How does a penguin build a house? Igloos it together.
Did that give you the giggles? It's one of 13-year-old Ethan LyBrand's favorite jokes, and in celebration of National Tell A Joke Day (August 16), LyBrand is teaming up with comedian and actor Ben Schwartz to have some laughs.
LyBrand is a 2022 Muscular Dystrophy Association National Ambassador who found himself inspired during the pandemic to spread "virtual joy" by telling a joke a day—while also raising awareness about muscular dystrophy. This year, he caught the attention of Schwartz, best known for his roles in Parks & Recreation, Space Force, and Sonic the Hedgehog (which LyBrand is a big fan of), and the two connected virtually to share some jokes.
"There is no better way to celebrate National Tell a Joke Day than by telling jokes with Ethan. I am beyond inspired by him and all the work he is doing for the Muscular Dystrophy Association," Schwartz says in a statement to Game Rant. The comedian tells LyBrand in the compilation video below, "I can listen to you tell jokes all day."
Check out the video below to see Ben Schwartz and Ethan LyBrand tell their favorite jokes.
Through kicking back with the fan-favorite comedian, LyBrand's goal is to continue raising awareness of muscular dystrophy in support of MDA's mission. Together, LyBrand and MDA hope to empower the neuromuscular disease community to live longer, more independent lives through accelerating research and advancing care and access for those living with the disease.
“I have enjoyed being in this role as it has given me the opportunity to share my story and raise awareness for MDA," says Ethan in an MDA's Quest blog. "MDA is like a second family to me so being able to support MDA in this role has been incredible. Making people smile has made my heart happy."
As mentioned above, Sonic the Hedgehog is Ethan's favorite work by Schwartz. The first movie premiered in 2020, featuring the NYC-born comedian in the title role. The "supersonic" blue anthropomorphic hedgehog first rose to popularity through the Japanese video game series, created by Sega, released in 1991. Distributed by Paramount Pictures, a sequel was released in 2022 with Schwartz reprising his role, alongside a majority to the creative team, including director Jeff Fowler, writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller, and a handful of producers. A third movie and television series are in the works.
Starring alongside Schwartz in both movies is Donna J. Fulks, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, and Adam Pally.