Youngstown, OH – Derelict DIY music venue The Thrash Crater was recently reclaimed by new owners as The Chuckle Hole, an open mic comedy venue specializing in unrefined stand-up and beginners improv performances, unreasonably excited sources confirmed.
“After the Crater got shut down, when the building inspector found all those dead cats in the wall, the arts community really felt the loss,” said Chuckle Hole co-owner Kendall Reese. “We need spaces where local artists can feel free to create and express themselves, so I’m really glad we were able to open this place back up as a comedy club. It probably won’t be long now before someone gets discovered here, and then that’ll really put this place on the map.”
Members of the community expressed their support for the venue reopening to feature comedy sets.
“I think this place is gonna be the new keystone for the local DIY scene,” remarked minimally talented hipster Alex Campbell. “Although I’ll miss the Crater, just because I have a lot fond memories of the shows there. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been accidentally electrocuted in that place. I used to play there all the time with my guttercore band, Garbage Eater, but maybe we can still play if we cover a few Weird Al songs or something.”
City officials however were less optimistic about the venues reopening.
“I really thought we’d finally gotten rid of that hellhole,” grumbled city comptroller Gerry King. “We’ve been trying to shut the place down ever since we realized their smoke alarms were just painted on like tunnels in a Roadrunner cartoon. And a comedy club is even worse! We thought a few drunk kids with acoustic guitars were bad, but a thirty person improv team trying to warm up in a linen closet? That’s more than anyone should have to endure.”
At press time, owners of the Chuckle Hole announced plans to expand the venue to include a slam poetry night, artists gallery, and vegan microbrewery in the back.
By James Knapp.
The Bringer 