funny memes on Instagram: "🎬 Fun fact: Billy on the Street (2011–2017) The show actually began as a live stage show in New York City called Creation Nation before it was adapted for television, and Billy Eichner’s high energy, aggressive persona is entirely a comedic performance. Despite the chaotic and confrontational vibe of the series, the reactions from the pedestrians are 100 percent real. Most of the people Billy approaches have no idea who he is or that they are being filmed for a show,