What Nick Swardson Did to Upset Selma Hayek on ‘Grown Ups 2’ | The Rich Eisen Show

Summary

The transcript features a conversation about experiences on the set of 'Grown Ups 2.' The speaker, who worked as an on-set producer, shares a humorous anecdote about pitching jokes to Chris Rock that were never used. They also recount an interaction with Salma Hayek, who requested more jokes for her character, which the producer declined, explaining that her role was to be the 'straight person' amidst the comedic chaos. The transcript concludes with a mention of the speaker’s comedy tour, 'Toilet Head,' and promotes the Rich Eisen Show available on Roku.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The speaker was an on-set producer and had the role of pitching jokes to Chris Rock, who was part of a group of comedians.
• 😅 Chris Rock never used any of the jokes pitched to him, handling the rejections politely.
• 🤔 The speaker found it challenging to write jokes for someone of Chris Rock's caliber.
• 🔍 Sahayak, another comedian, expressed dissatisfaction for not receiving any jokes, wanting to be involved in the humor.
• 💡 The speaker explained the comedic dynamic, stating Sahayak was meant to play the 'straight person' to balance the humor of the other characters.
• 👍 Sahayak eventually understood and appreciated the explanation about her role in the comedy setup.
• 🤝 The speaker emphasized the importance of maintaining professional integrity, even when faced with requests that could compromise the comedic structure.
• 😂 Sahayak's acceptance of her role and her ability to 'nail it' is highlighted, showing her talent and adaptability.
• 🚽 A joke is made about a 'toilet head' comedy tour, suggesting an absurd and catchy concept to attract attention.
• 📺 The script mentions a comedy show being available on YouTube in collaboration with '800 pound gorilla', indicating a significant online presence.
• 📅 The show is broadcast daily on the Roku Channel from 12 to 3 Eastern for free, providing accessibility to the audience.

Q & A

What was the main challenge the speaker faced when pitching jokes to Chris Rock on the set of 'Grown Ups 2'?

The main challenge was that Chris Rock never used any of the jokes the speaker pitched to him, even though he acknowledged them politely.

How did Salma Hayek react when she realized the speaker wasn't writing jokes for her?

Salma Hayek got upset and asked the speaker why he wasn't writing any jokes for her. She wanted to be included in the comedic elements.

What explanation did the speaker give to Salma Hayek for not writing jokes for her character?

The speaker explained that Salma Hayek's character needed to be the 'straight person' in the scene to ground the comedy, as the other characters were more comedic and her being jokey would disrupt the dynamic.

How did Salma Hayek respond after understanding the speaker's reasoning for not writing jokes for her?

Salma Hayek understood the explanation and accepted it, acknowledging that the speaker knew how to produce comedy.

What humorous analogy does the speaker use to describe resisting Salma Hayek's request for jokes?

The speaker humorously compares the effort of resisting Salma Hayek's request to having the strength of a 'Bed Bath and Beyond of fibers.'

What role did the speaker have on the set of 'Grown Ups 2'?

The speaker was an onset producer, responsible for pitching jokes and ensuring the comedic elements of the film were well-executed.

What did the speaker imply about the difficulty of writing jokes for Chris Rock?

The speaker implied that it was difficult to write jokes for someone as talented as Chris Rock, as the jokes he pitched were never used.

Why did the speaker believe that Salma Hayek's character should not be 'jokey'?

The speaker believed that Salma Hayek's character should remain the 'straight person' to balance the comedy and ensure the other characters' jokes were more effective.

How does the speaker describe Salma Hayek's talent?

The speaker describes Salma Hayek as 'brilliant' and acknowledges her ability to understand and execute the role perfectly after their discussion.

What was the humorous way the speaker described a new comedy tour?

The speaker jokingly mentioned a new Comedy Tour titled 'Toilet Head,' which is described as absurd.