Ep 5. Melee
- TV-MA
- March 22, 2016
- 20 min
This Is Not Happening is back with a brand new episode called Melee, which features a lineup of stand-up comedians sharing their craziest, most outrageous and hilarious stories involving situations that turned into physical altercations.
In this episode, the first comedian to step up to the mic is TJ Miller, who shares a story about the time he found himself in a brawl while studying in Paris. His tale involves French punks, small dogs, and a surprising twist that is sure to leave the audience in stitches.
Next up is Jermaine Fowler, who tells a story about a time he got into a physical altercation with his own father. The comedian starts the story with a bit of background information on his father, who was known for his tough love approach to parenting. Fowler recounts a series of events that led to him wrestling with his dad on the living room floor, but he manages to find the humor in the situation and turns it into a hilarious story.
The third comedian to take the stage is April Richardson, who shares a tale about a time she got into a heated argument with a fellow concert-goer at a White Stripes concert. The altercation ends up escalating into a full-blown brawl, but Richardson manages to come out on top thanks to her quick thinking and a well-placed beer bottle.
The fourth comedian is Fahim Anwar, who shares a story about a time he got into a fistfight with his roommate over an argument about rent. Anwar's story is filled with hilarious details, from the unconventional way he prepared for the fight to the unexpected result of the altercation.
Last but not least is Drew Michael, who tells a story about a bar fight that he got into while trying to impress a girl. Michael's story is less about the actual fight and more about the absurdity of the situation, as he attempts to recount the events of the evening in hilariously convoluted fashion.
Overall, the Melee episode of This Is Not Happening features a hilarious and diverse lineup of comedians who all manage to bring their unique perspective to physical altercations. Whether it's getting into a brawl with French punks or wrestling with your own father, this episode proves that there's humor to be found in even the most unexpected places.