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Status: In a Relationship
City: BROOKLYN
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 2/19/2006
Monday, September 24, 2007 
First of all, please come and see Michael Ian Black and me (myself?) on tour in your town this fall. Here's the dates we have confirmed so far and there are more on the way.

10/07/07 – Englewood, Colorado (The Gothic Theatre)
10/09/07 – Seattle, Washington (Neumos)
10/10/07 – Portland, Oregon (Aladdin Theater)
10/12/07 – San Francisco, CA (The Fillmore)
10/13/07 – Hollywood, CA (Ivar Theatre)
10/14/07 – Las Vegas, NV (The Courtyard House of Blues)
10/15/07 – San Diego, CA (House of Blues)
10/24/07 – Atlanta, GA (Roxy Theatre)
10/26/07 – Orlando, FL (The Social)
11/29/07 – Somerville, MA (Somerville Theatre)
11/30/07 – Philadelphia, PA (The Fillmore at Theatre of Living Arts)

It has been a long time since I updated this blog and the reasons for it are (in no particular order)

1. Sloth
2. Pride
3. Lust
4. Greed
5. Anger
6. Envy
7. Gluttony
8. Paranoia
9. Karpel Tunnel
10. Brooklyn Bridge
11. Brooklyn Pizza
12. The entire history of Italian Americans in our country
13. The First Amendment in reverse
14. My car in reverse
15. Riding my bicycle no handed
16. Riding your bicycle no handed (then crashing it and skinning my knee)
17. You being mad at me for breaking a spoke in your bike wheel
18. The advent of fire
19. The Arcade Fire ("No Cars Go")
20. Paying parking tickets
21. The dread of paying parking tickets
22. The feeling of relief after one is paid
23. Taking care of stuff like that
24. Introspection
25. Intersection
26. Introspection at an intersection ("Why am I not going? Just because the light is red. There's no cops here. Still though it's against the law.")
27. Reflection (aka "The Need For Sunshades at All Times")
28. Reflection (aka "It's time to take stock")
29. Refraction (see: "The Need for Sunshades at All Times")
30. Insistence on saying, "Sunshades", instead of the more common, "Sunglasses."
31. That I own 5 working pairs of Raybans.
32. "Working" as in "not broken". As opposed to "My sunglasses have a day job."
33. That it's hot in September which makes me angry at God (and global warming)
34. I blame global warming on God because God created Man and Man created global warming. It's like saying Dina Lohan is blameless. She's not. Neither is God. He gave us the freedom of choice and we freely chose to spray deodorant around like crazy people and now there's no ozone which would be fine except for the fact that it's late September and I'm still wearing short sleeve shirts which is TOTAL BULLSHIT!
35. That "ozone" would be a very high scoring Scrabble word.
36. That "zone" would be a less high scoring Scrabble word but not by much.
37. That "one" would be an even less high scoring Scrabble but by a lot.
38. The "ne" or "on" would be an even less high scoring Scrabble word than "one" but not by much.

Warm Regards,
Michael
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Frodo's Lair

 
I forgive you.
 
Posted by Frodo's Lair on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 11:38 PM
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Kristina

 
i highly agree with you on 33 and 34. But I think the most reasonable reason of all reasons is number 10.
 
Posted by Kristina on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 11:38 PM
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Catherine

 
I want to go to one of your shows :]
Discount?
 
Posted by Catherine on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:09 AM
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peyTRON

 
when do tickets go on sale/where do we get them from??

one of my friends and I are seriously about to shit our pants over the atlanta date.
 
Posted by peyTRON on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:09 AM
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Jackie

 
You summed up global warming perfectly. When I think of it, I usually think of shitty parenting, but I usually put humans in the parental role.
 
Posted by Jackie on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:10 AM
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Dixie Dellamorto

 
wow... if you can belive this... those are the EXACT reasons I havent washed your hair either.
 
Posted by Dixie Dellamorto on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 10:57 PM
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Charles

 
I have had the same universal problem at an empty red light. It can be a very tough ethics call. Who am I kidding? I always wait for green. Thanks for posting and I'll hopefully see you and MIB on tour.
 
Posted by Charles on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:11 AM
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Santana

 
Out of all the reasons you haven't updated your blog, my favorite is the feeling of relief after paying a parking ticket. I identify with that one the most.
 
Posted by Santana on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:11 AM
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Crystal
Crystal Butterfield

 
Thanks for completely disregarding the Midwest on your tour, really my feelings aren't hurt at all. *sob*
 
Posted by Crystal on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:11 AM
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♪ smsh ♪

 
ORLANDO!!
Yes!
 
Posted by ♪ smsh ♪ on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:12 AM
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lizzasaurus

 
excuses, excuses. and one too many, might i add.
see you on the 9th!
 
Posted by lizzasaurus on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:12 AM
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Kristina

 
Well, at least we can see now you have some good reasons! You are a very busy man.

And.... yaaay, tour dates! Even though I've seen all of those already and nothing is up there that I'm going to. But, just the idea and the words TOUR DATES make me very excited.

btw, your short appearance in The Ten was unforgettable. I love your name in the movie!
 
Posted by Kristina on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:13 AM
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christine

 
I'll be expecting a NYC date!!
 
Posted by christine on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:13 AM
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Tee

 
What? No East Coast tour?

And by "East Coast", I mean "England" and more specifically the East Coast of England, where I live.

I don't think that's so selfish a request; think of all the folks in those West Coat (of America) towns who keep whining about you not playing their town, and then suddenly you are!

A global catastrophe might cause our two continents to join up one day. And then you can play East Coast Amerengland, and I can stop by and say 'hi', and we can laugh about how we both thought such a thing would never happen...
 
Posted by Tee on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:15 AM
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Maria
Maria Zahorchak-Miller

 
Wow, now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Can't wait until Philly.


See you soon.
Maria
 
Posted by Maria on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:15 AM
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Laura

 
Thanks for the blog update...but I'd rather you and Michael Ian Black come to Austin...you guys can't make one stop in Texas?! COME ON! (Yes, in a Gob voice from Arrested Development)
 
Posted by Laura on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:15 AM
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Felicia

 
since you love the arcade fire so bad you should come to Canada! cant you see im finding less interesting ways to tempt you here?

Sir Showalter, i like scrabble too.

come here to get some coldness
 
Posted by Felicia on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:16 AM
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Amy
Amy Tribes

 
Excuses, excuses . . . .

Please tell me you guys are making it back down to Austin again. I know it's hot, and you'll have to put your things into buckets to get here, but at least no crowded music festivals will be going on while you are here.
 
Posted by Amy on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:18 AM
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Alison

 
please oh please come to hartford!!! we love you here!!!!!
 
Posted by Alison on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:18 AM
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sarah
Sarah Rahbee

 
might I suggest

11/22/07 – Austin, TX (Sarah's House)

I will feed you cranberry sauce made with orange juice because it's my favorite and I guess Thanksgiving is really all about me.

and also I suggest running that red light if no one's around--feels SO GOOD.
 
Posted by sarah on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:19 AM
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Chris has a show December 7th
Chris Davison

 
If you get the letter Z on a triple letter score, its a good thing by a lot. That's why I threaten it a lot like a chess move. It keeps my opponents thinking.


Although I would prefer keeping my opponent from thinking. That's why I make my opponents watch Stella during their turn and pause it during mine. That way they are too busy choking on laughter to place quixotic in the triple word score. They were too busy tilting at windmills.
 
Posted by Chris has a show December 7th on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:19 AM
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DJ Natural Ice

 
U left out the most important reason, 1: Git-R-Dun.
 
Posted by DJ Natural Ice on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:20 AM
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Chloe

 
Scrabble and No Cars Go.. You're the best. Truly.
 
Posted by Chloe on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:20 AM
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Molly Mary
Molly McLaughlin

 
I've said it before and I'll say it again. How come comedians never come to Maine?! All we have for fun is mooses and maple syrup. And 50% of those things come from Vermont.
 
Posted by Molly Mary on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:20 AM
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Stace

 
I own one non-working pair of Ray-Bans...I sent it in and they want $85 to fix 'em. Moral of this story? Just buy new ones. Good job, m'man.
 
Posted by Stace on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:21 AM
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Vale la Pena

 
SOO...will you be utalizing a "street team" this year?
 
Posted by Vale la Pena on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:22 AM
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alexa marmon

 
i'm more excited for the portland show than you can EVER imagine! by the way, if you need a place to crash.... im here for ya.... <3
 
Posted by alexa marmon on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:22 AM
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Kevin
Kevin Kizer

 
You've been missed.

Whenever I think of god, inevitably one of the Lohan's pops into my head.
 
Posted by Kevin on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:23 AM
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Rodney

 
Well, I would have asked for you to come to San Antonio, but Austin seems fine as there seems to be many a fan there. I'm willing to make the drive, but then that would add to global warming and I could get a ticket, we don't want that. I could ride my bike but the I could break it and skid my knees. I could advertise for someone ELSE to drive me, but then that pesky 1rst reversed amendment is there...

guess I'll just have to invent teleportation.

Please come to Texas somehow.
 
Posted by Rodney on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 3:20 AM
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bman

 
WHY NO STOP AT MINNESOTA?!?!?!?!?!? It's nice in the Fall... PLEASE DO A SHOW in MN!!!!
 
Posted by bman on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 3:21 AM
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Kate

 
I know it was you, Fredo.
 
Posted by Kate on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 3:21 AM
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Ben

 
One through seven are deadly sins. God is not happy with you, but he's pleased you've posted a blog.

On a side note, I was listening to the commentary on the second season of UCB, and Amy Poehler pokes gentle fun at you and other members of The State - but you specifically.
 
Posted by Ben on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 2:07 AM
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Ghost

 
holy crapchaow you're still alive!!!!!
 
Posted by Ghost on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 2:07 AM
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Jackie

 
I'm so sad the Orlando show is 18&up and i won't be 18 until a couple weeks after :(
 
Posted by Jackie on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 2:08 AM
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Maeby

 
Am I the only one who wants you two to come to Phoenix??? Please come to Phoenix =)
 
Posted by Maeby on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 2:09 AM
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Jaymie

 
Quote: "First of all, please come and see Michael Ian Black and me (myself?) on tour in your town this fall."


"me" is correct
 
Posted by Jaymie on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 2:09 AM
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Miss Lady

 
exactly. a good way to check yourself is to remove the other person from the sentence. for example, "come and see myself on tour" is awkward and grammatically incorrect while "come and see me on tour" is just right. although removing michael ian black from your sentences isn't very nice.

also, i will be at the somerville theater show, and i intend to bring the scarf i said i'd knit you on facebook. would it be entirely inappropriate to fling a hand-knit scarf onstage?
 
Posted by Miss Lady on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 6:59 PM
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Reneé

 
Oh, how you make me smile.
 
Posted by Reneé on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:18 AM
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katerina
katy telberg

 
im partial to 'keep the car running'
 
Posted by katerina on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 2:45 AM
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__Jar-meemers_

 
Are you coming to Tulsa, OK? I understand if you don't cuz, you know, it's really gay here. One time we got Joe Millionaire at the Casino.
 
Posted by __Jar-meemers_ on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 2:46 AM
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joeyfalconetti

 
See you on the 10th!
 
Posted by joeyfalconetti on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 2:47 AM
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Daniel Campos
Daniel Campos

 
That was your fault.
 
Posted by Daniel Campos on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 2:49 AM
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Daniel Campos
Daniel Campos

 
That was your fault.
 
Posted by Daniel Campos on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 2:49 AM
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julia
julia vargo

 
lol global warming does suck, but it actually doesnt have anything to do with the ozone.
I am envious of your ability to ride your bike with no hands.
 
Posted by julia on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 2:50 AM
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Dixie Dellamorto

 
see you next month.
 
Posted by Dixie Dellamorto on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 10:57 PM
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Felicia

 
CRIPES SIR! I HEARD ABOUT YOUR CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh man.. that one track abour EROTIC-FISHING IS INTENSE!
oh sir.show you HAVE to come to Toronto now.

OH MAN!

Rock on!
-Felster
 
Posted by Felicia on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 5:11 AM
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Santana

 
Since Ohio is still not on the list .. here's hoping you guys write some 'on the road' blogs like last year. Those were fun.
 
Posted by Santana on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 5:12 AM
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coree spencer

 
don't forget

39. kennel cough
40. kettle corn
41. ma & pa kettle
42. calling the kettle black
43. skittles (aren't they good?)
 
Posted by coree spencer on Monday, October 08, 2007 - 3:21 AM
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Everybody

 
October 12! Woohoo! I'm making everyone in the office go.
 
Posted by Everybody on Monday, October 08, 2007 - 3:39 AM
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Everybody

 
P.S. Yay! San Francisco loves you!

P.P.S. I missed seven minutes of your set. I actually ran out of the Fillmore during the bit about quitting smoking, to smoke. DAAAAMN YOOOU
 
Posted by Everybody on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 6:14 PM
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