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Scaredy Cat

Tony Baker

Comedy Dynamics · 2020 · 80 min

Tony Baker makes an energetic case for cowardice.

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Tony Baker builds his hour around an outright refusal to act tough. Rather than projecting swagger, he leans into being startled by the world, treating cowardice as simple common sense. The centerpiece is his comparison of household pets: dogs abandoned their wolf heritage to beg for table scraps, while housecats maintained their predatory edge and cold indifference.

Filmed live in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where Baker attended college at New Mexico State University, the hour arrived as his profile was expanding beyond comedy clubs. After consecutive appearances as a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he was building an enormous online audience with viral animal voiceovers, turning his distinct vocal cadences and catchphrases into a recognizable signature.

Directed by Tony Valentino, the special gives Baker room to stretch out those physical and vocal rhythms across an eighty-minute set. He rants about the unprovoked aggression of hornets, mimics chaotic beatings at childhood family cookouts, and details the foolishness of investigating strange noises during ghost stories.

Notable bits & set list

6 bits

  1. Flies in the bathroom, clowns, and ghosts

    Discussing his various personal fears.

  2. Bees sacrificing themselves to sting humans

    Delivering a detailed and hilarious take on the absurdity of bees dying after stinging.

  3. The closer (spoiler). Show it

    Three dogs, an owl, and a cat closer

    A humorous animal interaction routine.

  4. Hornet bit

  5. Cereal bit

  6. STD bit

How it plays

Tone
Vulnerable, reflective, humorous, and focused on personal fears.
On stage
Blends self-reflection, vulnerability, and charisma with unique comedic phrasing and storytelling.
Pace
Starts a little slowly / amateurish before hitting his groove and building momentum.
About
fears, animals, anxiety, insecurity

What the critics said

Received mostly mixed-to-positive reviews from fans and viewers, praising his detailed jokes, storytelling, charisma, and unique style of humor, while noting it starts slow before hitting full stride.

Summed up from reviews, articles and listings. Sources: themoviedb.org, allmovie.com, letterboxd.com, moviefone.com, tubitv.com, imdb.com, comingsoon.net, tonybakercomedy.com.

Details

Released
Taped
2016, Rio Grande Theater, Las Cruces
Runtime
80 min
Where
Comedy Dynamics
Director
Tony Valentino
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