The Wired Autocomplete Interview with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler

Summary

In this Q&A-style blog post, we explore the Wired Autocomplete Interview with comedic actors Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler. They answer a range of questions pulled from Google’s autocomplete search function, including inquiries about their personal lives, entertainment careers, and random trivia. The post offers an insight into the funny and unexpected responses these two talented actors give in under 10 minutes.

Is Amy Poehler Swedish?
Is Amy Poehler dating Rashida Jones?
Is Amy Poehler related to Louis C.K.?
Is Amy Poehler vegan?
Is Amy Poehler in Tenacious D?
When was Will Ferrell on SportsCenter?
When was Will Ferrell on Spongebob?
When was Will Ferrell born?
When did Will Ferrell learn Spanish?
What is Amy Poehler doing now?
What college did Amy Poehler go to?
What color are Amy Poehler’s eyes?
What sorority was Amy Poehler in?
What is Amy Poehler’s address?
What Will Ferrell character are you?
What is Will Ferrell’s email?
What is Will Ferrell’s pimp name?
What is Will Ferrell’s zodiac sign?
What does Will Ferrell eat in Elf?
How to pronounce Amy Poehler?
How did Amy Poehler and Tina Fey meet?
How did Amy Poehler get famous?

Is Amy Poehler Swedish?

No, she is not Swedish. Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler laughed off this assumption, acknowledging that people might confuse her with a Swedish person. However, they cleared up this misconception by stating that Poehler is definitely not Swedish.

Is Amy Poehler dating Rashida Jones?

Yes, she is dating Rashida Jones, as confirmed by Ferrell and Poehler. They gave a simple and direct answer to this question, leaving no room for further speculation.

Is Amy Poehler related to Louis C.K.?

While Poehler did play Louis C.K.’s sister on his TV show, they are not related in real life. Ferrell and Poehler jokingly answered this question with exaggerated exclamations of “A! O!” before revealing that they only shared a mother on the screen.

Is Amy Poehler vegan?

No, Poehler is not vegan, but she does respect those who are. She clarified that she understands the vegan lifestyle and the reasons behind it, but it is not something she practices herself.

Is Amy Poehler in Tenacious D?

Yes, Poehler confirmed that she played the Jack Black character in a Tenacious D performance, which had remained hidden for a long time. She revealed that this secret was humorous to her, as no one had known about her role in it for so long.

When was Will Ferrell on SportsCenter?

Ferrell explained that he would appear on SportsCenter whenever he had something sports-related to do, such as promoting a movie that was sports-themed. The question did not specify a time or date, and Ferrell responded in a general manner.

When was Will Ferrell on Spongebob?

Ferrell was unsure if he had ever appeared on Spongebob Squarepants, guessing that maybe someone was impersonating him. However, he did recall the specifics of his appearances on other TV shows and movies.

When was Will Ferrell born?

Ferrell was born on July 16th, 1967, which makes him a Cancer. He joked about how the symbol of Cancer represents a crab coming at you sideways with a hard shell and a sensitive inside.

When did Will Ferrell learn Spanish?

Ferrell learned Spanish in high school and college, but he really immersed himself in it during the making of the movie Casa de mi Padre. He described it as a hidden gem that few people had seen.

What is Amy Poehler doing now?

Ferrell and Poehler took this question as a humorous remark rather than a serious one. They responded by making a joke about Poehler’s voice-activated text when driving.

What college did Amy Poehler go to?

Poehler went to Boston College, according to Ferrell and her own admission.

What color are Amy Poehler’s eyes?

Ferrell and Poehler were getting silly at this point, joking about how tight the questions were getting. They answered that they couldn’t get any tighter and quickly responded with a straightforward answer: blue.

What sorority was Amy Poehler in?

Poehler was in Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi and Theta Pi Kappa, according to Ferrell. However, when he called out a fourth sorority, Kappa Kappa Chin, Poehler called it “cheeky.”

What is Amy Poehler’s address?

This question was clearly an invasion of privacy, and Ferrell jokingly responded with a fake address. He then pretended to give a second option before moving on to the next question.

What Will Ferrell character are you?

Ferrell was unsure which character the question was referring to and asked for clarification. When it was revealed that the question was asking which of his characters the interviewer was most like, Ferrell responded with a playful “Oh, which one?”

What is Will Ferrell’s email?

Ferrell quirkily revealed that his email has “sassypants” at the beginning of it before adding a couple more elaborate and silly domain endings for humorous effect.

What is Will Ferrell’s pimp name?

Ferrell had used the name Gator before as a pimp name in a movie role.

What is Will Ferrell’s zodiac sign?

Ferrell’s zodiac sign is Cancer, which he embraced in his response by talking about the sideway appearance and sensitivity of crabs.

What does Will Ferrell eat in Elf?

In the iconic Christmas movie Elf, Ferrell’s character indulges in a meal of spaghetti with maple syrup, M&Ms, and soda. Ferrell joked that if anyone wanted to know which soda he drinks in the movie, they would have to pay to hear the answer.

How to pronounce Amy Poehler?

Ferrell gave a detailed and humorous explanation of how to pronounce Poehler’s name. He explained that “Poehler” is a German name, and the O-E was originally a U-le sound, so it’s pronounced “par-e.” Ferrell also joked about how a pew-ler in German translates to a pool landscape architect.

How did Amy Poehler and Tina Fey meet?

Ferrell and Poehler took a trip down memory lane, describing how Poehler and Fey met before the internet existed. They joked about a “one-to-one Tinder” where people would go to a dark alley and sign a book for a Polaroid picture. The specific location where Poehler and Fey met was a zine, which confused Ferrell.

How did Amy Poehler get famous?

This question was the last one in the interview, and Ferrell and Poehler jokingly said it was a good question, confirming that they had enjoyed answering the autocomplete questions. They concluded the interview by reminding the audience of the amazing resource the internet can be and ended with a lighthearted “Stay famous, baby.”