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Video: Jim Carrey Sings Radiohead At Arlene's Grocery
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Jen Carlson
Published Sep 12, 2011
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This is arguably the best thing to ever happen inside the Lower East Side venue Arlene's Grocery: Jim Carrey, along with "his band," performed a set on Friday night. It included Radiohead's "Creep" (which he introduces as his new theme song) and Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet With Butterfly Wings." He didn't seem to publicize the concert, though earlier that day he Tweeted: "Tonight at midnight, NY time, on www.jimcarreytrulife.com 'Something happy for a hard day' Let's all find a #UnitedStateOfGrace?" You can check out some amazing photos (and everyone's favorite font Comic Sans) from Friday night's show right here, and video below:
Carrey has been in New York recently honing his street art and rollerblading skills.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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