Matt Collins aka the “Tall Guy with the Yellow Hat” talked to Her Campus about what it was like opening for comedian Rob Schneider and what it’s like being the new funny man on campus.
The Sophomore Mass Communication and Electric Media and Film major has already made a name for himself around campus as the “Tall Guy with the Yellow Hat.”He stance at six feet seven inches makes him tower over the predominately shorter Towson students. His yellow hat, a 25 cent thrift store find, has become his trademark. It even resulted in a shout-out from Wale at the homecoming concert.
“People recognize me from my hat,” Matt said. “They think it’s funny.”
But Matt now garners attention from girls and boys alike for his performance as the opening stand-up act for comedian Rob Schneider during his performance at Towson this semester.
Matt started performing stand-up during his senior year of high school, but performing in front of a crowd of over 600 Towson students has been his biggest gig yet.
“I was so nervous before I went on stage. I was a wreck,” Matt said. “But once I went out on stage and saw the crowd screaming I was so excited. Then, the lights went down and I couldn’t see anyone that well and I just had this confidence. I went for it.”
Matt said the experience was unlike any other experience he has ever had before.
“It was awesome,” Matt said. “It was the biggest adrenaline rush ever.”
After the show, Matt had the opportunity to meet Rob Schneider and take a picture. The picture can even be found on Collegehumor.com
Since performing at Towson, Matt has remained relatively low-key focusing on his studies, playing x-box with his floormates, and living the college dream. He is currently planning a spring break road trip down south with his friends. There is no destination and a huge list of comedic rules for the participants to follow so it is sure to create some great material for his stand-up.
For Matt, his brush with fame has resulted in some pretty good perks. He now gets the attention (and phone numbers) of many ladies around campus. He receives multiple friend requests on Facebook from strangers and probably his most exciting perk is an entourage which consists of his close friend, Luke Serfas.
Matt plans to continue his comedic journey through performing stand-up at local coffee shops and bars. Be sure to keep up with this “Tall guy with the yellow hat” to see what hilarious adventures he continues to stumble upon.