From Joke to Reality: College Humor’s Zac Oyama Fake Fired in 2016, But It Was No Laughing Matter
Why did Zac Oyama leave College Humor – Did the humorous skit of firing him actually come true? The answer is simple: He quit to work on personal projects.
Zac is well-known for the improv skits that he has performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade with the team Sixkiller and Judith.
Before appearing on College Humor, Zac worked as a production assistant on the hugely successful comic television series Key & Peele.
Along with doing several improv acts on the show, he also made appearances in a handful of the episodes.
He has spoken positively about his time working on the program.
Zac Oyama Was Not Fired But Left College Humor on His Own Terms
Before we step into the year 2024, let’s take a journey back to 2016. There was a memorable sketch featuring Sam where he portrayed Zac getting fired. It might be a nod to that scene.
It was during a Facebook Live improv session; the whole firing debacle emerged on a podcast when Grant O’Brien made a peculiar comment about Zac, sparking controversy.
Initially, there was speculation that Zac had caused a mess in the bathroom, but it turned out to be a mischievous goblin.
But in all seriousness, Grant was just jesting. He has quite a dry sense of humor, so Zac would still be featured in Dropout content if he had been let go by College Humor.
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Even Zac mentioned in a stream that whenever he searched his name, the word “fired” would pop up.
He was a full-time writer there, contributing sketches with his impeccable comedic timing. Around that time in 2016, a new show called Dropout emerged, with Sam Reich as CEO.
Considering Sam’s fatigue during his College Humor days, it hints that he left on his own accord rather than being terminated.
Additionally, Sam Reich even joked in a sketch, “We are firing Zac Oyama because we don’t have money to pay for him.”
It was just a joke, but people found it hilarious. Even in 2024, comments on YouTube and Reddit continue to reference it as prime meme material.
People’s Opinions on Reddit And YouTube on Firing Zac Oyama
Zac Oyama was a funny content creator back in College Humor, and people found his expressions and comic timing amusing. After Zac stopped appearing in College Humor, people had different opinions.
One Reddit user said, “Also, I don’t think a living human could look Zac Oyama in the eyes and fire him. (Plus, he wrote great sketches).”
Laughing and taking interest is subjective; one person may find this comic funny, while another may not.
Despite that, Zac left a significant mark as a comedian. People on YouTube see it as a laughing matter because Zac’s personality is like that, and people know he has it.
The sketch “We are firing Zac” was genuinely funny content. Other users said, “He wasn’t fired he quit like 3 years ago to work on personal projects.”
One YouTube user mentioned, “They fake fired him in 2016 just to really fire him in 2020 (IAC troubles). I love him so much.”
While adding one, “Sam was in the financial position to save College Humor and then develop Dropout. It’s a gift to us all.”
But as of 2024, Zac is solely focused on content creation and podcasting on Rotating Heroes. Occasionally, he uploads videos on YouTube, although it’s been ages since his last upload.
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FAQs
1. Is Zac Oyama In Collge Humor?
No, he left the show in the year 2016 and currently hosts a podcast called Rotating Heores.
2. Where Is Zac Oyama From?
Zac Oyama, a Japanese-American, is from Birmingham, Alabama.
3. How Old Is Zac?
Zac was born on August 22, 1987, making him 36 years old.
