Comedy Q&A: Carl Barron

Carl Barron

Why should we see your show?

Because I have a strange head. It's also good to try something new and you get reward points for my next show.

Describe yourself in five words

Short caramel alien smart arse.

Tell us a joke in 25 words or less.

What's green and got wheels? Grass! (I lied about the wheels)

What makes you laugh out loud?

Grass with wheels and even if it hasn't I still find grass funny sometimes.

What's the worst line you've ever delivered? 

"I looked at some bees knees under a microscope the other day and I thought what is so special about them?"

I think it's good but the audience looked at me like they didn't even know me, they abandoned me.

What keeps you awake at night?

Besides insomnia? Wondering if fruit flies are healthier than normal flies.

What were you like as a child? 

Pretty small and quiet, I used to walk backwards to the shop. I didn't have a lot of friends. The people in the shop liked me though.

When were you last embarrassed and why?

When I realised I had put my plastic pants over my g-string.

Give us a scientific explanation of laughter. 

Saying a thought others have thought but didn't say, thinking that no one would be interested. 

If you weren't a comedian you would be ... ?

Normal and adjusted.

Comedy festival

Who: Carl Barron (Australia)
What: Whatever Comes Next
When and where: Comedy Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
Tickets: Adults $25 Conc/Groups 10+ $20 from Ticketek
Show duration: 1 hour, 15 mins


* The International Comedy Festival runs until May 22.