INTERVIEW WITH SHENG WANG

Who are you? Where are you from? Why are you here?

I am an American comedian. I grew up in Houston. I am here to reaffirm the decisions I've made in life and to eat dollar oysters.

Is Texas misunderstood or is it really as racist as everyone on earth assumes it to be?

Texas is hard to understand if you don't speak Spanish.

Describe your comedy in four words.

Stoney celebration cleverish farts.

I hear you fear and resent hand dryers in public restrooms. Please tell me more about things that you fear and resent.

I fear that I am not tweeting enough. I also fear that my blood pressure is high and I resent that one Chick-fil-A sandwich contains more than half my daily intake of sodium.

What childhood trauma prompted you to start a career as a comedian?

Watching Unsolved Mysteries and America's Most Wanted.

How's it working out for you?

Can't complain... when I go to work, I dress exactly as I did when I was in the seventh grade.

Comedy Underground; Thurs 8:30 pm, $10, all ages; Fri–Sat 8:30 and 10:30 pm, $15 adv/$20 DOS, 21+.

SEATTLE COMEDY COMPETITION AUDITIONS

Tonight you get to see 18 great Northwest comics—including Jen Seaman, Brian Boshes, and Mike Cummings—perform five minutes of their best material for a chance to earn a spot in November's Seattle International Comedy Competition. Because desperation often begets brilliance (or a truckful of tears), you don't want to miss this. Hosted by veteran comedian Emmett Montgomery. Comedy Underground, 8:30 pm, $10, all ages.