University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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pom nc 10 1 On Saturday, Oct. 18, one of the most popular stand- up comedians in the country ' today, Paula Poundstone, graced Ann Arbor with her humor as the last event scheduled for Parents ' Weekend. Having performed at numerous presti- gious events such as the pre- and post-show Emmy Awards in 1993, the 1994 Academy Awards, White House Correspondents Dinner in 1992, as well as the Comedy Hall of Fame Awards in 1994 and 1995, Poundstone quickly settled in the University ' s local atmosphere. She entertained a crowd of 4,000 University students and their families at Hill Audito- ium. She was hilarious. Her views on life are just all wacky. She has a warped sense of motherhood that ' s damn funny, commented junior computer engineering major Derek Meklir. Poundstone, a foster mother, often joked about her children and their habits, which amused the Parent ' s Weekend crowd. Another of her favorite topics for the night was her seven cats. Notorious for audience interaction, Poundstone borrowed an audience member ' s cellular tele- phone and called his family members in New Jersey to chat. She borrowed some guy ' s cell phone and just called up his family to talk. We could hear what they were saying on the other line and they were so confused, an anonymous LSA senior said. The audience members were most impressed by the amount of audience interaction in the show, something which sets her apart from other comedians today. She was really funny. . .probably the best part was that she really pulled the audience in she harassed the parents and picked on the crowd. She was constantly talking with us, senior sociology- major Emily Davis said. Poundstone kept the audience en- tertained by always doing something a little out of the ordi- nary. Towards the end of the show, she laid on the ground and just continued to talk as if it was a normal thing to do, Meklir said. Whether she spoke about her cats, pop tarts, her children, or politics, Poundstone used her talent to continu- ously amuse the University for an evening of fun. Bv Cathv Schul.:e Seder Bums UJith a drop of her jaw and a few words. Paula Poundstone gives her audience something to laugh about. Four-thousand students and parents attended her performance at the conclusion of Parents ' Weekend. Adam Sandier Paula Poundstone 81

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n uu u On tlie eve of one of the most important football games of the year, the University Activi- ties Center (UAC) brought Adam Sandier to Hill Auditorium to celebrate his new release What ' s Your Name. This event was the last stop on his tour due to the fact that he had been slated to perform in Oct., but had to reschedule because of illness. The new time-slot for the show turned out to be 1 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 21, the night before the University ' s football team was scheduled to play Ohio State, in an attempt to close out their winning sea- son, and gain their berth to the Rose Bowl. While an enthusiastic crowd awaited the start of the performance in- side the auditorium, excitement over the next day ' s head-to-head with the Buckeyes spread through the audience. A spontaneous pep-rally ensued, and before Sandier even stepped out on stage, the audience united in chanting The Victors and Let ' s Go Blue. Sandler ' s brand of humor was described as risky and this reputa- tion earned him fleets of devoted fans. Once on stage, he made sure that his fans not disappointed. The show only lasted a little over an hour, but he succeeded in pleas ing the audience with new and old ma terial. The performance was entire!] musical, playing to his strengths as i comic lyricist and performer. His new songs The Goat Song ' and Corduroy Blues were instant hit with the audience. Fans who remem bered the homeless caddie fron Sandler ' s recent film Happy Gilmore ' were delighted when Sandier brough ' his former co-star out to share tin stage. The concert ended with an encon rendition of The Thanksgiving Song ' with altered lyrics to rev up the crow once more with regard to the Ohio Stati game. At the end of the unusually show, the spirited crowd exited the au ditorium, ready to take on the Bud eyes. Sandler ' s performance proved hi n MarkWolly tin extremely animated Adam Sandier brings his audience to tears with his comical interpretation of life. Sandier performed songs from his latest release What ' s Your Name? in his performance at Hill Auditorium. bineir nging The Thanksgiving Song, Sandier sneaks in a few smiles for the crowd. Sandier ad libbed part of the song to mention the football game against Ohio State that took place the following day. 80 Special Events arious and exciting for all who at tended. For devoted fans, it was wo the wait. By Jamie Weitz

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82 Retrospect