Drawing: Mike Birbiglia at Troy Music Hall
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Comedian/storyteller/actor/writer/director/This American Life regular Mike Birbiglia will be at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall March 21 for a show. We have a pair of tickets, and we're giving them away -- maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
In Sleepwalk with Me, Mike Birbiglia shared stories about some of his odd dreams and sleepwalking. So, tell us about one of your funny dreams.
Or, if you don't have a funny dream to share, in honor of the Pizza Pillow, what's the pizza of your dreams?
So, either a funny dream or a dream pizza. We'll draw one winner at random. Totally non-redeemable bonus points for a funny dream involving pizza.
Birbiglia's current tour is titled "Thank God for Jokes." Blurbage: "Mike Birbiglia returns to the stage with more painfully awkward stories about telling jokes ... and how that can get you in trouble. Join Birbiglia as he visits Cats-a-chusetts, argues with someone about their nut allergy, hosts an awards show for angry celebrities, and learns that Fozzie Bear is a tough act to follow"
The Troy Music Hall show is at 8 pm on Friday, March 21. Tickets are $29 and up.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 8 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday, March 12 and must respond by noon on Thursday, March 13.
Troy Music Hall advertises on AOA.
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My mother had a recurring dream that I had twins, starting when I was a teenager. When I was pregnant with my eldest, I thought she was proven wrong. However, I had twins on my second go around. Never doubt your mother.
... said Carissa on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:45 PM | link
I once had a dream that my roommate's ex was organizing my closet while I hid under the covers of my bed.
Freud would have something to say about that I am sure...
... said Nikki on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:45 PM | link
Usually my dreams are just weird and not funny. Although one time I dreamed that my dog was a real child. That was pretty cool.
... said Valerae on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:52 PM | link
I dreamt I was in a boat and that if I let any water touch me, I would turn into a lizard. (I don't have funny dreams. Does anyone?)
... said gretchen on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:54 PM | link
A bacon and pineapple pizza with a combo of crispy fried bacon and Irish bacon from Oscar's meats in Warrensburg.
... said Kevin on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:55 PM | link
My dream pizza is made on a carnival-style fried dough, slathered with tart cherry sauce, cheesed up with cannoli filling, and topped with fair-trade extra-dark chocolate chips.
... said Melissa on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:56 PM | link
During my twin pregnancy, I had a dream that I opened a refrigerator to find it chock full of the Italian pastry sfogiattelle (certain that is spelled incorrectly) they were in the drawers, in the butter compartment and throughout every inch of the fridge.
... said Theresa on Mar 10, 2014 at 12:59 PM | link
Pizza of my dreams is my hometown pizza from Colosseo’s Pizzeria. I sometimes dream I’m back home eating a slice.
... said Jbird on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:02 PM | link
Just dreamed that Lolo Jones was stalking my 15 year old son, and was showing up making scenes all the time. She ended up as a cashier at a convenience store along an interstate due to the controversy. Then I dreamed about these 20 foot tall bear things, but they had kangaroo-style back legs and koala faces and fur, but with gorilla arms. They were all over our neighborhood, and the homeowner's association was alternately freaking out and pretending there were no critters. I do wonder if this might be the Singulair talking...
... said Gina on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:04 PM | link
I rarely remember my dreams…but sometimes – in that deep sleep that can happen between snooze buttons – one will pop up. The other morning, meaning to get up early, I not only hit my snooze button; but turned off my alarm. I dreamt that I had gone to lunch, and felt an immediate need to take a nap. In the way that dreams work – I took a nap in a locker room that somehow appeared. When I woke (from my dream nap) the clock showed 2:30 – I was an hour late in getting back to my office; then I realized the clock actually said 2:30 am – that I had slept for over 12 hours. In a panic about what my boss was going to say – I woke up, having actually overslept. (though only by an hour; not 12)
... said Kate on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:04 PM | link
I once had a dream that I flew to Japan to buy exclusive playstation one games from an outdoor market. Then I went on a bunch of waterslides that were as tall as skyscrapers. Pretty awesome.
... said Ally on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:04 PM | link
I often day dream about being able to stop time, just like Evie on Out of This World.
... said Alison on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:09 PM | link
I actually did win the power ball lottery . It's was needless to say very exciting. I keep insisting they check and recheck the ticket. I didnt believe them telling me over and over I had won.. Woke up and still had the feeling I won , it was the most real feeling I ever had in a dream :). Took all of a minute or two to have reality hit me ...
... said Mary on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:16 PM | link
Dream pizza: wood-fired pesto with fresh mozzarella
... said Liz on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:22 PM | link
I once dreamed I gave birth to a roast turkey.
... said Pearl on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:23 PM | link
I'd be equally happy if someone could tell me WFT is going on with the following dream I had when I was a kid:
I went down to the basement to talk to my mom who was in the laundry room using an electric range stove top to heat an iron. I went into the next room, where a hole opened in the floor. Out of this hole the Hamburger Helper glove appeared and he/she/it grabbed my leg and tried to pull me in the hole. My mother responded by pressing the hot iron onto the 'helper. He/she/it promptly caught fire, causing me to run up the cellar stairs. Almost on cue, the fire department arrived at the backdoor, and an endless line of firemen, carrying one hose, marched down the stairs while I pleaded with them to save my mom and beware of the danger below.
... said daleyplanit on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:24 PM | link
Any pizza you make yourself can be a dream pizza. On Saturday it was olive oil, spinach, red onion, feta, kalamata olives, basil, oregano on a thin crust...
... said Jamie on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:27 PM | link
My dream pizza has lots of meat on it! Meat! Which I can't normally have because my wife always wants to ruin it with vegetables.
... said Ron on Mar 10, 2014 at 1:47 PM | link
I once had a dream that I was being chased by a Pizza-The-Hut!
... said MarisaThePizza on Mar 10, 2014 at 2:09 PM | link
The dream pizza that I've actually dreamed of: A crust infused with cocoa powder, but one that still retains the texture and char of perfect pizza crust. Instead of sauce, Nutella will be slathered on top in an impossibly smooth layer. Dreampizza would would be topped with goat cheese, for a creamy, but subtle salty contrast. Finally, Dreampizzza would be sprinkled with a generous helping of gold flakes -- the edible kind, like in in goldschlager. Also, Dreampizza would be ever-lasting, like the gobstopper, because this is my dream and I said so.
... said Nic on Mar 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM | link
My dream pizza is a Hawaiian stuffed crust....eaten on a beach in Hawaii. :)
... said Rose Stuart on Mar 10, 2014 at 2:17 PM | link
I once had pretty terrible sleep walking problem myself. When I was 12 I dreamt that I was heading to the finals in the "who could get the best distance peeing into a urinal contest." Right as I am about to break the 20 foot mark, I am startled by screaming and crying. That was because I had chosen my sisters doorway to her bed as my distance and was standing in the hallway with a glorious flow heading onto her bed. Classic.
... said Tyler on Mar 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM | link
I had a dream once that Aerosmith played the local mall's food court -- and they were wheeled out in a giant salad bowl (complete with salad). Great concert. Weird dream.
... said Jayme on Mar 10, 2014 at 2:31 PM | link
I have a re-occurring dream where I keep having to go back to high school even though I'm in my 30's, because I didn't finish one class. Terrifies me every time. I am a high school and college graduate. The worst part is I have to keep going to the guidance counselors office, because i never remember where the classes are, only to realize its finals week, and I have completely forgotten to take the one class I needed (some kind of art class), to actually graduate. This has been going on for years.
Whenever I have this dream, I wake up sitting on the edge of the bed for some reason. I know its not throwing myself out a window, but still......
... said Mike on Mar 10, 2014 at 3:11 PM | link
I once dreamt that I got into a water balloon fight with snoop dogg on a school bus
... said Jordan on Mar 10, 2014 at 3:11 PM | link
I once had a dream I had a on-call attack bear that I used to defend my wife and I from bad people who were chasing us
... said Chris M on Mar 10, 2014 at 3:14 PM | link
The pizza of my dreams includes pasta, pesto, basil, parmesan and romano cheese, fluffy crust and every slice I eat makes me lose weight!
I also have lots of funny dreams about people feeding me food. At buffets, at parties, I also have recurring grocery shopping dreams - I LOVE FOOD!
... said heather on Mar 10, 2014 at 3:32 PM | link
I have a hard time remembering my dreams, but not delicious pizza. I'm looking forward to warmer weather so I can continue perfecting my grilled pizza recipe!
... said Jenn M. on Mar 10, 2014 at 3:52 PM | link
My dream pizza is a vegan pizza with artichoke hearts and olives!
... said sophia on Mar 10, 2014 at 3:57 PM | link
When I was pregnant, I had a dream that I was able to see in the womb and my baby was on a swing and waving to me.
... said sj on Mar 10, 2014 at 4:21 PM | link
I dreamed I got 5 out of 6 numbers in the lottery. Then I woke up and realized, even in my dreams I fall short of my goals.
... said Mikael Gregg on Mar 10, 2014 at 4:22 PM | link
I dreamed that my dog and a squirrel were sitting at the table, eating apples. It was funny when I woke up but I can still picture that squirrel in my kitchen and it gives me the creeps...
... said capgirl on Mar 10, 2014 at 4:26 PM | link
During the 2010 Winter Olympics I stayed up late to watch the women's figure skating final which was a tight competition for gold between a Korean girl and a Japanese girl. I went to bed that night and dreamt I was at a a frozen lake surrounded by pine trees. I was watching one of these girls skating on the ice. Suddenly she fell through and I rushed to the hole to help her. I reached down into the water and started pulling out debris that was in the way. I remember thinking "I can't feel her skates!" I then woke up to find myself kneeling in front of my hamper, with clothing all over the floor. Now I have to warn anyone I share a room with not to be alarmed if they wake up and I am looking for Asian figure skaters in the hamper.
... said Chrissy on Mar 10, 2014 at 4:40 PM | link
The pizza of my dreams is a Pizzagna, that would be a pizza in the form of a lasagna, as made by Pizza Hut.
... said Ryan on Mar 10, 2014 at 4:49 PM | link
My dream from today's afternoon nap:
I was in the back seat of a car and it was being chauffeured by a German shepherd dog. We got stopped by the police because, you know, a dog isn't supposed to be driving a car. I pointed out how well the dog was driving and the cop just gave us a warning.
... said chrisck on Mar 10, 2014 at 5:04 PM | link
The pizza of my dreams would be a margarita with anchovies oven-baked in Naples. And of course, I'd have to eat it there as well!
... said Amanda on Mar 10, 2014 at 5:50 PM | link
The pizza of my dreams is a Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza from Spacca Napoli in Chicago.
... said E. on Mar 10, 2014 at 6:13 PM | link
I once had a dream that I played ping pong with Wayne Brady.
... said jesse on Mar 10, 2014 at 6:46 PM | link
Can't remember all the specifics, but I was Nicholas Cage in my old high school. Short version is I had to basically Nation Treasure some shit, but I was holding up my crew because I didn't graduate yet, though I was a grown man
... said pete on Mar 10, 2014 at 6:57 PM | link
Author Annie Proulx and I drive a car-share across Wyoming. She insists we only listen to NPR. When we are out of range of NPR she plays tapes of NPR but they seem mostly to be of Terry Gross repeating "this is Fresh Air. This is Fresh Air. This is Fresh Air." Annie Proulx claims Terry Gross copies her style of eyeglasses. Her optometrist now works out of an old RV of no fixed location. Annie Proulx also refuses to stop at restroom toilets. "Use a bush!" she says. There are only tumble weeds...
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Mar 10, 2014 at 7:03 PM | link
The pizza of my dreams would have Mac and cheese on it. Byword of my favorite things. Oh the carbs!
... said Katie on Mar 10, 2014 at 7:05 PM | link
I am a teacher and I've dreamed about being a student in my own class; somehow I do both roles simultaneously.
... said Kobe on Mar 10, 2014 at 7:34 PM | link
While neither a dream nor a dream pizza, how about a dream pizza date... DeFazio's in Washington Park with a nice girl and a nice bottle of wine.
... said Rohan on Mar 10, 2014 at 7:51 PM | link
I had a dream once that I was getting punched in my face, I woke up at the exact same time I tried to dodge the punch and slammed my face into the wall next to my bed.
... said samse on Mar 10, 2014 at 9:45 PM | link
I had an epic dream once (and by epic, I mean it felt like a lifetime, inception style) that a zombie apocalypse occurred because in this alternate universe, Steve Jobs never invented the iPhone. The zombies ended up being nice anyway and didn't try to eat or kill everyone.
... said Jason on Mar 10, 2014 at 9:52 PM | link
Dream Pizza: Garlic Mashed Potato Pizza
... said Jenna on Mar 10, 2014 at 10:00 PM | link
I usually don't remember my dreams but before we sold our a house in January, I had a dream that we had less than 3 hours to finish moving a lot of stuff out before the closing. I woke up in a panic. It took a few minutes to realize that we had already moved everything out and I was in a different house.
Stupid subconscious.
... said Jon in Albany on Mar 11, 2014 at 12:05 AM | link
I had a dream that I was in the snake pit from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Why did it have to be snakes?!?!?
... said bb on Mar 11, 2014 at 12:45 AM | link
I already have tickets but OHMYGOD I'm so excited he's coming!! Can't WAIT!
... said Kelly on Mar 11, 2014 at 1:00 AM | link
I dreamed I was in a golf championship and everytime I pulled out a club, it was only about 2' long, so with a bad back, I had to bend over practically to the ground holding this tiny club to get a shot off and the course was nothing but sand traps and hills.
... said Bill on Mar 11, 2014 at 8:02 AM | link
Well, I guess I need a make-over because I dreamed I had dreadlocks down past my knees (I'm white,w hair like Fiberglas). I was standing in a crowd in my nightgown blabbering I needed a haircut but the ONLY shop was way, way up in the clouds, via the George Washington Bridge, which I would have to trek across, in my nightgown and slippers, during the polar vortex.
... said Mary Beth on Mar 11, 2014 at 8:19 AM | link
Unfortunately my dreams are never funny.
They always involve being chased by people who intend to hurt me, and at some point my legs stop working.
Luckily I don't remember my dreams very often.
... said Spencer on Mar 11, 2014 at 8:21 AM | link
I had the most embarrassing dream that I had to go to the bathroom so bad at Home Depot, I went in one of the toilet displays and tried to act like I was just sitting there resting as people walked by looking at me. I'm still embarrassed!
... said Lark on Mar 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM | link
My dream pizza is one I make at home, the more eclectic the toppings the better!
... said Katie on Mar 11, 2014 at 9:01 AM | link
I had a dream a few nights ago that I was in Mexico with my whole family, taking a walk in a new park that was just opened. This park had tubes that you could use to travel, mario-style, into a lower level park that had a little stream. In the lower park there were huge chickens that the kids could ride, which was perfect, because my son's legs had been getting tired. Bizarre but a lovely day!
... said lucy on Mar 11, 2014 at 9:23 AM | link
I dreamed I was late for work and I got in my car, only it was a little toy kid's car with the peddles so I got in and peddled as fast as I could, and my knees kept hitting me in the mouth, but the worst part was merging onto I90 because I had to peddle for my life and those stinking peddles only move about a 1/2" each and I was terrified I was gonna get slammed, so I switched gears and began running while I was sitting, from the ankles, basically, and then I saw my plastic speedometer read 7mph, so I freaked and picked the car up around me, and ran like Fred Flintstone all the way down I 90 worrying I was gonna get a ticket for not driving correctly.
... said Cohee on Mar 11, 2014 at 9:40 AM | link
dream pizza: arugula, gouda, de fazio's crust, eggplant and mac and cheese inside the crust.
... said innae on Mar 11, 2014 at 11:57 AM | link
In the most memorable funny dream I've had I was hanging out with Brittney Spears. Despite the fact that I've never met her in my life, for some reason we were old friends. Eventually I did something that caused her to get mad and start to fight with me. So I started hit back. This is when I woke up. In my haze I punched my lamp off my nightstand. The bulb and the lamp shattered.
... said Kevin on Mar 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM | link
Pizza of my Dreams: Fun Pizza - Cheese on the bottom, meat lovers, well done. (via AP House of Pizza 1999)
... said Myles on Mar 11, 2014 at 12:30 PM | link
The only recurring dream I can remember having was when I was younger and several nights in a row I dreamt of finding some strange, cute monkey-like creature on the back steps of my house. Something like a tarsier, but also something that no one had even seen before. I went in to pet it and all of a sudden it's features changed like it was one of those squeeze toys that make everything bug out. It bit me on the arm and my arm immediately ballooned up to about 10 times its normal size. OK, maybe the whole thing's more "funny" than funny.
... said C.J. on Mar 11, 2014 at 1:37 PM | link
Pizza Dream:
May 1992
Geneseo, NY
Mama Mia’s slice with cold cheese
Wong sitting next to me
... said JMc on Mar 11, 2014 at 2:22 PM | link
I dreamed my dog, a scruffy poodle, walked in through the front door on his hind legs, wearing a paisley scarf, after shave and a gigantic pompadour, leaned on the kitchen table like a guy at a bar and told me he was a Scorpio!
... said Mare on Mar 11, 2014 at 4:45 PM | link
Dream Pizza: Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Pizza. The best of all worlds.
... said Mike on Mar 11, 2014 at 5:24 PM | link