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January 22, 2007
Inflation Hits Pocketbooks of New York City Comedy Goers
Brooklyn Vegan pointed out over the weekend that Comix is instituting a 2-item minimum for all its shows beginning February 1st. More details here.
Hot on the heels of this announcement is the news that all comedy shows at Rififi are at least FIVE DOLLARS. Some were free before. Now you gotta pay. 5 bucks ain't so bad, but 5 leads to 10, then 10 leads to 50, then before you know it, it's the year 2120 and we're shelling out 1000 Rupees to watch retro Uber-Def Eugene Mirman videos, getting hammered by inhaling cans of neo-beer, while soaking in one of Rififi's sensation simulator pod pools. We'll all be wearing Wavitrol caps too.
There's still lots of FREE comedy out there for the cheapies--The Onion has a great listings section.
Posted by The Apiary at January 22, 2007 12:55 PM
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In other news UCB Theatre still has the cheapest drinks in town. $2 PBR, $3 Bud and Bud Light, $4 Amstell and Heineken (for all you ballers).
All Friday Midnight shows, the 9:30pm ASSSSCAT, School Night Wed 11pm, and Crash Test are all always FREE.
Posted by: Alex at January 22, 2007 3:26 PM
Super Free Wednesday at the PIT !
www.thepit-nyc.com
Posted by: keith h. at January 22, 2007 3:41 PM
Nate, you are hilarious. Hilariously out of your skull. Love it!
Posted by: k-rock at January 22, 2007 4:00 PM
What's wrong with paying comedians for performing at a comedy show?
If you want a free show, stay home and watch TV. Or come to the Lolita Bar.
Posted by: Liam M. at January 22, 2007 4:55 PM
"If you want a free show, stay home and watch TV. Or come to the Lolita Bar."
Or ... go to the UCB Theater.
Posted by: The Blob at January 22, 2007 4:59 PM
Nothing wrong with getting paid.
Posted by: Nate at January 22, 2007 5:45 PM
i'm ashamed i had to google Wavitrol ... but now i know
Posted by: keith h. at January 22, 2007 5:46 PM
I have no trouble with paying, as long as the comics actually see the money.
Posted by: Mike Still at January 23, 2007 2:10 AM
I have no trouble with paying, as long as the comics actually see the money.
Psych, I don't want to pay.
Posted by: Mike Still at January 23, 2007 2:10 AM
I have no trouble with paying, as long as the comics actually see the money. Or, rather, I have no trouble with paying small amounts, as long as the comics actually see the money.
Posted by: Mike Still at January 23, 2007 2:10 AM
"If you want a free show, stay home and watch TV."
My cable bill is $40 a month... not exactly free my friend... unless you live with your parents... or use bunny ears.
I'll leave that there.
Posted by: Ben at January 26, 2007 12:26 PM