Billy Eichner: The Loudest One-Man Game Show

Published by Interrobang Staff at April 22, 2014

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While fighting to get his comedy career off the ground, Billy Eichner decided to just do it himself. After several successful stage shows, Eichner took to the internet, using his high energy style and vast pop culture knowledge to fuel his own game show ‘Billy On The Street’. Ambushing unsuspecting street goers with random pop culture quizzes and game shows (and bringing the occasional celebrity guest along with him) allowed Eichner to reach the mainstream and eventually landed his own show on Fuse. If you’re not familiar with Eichner, here’s some of his signature bits to get you caught up.

Sir, for a dollar…

Going up to a person, waving a dollar and yelling “sir, are you aware Blake Lively is available for features?” may not seem like a recipe for big laughs, but why is it funny every single time?

Denzel Washington Was Not In The Phantom Of The Opera!

You’re bound to run into some interesting people while traversing New York City’s streets with a camera and microphone in tow. Here’s a simple round of ‘For A Dollar’ that goes awry when Denzel Washington is brought up.

Django Unchained or Weekend at Bernie’s?

There is no age limit when it comes to game shows on ‘Billy on the Street’ as you’ll see when young Annelise plays a rousing round of ‘Weekend At Bernie’s or Django Unchained?’

Quizzed In The Face With Elena

One of Billy’s most memorable moments was during a round of ‘Quizzed in the Face’ when Billy happened upon a startled, Jewish lady by the name of Elena. The meek woman managed to battle her way through Billy’s quiz despite being in a hurry and even came back during season 3 where she teamed up with Lena Dunham.

Would You Have Sex With Paul Rudd!?

No one is more in-your-face than Billy Eichner, especially when asking strangers if they’d have sex with Paul Rudd while being accompanied by the man himself. It’s a simple question but for the love of God you had better say yes.

Where in the World is Scarlett Johansson’s Vagina?

Not all of Billy’s quizzes are completely random. Some have a purpose, like asking a confused French woman ‘who has been in Scarlett Johansson’s vagina’.

Reporting From The Super Bowl For Conan

Funny or Die! isn’t the only franchise that took notice of Billy Eichner’s talents. Conan O’Brien scooped him up for a series of man-on-the street pieces. Here he is reporting from the Super Bowl on the most important aspect of it: Madonna’s halftime show.