So... a seal walks into a club... and it's a comedy club hosting the 6th Annual Hong Kong International Comedy Festival...

Seriously though, a month of premium stand up comedy in HK is something everyone can get excited about.

Paul Ogata is opening the festival next week and anyone looking for a laugh should go check it out. Read our interview with him if you have no idea who Paul Ogata is.

The festival is likely to turn into an all out bloodbath by October as it descends into fierce competition, and the comedians are pitted against one another for a hefty cash prize.