Get ready to laugh, Bobcats. As part of Ohio University’s Performing Arts and Concert Series, comedians from MTV’s hit shows “Girl Code” and “Guy Code” will perform at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
“Girl Code” and “Guy Code” are successful shows airing on MTV and MTV2 that compare gender differences through humor. The comedians appearing for the show are Carly Aquilino, Jamie Lee and special guest comic Jermaine Fowler.
“We thought these comedians would be a good fit because they address topics that college kids know,” said Brian Heilmeier, the assistant director of student activities for the Campus Involvement Center.
Heilmeier said it will be a show that students at OU will be able to relate with.
“Girl Code/Guy Code is a relatively new show, so we knew people would recognize the name,” Heilmeier said. “I just think that’s the best type of comedy, the stuff you can relate to. Their jokes pertain to students, and based on a few videos I’ve seen of them, it’s guaranteed to be not only funny, but relatable too.”
Carly Aquilino is a standup comedian from New York City. She has experienced a meteoric rise in the NY comedy scene, performing at popular clubs such as Gotham Comedy Club and has also been featured on Sirius XM radio.
Jaime Lee has also done work on MTV’s “Failosophy” and will appear on the upcoming season of “Money From Strangers.” She has recently performed on “Conan” and gained recognition from the publications Splitsider and The Huffington Post as one of the “Top 18 Women You Should Follow.”
Jermaine Fowler is a young comedian with a prodigious résumé, having appeared in The New York Post’s “50 Funniest Jokes” alongside many notable legends. He has done work with Comedy Central, ABC and NBC as well as performing at comedy festivals, having attained numerous accolades including the Rooftop Comedy Silver Nail award from the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival.
These comics promise to appeal to a youthful demographic by showing the funnier side of everyday life, with topics that range from dating to the differences between how women and men get ready to go out for a night on the town.
“I’m excited to go see this,” said Beth Heidemann, an OU student studying nursing. “The TV show is extremely applicable to young adults. Based on their television personalities, I know the standup will be even more hilarious. Honestly, I just expect it to be funny as hell.”
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