Zach Galifianakis stars in Absolut Vodka advertisement

Comedian Zach Galifianakis is the creator and star of a new Absolut Vodka ad, made at the company’s request as part of an ongoing series of artist-focused spots.

When Absolut approached Galifianakis about the ad, he agreed on the condition that he could do whatever he wanted with no restrictions. Absolut agreed, and the end result is a textbook example of the comedian’s ridiculously dry sense of humor. Galifianakis asked his friends Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim of Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job! to join him in creating the spot, which involves bathrobes, a hot tub and a towering wig that would make Marie Antoinette proud.

When not developing his burgeoning career in marketing, Galifianakis can usually be found out on the road. He was a member of Will Ferrell’s “Funny or Die” comedy tour that hit college campuses across the country last month. Additionally, he will perform in San Diego in April, and at the 2008 Bonnaroo Festival with David Cross, Janeane Garafalo, Jim Norton, Brian Posehn, Mike Birbiglia, John Mulaney and Michelle Buteau.

Dates:

April
8 - San Diego, Calif. @ 4th and B Theatre

June
12-15 - Manchester, Tenn. @ Bonnaroo Festival

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