Abby Peschges/Winonan

Winona State University’s University Programming Activities Committee brought college comedian Adam Grabowski to campus Jan. 19.

Grabowski, who graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in psychology, opened his set with a presentation of what he called “Random Graphs.” He showed pie charts and bar graphs on topics which included Mario Kart characters, middle and high school memories and reactions to the song “Call Me, Maybe.”

“I like to make fun of stupid stuff,” Grabowski said. “Most of my material comes from talking to people and my comments of what they say.”

Disney movies were another topic Grabowski made light of. He pointed out the sexual implications the song lyrics of Little Mermaid and Aladdin have—and the bad messages being taught to young boys and girls.

Grabowski also asked the audience to participate by shouting out favorite childhood games at random, from which he created jokes on the spot.

Students noticed and enjoyed Grabowski’s understanding of what makes college students laugh.

Winona State student Elise Nelson said, “He used his understanding of college students and people in general to point out the hilarity in everyday life.”

Grabowski enjoys audiences that aren’t afraid to laugh and participate.

His favorite joke changes each day depending on the crowd’s reaction and response to it.

“I enjoyed that he was able to appeal to everyone in the audience without being completely crude, which is unique for comedians in this day and age,” Nelson said.

Grabowski said, “I like to show people the line, but I never cross it.”

Grabowski said that if he could have any superpower it would be the ability to be Will Smith.

“I would get to save the world over and over.”

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