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Video Licks: The ‘Inappropriate Spanish Idioms Hour’ Es Muy Bueno

Video Licks: The ‘Inappropriate Spanish Idioms Hour’ Es Muy Bueno

Did you know that Happy Contest Time producer Christina Thiele moonlights as the Inappropriate Spanish Idioms Hour profesora? Well, now you do! In the first two episodes you learn exactly what not to say to your friends and co-workers (unless, of course, you roll like that). Enjoy! Episode 1: Episode 2: Mentions: Check out the […]

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Quick Dish: Don’t Miss HAPPY CONTEST TIME at NerdMelt 2.17!

Quick Dish: Don’t Miss HAPPY CONTEST TIME at NerdMelt 2.17!

Tuesday, February 17th it’s time for another installment of the stand-up contest we all love, HAPPY CONTEST TIME! When you are all done with the bad luck of Friday the 13th, the heart jabs of V-Day, and the hangover from President’s Day revive with some mega laughs at HCT. This killer line-up is sure to […]

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Quick Dish: Experience Happy Contest Time at RIOT LA 1.17

Quick Dish: Experience Happy Contest Time at RIOT LA 1.17

This show is near and dear to my heart which means I’m bursting with enthusiasm to give you the 411 about it. Happy Contest Time is a live stand-up show where five comedians go head-to-head to be named the “funniest person in the world” under the scrutiny of three very unforgiving Japanese female judges. The […]

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Quick Dish: Snatch Up Your Tickets for the UCB Debut of Happy Contest Time

Quick Dish: Snatch Up Your Tickets for the UCB Debut of Happy Contest Time

Comedy Cake faves and generally stupendous human beings, The Happy Contest Time folks, have an amazing show for you this November. They’ve said “sayonara” to the Three Clubs venue and made the jump into the big lights of UCB Franklin. Comedians will be going head to head to be named the “funniest person in the […]

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Quick Dish: Minasan, DO NOT MISS Happy Contest Time’s Special Day TONIGHT 9/2

Quick Dish: Minasan, DO NOT MISS Happy Contest Time’s Special Day TONIGHT 9/2

It’s time to show your respect for LA’s comedy show dedicated to judging comedians in the most Japanese way possible. Happy Contest Time will put on the first show of their 2nd year this very night. Come celebrate at Three Clubs with Japanese school girls and these fine performers: SCOTT LUHRS ASHLEY BARNHILL CHRIS BENNETT […]

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Layers: HAPPY CONTEST TIME is a Comedy Competition Worthy of Your Attention

Layers: HAPPY CONTEST TIME is a Comedy Competition Worthy of Your Attention

Comedy and rivalry pretty much go hand in hand in this day and age. Now, when you add Japanese school girls to the mix the stakes get way more interesting. Nestled away in the heart of Hollywood lives a sketch/stand-up show that combines cutthroat competition with sheer, madcap silliness. The Happy Contest Time show is […]

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Quick Dish: Everything’s Coming Up Comedy Tomorrow 8/19 at Three Clubs

Quick Dish: Everything’s Coming Up Comedy Tomorrow 8/19 at Three Clubs

Two MUST SEE comedy events are happening Tuesday evening, August 19, at the fabulous Three Clubs. First on your list will be the show that offers you the freshest comedy around, Rise Up! This week host Carla Cherry will be illuminating the crowd along with this super fab lineup: Dan St Germain (Variety’s “10 Comics […]

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Quick Dish: The Happy Contest Time “Tournament of Winners” Kicks Off August 5th

Quick Dish: The Happy Contest Time “Tournament of Winners” Kicks Off August 5th

The time has come to determine who reigns supreme when it comes to impressing The Happy Contest Time panel of Japanese school girl judges. Sets are be honed and perfected as this post is published! Egos will be neatly placed at the door for this contest of epic proportions. August 5th the Tournament of Winners […]

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Quick Dish: This Canada Day Celebrate Comedy with HAPPY CONTEST TIME at Three Clubs

Quick Dish: This Canada Day Celebrate Comedy with HAPPY CONTEST TIME at Three Clubs

Wednesday, July 1st down some maple syrup and celebrate the enactment of Canada’s 1867 Constitution Act AKA Canada Day! Wait, forget the syrup (and the Canadians) and get some real drinks while you laugh your Pharrell hats off at Happy Contest Time (hosted at the swanky Three Clubs). Check out the exciting Yankee line-up: Joe […]

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Quick Dish: TONIGHT Check Out ‘Happy Contest Time’ at Three Clubs

Quick Dish: TONIGHT Check Out ‘Happy Contest Time’ at Three Clubs

Of course, tonight you will already be at Three Clubs for Rise UP! comedy, so why not “shtick” around for some Happy Contest Time! And what exactly is Happy Contest Time? The first Tuesday of every month several brave comics perform in front of a live audience and are simultaneously judged by discerning Japanese school […]