Foil, Arms and Hog had Electric Picnic crowd baying for 'one more sketch'

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015 - 12:38

By Anna O'Donoghue

As I walked into the Comedy tent to witness Foil, Arms and Hog take to the stage, I really didn’t know what to expect.

All I knew about the trio was based on some of their viral videos, but it wasn’t long before I understood their set.

The Dublin natives have mastered the art of bringing YouTube to real-life in the form of sketches.

And they didn’t waste anytime before launching straight into ‘Bouncer’, a sketch about two bouncers on their first date.

So, of course after the formal introductions, a quick i.d check and nightclub stamp, it took a hilarious turn: “Want to head back to my place tonight? It’s free before 12”

“Not tonight buddy, not with those shoes”

‘Kerry man gives directions’ was up next and although I’ve re-watched this video a thousand times, it may have been twice as funny to witness their take on the Kerry accent in person.

'Kerryman gives directions' @FoilArmsAndHog #EP2015 #comedytent pic.twitter.com/SlmlQ3vEJo
— Anna O'Donoghue 🌻 (@AnnaVDesigns) September 6, 2015

Then it was audience participation time!

As the trio donned their doctor scrubs and laid out a few chairs, I was nervous to see where this going and a deadly game of musical chairs wasn’t what I was expecting.

Dragging three punters from the crowd I spotted a familiar face, no other than fellow YouTuber Clare Cullen.

No favouritism though, as Clare was first to accept defeat.

Enjoy your first time workin with Foil Arms and Hog @Clisare won't be the last :-)
— Foil Arms and Hog (@FoilArmsAndHog) September 5, 2015

Who knew watching a game of musical chairs could have me holding my sides?

.@FoilArmsAndHog #EP2015 pic.twitter.com/txUjo82oN8
— Anna O'Donoghue 🌻 (@AnnaVDesigns) September 6, 2015

After a few more sketches, including a particular one about border control, they announced: “Try explaining that to your friends” - some things just need to be seen to be believed.

Then it was time for a gameshow, “Who’s a p***k? You’re a p***k!”

It has contestants competing against each other to win the title of ‘Biggest p***k’.

Rounds include, ‘finish this sentence’ and the ultimate p***k dance-off.

Although after one contestant's efforts to dance into the audience and down other people’s drinks, it was ‘I don’t dance’ that won the round.