I’ve been a fan of Impractical Jokers since I started watching the show a few years ago. The idea of four friends playing good-natured pranks on unsuspecting people is fun, but the real twist is making the group the target of the jokes. And there’s been quite an array of jokes in the eighth season so far, with a ninth series booked, and a film in the works.
So when I heard that Brian ‘Q’ Quinn, Sal Vulcano, James ‘Murr’ Murray and Joe Gatto were going to be hosting a show at the 02, I was in. It was advertised everywhere on the way, including a memorable notice at the nearby North Greenwich station. There were a variety of shirts, but there was one that totally stood out. Before the main act was Steve Bryne, an American comedian who co-created bar based sitcom Sullivan and Son, which ran for three seasons. He delivered some sharp one-liners before an impromptu comical boy band made up of men from the front rows.
But really it was the Jokers who everyone had turned up to see. While I’d known they were all friends from high school, it was wonderful to see just how close they are all. The onscreen chemistry is just as evident on stage, as insults and in-jokes fly between them at rapid pace. As well as that, there were anecdotes on Sal’s trip to Amsterdam, his cameo on TV drama Bones, Murr’s romantic/non-romantic experience with an older fan, a memorable skit involving New York taxis and a near-death experience on a plane. But as Q is my favourite of the group, my highlight was Q dressing up as a stranger and interviewing fans before a show and finding out just what they really thought of him. Amidst the funny answers, it’s clear how much everyone likes him and all the other Jokers.
Well I’m not sure I heard of them…I’m so out of time ⌛️😂😂 oldfashioned AF
You old fashioned! 😂 That’s like calling you uncreative
But I am 😂
Writing & me as person are diff things 😉
I don’t know about that…
Thanks for sharing the fun stuff with us, Alex! I’ll look for this show.
Happy to. They’re not shown on mainstream TV here, so they’re not that well known and it wasn’t full, but was a fun night. They really are a tight group.
Sounds like a fun night! I’ve only seen bits and pieces of their show. Glad you enjoyed!
I think you’d enjoy it. Will be interesting to see how their film goes. Not sure what to expect haha.
You will have to post a review when you see it. 😃
Love the show! Wish I lived in the areas that they shoot, so I could get pranked by them.
Ha! Yeah it’s mostly New York but they do go to plenty of other places. I hope they go to London again too. Who’s your favourite of the 4?
They’re all hilarious, but I find myself rooting for Murr the most. Since he’s the butt of everyone’s joke.
He’s a smart guy, and uses props and gameplans well for sure. I’m more Q. So easy going and always has such an approachable vibe.