On Tuesday night, the Entertainment Committee arranged for standup comedian Louis Ramey to appear in Bissinger, to the delight of the undergraduate community. They kicked off the night with a tasteful opener by New York comedian Mike Burton. He discussed life in New York as an ex-Southerner, his experiences as a comedian, and his encounters with phenomena such as “nighttime toothpaste.” He kept an engaging rapport with the audience and warmed the students up before Louis Ramey took the stage.
Louis Ramey had just completed a 40 country world tour before sharing his talent with the Stevens undergraduate community. In 2014, he won an award for Gilda’s LaughFest Audience Favorite Clean Comedy Award. However, it was certainly clear that he was not trying for that award on Tuesday night. His comedy, though sometimes abrasive and even a little scary, had the audience clutching their guts after every punchline. He told an entertaining story about his encounter with a “gangster moose” while performing in Alaska, which was certainly an audience favorite. He maintained an ongoing joke with one of the ladies in the audience pertaining to her appearance, which consistently yielded nervous and uncomfortable laughter from the undergraduates without fail. All in all, the event was a good opportunity for students to relax, enjoy some food, and laugh – helping them get them over the midweek hump.
