Penn State news by
Penn State's student blog

Topics

More

Comedian Jay Pharoah Roasts Jimmy Neutron Lookalike, ‘Mo Bamba’ In HUB

“You know it’s cold out when white people are bundled up,” comedian Jay Pharoah said as he took the stage in Alumni Hall.

The Saturday Night Live alumnus is known for his hilarious impressions of celebrities ranging from Barack Obama to Jay Z to Kevin Hart. Students caught his act for free Wednesday night, thanks to the Student Programming Association.

After opening act AJ Foster warmed up the crowd with a solid comedy routine, Pharoah took the stage to “Mo Bamba,” yelling incoherently along to the song before cutting the music and roasting the song as well as “mumble” rappers.

https://twitter.com/billyissertell/status/1067999151433093121?s=21

Pharoah joked about topics like partying in Dave and Buster’s with Drake, having over-protective parents, and how the audience composed of college kids didn’t understand his “90s kid” references.

He only dipped into his bag of impressions occasionally, but performed them flawlessly, asking, “Why does Jay Z always sound like he’s being tickled?” before impersonating Jay Z’s laugh.

The Virginia native interacted with the crowd frequently, going back and forth with multiple audience members and asking them questions about things like their worst job experiences, then diving into a story about his own experience working at Golden Corral.

After more than an hour of standup, impressions, and a freestyle, Pharoah ended the show by telling the story of the time he met President Barack Obama and explaining what antics he would have pulled if he was Obama in his last day in office.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Matthew Ogden

Matthew Ogden is a senior double majoring in Marketing and Journalism. He resides in South Jersey and is the cohost of Onward State's podcast, Podward State. Email him your favorite Spotify playlists to [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @MattOgden98.

Coming Full Circle: Megan Kelby’s Senior Column

“It wasn’t my time for that college experience yet. I had to be able to enjoy myself and get my bearings before I could be ready for any of that.”

Graduating With Style: Buttons On Beaver Founder Makes Mark On Penn State Fashion

“There’s been a few other buttons I’ve seen pop up… but I still feel like my designs are always so much more unique.”

An Algorithm Of Their Own: Penn State Math Club Goes Viral On TikTok

In their order of operations, kindness always comes first.

Follow on Another Platform
113kFollowers
164kFollowers
59.6kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Other posts by Matthew

Stop & Look Around: Matthew Ogden’s Senior Column

“I’m here to tell you that what happens next doesn’t matter at all if you aren’t fully focused on what’s happening right now.”

Podward State: Season 3, Episode 14

Podward State: Inside Penn State’s Coronavirus Response