PUNDERDOME

Punderdome® is NYC’s wild & crazy monthly pun competition created and hosted by comedian Jo Firestone and her “Rodney Dangerfield impersonator” dad, Fred. Part of New York’s comedy landscape since 2011, it's a regular fixture at Littlefield in Brooklyn. Pun-masters are determined by the calibrated “Human Clap-O-Meter” who assesses levels of audience applause. “Mystery Box” prizes are awarded to the top two competitors.

The New York Times referred to the Punderdome® as “both an endearingly homemade and impressively high-caliber show during which astute wordsmiths (including a crew of beloved regular punsters) spin clever and very funny puns to a packed house.” GQ Magazine shouted the Punderdome® as one of the “5 Funniest Nights in America,” and quoted comedian Chris Gethard on why it’s great: “The crowd. You’d think you were at the Roman Colosseum. They’re passionate, to a level that feels dangerous. And to reiterate, this is a pun competition.” Punderdome is now a card game! Check it out here.

Filmed, edited, and directed by Kelly Maxwell.