Posted on March 9, 2010 by Stacey Merrick

Science Fuses with Stand-Up Comedy

What does a person do after they spend years studying biology and eventually get a Ph.D in ecology and evolution?  You probably are not going to guess such a person would become a stand-up comedian, but that is the case for Tim Lee.  In fact, he claims his career path makes perfect sense.  Lee explains:

I used to give talks in front of smart people who'd try to pick apart my logic. Now I give talks in front of drunk people who try to pick apart my jokes. The drunken audience is easier to please but more violent when disappointed.

Lee's style of comedy is accessible to both nerds and non-nerds, so anyone can enjoy his show.  Meaning, you do not have to have a Ph.D. in ecology to understand his jokes.  You can find a couple of videos of portions of his show on Tim Lee's YouTube channel. 

Tim Lee is playing at the Jewelbox Theater April 2 and 3 at 8pm.  Tickets are $20.  More info and buy advanced tickets online.

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