Marketing for each show includes social media-based calls to action for his friends, who reach out (via Twitter) to get Chris Pratt to actually show up. Despite a lot of support and local buzz, Chris never came…but Shane didn't give up. Instead, he carried the joke on, creating several shows with various themes, but one thing in common: the suspense of whether or not Chris Pratt would be there.

I'll be a part of the @ShaneHartline and @prattprattpratt show tomorrow at the @iOWest ... The real question is will @prattprattpratt ?? Lol — Chris Saint (@saintpiercing) February 22, 2016

When asked if he finds himself waiting for Chris during his performance, Shane replied, "It's become a thing where Chris showing up is always there and would be an awesome thing, but it's more so that him not showing up has given me a vibe of 'desperation and perseverance' to stick to while juggling all the wild things that are thrown my way. It's turned into 'If Pratt shows up, amazing. If he doesn't, awesome.' I get to keep doing this crazy thing that showcases all my talented friends in ways I never could before."

Though he hasn't joined Shane on stage yet, Chris finally sent this splendid video-FROM HIS BED...possibly post-coitus. I may not see the reflection of Chris's-ahem-member that some say is in the headboard, but I do see a very special celebrity interaction. While we totally respect the adorable and hilarious Ms. Farris, it's safe to say that on top of being really, really, ridiculously good looking, Chris Pratt has a crush-worthy, down-to-earth personality-making him and Shane the perfect potential duo. Shane has shown his peers that with persistence, vulnerability, and a touch of PR brilliance, anything can happen, even in harsh careers like professional acting and comedy. Plus, the "big guys" can actually be genuine and cool. Sigh. Despite all of the bad, humans can be pretty incredible.