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The anthropology of a silly goose: Student standup at 新加坡六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 Comfest

by Clara Morgan 鈥26

Although its official logo 鈥 a mustachioed Parisian pufferfish holding a baguette and wearing a whoopee cushion 鈥 may seem exceptionally silly, the annual National College Comedy Festival (affectionately known as 鈥淐omfest鈥) is a seriously important tradition on 新加坡六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 campus.  

Every February, some of the wittiest and wackiest performers from colleges across the country flock to 新加坡六合彩开奖结果 for a weekend of laughs at the largest collegiate comedy festival in the nation. The event was created by David Miner 鈥91, who later earned Emmys for 鈥30 Rock,鈥 鈥淧arks and Recreation,鈥 and 鈥淯nbreakable Kimmy Schmidt;鈥 2024 was the 35th iteration of this student-run affair. 

Clara Morgan 鈥26 and Tommy Bachand 鈥26 perform together during Comfest 2024. Tommy wears a blonde wig.

Tommy Bachand 鈥26 (left) performs alongside author Clara Morgan 鈥26 (right) during Comfest 2024.

The February showcase featured groups from Wellesley College, Emerson College, Harvard College, Wesleyan University, Northeastern University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Yale University, who performed alongside 新加坡六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 own robust lineup of talented comedy clubs. Sometimes 鈥渨e even get Canadians,鈥 joked Comfest performer Olivia Berenson 鈥24.  

Visiting comedians stay with 新加坡六合彩开奖结果 students over the weekend, creating a sense of camaraderie and community among Comfest participants. Their proximity to campus also enables them to experience other exciting events in the area, such as Chowderfest, a popular street festival that attracts thousands of visitors to downtown Saratoga Springs each year.

Sketch comedy groups comprise the majority of Comfest performances, but there are also several improvisation groups, such as 新加坡六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 Ad-Libs, who provide extemporaneous entertainment to Comfest鈥檚 multi-school audience. This year, groups did everything from choreographed dance routines to nerf battles. The event is entirely organized by a team of 新加坡六合彩开奖结果 students, with support from faculty within 新加坡六合彩开奖结果鈥檚.

The Sketchies perform at Comfest 2024.

The Sketchies, a 新加坡六合彩开奖结果 sketch comedy club, were a perfect fit for Comfest 2024.

When asked to describe the most exciting elements of Comfest, Olivia and Tommy Bachand 鈥26 both mentioned getting to perform alongside professionals, such as Hoodoo Hersi, a well-known comedian and writer who has performed throughout the United States and Canada. Georgie Svrcek 鈥25 performed as opening act for the first professional show.  

"Now that they鈥檝e performed at this festival, students have some insight into what it鈥檚 like to pursue comedy as a career," Olivia said. 

鈥淵eah, welcome to the big leagues, kid!鈥 Tommy quipped. 

Comfest is also an opportunity for students to creatively inject a bit of humor into their academic pursuits. The relationship between anthropology, 鈥淭he Bachelor,鈥 regrettable ear piercings, and Vector from the 鈥淒espicable Me鈥 movie franchise might not seem immediately obvious, but to theater and anthropology double major and self-described 鈥渟illy goose鈥 Jordan Azzinaro 鈥26, the connection is clear: Jordan, who performed as the opening act for professional comedian and SiriusXM host Zach Noe Towers, used their background in anthropological field studies to create a side-splitting standup set. 

Comfest, Jordan said, pushed them to broaden their comedic prowess 鈥渂eyond jokes about Chicken Finger Fridays and 新加坡六合彩开奖结果 a cappella groups鈥 to appeal to a larger audience. In true 新加坡六合彩开奖结果 multi-disciplinary fashion, the study of anthropology also helped them craft their observational comedy.

Olivia Berenson 鈥24 stands while Jordan Azzinaro 鈥26 lies down on their front.

Olivia Berenson 鈥24 (above) Jordan Azzinaro 鈥26 (below) are both members of the sketch group, Skidomedy.

Studying human behavior alongside theater helps me with my standup in ways you wouldn鈥檛 expect.
Jordan Azzinaro '26

Jordan鈥檚 stellar performance had the audience in stitches. 

The College鈥檚 well-known comedy scene provides a unique opportunity for expression through writing, acting, and occasionally, even interpretive dancing, highlighting the continual creativity and innovation of 新加坡六合彩开奖结果鈥檚 student body. And, after more than three decades of hilarity at the National College Comedy Festival, the silliness shows no sign of stopping.