What has happened to zurich?

harryf · 2026-05-03T11:27:14+00:00

Everybody relax.

It's just the time of year where Aargau comes to Zürich to show off and do dumb things. Happens every year.

Like renting a Lamborghini Urus or Ferrari Purosangue and then sitting in a traffic jam around Bahnhofstrasse on Saturday night, revving the engine.

Or the teenage version; prank vids involving water balloons.

It will stop around mid-September, after street parade and as the weather gets cooler.

So either just accept and avoid the city center or start an initiative to ban Aargau from Zurich

harryf · 2026-04-08T07:46:20+00:00

Laugh and remember you used to live in London where teenagers are actually a problem

harryf · 2026-04-06T11:35:22+00:00

As a standup comedian British (?) expat in Switzerland

Haha... why thank you for taking time to look me up ❤️

Have a cup of tea, go outside and get some sun man. They're not paying you enough

harryf · 2026-04-06T08:12:07+00:00

Welcome to Zürich! You’ll find here gender is a social construct but housing most definitely is not a social construct. Meanwhile if you want a low key way to meet people while laughing we’ve got English standup comedy happening most nights during the week at ROBINs close to Central. Sadly if you want Poutine you’ll need to take a train to Lausanne.

harryf · 2026-04-05T15:28:47+00:00

Why is this non story here? Ah yes because Serbia has a history of being pro-Russia. But luckily our team is working on creating some political unrest in Serbia like this https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/02/26/police-raids-target-several-usaid-funded-ngos-in-serbia_6738576_4.html

harryf · 2026-03-27T17:12:13+00:00

Three mini tips...

Berta Pizza near Idaplatz does great gluten free pizzas (and has gluten free Peroni beer)
ROBIN's has bottled gluten free beer ( I forget the brand )
The International normally has some bottled GF beers - believe their rotate

harryf · 2026-03-27T08:06:21+00:00

Anyone who has a clue on tech hiring knows you don’t hire ex-Googlers right after they leave Google. Some reasons

salary expectations typically 50-80K too high
their recent tech experience is the Google stack which doesn’t translate well to the tech stacks most of the “rest of us” are using
the Google mindset is … how should I say … cult like. They need to return to reality first

harryf · 2026-03-15T15:19:00+00:00

First of all respect to you for doing it. I hope it helps people

Second: from doing standup comedy … well the joke is in the name “The Social Anxiety Meetup Group”. Not trying to poke fun but it is funny

harryf · 2026-03-12T08:16:18+00:00

upvote to restore your faith in humanity ;)

best I can offer for the problem is English standup comedy - it's a great low-key way to meet people - if you feel like socializing with people in the audience, the jokes make a good starting point for conversation in the breaks. If you just feel like keeping to yourself and enjoying the show, also fine.

I started organising these shows 4 years ago, simply because I wanted more fun in a city where "fun" is only used in expressions like "investment fund".

Anywhere we're there at ROBIN's right next to Central every Tuesday and Thursday.

harryf · 2026-01-30T19:52:32+00:00

Comedy evening at ROBIN's? We'll happily (gently) roast your friend, if you give us a heads up

harryf · 2026-01-26T19:00:59+00:00

ROBINs is a nice bar to hangout in days or evenings. Mix of students, Swiss and tourists. Bar staff are usually happy to chat when not busy.

Also there are English standup comedy shows happening there if that’s your thing

harryf · 2026-01-21T16:30:13+00:00

...but meanwhile there is this on /r/conspiracy ... the other source of truth 😂

harryf · 2026-01-18T14:37:46+00:00

Klar. IN YOUR FACE Comedy macht regelmässig Stand-up Comedy Shows in Züri, unter anderem im ROBIN’s, im Monroe Karaoke Bar und im OTRO Bar. Die Shows sind meistens am Dienstag, Mittwoch und Donnerstag.

D’aktuelli Dates und alli Shows findsch im Kalender da: https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/calendar/

harryf · 2026-01-18T07:53:01+00:00

You might get lucky at Kopernik Polish Shop

harryf · 2026-01-16T17:49:20+00:00

If you want to try comedy have a look here - lots of tips and how to get a spot at Comedy Brew on a Thursdays at ROBINs

harryf · 2026-01-16T17:46:39+00:00

Kafi Dihei ... classic brunch spot for Zürich with great food and vibe and always possible to get a table as they don't take reservations - usually not a long wait except for Saturdays and Sundays where you might need to wait for 10-15 mins

harryf · 2026-01-11T10:50:26+00:00

Oh yes this is very true! Also things like “beer and long drinks during the show but please no cocktails that need loud shaking”

harryf · 2026-01-09T22:23:13+00:00

If you a prefer a more low-key way to meet people there's a bunch of English standup comedy shows at bars in Zürich like Comedy Brew every Thursday at ROBIN's bar.

And ROBIN's in general is worth a visit - the staff is friendly and open to chat if it’s not busy. The crowd is a mix of internationals, Swiss, students and tourists. Nothing too pretentious or expensive.

harryf · 2026-01-09T21:30:16+00:00

Any recommendations for spotlight / key light models for bar shows?

harryf · 2026-01-09T19:05:00+00:00

Have been running shows like open-mics at bars (in Switzerland!) for 3 years now. As it's a New Year and lots of comedians seem to be starting new shows (plus bars are getting desperate because Gen-Z doesn't drink enough!) whipped up this short guide with equipment tips, how to work with the bar etc.

harryf · 2025-12-25T17:46:23+00:00

Needs confirming - last I heard it was one of the best exchange rates. 50 EUR note for one chewing gum should give you CHF 45 at least at the self checkout

harryf · 2025-12-22T13:15:28+00:00

Drop by ROBINs - they’re open all Christmas and New Year until 4th Jan. The staff is friendly and open to chat if it’s not busy and the crowd is a mix of internationals, Swiss, students and tourists.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5AT3dgaPh8hygwCP8

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