B.C. residents who tuned in to the latest episode of the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast were likely as surprised as we were to learn that comedian Zach Galifianakis lives in our province now. However the real shocker is that he doesn't believe there are any good pickles to be found here.
O'Brien's interview with the Between Two Ferns creator begins with him revealing that he now lives on an island in western Canada, which he jokingly refers to as "the land of lousy pickles."
Giving the caveat that a perceived pickle deficit is his "only beef" with our country, Galifianakis states that while there are good pickles to be found at our farmers markets, "as far as a mass-produced pickle, I have not found it yet. I personally have not found a pickle to my liking."
Veteran comedians in Vancouver tell stories of Galifianakis living in the city in the early 2000s before he rose to fame in The Hangover film franchise, and those who read Us Weekly may recall he and his wife, Canadian Quinn Lundberg, exchanged vows at the UBC Farm nearly ten years ago.
It's not clear exactly when he moved north with his family, but we all know what it's like to find ourselves in an unfamiliar place, wondering where we can find the good stuff. In this case, the pickles.
So, in order to welcome one of the funniest humans on the planet to our province, we went out and bought a variety of different jars of mass-market pickles for Galifianakis.
The brands are mostly products of Canada, widely available in stores throughout B.C.
As the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of this publication (who could really use a day trip right now) I feel it's my duty to hand-deliver this gift of pickles to the man.
Now, Zach, I hope you're reading this. The rules of this pickle engagement are as follows:
- I will bring you these jars of brined cucumbers and the names of retail outlets who sell them at their stores and through delivery services.
- I solemnly swear to keep your location a secret. You can trust me because while I do shake my fist at local politicians and the like (that's my duty as a newspaperman), I am a good, honest person who genuinely just wants to help you enjoy some good pickles.
- All we ask in return is that you pose for a single photograph with these pickles, and follow up with us if you found any of them to be to your liking. An in-depth review isn't necessary, but if you end up changing your mind about our pickles a quick confirmation email of "You know I really like the Strub's dills," or whatever, will suffice.
Welcome to B.C.! Email me at bobk@vancouverisawesome.com and we'll figure out a good time for a drop-off.
