FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is this all about, seriously?
A: The contest is a proud Chicago tradition in which 10 storytellers spin their biggest, most ridiculous tall tales in an effort to be crowned the champion liar. The evening will be filled with stories, lies, audience participation, and many ridiculous surprises.
Q: Why is this the last one?
A: Which cave have you been living in? Society is crumbling down around us, we would be lucky to last long enough for the planet to melt, and the world's most prolific liar now has a 50/50 chance of becoming the leader of the free world. After reading the tea leaves, charting the stars, and consulting Huffington Post, we are absolutely sure the end of times has arrived. When we emerge from our hiding place to rebuild, we hope to create a utopia where lies have no place.
Q: How do I get there?
A: You can drive to the rendezvous point at 4800 N Western Avenue and park for free in the MB Bank lot. Alternately, you can take the brown line to the Western stop a half block away, or travel via the Western or Lawrence bus. We'll take it from there.
Q: I like to arrive late to things. Is that cool?
A: The transport to our secret compound will leave the rendezvous point at exactly 6:35. If you are not there by then, you will be left behind to perish with the rest of the poor souls. We will start loading up at 6:00, and we highly suggest arriving close to that time.
Q: How long is the show?
A: We will depart the rendezvous point at 6:30, and you will be returned there just after a kinder, gentler new society rises out of the ashes of the wicked old one (So, approximately 10:00). You should plan to be with us for the entire evening.
Q: Is it a good idea for me to join you?
A: We hope so. But it might involve tense situations, loud noises, power failures, rude gestures, unfair treatment, existential dread, bad puns, rampant paranoia, and a poorly planned sing-a-long. CONSIDER THIS ONE BIG TRIGGER WARNING! There will be no physical exertion, and you will be seated safely and comfortably for the duration, but this is probably NOT a show for those with health conditions, high anxiety, or sensitivities to an unpredictable environment.
Q: Is the evening family friendly?
A: There will likely be a little adult language and some mature themes. Also, like we just said, we're taking you to a doomsday bunker, where shit can get real very quickly. It's up to you. We'd say 16+, but we don't know your kids. Plus, this might be an ideal situation to start over without them.
Q: Are you serious about the phone thing? I like, need to look at it all the time.
A: We will confirm that your phone has been turned off before you are granted access to the transportation. You will be allowed to turn it back on after we return. No exceptions. If we see it out during the evening, you will be expelled from the bunker without a refund. If you can't go a few hours without staring at a screen, you should probably burn in the coming hell fire.
Q: Can I buy tickets at the door?
A: No. We need to do extensive background checks in order to ensure we are bringing along the best of the best and to find out your blood type, just in case.
Q: What do I get if I purchase a VIP ticket?
A: In the time honored tradition of capitalist America, your extra money buys you special treatment and recognition of how much better you actually are!
Q: Can I bring food or drinks into the venue?
A: Unfortunately, no. However, we are stocked up with a few pallets of powdered milk and freeze dried mango to get most of us through to reentry. Most of us.
Q: Don Hall is in this? I hear that guy is kind of an asshole.
A: Yes, he relishes that reputation. However, the only other Donald who would be a good fit is tied up at the moment, and besides, how could you have a competition to determine which Chicagoan is most full of shit without Don Hall being present?
Q: Why can't I find any information online about the previous 43 Chicago's Biggest Liar Contests?
A: Perhaps you are not looking hard enough.
Q: What if my question isn't answered in this FAQ?
A: Feel free to contact us here, and we will respond shortly.
A: The contest is a proud Chicago tradition in which 10 storytellers spin their biggest, most ridiculous tall tales in an effort to be crowned the champion liar. The evening will be filled with stories, lies, audience participation, and many ridiculous surprises.
Q: Why is this the last one?
A: Which cave have you been living in? Society is crumbling down around us, we would be lucky to last long enough for the planet to melt, and the world's most prolific liar now has a 50/50 chance of becoming the leader of the free world. After reading the tea leaves, charting the stars, and consulting Huffington Post, we are absolutely sure the end of times has arrived. When we emerge from our hiding place to rebuild, we hope to create a utopia where lies have no place.
Q: How do I get there?
A: You can drive to the rendezvous point at 4800 N Western Avenue and park for free in the MB Bank lot. Alternately, you can take the brown line to the Western stop a half block away, or travel via the Western or Lawrence bus. We'll take it from there.
Q: I like to arrive late to things. Is that cool?
A: The transport to our secret compound will leave the rendezvous point at exactly 6:35. If you are not there by then, you will be left behind to perish with the rest of the poor souls. We will start loading up at 6:00, and we highly suggest arriving close to that time.
Q: How long is the show?
A: We will depart the rendezvous point at 6:30, and you will be returned there just after a kinder, gentler new society rises out of the ashes of the wicked old one (So, approximately 10:00). You should plan to be with us for the entire evening.
Q: Is it a good idea for me to join you?
A: We hope so. But it might involve tense situations, loud noises, power failures, rude gestures, unfair treatment, existential dread, bad puns, rampant paranoia, and a poorly planned sing-a-long. CONSIDER THIS ONE BIG TRIGGER WARNING! There will be no physical exertion, and you will be seated safely and comfortably for the duration, but this is probably NOT a show for those with health conditions, high anxiety, or sensitivities to an unpredictable environment.
Q: Is the evening family friendly?
A: There will likely be a little adult language and some mature themes. Also, like we just said, we're taking you to a doomsday bunker, where shit can get real very quickly. It's up to you. We'd say 16+, but we don't know your kids. Plus, this might be an ideal situation to start over without them.
Q: Are you serious about the phone thing? I like, need to look at it all the time.
A: We will confirm that your phone has been turned off before you are granted access to the transportation. You will be allowed to turn it back on after we return. No exceptions. If we see it out during the evening, you will be expelled from the bunker without a refund. If you can't go a few hours without staring at a screen, you should probably burn in the coming hell fire.
Q: Can I buy tickets at the door?
A: No. We need to do extensive background checks in order to ensure we are bringing along the best of the best and to find out your blood type, just in case.
Q: What do I get if I purchase a VIP ticket?
A: In the time honored tradition of capitalist America, your extra money buys you special treatment and recognition of how much better you actually are!
Q: Can I bring food or drinks into the venue?
A: Unfortunately, no. However, we are stocked up with a few pallets of powdered milk and freeze dried mango to get most of us through to reentry. Most of us.
Q: Don Hall is in this? I hear that guy is kind of an asshole.
A: Yes, he relishes that reputation. However, the only other Donald who would be a good fit is tied up at the moment, and besides, how could you have a competition to determine which Chicagoan is most full of shit without Don Hall being present?
Q: Why can't I find any information online about the previous 43 Chicago's Biggest Liar Contests?
A: Perhaps you are not looking hard enough.
Q: What if my question isn't answered in this FAQ?
A: Feel free to contact us here, and we will respond shortly.