The funniest man on campus

Getting to know the Host of the Grad House’s Comedy Night

The Grad House, on LeMarchant is a quaint, happening hub. (Photo by Jesse Ward)

Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Dan Hendricken, a Dalhousie student, hosts a studentrun comedy night at the Grad House. The show features local stand-up comedians, as well as TV writers shooting in the area, and has seen writers from This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

Hailing from P.E.I., Hendricken is currently studying at Dal and intends to become a chiropractor if his comedic career doesn’t pan out. Hendricken is also the doorman at Yuk Yuk’s and occasionally does shows there as well. Although he used to get stage fright, he quickly got over it, because doing stand-up is just so fun.

“Even when it’s bad, it’s going to be over soon,” Hendricken said. If a joke falls flat, he said, he typically ends up making fun of the joke. Hendricken both hosts and performs. He enjoys making the show like a big party where everyone is having fun – though he does not like loud drunk people who interrupt the show. He feels that hosting and performing have helped his public speaking skills, as well as making him more confident.

Many people believe stand-up comedians have experienced some sort of childhood trauma, but Dan’s worst memory is from grade four when he ripped the butt of his pants. Unfortunately, he had decided to go commando that day.

“It’s a good show, it’s a good time, and it’s at Dal,” said Hendricken. “It’d been going well, but it’s always good to have new people come.” Free cover, cheap drinks and Whiskey Trivia can all be found at the Grad House’s Comedy Night.