Hi Listnook, I'm Jorma Taccone from The Lonely Island and director of OVER YOUR DEAD BODY. I also directed MACGRUBER and POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING. AMA on Thursday, April 2nd from 12pm - 1pm ET.

Update #2: Jorma may be stopping by later from his personal account to answer even more questions! That account is /u/jorma_taccone -------------------------- Update: The AMA is over as of 1:11 PM ET. Huge thanks for Jorma for stopping by and answering so many questions. Here's his sign off message: > https://listnook.com/media?url=https://v.redd.it/utl83o5c7tsg1/HLSPlaylist.m3u8 ---------------------------------- This AMA has been verified and approved by the mods. Jorma will be back tomorrow Thursday at around 12 PM ET to answer questions. Please feel free to ask away about anything in the meantime :) Please note that *this* AMA is *not* an April Fools prank, this is a real one, we promise! Jorma will be answering by both text and video responses. ------------------ **Over Your Dead Body** stars Samara Weaving and Jason Segel and is out in theateers on 4/24. We're actually hosting the co-writers of Jorma's film (Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney, also known as the sketch comedy group BriTANicK) for a separate AMA this Friday 4/3! Their new movie **Pizza Movie** is out on Hulu this weekend. Please stop by for both AMAs! > A man and his wife head to a secluded cabin to repair their damaged relationship, not knowing that each secretly plans to kill the other. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGxKTIegUZ4

BUCKLE UP QUAIDS, this is gonna get weird. So, Jorm, I am looking very much forward to seeing your new film, as I've been a fan of yours and Mari's since meeting you both at the Superbowl almost 15 years ago. My name's Matt and **you played my voice note in Listener Q&A Episode 5** [(here's the segment, from overall episode 54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKSGuwheTFw&t=2376s) about winning the Doritos commercial contest y'all keep talking about to my great delight. We also thought we were going up AGAINST you guys, and I made a whole diss track about it as a playful jape before they changed the contest; good times. I still say release the Jorm cut! Anyway, *you left for dinner with Scott Frank* just before my note played, which is ironic because Marielle and I both had him as our Sundance advisor. I'm glad he liked your vest. He's since done a brief Zoom talkback with my film students (I'm a film teacher now) and Mari agreed to do one as well via FB messages just before the pandemic but I wasn't able to set it up before summer break, and then the world temporarily ended. Would you and she consider doing one very briefly with us? It would be a great learning experience and an honor. She and I are still Facebook friends so she can message me there, or your people can PM me here. ANYWAY PART TWO, the voice note was edited down and they skipped the part about how very grateful I was to meet you and Mari (who was still revising Diary of a Teenage Girl!) and how extraordinarily kind you were to my brother and me - we got to work with you on a followup commercial over Skype and that was a great inspiration -- and one of the highlights of my life. That and seeing Tom Brady get sacked in the endzone literally 15 feet from us! Plus, [the very next weekend on SNL Nasim Pedrad, playing MIA, shouted out OUR commercial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz1UdLI8eQ0&t=73s) (about a dog burying a cat). FINAL ANYWAY: Not to cast shade upon you, but just FYI you are riding on my coattails on this whole AMA thing. When we were selected to go to the Superbowl, as described above... I did an AMA about it just before meeting you. It's all in [this AMA from 14 years ago](https://www.listnook.com/r/IAmA/comments/o2x8q/iama_2012_doritos_crash_the_superbowl_topfive/) -- my favorite question from which is (since we were hyping up the original plan to put our commercial up against your commercial) "What's your beef with The Lonely Island"? That's right, I did a Jorm-related AMA before you did!!!! Love you brother. Can't wait for the film. Quaid army!!!

The Lonely Island really came out of nowhere and was suddenly everywhere. Like literally everywhere, I couldn’t go to a bar without seeing the I’m on a boat video or hear it quoted in conversation. I still hear it to this day, casually. Was it shocking to suddenly be thrown into the center of the social world like that?

Hey Jorm! So glad you're making a speedy recovery from your obliterated pelvis. Just wondering if the lights ever finished getting put up, or if a half installed light fixture is just hanging there mocking you whenever you pass through the darkened portion of your house. Possibly with echoing laughter that only you can hear, but you swear its there, and everyone is getting concerned and talking to your doctors about your medication?

Two part question: how’s the pelvis? And when’s that vasectomy?

Jorm! Both you and Akiva are listed as executive producers on Digman, but only Andy is trying to whip up the views on Netflix. Why are you letting Andy do all of the hard work servicing the viewers while you and Akiva sit back and enjoy the rewards?

Popstar and Walk Hard hold the unfortunate honor of being masterpiece satire films that made no money. Both have thankfully found their audience over time. Do you think it’s possible for satire that direct to ever see commercial success or will we never get beyond the broad comedy spoofs like Scary movie?

Jorma! Thanks for taking the time! I’m all burrito brained up right now, sorry. Question about the old saloon off Incredibad. As the song fades, Tiny Tim enters the saloon and mentions (1) that it’s almost Christmas; and (2) that the saloon is dusty (I think). My question is as follows. Does the fade-out imply that Tiny Tim was immediately shot? Also, how does the bartender/mayor split his time between two presumably demanding jobs? Furthermore, is Scrooge also in the saloon? Thanks! Quaido out, going to make some mac n cheese.

When 'Just Two Guys' became a big hit Andy was a very small part of that. When the SNL period landed only Andy was on-air talent. As the Lonely Island became more successful everyone was having successes but in those early days was there any mild jealousy when one project was better received than another and how did you deal with that? The political way of answering this is to say 'We all support each other and love each other's successes' but that would an unsatisfying answer. I want tea.

What was your approach to making Over Your Dead Body unique compared to The Trip? Or was the goal to be as faithful as possible? Can’t wait to watch the film!

Hey Jorma what do you find the most fulfilling or difficult creatively? Making music, directing, writing or is it just fun to do anything artistic? Glad you are getting better from your accident / winter soldiering.

Where did you learn the sick dance moves that you used on Hot Rod? In particular the punching move when dancing to Two of Hearts.

Is there an SNL sketch you wish you could give the 90s Lorne produced movie treatment to?

Hey Jorm, first time long time. My question is besides Kiv, what directors inspire and influence you? I’ll hang up and listen. Quaid Army.

Where's the *Macgruber* sequel?

I am a big big fan of yours. A few random questions... - Is there anything you could share about kung fury 2? Will it ever get a proper release? - what is that you find funny? - how much method is there in your creative/comedy writing? Do you rely on certain techniques or you just get into the zone and follow the flow? - rank these: directing, acting, writing, singing, sportz Thank you and sorry for the stupid questions (and broken English... I'm Italian). But again, I have a lot of respect for you!

How did you come across remaking The Trip (I Onde Dager)?

Hi Jorma! Congrats on the new movie, super excited! Just wanna tell you that you're wonderful and also MacGruber is my favorite comedy film of all time, it genuinely changed my brain chemistry. My question is: In Hot Rod, I always felt the taco won against the grilled cheese sandwich because it’s structurally stronger. So—more fair matchup: burrito vs grilled cheese sandwich. Who wins, and why? Sending a hug from Taiwan!

HOT ROD is incredible, Jorm, and the sequence where Rod falls down the mountain is easily the hardest I've laughed at a movie in ages. I am dying to know more about that scene and how some of those shots were pulled off, as they looked so painful! Can you share ANY insight into the logistics of that sequence?

How burrito brained are you right now?? I love buddy’s in BK

Can you please bring back the “Seth’s Corner” jingle?

Hi Jorma, big fan. Are you sad that you weren’t picked for the boat ride for three?

Do you like sportz?

Any concerts planned in the future? The Lonely Island is #1 on my bucket list.

Hi Jorma, hope you are well, the movie looks great! Do you think there will be a new Lonely Island album anytime soon? It's been a while and it's some of my favourite music to listen to. Cheers

Are you disappointed with the slow reception of popstar?

cool beans

What’s your favourite soup?

Just a comment: you were brilliant as that a**hole Booth Jonathan in Girls

What's your dream collab that most people wouldn't expect?

How are you doing your live, in front of a studio audience, podcast and this AMA at the same time? You gettin an IV of straight Jav?

Best sauna you visited in Finland?

Quaid Army, here! want to come up with something you might possibly have not answered before. So, of the three films that have swept the Big 5 awards at The Oscars, which is your favorite? Or if you don’t want to compare, did any of them inspire you on any projects/your career/directing? It Happened One Night (34) One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest (75) Silence of the Lambs (91) This question inspired by showing my 17 year old Cuckoo’s Nest when I saw this AMA was up and being reminded that three living legends started or nearly started their careers in it (Jack Nicholson, Danny Devito and Christopher Lloyd).

Is there a quote that fans love to repeat to you from any of your movies? I love annoying my sister with your lines from Land of the Lost or from hot rod randomly in her car.

Are you from the bay area?

Do you think you'll \*ever\* be the next Douglas Bubbletrousers?

Hi Jorma, why does everybody make fun of your pants? Also, sharing a story: my friend introduced me to Lonely Island in 2006, before SNL. We had an assignment in a music class to present a lesser known band that we thought were going to be huge in the future. A lot of people presented on hard rock groups or whatever was popular at the time. We chose The Lonely Island. I think the song we presented was Just 2 Guyz. We got a lot of strange reactions. Anyway, turns out we were totally right. You guys are great.

J-Orgus! Quaid! A living legend! Your work's always super detailed-oriented and precise. Is there a tiny detail in this film that you don't think people will notice, but that you took care over including?

Jorm! Glad to see you are doing alright! What’s a quaid gotta do to get some Lonely Island movies in the actual criterion collection. Also my phone’s getting really hot streaming all this Digman on Netflix. (Can’t wait to see your new movie!)

One question, how many burritos have you had today?

My understanding is that your new movie blends comedy and horror.  I also understand that you’re a dad. Have there been things that your kids have found funny or terrifying that have surprised or entertained you? And what were your favorite “scary” movies growing up?

Have you ever spoken to Christopher Nolan about how much he loves Macgruber? Love your work Jorma!

What work (sketch, line, movie) are you the most proud of? Btw - huge fan of Hot Rod. Quote it every damn day!

QUAID ARMY!

Who was your favorite musical guest to dance to?

Hi Jorma! I've been a fan of yours since I was 6 years old (when Hot Rod came out). In Hot Rod, did you have any inspo for Kevin's outfits? I’ve always thought him wearing children's (?) sized shirts was very funny.  Did you dudes ever make any digital shorts that never made it to air / the internet? Do you have anything specifically that influenced your style of writing/directing/editing or is most of it Jorma Originals? Btw glad your pelvis is healed and i'm excited to see your new movie 🫶

Did your accident impact the shooting schedule greatly?

When is a Macgruber 4K release? I have a friend that wants it.

What's up Jorma? Years ago,I started to get into the lonely Island because of you, akiva, joni mitchum,Chester Tam and Andy which led me to become besties with your little brother, Ace whom I absolutely adore (I'm the co-mod of his unofficial Listnook page). Also, Andy answered my question on YouTube when you guys were promoting popstar?(Andy said "This is blu" and it became a running joke) Ace teased about a musical cameo in the movie in his Instagram stories. What can you spill to the fans about the anticipated cameo? His cameo in pop star is underrated. Was he just saying gibberish on screen? Also I love how Matt "Cornbread" Compton is scoring the movie, Matt is the absolute sweetest. Lastly,hot rod is one of my favorite movies and is a cult classic. Will we ever get a sequel with the lonely Island and the original cast? Your sxsw talk with your dad and brother and your kids was super funny btw.

Jorma, first time long time. Where do you keep the vest, and has it been worn since the infamous outing? Quaid Army.

Where do you think your Mother will land on *Over My Dead Body*? Silent agreement or strongly worded letter?

Were there any movies you looked to for inspiration in making Over Your Dead Body or influenced it that might not be obvious to even a keen eye?

I absolutely loved your concert in Philly it was unbelievable. Do you think you will ever consider another tour? Because I'm a Style Boy for life!

Best April fools prank you ever pulled or had pulled on you? 

Question I've always wanted to ask: did they CGI or use makeup on your ass in Girls to make it look so flawless? Or do you just have a perfect butt? Quaid Army!

Is Kung Fury 2 ever going to happen?

When is the Awesometown movie? And are you still the sensitive one?

I know you guys have typically collab with Pop/Rappers but are the artist/bands like Sigur Ros or Mumford and Sons you guys secretly want to?

How Burrito Brained are you currently?

Is that picture taken at VIDIOTS?

Do you still get recognized from Girls?! I dated someone similar to your character and it didn't end up well.

Hey Jorma, what’s your guilty pleasure piece of TV to put on?

Where is Kung Fury two?

How did your versions of Josssseeeeeeee and Mark McGwire take the A's leaving Oakland?

Vidiots!!!

When is the Awesome Town documentary coming out?

First time commenter long time Quaid army, just hitting you in the tittus. When you guys were writing sketches and digital shorts on SNL, did you guys ever have to look if the sketch you're writing was done before in the history of SNL? Was there someone at table read to be like that's been done before or was everyone there a big enough fan that people would stop you from having a duplicate idea? Anyway I'm glad you recovered from the ladder, Popstar is in my letterboxd top 4, later Quaid

There's so many inside jokes in this comment section from the podcast. When you started the podcast, 2 years ago as of the 8th, did you lowkey kind of expect this from your fanbase or has it been kind of surreal to walk down the street and get a bunch of people shouting "quaid army" at you all the time?? Is there an inside joke you kinda wish wasn't on the pod so people would stop bringing it up???

Just gunna give a little hit in the titius....There are so many bonus features on the Popstar DVD....Like literally almost whole 2nd movies worth. And I love every second of them. How hard was it to choose which scenes to keep? Is there any you cut that you wish were in the movie? For Over Your Dead Body are there any scenes that you had to cut like this too that wish could have gotten in the movie? I can't wait to see it in a few weeks! Quaid Army for life!

Hey Jorma! I hope you are well on your way to full pelvis recovery. I'd love to hear about the best lessons the SNL digital shorts taught you about production, writing, lighting, audience reception, etc. How do you apply those lessons to full length tv or film productions? Thanks! P.S. Hope you don't get too burrito-brained doing this AMA!

In the song The Compliments with the Bay Area legend E40, how did you guys decide who to compliment and why didn't all compliment each other? Absolutely love that song , after listening to the pod it makes the song hit harder because of how much y'all obviously care about each other. Quaid Army!

Hi Jorma, I’ve been a Lonely Island fan since the days of _The ‘Bu_! The KFBR392 reveal in MacGruber is the hardest I have ever laughed during a movie and I’ve wondered since, what is the process actually like for writing a joke like that? Do you have a funny idea that you then find a way to work into a movie, or does it naturally arise when planning out the script?

Hi Jorma, he of the perfectly fine p****. Considering your nearly HSAM level photographic memory- What's your earliest memory?

Would you consider starting a line of cozy sleep wear called Jormas Pajormas? You could have cozy lil leisure vests too. I’d buy like threeve of them.

In celebration of my birthday (it’s today! Err today as in April 2nd, when you will be reading this…) What a treat! 1. Are you a cake or pie person (gotta know what quaid dessert to get) or since you are from Berkeley do you all just eat like granola and a few walnuts or whatever to celebrate? 2. I’m seeing Seth Meyers April 10th in St Louis. What message can I give him from you? I heard on the pod you all haven’t seen each other in some time and that kind of made me sad. Thank you Jormy!! Quaid Army

What was the toughest part about shooting in Finland, especially once you realized how similar it is to upstate NY?

Dark Theodore! Let's get them controversial cliiiicks!! 1. Biggest **Jorm Thorn** about living with the other Alvin's? Did Andy pee all over the toilet seat or did Akiva INSIST on stopping/starting movies all the time to call out eye line breaks? 2. You mentioned the horse stables at the Incredibad House were haunted. Let's elaborate on that. 3. As a fellow ADHDer, I'm always curious when people found out they were neurodivergent. I found out in my late 20s and I'm in my early 30s now and the burrito brain is just too real sometimes, even without eating any burritos. 4. Do you have a bionic pelvis now and did you give your daughter a make up birthday party? Answer whatever you want. Or don't if you're a coward. ^Quaid ^Army

this is a multi-parter, but very nudity centric: 1) on a scale of 1-10, would you say your comfort level with nudity is a 12? and for how long have you been this way? 2) is it safe to assume virtually the entire crew of hot rod has seen you naked? 3) asking as a fellow incredibly far farrrrr right winger, have the woke libtards forced you be n*** in public less often? or are you perhaps just in a rebuilding phase on your way to that JAW-dad-bod? 4) may i have the unedited jorm dances to lady gaga footage? please. p.s. you are truly an inspiration for many many reasons, including my affinity for getting naked in front of people (in consenting environments of course!)

For as much as you guys talk about the bay, it’s really sad you guys won’t come back to do shows for us. We didn’t even get a stop on your only tour. You guys couldn’t even go to Blackhawk to shoot Conseco’s big f****** house. You telling me the group that went platinum in New Zealan, the grammy nominated, the B-town legends, the mother f****** lonely island can’t sell out a two night run at the Greek in Berkeley or one summer night at the Oakland colosseum?? Come home guys. The bay needs you. We’ve been putting up the Quaid signal forever.

Listnook AMA bought to get that QUAMP

Macgruber is such a legendary comedy. thank you for your service. What movie would you choose to make if a producer gave you $50m-$100m and guaranteed you any A-list actor of your choosing ? (and who is that actor).

Hi Jorma, Quaid army, European division here - love The Lonely Island, love the pod, very much looking forward to your new film (trying to find out where it's playing round here). So, here's my question: You guys mentioned in the podcast, that you hung out with the guys of Flight of the Conchords during the recording of 'Incredibad'. I did a little happy squeak hearing that because I'm also a huge fan of their stuff. And I mean, there are some similarities between your bands, right? They were pretty big at the time, too, doing parody songs with great music videos ('Inner City Pressure' and 'Jizz in my Pants' feel like long lost twins to me)... So, how come you guys never collaborated? Was there ever a plan, or even an idea to do something together? (I'd still love a collab today, just saying...) Thank you!!

Hi Jorma! I'm a huge fan and can't wait to see the new movie 😁 Hot Rod is one of my all-time favorite movies and has given me some of the biggest laughs of my life. Something I've always wondered about though - how old would you say Rod and Kevin are supposed to be? There's something so funny about these two clearly adult men living in such childish ways and I'd love to know how you, Andy and Akiva see them. I would find it equally believable to hear that they are like 22 and 27, or that they are 12 and 17. Thanks for the many years of laughter and joy. So thankful for your recovery and look forward to many more years of good shit. Quaid Army for life!

I still need Kung Fury 2 in my life. Any update on that since the awesome sizzle reel came out?

Jorm, Longtime fan and devout member of Quaid army. Congrats on your new movie, looking forward to seeing it. I am a massive fan of MacGruber. I rented out a theatre to show the film to a collection of friends in grad school, my username is MacGruberFan69 on letterboxd, and I will be MacGruber for Halloween for eternity. In my opinion MacGruber blowing up his own dudes is the greatest thing that’s ever happened in cinematic history. Could you please speak to how that idea came about and the discussion of that sequence with the other people involved in making the film? Thanks for taking the time Best, MacGruberFan69

Jorma, I have waited 19 years to ask this question! Hot Rod is one of the most significant movies in my life. Endless times watching it with my family growing up and basically everyone I know can quote this movie start to finish. It is amazing the impact this film has. So first off, thank you for creating it. Now, look at my username. I have used this username for basically everything since 2007, very few people get the reference and no one knows the real story behind it, including me. I just thought the name was so funny I had to steal it. So my question is this: who is Douglas Bubbletrousers??

Quaid Army! Hey Jorm, love your work! Hello from an Australian Quaid! I'm wondering, what it was like for you directing a film you hadn't written yourself, and that was essentially a remake of another film? Did you find it any different to filming something you'd had a hand in writing? Also, I know it's a longshot, but do you think you and the other shock jocks/Alvins of The Lonely Island would ever play live shows internationally? I'd love to see you guys perform in Australia sometime! We do have an international comedy festival in Melbourne every March/April if you're interested...

https://listnook.com/link/odwljcf/video/uz4aqnokvssg1/player

I absolutely love Land of the Lost (2009), which is way too rare of a thing to hear someone say. Hit us with your best memory of your epic performance as Chaka?

As someone who frequently finds himself 2BB 2WS. Are you more fond of breakfast burritos or regular burritos. Also if I were to find myself WSing in say California where would you say is the best place to get myself BBed. Excited for the movie Jorma, also because I have to say it. You have now not only made a theme song for the pod in 30 seconds but have also completed a whole ass movie before we got official Quaid Army merch. We just want to give you guys money. Now shove that cube into my chest Quaid Army for Life

Pop Star is something I watched to cheer up when I found out I had cancer. And even with everything going on and the pain I was in that movie had me howling. Mona Lisa made me laugh so hard I had to pause the movie. So did Bin Laden. You’re absolutely hilarious keep doing what you’re doing. I’m cancer free now. But when I wasn’t you let me forget about it for a little bit and that was huge for me at the time. Thank you.

how in the hell did you deal with being in furry Chaka getup while filming Land of the Lost in a desert? For a character who spoke in grunts and caveman language, Chaka managed to stand out as one of the funniest things about that movie. The scene where everyone is eating giant crab meat while high always gets me rolling

Hi Jorma! Huge fan of your work over the past two decades. Hope you’re doing better now with the recent fall. A few questions: 1. I remember Andy mentioning on the WTF podcast with Marc Maron that when you, Akiva, and Andy graduated and decided to pursue careers in entertainment seriously, you guys made like a serious agreement of sorts with each other. I’m just starting out in my journey of trying to make it in the entertainment business. What were the details of this agreement you can remember? 2. What’s been the secret to The Lonely Island sticking together for decades now, even as your lives have changed so much? Now that you got those “grave plots” haha 3. You’ve had such a versatile career, from on screen, writing, and directing. How did you make the choices at each stage on what you wanted to do next?

Long time Quaid Army, First time Q&A-er. I’ve been a fan for long time and absolutely adore Popstar. But I had since I’m a huge comic book fan. How did you and Andy get involved with Spider-verse and is there any other character you would like to voice ?

Hi Jorm! Long time Quaid, First time Winter Soldier. Can you talk about what it was like hanging out with Timothy Olyphant while shooting the movie? I loved when he showed up on the Pod, and his sense of humor is so good. I bet you guys had a blast.