Ep 8. Kristen Wiig: The Volvo-ness
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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is a web series created, written, and presented by American comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The show has a simple premise: Seinfeld picks up another comedian in a fancy car and they go out for coffee, chatting about whatever comes to mind during the drive. In the season 1 episode 8, Seinfeld picks up Kristen Wiig, comedian, actress, and writer best known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
The episode is titled "Kristen Wiig: The Volvo-ness," and it opens with Seinfeld driving up in a red Volvo station wagon. He explains that he chose the car for Wiig because he thinks it's a vehicle that someone like her might drive. Wiig meets him on the street, and the two exchange pleasantries before getting in the car and heading out for coffee.
As they drive, Seinfeld asks Wiig about her work on SNL. She talks about some of the famous sketches she's been a part of, such as the "Surprise Party" sketch and the "Target Lady" skits. Seinfeld and Wiig also discuss their favorite coffee shops, and Seinfeld reveals that he's a bit of a coffee snob.
The conversation takes a funny turn when Seinfeld starts talking about how he thinks Volvo drivers have a certain "Volvo-ness" to them. Wiig laughs and they continue joking about the quirks of Volvo drivers. Seinfeld then asks Wiig about her own car, and she reveals that she just got a new Prius.
At the coffee shop, Wiig and Seinfeld chat about their experiences performing stand-up comedy. Wiig admits that she's not as comfortable doing stand-up as she is with sketch comedy, but she enjoys the challenge. They also talk about their personal lives, with Seinfeld asking about Wiig's family and childhood.
One of the funniest moments of the episode occurs when Seinfeld and Wiig are driving back from the coffee shop. A fellow driver pulls up next to them and starts rapping loudly in his car. Wiig and Seinfeld both get a kick out of it and start laughing hysterically.
Throughout the episode, Seinfeld and Wiig have a great rapport, teasing each other and making each other laugh. Like all episodes of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, "Kristen Wiig: The Volvo-ness" is a fun and lighthearted look at the lives of some of the funniest comedians in the business. Seinfeld does an excellent job of steering the conversation and getting the most out of his guest, while also providing plenty of laughs along the way.
