Last night Jon and I had amazing seats to see Eddie Izzard at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Boston.
I laughed so hard I could barely breathe.
We sat in THE THIRD ROW! OK, we were off to the side and they were labeled "obstructed view" but they weren't. I could see all of Eddie the entire show. Awesome (like a hot dog).
Last night's show was the very first of this North American tour, so I feel especially special to have been there. He covered just about everything, including bits in Latin (a Roman soldier trying to warn the general that Hannibal was approaching), a classic imitation of Sean Connery (while discussing the origins of the word "assassin"), and plenty of mentions of badgers.
Best badger mention: "I guess badgers can be choosers." This elicited loud groans from the entire audience, but Izzard stuck firm. "How many creationist badger jokes do you hear?" he asked, referring to the pun's place in his larger thesis on creation theory. "I like it and I'm going to keep telling it."
Best miming: Silent giraffes on the Sahara trying to communicate that they see a tiger ("I know it should be lion but I can't do the bit that way," Izzard tossed that correction in as he started the skit.)
It was marvelous. I wish I could go again tonight!
(Also bought a t-shirt: "Cake or Death" with a cute little cupcake on it topped with an "E" instead of a cherry)
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2 comments:
Holy Ghost, this is not an episode of Scooby Doo!
you forgot where he told us to "fuck off" for not liking the badger joke.
The part where someone yelled "I love you wayne" his responce was fantastic.
Cake or death didn't come in extra large. I had to go with the stripped shirt.
BTW totally jealous of your seats!
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