Utter chaos or sheer comical genius?

The Eric Andre Show transcends what most people typically think of in terms of a variety show. This man has taken his talents as a comedian and created something that is truly unforgettable. The show on Wednesday, September 19 started with Eric Andre running out on stage throwing beer, sandwiches, what seemed to be chicken carcasses, and many other objects out into the crowd as he jumped off stage and began to run through the dense mass of people pushing, shoving, and simply making a riot amongst the observers. He disappeared and shortly after appeared back on stage fully naked running around the set. Things slowly settled down and it was time for his first guest, Russell Brandt. The crowd grew eager and when he finally came on stage, it was clear that it was in fact not he. Either that, or Russell Brandt changed his image to that of a malnourished Philadelphian homeless person. Once on stage “Brandt” sang a song, in what seemed to be English accompanied by a plastic guitar and a 2 liter bottle filled with some unknown foamy liquid that eventually also ended up in the crowd. His next two guests consisted of a local juggler and Freeway, who is a native rapper of North Philadelphia. It was clear that neither of the two were aware of what they were actually participating in. Right as the juggler was about to begin his performance, the lights dimmed and Doc Chicken emerged. This was nothing more than a rubber chicken with a stethoscope that was dropped from the ceiling, but it caused the crowd erupt in a frenzy shouting “Doc Chicken, Doc Chicken,” all while fist pumping and dancing. During this insanity, the juggler on stage clearly had no idea what was ensuing so he tried to continue his performance, but could not until the crowd settled. Next came Freeway. Expecting some sort of interview, he sat down on the set with Andre ready for some questions. However, what he was not expecting was the interview to be conducted over music that became increasingly louder to the point where neither Freeway nor Andre could be heard. After all this insanity, no one knew who would be the final guest. Everyone knew that it had to trump the others, but who would it be? Turns out the audience was the final guest. Andre shouted for everyone to come up on stage and in a frenzy the stage was packed. From there, the individuals that could fit on stage began dismembering the set and throwing it out into the rest of the crowd so that everyone could be involved in the destruction.
For a mere $12 this show is quite possibly the greatest entertainment around for the price. There was not a single dull moment, and by the looks on people’s faces, it was obvious that everyone was satisfied with the performance and many viewers even left the venue with various pieces of the set that had been demolished. As long as you don’t mind possibly getting hit in the head with a sofa cushion or some unknown liquid, it is a great experience that will never be forgotten.