Typically, Bobble Tiki writes about music and booze. The Weekly Volcano already has plenty of fashion, theatre, art, and useless personal interest (see: Matt Driscoll) writers, so this leaves the tunes and the bottle for Bobble Tiki to babble about. And on that note, the Weekly Volcano also has plenty of capable music writers that put Bobble Tiki to shame when it comes to wordsmithing. Bobble Tiki’s only real expertise may well be week-long Pina Colada binges.

This being the case, when Bobble Tiki throws a curve ball and writes about Rory Scovel this week — one funny-ass mothatrucka (and a  standup comedian, none the less) who will play Jazzbones Comedy Night on Tuesday, Sept. 4, it shouldn’t disappoint the masses. If, at his best, Bobble Tiki is a mediocre music writer slash lunchtime drunk, perhaps mixing it up a little is the best possible course of action.

Bobble Tiki has always had a warm spot for  standup comics. Not many people know this, but for a while in the ’80s, during a lull in Bobble Tiki’s life that started just after college and didn’t end until June 24, 1994 — the date of Bobble Tiki’s first Zima — Bobble Tiki dabbled in comedy. Bobble Tiki stayed up late into the night working on bits and one-liners, sure that one day his unique sense of humor would set the comedy world ablaze.

It never did.

Finally, Bobble Tiki got a real job.

But since then, Bobble Tiki has always supported  standup comedians and Tacoma’s comedy scene because, if for no other reason, Bobble Tiki knows just how hard it is to be funny. After taking notice of Rory Scovel’s show at Jazzbones because it’s a benefit for the Emergency Food Network — and Bobble Tiki believes every human has a god-given right to food (call him an idealist) — he decided to check out Scovel’s shtick.

If Rory Scovel has one thing going for him as a comedian, it’s one thing that Tim Allen, Carrot Top, Sinbad, and Paula Poundstone wish they had. Scovel is actually funny. After moving to Washington, D.C. in ’04 to pursue comedy, he was given the opportunity to tour Western Canada with help from the Yuk Yuks Comedy Club chain. He found himself in Seattle for a few months, and during this time he was a finalist in the Seattle Comedy Competition. He now lives in NYC with his girlfriend (an actor), and among other things has a hilarious performance on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” under his belt.

And a Circuit City commercial.

 “I was inspired to pursue standup comedy because I was raised in a big family and I crave attention. These elements pushed me in the direction of live performance and standup just happened to be the thing I enjoyed the most. My parents took it pretty well. They basically said don’t ask for money. I think that meant for me to do whatever I want as long as I can eat,” writes Scovel, after Bobble Tiki sent him a mushy MySpace message requesting internet friendship and a brief interview.

Scovel currently finds himself at the beginning of a tour stretching from September to December, and Seattle to Indiana — via Canada.

“A comedy tour for someone like me isn’t as wild as one might think. I’m not a national headliner and certainly not a household name. I’m also very new to standup in terms of experience. I would say my tour is more educational. I do enjoy drinks and hanging out with the other comics but really I’m hoping to learn how to tighten up a 25-40 minute set. Sounds a bit boring compared to the rock star coke binges.

“It’s funny how life happens. I used to pray every night that one day I could represent Circuit City in the most minimal sense of the word. When that dream came true I almost quit life. Then I decided ‘no, there could be many other opportunities to discuss the amazingness of High Definition television. Let’s not go ‘all-in’ just yet.’”

Now that you know to expect a funny-as-hell show from Scovel at Jazzbones, what is Scovel expecting from Tacoma?

“Hopefully people will come out and support it.  It’s a non-profit comedy night for the Emergency Food Network. I think food is important because it’s necessary for life to continue. Please note — I did not look that up online.”

Duly noted, Mr. Scovel. Good show.

Just like Bobble Tiki said in the last issue of the Weekly Volcano, and the issue before that, Bobble Tiki doesn’t care what you do this week because he doesn’t even know you. Besides, Bobble Tiki is too busy right now gearing up for the reunion of Seaweed at Bumbershoot this weekend. There’s no way Bobble Tiki could possibly take on a new friend right now. Sorry. You’ll have to settle for breakfast, served every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at www.weeklyvolcanospew.com. It’s the most important meal of the day.

[Jazzbones, with Travis Simmons, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., all ages, $7-$10, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.396.9169]