Stockport-born writer and comedian George Lewis, who has repeatedly gone viral on social media for his hysterical parenting skits and instantly relatable sketches (racking up over 350 million views), is hosting a free comedy show about ‘AI’, asking "Is My Fridge Smarter Than Me?"
The rising star is teaming up with Samsung to tackle the funny side of AI while juggling his everyday life at home. What’s more – the audience will get the chance to win a brand-new Samsung OLED TV and other tech goodies.
Described as “the funniest dad on Instagram”, George has achieved success on social media for his relatable sketches, racking up over 350 million views so far. He’s currently enjoying a sell-out run with his first solo tour. Dates here.
Joining George will be the theatrical ‘Clean Qweens’ showing off their unique approach to a traditional product demo. Inviting the audience to get up close and personal with the tech, they will also be taking to the floor for a game of drag bingo, where lucky participants will have the chance to win a Samsung OLED Smart TV among other prizes.
The event takes place on Tuesday, October 22 from 6pm - 8pm at Samsung KX, Coal Drops Yard, London, N1C 4DQ. Apply for free tickets here.
Read a brand new interview with George Lewis below.
What is the last thing you do before you go onstage?
I have a tin of cold coffee to fuel my high energy act (standing almost still for an hour) and remind myself of all the crap jobs I’ve done over the years. That immediately puts me in a happy mood.
What irritates you?
How long I take to decide on a hotel to stay in on tour. I spent hours doing it the other day, arrived this morning thinking I’d finally booked something I was happy with, then realised that I’d booked the wrong dates and I’ve just spent another hour finding a new one.
What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?
I once got a mate to repair a car of mine that I’d written off because I didn’t have the money to buy a new one. The axle then collapsed on the motorway and the car flipped over. (I survived.)
What is the most stupid thing you have ever done?
That hotel thing is front of mind right now, but most days I make similar mistakes - buying mango when I went for milk, locking myself out of my house, forgetting to pick the kids up from school. I think I might be thick.
What has surprised you the most during your career in comedy?
I never liked McDonalds before. Now, I have a personal battle against the urge to get one on every drive home after a gig. I rarely win.
What do your children think of your job?
It’s all my kids have ever known, but it worries me that they think it’s completely normal for dads to reenact interactions with them over and over again for my content.
What’s the worst thing about being a comedian?
All of the driving, which leads to all of the noticing how people don’t understand the rules of the motorway, which leads to all of the times I’ve tried to indicate to other drivers that you only need to be in the middle lane if you’re overtaking someone in the slow lane, which leads to me realising what a pathetic boring man I am.
I think you are very good at what you do (that’s why I’m asking these questions). What do you think of you?
I’ve just stared in the mirror for 2 hours after reading this. After a lot of soul searching, I think I’m a generally happy, friendly bloke but I have more wrinkles than I’m comfortable with.
How much do you earn and how much would you like to earn?
I don’t earn enough to sit at home all day watching Homes Under the Hammer, but once I do, you’ll never see me again.
How important is luck in terms of career success – have you had lucky breaks?
I generally think that the best people eventually get the success they deserve, although there are exceptions. The best luck I’ve had has been meeting kinder more successful comedians who have given me compliments, and shared my stuff at times when I had no idea if I was any good. Romesh, Josh Widdicombe and Russell Kane have had such a positive impact on my career and they probably have no idea.
Alan Davies has said that comedians fall into two categories – golfers and self-harmers. The former just get on with life, the latter are tortured artists. Which are you – or do you think you fit into third category?
I’m a golfer in everything other than golfing ability.
Who is your favourite person ever and why – not including family or friends or other comedians?
I think it’s my friend’s mum who has always been the first person to like my videos, even before I had no followers. She never watched them. I don’t think she really knows how it works. But she always saved me from humiliation in those first moments when I’d put something out there and fear it would get absolutely nothing.
Do you keep your drawers tidy and if not why not? (please think long and hard about this question, it's to settle an argument with my girlfriend. The future of our relationship could depend on your response).
I don’t and I wish - every single day - that I was the type of person who did. It’s so easy and it’d make everything easier, my wife happier and me generally calmer. But it’s just not me babe.
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