Student comedians go head to head in final showdown

This Friday, six local comedians will face off in a battle of comedic proportions: The Last Comic Standing finale. Set to take place in Memorial Union at 9 p.m., Dan Frederickson, last year’s winner, will “be hosting, telling some jokes and introducing each of the competitors,” said Katie Clegg, member of the Campus Activities Board and chair of The Maine Attraction.

Each comedian will have a seven-minute set to entertain the crowd and impress the judges; two from CAB, two from co-sponsor Theta Chi, and a guest judge chosen from the audience. As usual at The Maine Attraction, a free raffle will be held for “the best seat in the house,” a comfy couch in front of the stage.

“The judges from CAB and Theta Chi have no ties with any of the competitors and [their decisions] will be based on what they see and hear that night,” Clegg said. Until this round, comedians have been chosen to advance based on audience decisions. “We felt this would be a more objective way to choose the winners.”

“The top three prizes will be gift certificates to a local retailer . perfect for Christmas,” Clegg said. “The top prize will be worth $300.”

The competition will run again next fall.

The comics:

Adam Hatch

Who or what are your greatest influences?

The people I have worked with on stage … I would not be where I am without the comics I have worked with.

Who are your favorite

comedians?

Dane Cook, Robin Williams, and Jim Carey

Is there a comedian you can’t stand?

I don’t really care for Carrot Top.

About Me:

I have been doing stand up comedy for almost two years now. I have done shows at comedy clubs and colleges all over Maine and New Hampshire.

Charley Phipps

Sophomore civil engineering major

Who or what are your greatest

influences?

Family, friends, current events and life. The truth is the funniest thing. Everyone can relate to it.

Who are your favorite comedians?

Robin Williams, George Carlin, Bob Marley

Favorite comedy movie?

Basically anything with Chris Farley.

Favorite television comedy?

Two and a Half Men

Is there a comedian you can’t stand?

Roseanne

Kate Maupin

Senior elementary education major

Who or what are your greatest

influences?

Eddie Izzard, Robin Williams, & Roseanne

Favorite comedy movie?

She-Devil

Favorite television comedy?

House

Is there a comedian you can’t stand?

Andy Kaufman

About Me:

Well, it might be kind of funny and sad note to mention that the only time I’ve ever been beaten up in my life is when I was in a mascot costume … by another mascot.

Joe Burnham

Junior education major

Who are your greatest

influences?

Jim Gaffigan and Dave Attel

Who are your favorite comedians?

Robin Williams

Favorite comedy movie?

Dumb and Dumber, Super Troopers and Anchorman

Favorite television comedy?

The Office

Is there a comedian you can’t stand?

Judy Gold and Colin Quinn

About Me:

I hope I win because I am so poor that I bummed a smoke off a hobo the other day.

Scott Rodenhauser

Freshman secondary education major

Who or what are your greatest

influences?

My Family, My Friends, My Life

Who are your favorite comedians?

Bill Cosby, Dane Cook, and Kyle Cease

Favorite comedy movie?

Freddy Got Fingered

Favorite television comedy?

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Is there a comedian you can’t stand?

Carrot Top

About Me:

I’ve been doing stand up for about a year, have competed in other contests.

Mike Johnson

Sophomore communication major

Who or what are your greatest

influences?

Chris Farley, Lewis Black

Who are your favorite comedians?

Lewis Black, Christopher Titus, Steven Wright

Favorite comedy movie?

Black Sheep

Favorite television comedy?

South Park

Is there a comedian you can’t stand?

Carlos Mencia

About Me:

I’m a huge, huge Red Sox fan. My record is 6-1 at Fenway Park.

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