Greg "F***in'" Dunn is the latest edition toAbsolunacy, Ball State's "premiere" comedy troupe. You all knowAbso by the fliers they leave taped everywhere with the smiley facethat has one big eye. You can catch Dunn and the rest of the castin their next performance on Nov. 6 in Pruis Hall. Or, if you can'twait, I'm sure they'd be funny for you any time if you onlyask.
Q: First, the basics. Age, year in school, major, blood type,etc.:
A: 19, sophomore transfer from University of Evansville,telecommunications major, B+, enjoys candlelight dinners and longwalks on the beach at sunset.
Q: You are the new guy with Absolunacy. As a matter of fact,the only new guy. The competition must have been tough. Tell usabout it.
A: Being the new guy has its pros and cons. Every time I make ablunder I can just say, "hey, I'm just the new guy," and we allhave a hearty laugh. However, I'm constantly taken aside and haveto be explained things. Everyone in the troupe has been greatcoaches in integrating me into the group. Auditions were tough. Theother auditioners were incredibly talented, and I was surprisedthat I was the only one chosen. All I know is that I did somethingright or did something that the troupe really liked. Most likely,I'm just that good. As of right now, Abso's planning on havingauditions in the spring. I hope the other auditioners from the falland new auditioners come out.��
Q: So you must be a funny guy. Say something funny.
A: Geez, just because I'm funny doesn't mean that I'm funnyevery second of the day. How would you like it if someone on thestreet were to come up to you and go, "You're a reporter for theDaily News, right? Hey, why don't you report something to me."Jerk.
Q: What made you want to try out for Abso? I hear those guysare weird...
A: They're freakin' nuts. I did improv in high school, andduring welcome week, I just so happened to pass by a audition flyerand thought that I should check it out.
Q: Why do they call you Greg "F***in'" Dunn?
A: Because I'm Greg F***IN' Dunn, damn it! What more explanationdo you need?
Q: What is the most expensive thing in your wardrobe?
A: My cheerleading uniforms that I "rented" from theuniversity.
Q: What's your McKinley Avenue theme song?
A: I'm not as rich as other stars like Brad Pitt, DavidSchwimmer and Nick Greiner, so I can't afford a theme song forevery location that I grace. I just have my posse use one themesong for when I enter, and that is Flogging Molly's "The Worst Daysince Yesterday."
Q: What are five things you wish you could find inMuncie?
A: 1) a date
2) a parking spot
3) an ATM that wouldn't rip me off with access fees
4) a Cici's Pizza
5) a personal golf cart to drive around campus
Q: It's 9 p.m. Wednesday. What are you doing?
A: Practicing with Abso or reading the comic books. (Yep, I'mthat much of a geek.)
Q: It's 1 a.m. Sunday. A Carter dog, a slice from Greek's orLaBamba's?
A: Carter dog, hands down. I just discovered the wondrousgoodness that he keeps in that magic cart of his. I have yet tofind a better polish sausage. He's more than welcome to give mefree dogs for giving him this FREE advertising in the DailyNews.
Q: The end of the world has finally come. What will you dofor your last 24 hours alive in Muncie?
A: I'd do what any normal person would probably do. I'd loot andpillage the town.�
Q: Describe your typical Tuesday.
A: My Tuesdays normally start off at about 9:30 a.m. when I'mawakened by the racket that my roommate makes. In a half awake,half asleep state, I somehow stumble to class. About half way to myAstronomy class, I normally get confronted by collection agents whothreaten to break my legs if I don't reimburse them for some cashthey loaned me for a small wager on a horse I met the weekendbefore. I get a power nap in during class, and meet up with somefriends for lunch. After lunch, I get the urge to study but Inormally talk myself out of it. In the evening, I go tocheerleading practice where I toss some girls around. Then I havejust enough time to ice my back before I head to an Abso practicewhere I let my other personalities take over for the night. By theend of the practice, one of the other personalities has taken over.When I'm not in control, I normally don't remember what happens. Ijust end up waking up in a stranger's bed and hitchhiking back tomy dorm at 3 a.m.���
Q: What the best public restroom on campus, handsdown?
A: The restrooms in AJ. What one does in the restroom requires acertain level of serene concentration. The width of the stalls, thelighting and the shape of the seats provide the perfect atmospherefor the optimum movement.
Q: What is the most effective defense against zombies, thescourge of the living dead?
A: A discount store employee with a beat up Oldsmobile, achainsaw, and a boomstick.
Q: Who should really run for president?
A: Hillary Clinton, so I can have a good reason to leave theU.S. and travel the world for hopefully only four years.
Q: Who, in your opinion, is the quintessential BallStater?
A: The wacky guy this interview is focused on... duh.
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