I don't really know how to start shows.

Come on now, don't start liking me now. So yeah, I'm funny compared to, you know, well you'll see later. I favor mehap! I know a lot of fucking idiots. I think a lot of shit is mean-spirited, just because it goes against what they believe. But the relief of comedy is it take things that aren't funny, and it allows us to laugh about them for an hour

We got a purple suit to buy in a gigantic coffin.

Why are you laughing?

Evening, everybody.

Welcome to another episode of Why Are You Laughing, a history of comedy podcast.

And today, I'm pleased to introduce to you Mike Myers.

This episode is going to be shagademic, baby.

I didn't commit to it.

Oh,

I didn't commit to it.

Of all words, you need to say confidently, shagadelic is up there for sure.

Well, put this one in your belly, folks,

because we're covering the catchphrase king.

Mike Myers, who kind of underappreciated for what his career is in a way.

Because I think if you think of 90s comedy, you think of Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler, as far as movies go.

But Mike Myers is right in that realm.

Like he has three legitimate franchises.

If you count Shrek,

I guess it's a kid's movie and everything.

But he has three major franchises and was huge on S&L.

And like Mike Myers was an impactful name and comedy

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