Comedian Eddie Pepitone "In Ruins"

By Sophie Day in Arts & Entertainment on Mar 8, 2015 4:00PM

In August of last year comedian Eddie Pepitone released his newest stand-up special, In Ruins. Filmed in his home turf of Brooklyn, In Ruins is full of dark and insightful humor that is presented in completely absurd scenarios. In the bit, "Horsey Song," Pepitone theorizes he may have to sing to the masses as a sad entertainer in a dystopian future. Maybe that scenario isn't so far from the truth.

At a time in our history when the media seems more than happy to sensationalize every piece of information, and the public seems to get more apathetic by the minute, this special might strike the right balance between the tragedy and comedy we need. One of the jokes that felt the most poignant was one in which Pepitone fantasizes about a woman on The Price is Right having to guess the price of the Iraq War, "instead of a blender." Like this one, each segment of the recorded special seems to shine a bright light on the absurdity of the world we live in a way that makes the audience painfully aware yet still encourages them to laugh.

Pepitone has several other stand-up specials available for purchase, and is the subject of the 2012 documentary The Bitter Buddha, which collected awards at comedy and film festivals all over the country.

In Ruins is available on Spotify and is currently streaming on Netflix.