You're definitely going to be wondering what all the Vanilla Ice posters are doing around the front door, but believe me, there is a humorous purpose. I suggest you show up a little early because Ralph sports a loyal following, undeterred by bad weather, who fill in the space cozily while blues and rock 'n' roll music set the atmosphere.

Then Ralph takes the stage, posing the question: Why can't comedians do "covers" like bands do? Then you witness each member's transformation into a never-ending adrenaline bag. Ralph makes you laugh without a stitch of guilt at subjects you'd normally be ashamed of giggling at. For instance, Ralph declares that they will make you laugh at the death of an elderly woman--and they accomplish the feat hilariously.

During the performance I attended, Lou Bega's "Mambo #5" drives a woman insane, a clown gains popularity for flatulating in children's faces, and a cinema ticket taker is shocked by absurd movie titles such as the riveting "I Think About You When I Masturbate!" which is playing across the street. Each piece continues a crescendo of outrageousness without missing a beat.

The five performers of Ralph up the ante from skit to skit, maintaining an astounding fluidity, changing characters at the drop of a dime, and never slacking the relentless pace. With new material from week to week (until April 15), anything and everything is fair game for Ralph's bite.