If you've been familiar with the internet for at least a few weeks, then you have most likely heard of Derrick Comedy and have probably seen some of their videos.

But if you aren't familiar with the sketch comedy group by now, you best start recognizin'. The individual member's résumés already include appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, video production with Blue Man Group, touring the nation as a stand-up comedian, performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York, directing the sketch comedy troupe Hammerkatz, appearing on MTV, and writing for NBC's popular 30 Rock.

I recently sat down (and I mean that quite figuratively) with the four guys from Derrick Comedy to see what their biggest achievements have been so far and how they plan to take over the world through controversial topics, effective audio editing, and enough YouTube subscribers to outnumber the small, Pacific country of Palau.


First of all, who is in Derrick Comedy?

DC: Derrick Comedy is Dominic Dierkes, Dan Eckman, Donald Glover, and DC Pierson. Dom, Donald, and myself write and perform everything, and Dan directs, shoots, and edits it.The fifth Derrick is Meggie McFadden, our producer, who has also appeared in a bunch of our videos.

[upload:1061615:large:right: Donald Glover, DC Pierson & Dominic Dierkes]

Since none of you guys are named Derrick, where does the group's name come from?

DC: The three of us (Dom, Donald, DC) were applying to the Three On Three improv tournament at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater about two years ago, and our team needed a name. Dom and I decided to try and think of the lamest D name possible.
Donald: Apologies to any dudes named "Derrick" out there. I'm sure you're awesome.
Dominic: One time we did a project and the people running it kept calling us "The Derricks."We kept correcting them, but then someone else on the project would call and ask for "The Derricks."
Donald: I'm sure The Derricks are a great band somewhere. Check out their Myspace.