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Paul Nellis's Cooking Tips for Bachelors

2011-06-05T20:19:00.002-04:00

Hi there!Welcome to the first installment of Paul Nellis's Cooking Tips for Bachelors. Are you a lazy male, living on his own? Do you have little / no interest in eating healthy? Do you want it hot, and do you want it now? This blog will help you deal with some of the common frustrations of keeping a kitchen and cooking great food.The Problem: Milk will spoil after a few weeks in the

Letter From Heaven

2011-05-22T13:57:00.005-04:00

Good day everyone!And what a glorious day it is! Well, for me anyway. You see, I was picked up by God yesterday in the Rapture. It turns out most of the people on Earth weren't worthy of getting beamed up to heaven...so little people were saved, in fact, that people just assumed it didn't happen. Well it did. Jesus is a pretty cool guy, though. Kind of like a mix between The Dude and Mr.

Rules of Clubbing: A Boring Lady’s Guide to “Getting Wild.”

2011-05-15T21:46:00.002-04:00

This weekend I did something that I haven’t done before. No, I did not turn into a werewolf! It was only a half moon.I went to a nightclub. Sober. With a set of teetotaler eyes, I saw things in a nightclub that I don’t believe most have noticed before. Therefore, I have compiled a list of rules for you to follow if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. Rule #1: Don’t ask

Delicious Thanksgiving Meat Travesty

2010-11-30T16:20:00.002-05:00

There's a quote by Nietzsche that says "If you stare into the Abyss long enough the Abyss stares back at you." It's the first thing that I thought of when confronted with this culinary abomination, unleashed to destroy Thanksgiving and all of Mankind in one, epic calorie deathstrike. Ladies and Gentlemen - the TurBacon Epic.Via geekologie.com, it consists of: "a 20lb pig stuffed with an 8lb

BEST OF ROCHESTER!

2010-10-28T11:30:00.003-04:00

Geva Comedy Improv Hey peeps. Don't forget to vote for GCI in City Newspaper's BEST OF ROCHESTER - voting ends this Friday!http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/

National Holiday

2010-10-11T20:40:00.008-04:00

Aaah, Columbus Day. Since I was a wee child, this holiday has delighted me because it was the first school holiday of the year. That, and my mom always scheduled me to have my teeth cleaned on this day. There's nothing like the taste of flouride. I digress...But as I've grown older, I find it odd that we honor a man who discovered this country accidentally, and began the annihilation of an

WORLD OF BOOM

2010-09-13T12:04:00.003-04:00

Greetings, World of Boom fans (or Boomadillos, as you will henceforth be dubbed). Season VIII is here, and in honor of the onstage pyrotechnics, allow me to kick off the new series with this footage of an Amazing Race contestant taking a watermelon to the face at incredible speed. Proof that your watermelon ballista is not a toy. Enjoy!

Danielle Erway forgets how to Blog: Frantically Emails GCI Cast

2010-08-12T19:44:00.003-04:00

(GCI PRESS) ROCHESTER NY - In a bizarre turn of events, GCI castmember Danielle Erway has completely forgotten how to post on the GCI blog. In an email recently obtained from the GCI listserver, Erway stated the following:"HEY! Is it just me being stupid or can no one else blog on the website? I need help...more so than usual."After receiving no response for 3 days, Erway sent the following

2010-06-30T17:15:00.004-04:00

Hi GCI Buddies!It is my summer vacation! This is very exciting! However, I don't have very much money to spend on lavish trips and caviar massages. What's a gal to do? Work out until you pass out I say! It's cheap and I'll be able to consistently wear the clothes that I spent all my money on. (We are getting personal! Do you feel it?)I will be working out to this video not because I am sad, but

GCI's Fantasy Fantasy League Draft... ROUND 3

2010-06-19T14:10:00.003-04:00

TR chose Legolas, the hottest, quasi-androgynous, pointy-eared shim ever to grace the middle-earth with his soft, baby hands. In TR's defense though, legolas does have some sweet bow skills (and vulptuous, angelic lady-lips).Next up, and we all realize how unorthadox this is (but Liam's mom said we had to let her play), is the only woman who participated in the draft (Dani refused to be a part

Coming Soon to Geva Comedy Improv

2010-06-18T15:54:00.003-04:00

In preparation for their full-length improvised fantasy epic show in June, GCI has created a cinematic movie trailer. We hope you love it in the face as much as we do. Show info:Geva Comedy ImprovJune 25th and 26th7:30pmTickets - $10Location: Geva NextstageTix: gevacomedyimprov.org

Bangladeshi King Kong

2010-06-17T10:14:00.002-04:00

I've already blogged about Turkish Star Wars, so it's clear my cinematic loyalties lie with the drug-fueled lunatic fringe of film-makers. In their honor then, allow me to present you with this 'trailer' for Banglar King Kong. I say 'trailer,' because this might actually be the whole film. It's particularly telling that a piece of cinema has plunged off the deep end of reality when the dance

ROUND 2 of GCI's: Fantasy Fantasy League Draft

2010-06-15T11:09:00.005-04:00

So, Ted was eliminated from the Fantasy Fantasy League pool because he is a damn dirty Harry Potter lover... and he's a super dweeb. Harry Potter has no place in this fantasy league. Harry Potter is to Fantasy Fantasy as pee wee football is to the XFL. You don't see Aragorn crying to his potentially gay professor or Madmartigan wetting his pants because of a "highly dangerous game of

A New Type of Fantasy League

2010-06-11T10:38:00.005-04:00

After a grueling 10 seconds of comprehensive research on wikipedia, Geva Comedy Improv discovered that in 2007, over 29.9 million people participated in some type of a fantasy sports league. "Fantasy Sports is estimated to have a $3–$4 Billion annual economic impact across the sports industry" says wikipedia. After this discovery, GCI's highly qualified team of innovation managers and SFPA (

TOO HOTT TO... EMPLOY!?!?

2010-06-04T11:15:00.007-04:00

JUNE 4th, 2010NEWS BULLETIN: CITIBANK FIRES MILFApparently, Citibank has just unlawfully fired a woman because she was "too hott." Now, of course, Citibank denies this claim but after some in-depth research I am inclined to believe this self-described "normal woman," as I'm sure a jury of horny teenagers will no doubt agree...Exhibit AExhibit BeeehhoooobsQUOTE HER LAWYER: "All it came down to was

Liam and John Eat the Foods

2010-05-12T14:09:00.002-04:00

This past Saturday Liam and I went to KFC to try the new Double down sandwich. For those of you that don’t know, the Double down is a sandwich consisting of bacon, cheese, and mayonnaise sauce, with fried chicken breasts filling in for the role of the bread (!!!). Now, I gotta say, I love the concept of this sandwich based on balls alone. I can’t help but fantasize about it’s creation: Late

An Open Letter to Christina Aguilera

2010-05-03T22:46:00.000-04:00

Christina Aguilera, put on your pants young lady!Christina (or Xtina?), there is no denying your phenomenal voice. Your voice is very large which is surprising because you are very little! It is a bit frightening! I know this, because I went to see you live and you scared me a little (Editor’s note: You scared me a lot) because your speaking voice is soft, but when you belt out, you melt faces!

Lightning Bold, Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolt!

2010-04-28T12:57:00.005-04:00

Who has no nose, spider fingers, a distaste for gay wizards, and wants to filibuster the hell out of financial reform?This guy.That's right, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is getting into politics. I know, because I saw this on the back of someones car.I can only assume that his presence on the Republican ticket is another attempt to rally the party. It seems that republicans are looking to hit all

Whooooooooo's in the hoooouse?

2010-04-20T22:59:00.002-04:00

Hello all, Welcome to my first blog post. I am your fashionably late host, Dani. I was introduced to a video today and it made me laugh so hard I had to pass it on. Some of you may have seen it, the girl who was in the video was such a hit on Youtube that she became a guest on the Ellen Degeneres Show. All I can say is that, if this is what getting your wisdom teeth out is like, SIGN ME UP!!

JZ's Unsolicited Advice Column: Travel Edition

2010-04-13T11:41:00.002-04:00

Hey everybody, John here. As the “Spring-Break” season dawns on us once again, people begin making plans for the annual exodus from where we live to warmer, more booze-soaked locales. Nothing says “goodbye winter” like having a big guy forcibly pour tequila down your gullet while loudly blowing a whistle. However, even the best planned vacation can go astray; especially if you make the wrong

THE ROBOT APOCALYPSE IS COMING!!!

2010-04-05T13:12:00.002-04:00

JAPAN!?!? Cool your effin' jets!! A robot that can mimic facial expressions?! SERIOUSLY!? Why would anyone EVER need this? EVER!?! Do the Japanese not watch movies?! Don't they know that as soon as Will Smith is too old to fight robots, we're all screwed?! I propose new regulations for Robotic construction. Robots msut only have one (1) leg for limited mobility, and there must be a large

After Brief Quest Ted Finds Twix

2010-04-01T12:06:00.005-04:00

For the past few improv practices, due to the absence of twix in the new company vending machine, Paul Nellis has been raging like a dinosaur in heat. "There have been a lot of neck snaps" said Nick DiCola, commenting on how Nellis' mood has effected practice. John Zaffino squeaked "I'm just so scared," and ducked as a fake brick zoomed by his delicate face. "I don't know, he's always like this"

Paul Nellis views new vending machine with fewer options at Geva as great injustice.

2010-03-17T21:39:00.002-04:00

An irate Paul Nellis arrived at Improv practice Monday evening twiddling an unused one-dollar bill. "What the happened to the vending machine upstairs?" he asked before launching into an irate tirade. "There's no Twix in the machine! And we've traded bottles of Pepsi for cans of Coke! WTF?!?!?"Cast member Danielle Erway attempted to soothe the rattled Nellis by pointing out that the new

The Weather Report from Ted

2010-03-16T16:16:00.003-04:00

The temperature change is making me sick... literally, disgusted. I will pardon mother nature, but could downtown buidlings get with the program and turn down the thermostat. Come ON! I'm sweatin' my balloons off in here.

Nightmares come to life! Thanks Usher!

2010-03-08T22:02:00.002-05:00

Fact: I once stayed under the table at Chuck E. Cheese for the duration of an entire birthday party because I was frozen with fear from the anamatronic robots. Obviously if they sang Usher, I would have been on that table dancing...at 3. Please enjoy the video and most importantly, enjoy your nightmares.

WORLD OF BOOM

2010-03-05T16:03:00.004-05:00

Today's World of Boom celebrates two of my favorite things - Lego and lightsabers. Dear Science, when will we get lightsabers? Cuz it's been ages since we heard about them, and yet do we have even one working prototype? Get your head out of your cure for cancer, and FIGURE IT OUT. Ahem. Sorry. Anyway, the video:

Age Discrepency Results in Call to Action!!

2010-03-05T13:10:00.001-05:00

Hey all, JZ here with some big news. As you may have heard, I recently found out that reading isn’t just for the weak and the dateless. This discovery lead me to a series of books that is well written, fast paced, action packed, and fun. The only down-side to this book series is that it’s intended for sixth-graders… The books are the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and my unabashed

The Marriage Ref OR Catching A Glimpse Of What Hell Looks Like

2010-03-03T18:05:00.002-05:00

Nothing makes me more physically ill than reality television. If I even catch a glimpse of anything hosted by Regis Philbin or Ryan Seacrest I die a little inside. My own personal hell would be watching a group of skeletons clamoring incessantly, trying desperately to become Paris Hilton's new bff, while engaged in an eternal dance battle with Danny Bonaducie and the situation, all the while

The OK GOs need a real job...

2010-03-03T12:22:00.003-05:00

Proving that yes, there ARE people out there with more time on their hands than us, the band OK Go have unleashed this video for their song, "This Too Shall Pass". I mean, c'mon - don't you have errands to do? Laundry to pick up? Taxes to audit? Where can I find a job that lets me sing and knock stuff over, to critical acclaim? Sigh. Back to my stupid life.Also, this video rules. You go,

Cooking with Scookle

2010-02-28T11:22:00.002-05:00

I could cook other things, but I mean, I really care a great deal for steak. Broiled Montreal Seasoned Sirloin with Sauteed Baby Portabellas and Green Beans-Wash your filthy hands-Set broiler on low-Tenderize steak...don't worry it likes it-Rub steak with Montreal seasoning to taste(basically salt, black and red pepper, garlic, and paprika. You can also just buy this in the spice section of a

Isn't Tom Cruise Shorter Than a Midget?

2010-02-18T21:35:00.004-05:00

Tonight it was brought up in discussion that the movie "Legend" is better than "Willow." I don't know much for sure except that The Beatles are better than The Monkeys, the Dodgers are never coming back to Brooklyn, and "Willow" is a better movie than "Legend," a MUCH better movie. "Legend?" Weak sauce. Unicorns? Lord of Darkness? Some Lord, he gets killed by a bunch of mirrors. "Oh no, don't

Terminator takes groin kick in his stride...

2010-02-18T11:46:00.004-05:00

Temporarily distracted from his time-bending quest to assassinate John Connor, a Cyberdyne T-101 Terminator takes a moment to shrug off an atomic nut-buster kick to his fun-zone. Said the polymetal endoskeleton following the devastating assault, "I need your clothes, your boots, your motorcycle, and some ice packs," before retiring to a dressing room and breathing heavily into a brown paper bag

Cyber Team Omega: Secretly Protecting GCI from itself since 2005

2010-02-08T15:58:00.012-05:00

I received the following email today to the GCI email account. To the untrained eye, this clearly appears to be SPAM mail; to those of us in the GCI inner circle, well, we know better:-----------------------------------------------------------------re Mcgee1941 [Mcgee1941@gmx.net]

Natural (Devastating?) occurrences brought on by Nick's literary whim!

2010-02-02T18:32:00.005-05:00

Have you heard the news? Do you know what the going's on in the Pacific Ocean are? The signs are all there. GIANT SQUIDS. Giant squids are taking over the waters off the coast of California. I find this quite remarkable. It may be a little known fact that my childhood ran wild in California and like the classic Eagles' song, Hotel California says, "You can check out any time you like, but you can

Paul Nellis ruins "Almost, Maine" for old lady sitting next to him.

2010-01-31T11:20:00.003-05:00

Let me start by saying that this was a wonderful play, potentially the best I've seen at Geva in my 7-year tenure.Anyways, I began my theatre-going experience somewhat annoyed by the obnoxious theatre etiquette of the Rochester audience. People kept coming in late, jostling the seats, and distracting me from the thoughtful performances on stage. Near the end of Act One, however, something

Cooking with Scookle

2010-01-30T01:09:00.002-05:00

I love food. Specifically, I love steak. If you love steak, give this a try:Fried T-Bone Steak with Potatoes and Tomato/Cucumber SaladTake two T-Bone steaks and tenderize them like Apollo did Rocky.Coat T-Bone steak with basting oil (olive oil and basil).Rub steak with spices and stuff (black pepper, red pepper, garlic, salt, paprika, and onion powder).In a heavy skillet, or griddle, or whatever

Drinking Fountains: Refreshment or Receptacle

2010-01-29T14:44:00.004-05:00

My grandmother always told me not to drink out of drinking fountains on the boardwalk 'cause people "wash their feet in them." Naturally, I refused to believe such a wild accusation against a harmless inadament object. The public drinking fountain has provided me with copious amounts of free refreshment for years. It is a symbol of freedom and democracy.Today, I saw a man urinating in a drinking

New Species of Crab wishes it didn’t get Discovered

2010-01-18T12:53:00.004-05:00

By T.R. (GCI SCIENCE WRITER)TAIPEI, Taiwan (GCI) -- A marine biologist at National Taiwan Ocean University has confirmed that he and his research team have recently discovered a new species of crab off the coast of Southern Taiwan.Dr. Ho Ping-ho stated that the new species, although similar to others found off the coasts of Hawaii, Polynesia and Mauritius, is unique due to its distinctive

JZ's Big Predictions for Oh-Ten.

2010-01-13T13:24:00.002-05:00

Hey everybody! Now that we’re three weeks into the year I can extrapolate what I’ve seen so far and predict the big new trends of 2010. 2009 brought us a lot of exciting pop culture developments, like frumpy British people who can sing their asses off, and movies that look like video games and star blue cat-people. So let us now look to the events that will shape our view of 2010, and that VH1

GCI's TV On Stage Inspires Real Poltical Decisions

2010-01-10T10:14:00.006-05:00

In July 2009, Geva Comedy Improv improvised an original concept for a TV show called First Family. In the show, an unqualified, incompetent, beer-slinging head of agriculture (played by comedic heavy-weight John Zaffino) is made president when he is the last available elected official in the political chain of succession.Just last week GCI received a call from US Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Californian

Like Liam, Ted Also Encounters Disturbingly Innacurate Age Profiling

2010-01-07T12:59:00.004-05:00

This morning I was minding my own business when I heard a knock at the door. It being before noon, and Paul Nellis being at work, I was still in my sleepwear and not expecting any visitors. Alas, when the door is knocked upon it must not go unanswered, so I answered it. It was a package. UPS. A gentleman, in UPS uniform, carrying a package, a rather large one in fact. Before I could utter a

Ted's New Years Resolution: Be More Like Lady GaGa

2010-01-01T11:31:00.009-05:00

Some may argue that Lady Gaga is not an appropriate role model for a quarter-aged, heterosexual male, however, I would wholeheartedly disagree. She's badass, she does whatever she wants, and she's already a bajillionaire. I want to start out small, so here are three simple steps that I plan on taking to begin fulfilling my 2010 new years resolution of being more like Lady Gaga.Step 1: Name

C3PO Caught in Intergalactic Sexting Scandal

2009-12-31T11:03:00.001-05:00

Beloved robot-slave, C3PO, was caught sending lude text messages to an unknown recipient. C3PO has released the following statement:"After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional human-cyborg relations. I need to focus my attention on being a better domestic worker, human companion, and life partner to R2D2."

HEY! Old man Scahill-move it!

2009-12-27T19:40:00.003-05:00

Every once in a while I like to hit the street scene and paint the town red with savings. But apparently this is how others see me: Cause last night at ACME some young woman needed to get bye me and said, "Excuse me sir."Sir? SIR? Is my hair line that far gone? Have I lost my youthful exuberance? Should I contact the AARP and cash in my social security now? Just when I had convinced myself to

T.R.'s Christmas Wish List: Item #1

2009-12-16T18:28:00.002-05:00

1. A puppy. Not just any puppy - this one!I have to admit, originally I wasn't really impressed with Gaylord's "Tricks" but after watching this commercial several times, all of the (not-so) thinly veiled homoerotic innuendo (I stopped counting after 7) had me sold... "Gaylord comes with a bone of his own!"

Palinator 2: Judgement Day

2009-12-15T12:40:00.002-05:00

In recent news, scientists discovered that Alaskan rogue-renegade Sarah Palin is actually a cyborg assasin sent from the future to quell any existence of an intellectual humanoid-revolution. Her mission is to find and destroy John Connor and his extremely masculine mother. When asked about the situation, California Governor Arnold Schwarzeneggar released the following statement:"To quote my

Reading: Possibly No Longer "Just for chumps".

2009-12-08T16:38:00.001-05:00

Hey it’s John and I’ve got exciting news! Reading may no longer be just for jerks and losers!! That’s right! I’ve recently discovered three books that make it actually worthwhile to go to the effort of reading for one’s entertainment. It’s still too soon to get a definitive answer, but reading could potentially be as worthy an activity as water balloon fights, or even building a fort out of

Don't forget to read post about Holiday Shows below this one.

2009-12-04T17:32:00.002-05:00

Whoever says they hate Jimmy Fallon, or can't believe he is hosting Late Night, hasn't seen the video belowSpot on Neil Young impression!

GCI's Special Holiday Shows

2009-12-04T09:55:00.003-05:00

While you wait with baited breath for the GCI New Year's Eve Show, you can still get your improv fix at our December Holiday Special on the 18 and 19. View more details on our Facebook Fan page, and sign up with Facebook to receive a special discount on tickets to New Year's Eve. Huzzah!GCI Holiday Shows on Facebook

WORLD OF BOOM

2009-12-01T10:21:00.004-05:00

Today's World of Boom is brought to you by the letter GIANT ROBOT, by the number KABOOM, and the color EXPLODATHON. Enjoy:

Ted's Futuristic Letter Home This Thanksgiving... From the Future.

2009-11-30T11:04:00.003-05:00

NOVEMBER 24 YEAR 5 AEDDear Mouth-Feeders,I shall not return to our family moonstead this november for Thanksgiving, I am too caught up in the homo sapien revolution. The robotic army has grown strong, and we are running out of fuel for our jet boots. Even his holyness, Will Smith, is losing hope. I fear the worst.I hope to return home for the new world holidays, to celebrate the

Ninja Assassin

2009-11-25T20:05:00.008-05:00

A lot of buzz has been going around the GCI Headquarters about the new movie Ninja Assassin. I had not really heard about the film so I asked the boys who was in it. Their response: "No one famous". After researching the film on-line, I cannot believe they told me no one. NO ONE? RAIN- KOREAN POP SUPER STAR IS NOT NO ONE!!!!!Watch these clips and educate yourself about the world famous

T.R.'s Puritanical Letter Home this Thanksgiving

2009-11-25T11:59:00.006-05:00

Dearest Sisters,Such delight to hear pleasing word from the homestead! It is a comforting thought indeed to know that much of the family will be gathered in celebration to mark this great day - Christ be praised! Alas, the journey home is a long one and I am needed here in the upstate settlement. The harvest has not been as bountiful as in years past, and there is a talk among the settlers that

"Oh my Holy Crap"

2009-11-06T14:53:00.005-05:00

We here at GCI are waiting with bated breath for the release of this cinematic masterpiece...

The Weather Report from Ted

2009-11-05T11:18:00.003-05:00

Why does it rain? Must the clouds extemporaneously void their bowels on us? Seemingly without concern they defecate on our innocently exposed heads. I don't pee out of airplane windows or shit upwards... I would ask, of the clouds, the same courtesy.Or is it Mother Nature crying? Who has hurt her? Is it so terrible that she must cry on everyone's shoulder? She seems to get violently

"They Just Tazed The Hulk!"

2009-11-02T11:00:00.004-05:00

October, 31st 2009. Rochester, NY.As we get older, and more mature, it becomes readily apparent that the time for trick-or-treating quickly disappears, like a 'slutty' ladybug's dignity after a few shots of tequila. Nobody wants to be the only one with a real beard in a group of pre-pubescent trick-or-treaters dressed as Al Boreland from Home Improvement. So, what is to replace this remarkable

GCI Zombie Mania spreads Westward

2009-10-25T13:48:00.003-04:00

Ironically, the following incident occurred just about an hour after GCI's Improv of the Living Dead show last night. Although I hesitate to imply that our performance inspired such an act (for legal reasons), I would like to officially state that the entire GCI cast was in no way, shape or form involved in the following (rock solid alibi available upon request) , nor do we condone such actions,

WORLD OF BOOM - Halloween Edition

2009-10-20T16:35:00.003-04:00

For your seasonal viewing pleasure, watch as this big pumpkin gets blown apart. Geva Comedy Improv would like to remind you that trying this yourself is probably dangerous, and wasteful of delicious, terrifying pumpkin.

Found my Fall Jam

2009-10-14T17:05:00.006-04:00

As I was cruising the streets of Webster on my way to work, I heard this song on the radio and my street cred instantly sky-rocketed. If I had to choose a personal soundtrack, a song everyone would hear in their own heads as I walked towards them in slow motion, well then this song would be it...barely beating out "Uptown Girls." Give a whirl on your ear drums, if you don't know its called "

Zombie's Attack... WWJD?

2009-10-08T09:37:00.003-04:00

With the epic "Improv of the Living Dead" show fast approaching, I have been brushing up on my survival skills, hoping to increase my probability of long-term, post-disaster endurance. But how does one prepare for the unpredictable? Well, how about taking a facebook quiz.In general, I try to steer clear of Facebook quizzes and apps, it helps me to deny my fixation and ultimate dependency on

Hugh Jackman is True American Hero.

2009-09-29T16:36:00.003-04:00

So apparently Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman and Daniel "Bond" Craig are starring together in some sort of Broadway play about Chicago cops. It sounds pretty badass. What is not badass, but AWESOME and HILARIOUS, is the way Jackman handled a cell phone going off while they were performing said play. Check it out. Don't judge us for stealing content from TMZ. We love this guy! And TMZ! Also,

The JZ Technique

2009-09-18T08:46:00.003-04:00

Attention: this post has nothing to do with rapping... different JZ.Hey everybody, John here. So here's a common situation: You're out watchin' the game, havin' some buffalo wings.Now, with you're wings you like some bleu cheese (This is America, we like some bleu cheese with our heart pills). Of course you eat the drumstick shaped wings first, they're easier to dip, easier to eat, and arguably

The Coowist Effin' Kid Awawd

2009-09-17T13:41:00.003-04:00

All children are 'considered' cute, all children are 'considered' equal (according to the declaration of independence... or whatever), and all children are 'considered' blank slates in regards to their impending, post-adolescent, level of coolness... but we all know that some young kids are just plain (way) better than others. Geva Comedy Improv would like to recognize those few children who rise

Chainsaw Maid

2009-09-16T13:07:00.002-04:00

In honor of our forthcoming Halloween shows, here's a fantastically gory claymation. It has zombies. And a chainsaw. Sweet.

GCI-LARP

2009-09-15T21:43:00.007-04:00

This past weekend, when our debut Season 7 shows were finished, GCI cast members Ted, John and Paul donned the garments of ages past and battled honorably in the Dagorhir battle games with the local Winterfell Chapter. Short on sleep, and inspired by... well, we're not sure what inspired them, but here are some picture from the battle.Getting to know your fellow warriors is not as awkward as one

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Bacon

2009-09-11T10:46:00.003-04:00

As is apparent in Corinne's previous post, we here at GCI have an immense appreciation for all things culinary. Recently, the GCI editorial research department came across this clip from the TV show "Wifeswap" and brought it to my attention - thankfully, this travesty was caught on film for all the World to bear witness:Stand tall little man Curtis - we here at GCI salute you, your culinary

Chef Corinne endorses Grits!!!

2009-09-08T21:14:00.003-04:00

Sometimes when I find a favorite food it's more or less all I eat until I get sick of it. The summer the movie Harriet the Spy came out all I ate was tomatoes, with american cheese, mayo on white bread because that was her favorite food. That summer I also only drank orange kool-aid. The summer I was 19, I thought eating olives was classy but I hated them, so I ate them every day until I liked

Faunal Fury Forges Feud for House of TNT

2009-08-26T21:02:00.011-04:00

"An Englishman's home is his castle." Though no Englishman resides in the house of Ted, Nick, and TR, (the dynamite triumvirate henceforth known as TNT) we regard our domicile as a king would his castle. Due to recent events, our apartment seems to have become a breeding ground of unwanted animal activity. No, not literally animals breeding, but strange occurrences and uncharacteristic

Things I'm Diggin

2009-08-25T17:09:00.002-04:00

TV....GCI's own John Zaffino has been praising the tv show BURN NOTICE for quite some time now and recently I was able to see why. This is a kick-ass show, with an engaging plot, enough action, sex, and comedy, and very watchable actors. My wife and I got our hands on the first season and watched it all in one week. With all the crap tv that happens during the summer, I highly recommend you get

WORLD OF BOOM

2009-08-25T10:30:00.003-04:00

This week's installment of World of Boom features the most deadly of all forms of combustion - the verbal explosion. Watch as this biker gets NAILED by a passing car and recovers with freakish, Wolverine-like swiftness to launch his linguistic counter-attack. Really? Not even a brief pause to check you still have all your fleshy bits? Nope, this dude is a-oh-kay, and is awarded the World of

2009-08-23T11:47:00.002-04:00

Big GCI News! John got married this weekend!! We all attended the grand gala and it was just as great as I thought it would be! At dinner, our lovely friend Alyssa noticed that we all wore a different color of the rainbow!What group mind. No one wore the same color and together we represented something rare and beautiful. *tear* I love you guys. Congratulations John!!!! <3 Corinne

Working out pays off.

2009-08-21T19:57:00.004-04:00

Did you know in the early morning MTV actually shows videos??? During an unusually motivated morning work out this came on my TV and I fell in love. It was like the Gods were rewarding me for getting my booty out of bed and to the gym. I love the imagery and the fly beats. Hope you do too. <3 CorinneKid Cudi - New Music - More Music Videos

The BBC on Zombies...

2009-08-18T09:30:00.006-04:00

Posted on the Science section of the BBC website is the following article entitled: "Science Ponders 'zombie attack'" In the article, Canadian researchers contemplated the possibility of a world-wide zombie attack, and asked the question: could humankind survive? The conclusion was a resounding "eh, maybe?"As one reads further into the article it is possible to become even less confident in the

Weather Report From Ted

2009-08-12T12:40:00.003-04:00

It's really hot out. The sun hurts my overtly Irish, mildly Mediterranean skin. It's difficult to stay positive in such conditions. It's hard to type with no air-conditioning. Damn you August. You and your no holidays...

JZ presents two things that are inherently good:

2009-08-10T13:18:00.001-04:00

Water-slides and Huey Lewis and the News.... just puttin' that out there.

Enter the World of Boom

2009-08-03T15:18:00.007-04:00

Hey, 'splosion fans, Chris here. My previous post, 'Chris Likes Stupid Guns' got me thinking. And by thinking I mean, trolling Youtube for footage of explosions. With that in mind, I'm proud to present World of Boom, a hopefully regular article, featuring some form of ridiculous gun, jet, explosion or other example of sharp bits of metal moving really fast. Why does the world need such an

T.R. misplaces napkin; totally misses "Awesome Party"

2009-07-29T16:39:00.000-04:00

I was recently cleaning out my desk and came across this crumpled up cocktail napkin jammed way back in the left-hand desk drawer. Ordinarily, finding trash stockpiled under/in/around various areas that I occupy is nothing to warrant any cause for concern or alarm UNLESS said trash contains secret information and/or important reminders for extravagant social goings-on!! Much to my horror, this

Chris likes Stupid Guns

2009-07-28T14:07:00.000-04:00

While I consider myself both an artist and an enlightened 21st Century man, I can't deny that when I see a big explosion, a jet breaking the sound barrier, or a big gun going 'bang!' I get very excited. With that in mind, allow me to present this complication of various people attempting to fire the preposterous ".577 T-Rex" rifle, a firearm seemingly designed expressly for separating the men

Desensitized to violence.

2009-07-23T20:19:00.001-04:00

Hello! It's me, Corinne,here with yet another way Geva Comedy Improv has changed my life. I grew up as an only child and now its as if I have 7 older brothers to educate me on everything I missed growing up. "You don't know every line in Star Wars? You wouldn't Corinne...""Uh, Corinne, Zombies want to eat your brains, the fact that they tear the rest of you apart is only a side effect of trying

A money saving, liver ruining tip from your freinds at GCI.

2009-07-23T13:39:00.000-04:00

Hey, John here. I just got back from a trip to Las Vegas Nevada last weekend, and have a piece of wisdom to impart to anybody planning a trip there. Now, as you know, Vegas is for people who like to party. And by party I mean engage in any type of vice yet imagined by man. From slot-machines to gun-play to anything remotely involving boobs, Vegas has you covered. No doubt when you get to LV

GCI in Insider Magazine

2009-07-17T11:40:00.000-04:00

Rochester Insider Magazine picks up the TV On Stage shows. Click to read the article. Huzzah!

GCI Proclaimed "Idiot Box Laureate"

2009-07-16T09:45:00.000-04:00

In recognition of their forthcoming season-ending, face-meltingly hilarious TV On Stage shows, Geva Comedy Improv has been awarded the prestigious title of "Idiot Box Laureate" by the Federal Communications Commission. A press release issued by the FCC marks the occasion:"The Federal Communications Commission is keenly aware of the pathologically-obsessive television viewing by the GCI cast.

More Bars in More Places

2009-07-11T04:49:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone,Nick here. If your wondering why you haven't seen or heard from me much lately, the answer is im in England! Its true, but as you know, its virtually impossible to find an internet connection in England, let alone a cell phone signal. So to bypass the anguish that I would have inevitably gone through just to get a signal in London, I declined from getting a phone for my time

IMPROV WORKSHOPS

2009-07-08T09:36:00.001-04:00

SUMMER IMPROV BOOTCAMP! TUESDAY EVENINGS 6:30 – 8:30 PMJuly 14th – August 25th Geva Comedy Improv announces 7 week instructional courses on improvisation for ages 16 and up. There is no prior experience necessary and classes will be taught according to experience and skill level. Course tuition is $175.00 for the full 7 weeks. The classes will be taught by current Geva Comedy Improv cast

Jason Statham: Money well spent

2009-07-07T22:47:00.000-04:00

This weekend my wife and I were finishing up our Sunday grocery trip to Wegmans and she informed me she was going to check out the make-up aisle, thus leaving me to peruse the bargain bins. Right infront of the check out aisle at the Pittsford Weggies are bins of good deals. Toothbrushes for $1.00, Speed stick for $1.00, and DVD's for $5.00...I think to myself "I don't need these items, but I at

Ask a Guy who took a Workshop.

2009-07-07T19:03:00.000-04:00

When Tony signed up for our Improv Summer Boot Camp for the second consecutive year, we knew something had to be up. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tony and ask him the hard questions.GCI: Thanks for meeting us Tony. So why did you sign up for a Geva Comedy Improv workshop in the first place?Tony: I thought it would be an interesting experience. I had never been on stage

Why Mannequins shouldn't be allowed to use Fireworks

2009-07-06T10:29:00.000-04:00

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Bollywood He-Man

2009-07-01T13:06:00.000-04:00

Have your eyes been getting uppity of late? Do they need to be taught a lesson they'll not soon forget? Then you're in luck! Force yourself to sit through this clip from Chahiye He Man He Man from Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) and your eyes will be begging for mercy. WARNING: You can never un-see what you are about to see. GCI takes no responsibility for the sweating, nosebleeds, spontaneous

JZ old, study finds.

2009-07-01T10:03:00.000-04:00

Hey, John here. A recent study has shown that I am, in fact, an old person. I know what you're saying. You're saying "Obviously, look at your hairline." but you're wrong.. My hairline has been receding since I was 17; it's only like this cause it got an early start. So then you might think it's my weathered face with the weary look in the eyes, but again you'd be wrong. That's just the result

Unemployment already way boring

2009-06-30T14:44:00.000-04:00

While having to work all summer isn't always the most fun way to spend July and August, it's far more soul-crushing to have to spend that time looking for a job. A victim of nationwide lay-offs and spending cutbacks, Paul Nellis launched full-force into a job search today. It was, however, not very exciting. "I wish I just had something to do, instead of having to look for something to do,"

"They're not quite out of the woods yet."

2009-06-29T17:39:00.000-04:00

RE-INTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY SLOW GOING FOR RECENTLY RESCUED COMEDIANSGCI PRESS(Rochester, NY) Having been recently liberated from a secret underground tunnel complex where they were held hostage for several weeks by a rogue rebel faction, members of the little-known regional Improv Comedy troupe Geva Comedy Improv have exhibited a reluctance to communicate, a general fear of the sun and other

Troupe Rescued from Jungle Prison

2009-06-22T17:00:00.000-04:00

Famously sexy comedy act 'Geva Comedy Improv' was today liberated from the jungle tunnel complex where it had been held against its will by rebels. Now free, troupe members vowed to resume their blogging, which had been limited by the incarceration. Said GCI spokesman Chris Holden, "I guess being held hostage by fearsome jungle men in a cramped subterranean grotto wasn't all bad. Ted married

T.R. UNEXPECTEDLY RECEIVES FREE DONUT, LATER DISCOVERS WHY

2009-06-05T10:48:00.000-04:00

I began my day this morning as I often do - tired and in need of my requisite gallon of coffee. Ordinarily, I self-brew (French Roast) and begin my caffeine intake whilst in the shower (you should try this, it ranks just under a very cold beer in the hierarchy of beverages that I like to enjoy while standing under steaming hot running water...for obvious reasons the former is best suited for

For the Apologies... A Lady

2009-06-04T09:44:00.000-04:00

It's too late for you, apologies. Your days are numbered. The damage has been done, so I guess you should be leaving. You're not welcome in this town anymore. "Stuff it, terd nugget" is the new "Oh, I'm sorry." "Move it or lose it, pipe dreams" is the new "pardon me." We live in an age of hyper-confidence and ill-mannered barbarianism, a return to the natural order... For all you apologies still

For the Ladies - An Apology

2009-06-02T09:42:00.000-04:00

Chris here. Just an addendum to Corinne's post, below, regarding Scene For The Ladies. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to any ladies in the crowd who felt that our scene didn't really seem like it was, in fact, 'for them'. John and I evidently have little-to-no understanding of feminine desire, which is all the more tragic considering that I am married and John is engaged.

For The Ladies

2009-06-01T10:02:00.000-04:00

This goes out to all the ladies, John and Chris did a, well, jaw dropping scene "For the ladies" on Friday night during our Catch 23 show. It involved extreme muscle flexing and the "manliest" uncorking of a champagne bottle I've ever seen. If you were there to witness the action for yourself and it left you thirsting for more, do I have a cure for you. If you missed out, then this is a fair

Summer Slam Weekend

2009-05-28T11:48:00.000-04:00

Time to take out some face-insurance - Geva Comedy Improv plans to melt your features right off with a weekend of scorchin' hot comedy. On Friday at 10:30pm we present "Catch 23", where each team has only 23 minutes to rock your world (like the TV show '24', but with less terrorists and more drink specials).Then on Saturday it's Face Off at 10:30pm, where the Beowolves will try to salvage their

BRITISH COURT RULES YES, PRINGLES ARE IN FACT CHIPS

2009-05-21T16:17:00.000-04:00

After appeal, three judges decide snack has enough potato to be taxable From the Associated Press updated 3:56 p.m. ET, Wed., May 20, 2009LONDON - Pringles' tax status has been crunched by a trio of British judges.The Court of Appeal judges decided Wednesday that the snack is a potato chip — and that means it's liable for Britain's Value Added Tax.In Britain, most food isn't subject to the 15

Well...I had a good run...

2009-05-20T13:59:00.000-04:00

Hey, John here. Just writing to tell ya that I have developed an addiction that will probably ruin the rest of my life. And unlike other addictions I've faced off against (I'm looking at you, cookiedough) this one is FREE, meaning there's nothing limiting my indulgence. That addiction, you ask? ...Bejeweled. How can the rest of the world compete with a tiny screen that rewards me every time I

2009-05-18T12:24:00.000-04:00

As you have no doubt circled in your calendar, Terminator Salvation is released into theaters this week. In honor of the vast amounts of gratuitous techno-violence it will undoubtedly unload into our faces, we proudly present 'BATTLE OF THE BIONIC BABES' - a shallow and puerile comparison of hot robot ladies from movies and TV. Yes, it's nerdy and sad. Yes, beauty is only skin deep. But