By Akira Siharaj
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ----- Comedian Dick
Gregory preformed at Zanies comedy club in Nashville on Nov. 6, drawing laughs
and tears from the sold-out audience.
A variety of
comedians perform each day at the popular club on Eighth Avenue. The jokes are
never the same.
After walking up
to 10 minutes, guests enter the club to the cheering and excitement of fans
happily waiting for the show. After paying, the maître d’ escorts guests to a
table. The club has a variety of places to sit, including the bar, close to the
stage, or far from the stage. Sitting in one of the corners gives individuals a
wide view of the audience and the stage, allowing them to see people’s faces as
they laugh.
Gregory,
who is 85 years old with 10 children, is known as a Civil Rights activist and a
comedian. He spent part of his career helping Martin Luther King. Now he is a performer who makes memorable
jokes for adults while offering insights about political issues. Two other
comedians opened for Gregory, giving the audience a good laugh before he took
the stage. Their job was to loosen the nerves the audience had built up after
waiting for more than an hour.
During
the show, staff members visited the tables to take orders for food or drinks. Attendees
ordered items such as chicken wings, burgers and fries.
One of the jokes
that was funny and memorable to the fans was Gregory describing the difference
between an ape and a human. He told the crowd how humans’ mid-sections are not
as big as an ape’s belly or lips nearly as wide. The way he described it made
the audience howl.
After the show, attendees
were clapping hands and whistling. Some even cried after seeing Gregory’s
performance.
“We love you Dick
Gregory,” said one female audience member.
A man named Joe and his wife love Zanies for
giving them good laughs every time they visit. They have been to Zanies seven
to eight times and have never been disappointed.
“I liked how Dick
Gregory was different from the other comedians,” said Joe. “He was slow
sharing, not to mention we are talking about a legendary speaker. In his comedy
talk, he challenges you to think and exposes you to something very different.”
Soon
after everyone stop clapping, fans gathered around Gregory to get an autograph
or picture, shirt or book. He was happy to answer any questions a customer had,
and people didn’t mind the wait.
One fan asked
Gregory how he got his talent for comedy.
“How I developed
my comedy is time,” said Gregory. “It’s like lifting weights; you keep doing
it. You are funny, you just have to look in the mirror and practice.”
Audience members
left with a smile, looking forward to returning soon for another Zanies comedy
show. For more information about Zanies, visit http://www.nashville.zanies.com/.
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