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A lot of comedians need a shtick. And that's not to say it's a bad thing: heck, a lot of trailblazing comedians relied on their shticks and achieved great success and influenced comedians who followed them. George Carlin's profanity and Sam Kinison's scream (without either of which, we would not have the brilliance of Denis Leary), Gallagher's sledge-o-matic (which is directly to blame for Carrot Top, who was actually surprisingly funny when this Phillyist saw him many, many years ago), Foxworthy's "You might be a redneck..." (which is probably the greatest one-liner gimmick ever). So we love comedians with shtick; but sometimes, it's refreshing to see a comedian who can just go on stage and be themselves, and be very, very funny. We also love local talent. To our delight, we found both in local comedian Chip Chantry.

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HOW MUCH: $5. Get 'em here, or at the door 30 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets reserved online are held at the door until 5 minutes prior to showtime.

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October 6, 1889 was the day on which Thomas Edison first displayed his moving picture device to the world. On the same day in 1927, The Jazz Singer became the first popular talking movie. And on the same day in 2008, you're going to The Troc to see Iron Man.

Hey you! Michael Cera fan. Yes, the one wearing the hoodie over the polo shirt. Can't wait to see Michael's new movie Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist? Philebrity has a contest that might just interest your nerdy, emo, super-bad self.

Former Phillyist, now full-time blogger and author, Jen A. Miller made it to the finals of the Hot Blogger Calendar contest. You're next, Jill!

And no, it's not Larry Mendte.

Deep in the heart of 20th and Sansom Streets, a murder of Philadelphia comedians have been taking part in Helium Comedy Club’s annual Philly’s Phunniest Person Competition. For the past three years, over 100 local comedians have taken to Helium’s stage with the hope that they will crush their fellow comics and be named Philly’s Phunniest!!!

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