Tiny's hosts sick, but very funny show
By Liz Welter
Marshfield News-Herald

More than 200 Marshfield area residents enjoyed the naughty, but nice humor of three nationally-known comedians at Tiny's Bar & Grill, 301 Ash St., Saturday night.

Few of their jokes fell flat with the audience, which was predominantly composed of parents and young adults.

"This is really fun. I'm having a great time," said Terri Wittman, who came with her husband and was seated at a table with another couple near the entrance to Tiny's recent addition -- a volleyball court with insulated roof and removable walls fixed to a heated cement floor.

Heaping mounds of volleyball sand pushed off the floor created the back drop for the comedy stage. Rows of folding chairs completed the theater setting.

"I feel like I'm in the world's largest cat box and there are some very big chunks in it," said Lord Carrett, who opened the evening's entertainment.

Audience members easily warmed to Carrett, looking every bit a fastidious gigolo with his black hair carefully styled into a pompadour and ruffles of a white shirt discreetly edging his black suit.

Carrett's jabs at anti-drug commercials, smoking ban legislation and religious virtues caused guffaws and whoops of laughter.

Billed as part of the "Sick, Sick, Sick, but Funny, Funny, Funny" Tour, Carrett was the preamble to the meat of Dwight York's offbeat, stoned humor.

York personified the brain-addled aging hippie making his way through a world of surveillance cameras, drug sniffing dogs and resurgent fundamentalist religion.

"Here's a practical joke you can do at home," York slyly shared with the audience.

Buy a couple of sex toys, remove from the packaging and look for a yard sale in a "nice, conservative neighborhood," York said. Discreetly place the items with some of the other sale merchandise, he advised.

"Then, stand back and watch. If you want a little more excitement, go up and haggle. 'You want $2.50 for this? How much has it been used?', "York queried as he demonstrated his yard sale technique.

The crowd erupted in laughter and shrieks of delight.

Smiling from the back as he leaned against the bar, Tiny Michalski was pleased.

"I'm hoping to have them back in October," said Michalski, who would like the facility to also be an entertainment venue for the community.

Clearly enjoying himself, David Hoffman said he'd be back for another show.

"I listen to these guys every morning. This is fun," said Hoffman, of Greenwood.