre? Technically that final sentence is 5 phrases as a result of I used an ampersand.
What’s the very first thing you probably did while you discovered you had been chosen as one in all The Stranger’s Champions of Comedy?
I’ve all the time thought-about myself “the individuals’s champion,” if you’ll, so I form of stared off within the distance and whispered, “Lastly.”
I like the idea of your podcast, Oops! All Franchises—you got down to discover the very best sequel ever made. That’s a query lots of people have passionate emotions about! What’s your least well-liked sequel take thus far?
Thanks! It has been an absolute, torturous slog, however I get to yap about films with my superb co-hosts Robert Bojorquez, Sloane Smith, and Brian Toews, and that makes all of it price it.
The beauty of watching so many horrible sequels is that it fully warps the way you understand and luxuriate in films. I really feel like I don’t choose a movie by its plot, pacing, or cinematography anymore: I am all about vibes now, child! There’s nothing extra offensive to me than a boring sequel, so if it is bizarre, carry it on.
My sizzling take is that Alien: Resurrection completely fuckin’ rips. The individuals could disagree (its first search suggestion on Google is “Why is Alien 4 so unhealthy”), however they’re fallacious, and I’m proper. It is directed by Amelie‘s Jean Pierre Jeunet, and he actually brings a whimsical and kinda sexy vibe to the social gathering. Highlights embrace some very bizarre erotic rigidity between Sigourney Weaver and the Alien, some very bizarre erotic rigidity between Sigourney Weaver and Winona Rider, and a human-xenomorph hybrid with extremely variety eyes. It additionally options the best sensible impact in your complete franchise! Anyway, I laughed my ass off throughout the entire thing after which cried somewhat bit when (SPOILERS) the freaky little Alien/human child bought sucked out of a gap within the ship. Is it good? No! However it made me really feel alive!
One other movie-related query, if that’s okay: Do you’ve a favourite movie-watching snack?
I like Good and A lot, a private favourite of mine and likewise of everybody who survived the Nice Despair. Apparently, they’re one of many oldest candies within the US, which is why they style like one thing an old-timey pharmacist would prescribe you alongside a pack of cigarettes and a Coca-Cola made with actual cocaine!
The place is your favourite place to see comedy in Seattle proper now?
Good luck getting me to reply that in truth: I would like all of the golf equipment and bookers to love me!
If I am being honest, although, Membership Comedy and Right here-After are the place I really feel most at dwelling onstage, and you’ll see some actually superb native and touring comedians acting at each locations.
The Stranger Presents: The 2025 Undisputable Champions of Comedy!, Sat April 5, Washington Corridor, $25, 21+. Tickets accessible right here.
