Survive the Nerd Herds
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Today starts the San Diego ComicCon with tens of thousands of nerds in attendance as well as all of Hollywood. Here in Chicago, the Wizard World Convention (with comics, movies and just about everything under the sun) runs from August 19 - 22 next month! (Hey, the BSG Final Five will be there!) Now, I love my nerdbrothers n sistas, but here are some helpful tips from someone who's been to several Star Trek conventions and too many comicbook conventions.
Spoiler Alert: YOU die.
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The new Second City Mainstage show is up and running!
What Would You Do With $20,000?
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Recently several local theater groups were awarded $20,000 from Chase Bank. It was an online contest with each group gathering votes from their followers and friends via social networking sites.
Summer Comedy Camp!
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Who comes to Chicago FOR the Summer?!
Catalogue Commentary Creates Comedy
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You may remember Molly Erdman from her great run of Sonic Drive-in commercials, but something she's doing online is causing a stir! 
Lynch, iCarly
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The Future of America
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Based on years of research, predicting trends and patterns, here are my hopes for our future.
Johnny Carson: What Democracy Means To Me
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Johnny Carson was the best late-night talk show ever. He was a talented comedian, a great listener and a shrewd businessman. 
Look Back in Cacky - 20 Years of Improv
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One of my favorite improvisers when I first started here in Chicago was Craig Cackowski (or "Cacky.") He has the magnificent power of being intelligent, gentle and sweet all at the same time without letting any of those qualities get in the way of being goddamn hilarious. 
Are Women Funny Enough for The Daily Show?
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Samantha Bee was the last female correspondent added to The Daily Show. In comparison, some 10 male correspondents have come, stayed or left. 
