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7 Things You Absolutely Do Not Need to Know About Sketch Comedy Troupe ManiPedi
Marked by razor-sharp writing and an almost insane attention to details, ManiPedi’s particular brand of humor often teeters freely between dark and silly.
Shannon: Kate being Sporty Spice.
Kaitlin: Fuck right off! I’m not Sporty Spice!
Shannon: You’re obviously Sporty Spice. Brianna is Scary Spice.
Briana: Goddamnit.
On the je ne sais quoi of Philly humor:
Madonna: One thing that I love about sketch groups in Philly is that we strive to be unlike anybody else.
Briana: There’s a different flavor. I think there’s a higher level of absurdity in Philly. People are batshit crazy, and you can tell—in a really great way.
Madonna: There’s a weirdness to Philly that is not like any other city. For example, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Kaitlin: I like that underdog feeling that Philadelphia has. I pity the douche that comes up to ManiPedi and starts talking shit on the Philly comedy scene. Like, I really do.
On observing people for inspiration:
Madonna: If I’m sitting in Rittenhouse Square, there’s way too many people to watch. I feel like I need to be in a more intimate, coffee-house setting where I can really fucking watch someone. Like, really stalk the shit out of them.
Shannon: Madonna has drilled dozens of peepholes through walls all over the city.
Madonna: There’s a really good one at the Starbucks at 15th and Walnut. Check it out.
Kaitlin: I base my characters more on someone I know than just someone I’d see on the street because I can flesh it out easier. And as a lazy person, that’s helpful.
Briana: I come up with a lot of ideas when smoking, showering and walking.
Shannon: She’s always doing one of those things.
Madonna: Or all of them.
Briana: At the same time.
Kaitlin: Walking around, smoking in her shower.
On winning over audiences with female-centric jokes:
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1. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 10:13AM
“This group is great! I'm so happy to see them featured in the paper!”
2. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 03:45PM
“Best Improv Group in Philly.....Shannon Brown steals the show!”
3. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 06:36PM
“Best Improv Group!! Kait is my inspiration!”
4. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 07:31PM
“Buttstuff YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAWWWWWW”
5. Peter North said... on Nov 24, 2012 at 02:35PM
“I hope these girls are funny because they are five of the ugliest women I have ever seen.”
6. Anonymous said... on Nov 25, 2012 at 05:45AM
“These are the most talented funny gorgeous women! @Peter North You Troll...where is your pic?”
7. Snooki said... on Nov 26, 2012 at 10:46AM
“Madonna is queen of the stage. MUCH LUV BIDDIES”
8. BigBlack said... on Nov 26, 2012 at 09:36PM
“Great article and a great sketch group! I've seen them at Philly Improv Theater a few times. And Peter North clearly never learned if you don't have anything nice to don't say anything at all. Shut your mouth troll!”
9. Anonymous said... on Nov 27, 2012 at 11:29AM
“Very beautiful and talented group of women, with a STYLE all their own. If you haven't been to a show, you NEED to get to one; hilarious!!!”