Event: The Funniest Person in Memphis Contest

It is that time a year, when the local club scene brings forth to our merry city the Funniest Person in Memphis competition. This year, is the forth year that Big Funny Productions (the cats that run the former Comedy TN) will be hosting the event. This year, the prelims are already under way. Tuesday, May 26 will be the last of the rounds and June 2 will be the night of the finals.

This is a very exciting time for Memphis Comedy, as its a time to win bragging rights among the fellow comics. In the past, we've seen some very talented people bring the funny to the stage and smash the competition. In 2006, the competition's winner was Michael Danziger. He still does comedy around town, according to his website, mostly to religious organizations and other benefits.

In 2007, Mary Jordan took the top spot. Mary spent the time performing around clubs, from Memphis to Galax, VA and back again, and spending her remaining time improvising with the Wiseguys. She has since outgrown the town and is trying to break into the Chicago Improv and Stand Up scenes.

In 2008, Jeff White took the crown with his goofy style with a guitar closer. He can sometimes be heard as the announcer for the Memphis Grizzlies when he's not teaching the adolescent youth of America.

So we've come to 2009. Who will win it all this year? Support your favorites, boo and hiss at your least favorites. Let Memphis Style Democracy prevail and show us all that at least in comedy it's fair.

Come out to Skitz Comedy Club @ Neil's on Madison May 26 for the last round of the prelims or to the finals on June 2. Shows start at 8:30 pm and the tickets are $10 a piece. For ticket information, click on over to BigFunnyProductions.com.