Girl Gone Wild @ ALA

Meredith Myers, the Stand-Up Librarian, on the PopTop Stage.

Danica Sheridan, MLIS of Fortune, on the PopTop Stage.

Dave Tyckoson, RUSA's own Mr. Reference, on the PopTop Stage.

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One highlight at the ALA PopTop Stage on Monday was the debut performance of the 817’s (for you Dewey-challenged folk, that’s “American humor and satire”), a comedy troupe consisting of Stand-Up Librarian Meredith Myers, MLIS of Fortune (and singer) Danica Sheridan, and RUSA’s own Mr. Reference, Dave Tyckoson.

In addition to the finale song, a karaoke version of Madonna’s “Girl Gone Wild” (be sure to watch the amazing video, 4:54), the 817’s performed stand-up, improv, an “Occupy ALA” skit, “Guess the Celebrity Authors,” and a “Librarians in the Movies” skit. They also showed videos: “Library Avengers,” which featured some scenes from the exhibit floor, and a hilarious Dos Equis spoof, “The Most Interesting Librarian in the World,” featuring none other than former ALA President Michael Gorman, produced by Tyckoson.