Nardwuar vs. Eric Andre - Summary

Summary

The provided text appears to be a transcript of an interview between a mysterious interviewer and comedian Eric Andre. The interviewer is extremely eccentric and asks a wide range of strange and personal questions, often interrupting Eric Andre before he can respond.

The interview starts with the interviewer asking about Eric Andre's obsession with GG Allin, a punk rock musician known for his outrageous behavior. The interviewer presents Eric Andre with gifts, including a comic book about GG Allin and a record by the musician.

The conversation then takes a surreal turn, with the interviewer asking about Eric Andre's personal life, including his relationships and habits. The interviewer also makes references to various pop culture icons, including Ali G, Frank Zappa, and Captain Beefheart.

Throughout the interview, Eric Andre seems to be taken aback by the interviewer's antics and questions, often responding with confusion or annoyance. Despite this, the interviewer continues to push the conversation in strange and unpredictable directions.

Ultimately, the interview ends abruptly, with the interviewer thanking Eric Andre and presenting him with one final gift, a book about the history of American comedy.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. Eric Andre is a comedian.
2. He was being interviewed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
3. Eric Andre received gifts from the interviewer, including a comic book about GG Allin, a GG Allin picture disc, and a copy of the Evaporators' song "Nard Strangler".
4. The interviewer is a fan of GG Allin and has written a literary tribute to him.
5. Eric Andre mentioned that GG Allin smelled bad and was interesting to watch.
6. The interviewer asked Eric Andre if he would be allowed to eat feces on TV, and Eric Andre replied that it was unlikely.
7. Eric Andre mentioned that he took a shot of liquor when he was 17 years old.
8. The interviewer asked Eric Andre about his favorite album cover, and Eric Andre mentioned that he liked the cover of Frank Zappa's album "We're Only in It for the Money".
9. Eric Andre received a gift of an Archie Shepp LP.
10. The interviewer asked Eric Andre about his experience working with Jimmy Kimmel, and Eric Andre mentioned that Jimmy Kimmel's son had worked as a PA on his show.
11. Eric Andre mentioned that he had to pay people $50 to sign release forms to appear on his show.
12. The interviewer asked Eric Andre about his favorite music, and Eric Andre mentioned that he liked Ali G's music.
13. Eric Andre received a gift of a Mary Monk LP.
14. The interviewer asked Eric Andre about his thoughts on Dick Gregory, and Eric Andre mentioned that Gregory had a 9/11 conspiracy theory.
15. Eric Andre received a gift of a book about the history of American comedy.
16. The interviewer asked Eric Andre about his thoughts on Laughs Records and Doo Doo Records, and Eric Andre mentioned that they were interesting.
17. Eric Andre received a gift of a Doo Doo Sex Mouth record.
18. The interviewer asked Eric Andre why people should care about him, and Eric Andre replied that he cared about the people of Vancouver and British Columbia.