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.

By Nicole Finkbiner
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Shannon: I think that would just piss my mom off.

Kaitlin: I have a really supportive mom as long as she doesn’t know what I’m doing. She just knows that I’m busy doing something that’s not stealing cars.

Shannon: Kait had to move into the shed once she started doing comedy.

Kaitlin: No, it’s because I didn’t put the dishes in the dishwasher right.

On why people should bother going out to see live comedy:

Kaitlin: Because it’s cheap, and it’s BYOB, asshole.

Aubrie: There’s so much live art and theater going on in the city, and comedy is probably, like, your cheapest option. And if you see something you don’t like, be willing to give it another shot.

Madonna: Get off the Internet.

Kaitlin: Yeah, live comedy is definitely its own thing. If you see a bad Internet video, you’re not going to be like, “I’m done with you, Internet!”

Briana: Who doesn’t like comedy? Think about any 18-year-old freshman in college who’s passing a “J” around—what are they watching? They’re watching shit on YouTube; they’re watching the fucking Daily Show. People are hooked into comedy in a way that they weren’t 20 years ago. It’s all around them. So get them away from the screens, and get them in front of live comedy.

On competing in Underdogs’ “Underdog Challenge,” eating all 22 varieties of hot dogs so that ManiPedi can get its name on the wall (10 down, 12 to go):

Madonna: That’s how we’re going to get the hot-dog loving guys.

P.S. When Madonna gets really drunk, she loses feeling in her hands and feet. That’s why the group is called ManiPedi. Aubrie is concerned Madonna may be suffering from some form of nerve damage and really thinks she should get this checked out.

ManiPedi will perform at the Philly Improv Theater on Nov. 30, the monthly Polygon show at L’Etage on Dec. 11, and as part of Secret Pants Christmas Show at Johnny Brenda’s on Dec. 23. All upcoming show info can be found at manipedisketch.com.

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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!”

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2. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 03:45PM

“Best Improv Group in Philly.....Shannon Brown steals the show!”

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3. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 06:36PM

“Best Improv Group!! Kait is my inspiration!”

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4. Anonymous said... on Nov 21, 2012 at 07:31PM

“Buttstuff YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAWWWWWW”

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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.”

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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?”

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7. Snooki said... on Nov 26, 2012 at 10:46AM

“Madonna is queen of the stage. MUCH LUV BIDDIES”

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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!”

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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!!!”

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