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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Native American Comedy Duo


James and Ernie credit themselves as the first Native American comedy duo to come out of the Navajo Nation. They are "serious about being funny" and work hard to make people laugh until it hurts!

Their material ranges from their "childhood days of playing in the dirt at grandma's house, to our teen years trying to be someone we're not, and on into our hickey filled adulthood experiences that include topics related to relationships, shopping at Wal-Mart, our drinking days, and many other Rez life topics." They are known to use music, dance and props to add to their humor.

Despite all the jokes, they promote living a healthy lifestyle by saying "No" to alcohol, drugs and domestic violence. They achieve this very important message by sharing their own past as former substance abusers with a skit called "Addicted."

James and Ernie have been called "Emotionally powerful." They will be performing a live show for free on December 6-7 at the University of New Mexico's sub ballroom. If you would like a few laughs, definitely check them out while you can.

Here is a link to their website if you'd like to learn more about them:  http://www.jamesandernie.com/

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