Issue date: 9/5/08 Section: A&E
Jasper Redd made his local comedic debut at Dunn Theater on Saturday, August 23,2008. Redd, originally from Knoxville, TN, started his career in 2004 with an appearance on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." He is most often recognized for roles in National Lampoon's "Totally Baked: A Potumentary" (2006) and on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Redd currently tours the country and was recently found bringing his humor and personal stylings to our very own campus.
Despite his previous stardom, the audience produced mixed reviews at the conclusion of Redd's show. According to junior Sarah Hope, "there were some things that were funny but he definitely did not have me rolling with laughter." Many jokes were racially based due to his African American culture, which made some audience members uncomfortable, but others seemed to have no problem with such humor.
Sophomore Meghan Place said she "did not go in thinking it would be funny at all, and [she] was surprised to have laughed a lot." Place, along with other audience members, enjoyed Redd's easy-going personality and light sense of humor.
Despite the mixed feelings of the audience, Dunn Hall was filled with laughter on Saturday night and the audience gave a standing ovation to the Tennessee native.
Jasper Redd made his local comedic debut at Dunn Theater on Saturday, August 23,2008. Redd, originally from Knoxville, TN, started his career in 2004 with an appearance on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." He is most often recognized for roles in National Lampoon's "Totally Baked: A Potumentary" (2006) and on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Redd currently tours the country and was recently found bringing his humor and personal stylings to our very own campus.
Despite his previous stardom, the audience produced mixed reviews at the conclusion of Redd's show. According to junior Sarah Hope, "there were some things that were funny but he definitely did not have me rolling with laughter." Many jokes were racially based due to his African American culture, which made some audience members uncomfortable, but others seemed to have no problem with such humor.
Sophomore Meghan Place said she "did not go in thinking it would be funny at all, and [she] was surprised to have laughed a lot." Place, along with other audience members, enjoyed Redd's easy-going personality and light sense of humor.
Despite the mixed feelings of the audience, Dunn Hall was filled with laughter on Saturday night and the audience gave a standing ovation to the Tennessee native.
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