Archive for September 8th, 2010
Before They Were Funny
Comedy is hard. Did we get that cleared up? Moving on!
It takes years for most comedians to find their voice and many more years to hone that voice into a special blend of comedy that is rightfully their’s. Sure, they’re funny but they aren’t Funny. And luckily for us, some of it was recorded and we get to see the legends not necessarily bomb, but still struggle to find their own.
First up is Seth Rogen. Most obvious thing missing? His gravely voice! Seth was 13 when he recorded this and was still speaking through his nose. He still managed to wow the crowd fairly well if he did do a little too much material on being Jewish. But hey, it was Canada. Jews love it up there.
Next up is an early Adam Sandler before he became the manic-manboy of SNL glory. He seems a little awkward but in that adorable you-want-to-adopt-him-so-your-girlfriend-thinks-you-can-manage-commitment kind of way.
Hot Midterm Action
Sure, it’s football season, but who can concentrate on football when it’s midterm election season too? If you said Democrats, score one for you. With the Republicans all excited about their Tea Party candidates, and liberals in a lover’s squabble with their fearless leaders, it all but seems the outcome is certain. Of course, that’s what they said about the Giants and the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Could Nancy Pelosi be the next Eli Manning?
The Real Fake Housewives of New Jersey
If you don’t watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and therefore didn’t see the blow up on the reunion show, and therefore obviously have no class, you can watch it here (it gets real about 3:00 in). Then check out this parody. Although, when your subjects are more outrageous than any parody can be, is it parody or homage?
Smack Talk for 8/9
by shap on September 8, 2010. [SmackTalk]
Is it wrong to want to wrap Justin Bieber in Korans and mail him to Florida? -Rob Kutner
Live Comedy: The Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour
The Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour @ Largo, LA This show from Ben Acker & Ben Blacker is a staged comedy production in the style of an old-time radio show. It features a great cast (Paul F. Tompkins, Annie Savage, James Urbaniak), great guest stars (This week: Parks & Recreations’ Nick Offerman, Andrew Daly, Busy Philips), and great big barrels of laughs. What: Live Comedy Where: Largo, LA When: Friday, Sep. 10th at 8:30pm How Much: $26
Strip Maul
This humor piece from writer/producer Tim Saccardo reminds everyone that strip clubs are a lot like meth. Neither are as fun as you heard they were in junior high.
Arizona Governor bombs.
No, she didn’t actually bomb anything literally, but she did totally flub her lines on live TV! Which is almost as painful to watch.
Look, we know politicians serve us nothing but canned speeches and sound bites that their handlers and speech writers have prepared for them. That’s usually ok by me, they want to be able to spread their ideas as widely as possible and not look like an idiot. But you still have to have that stuff memorized! And if you don’t then you have no one to blame but your fifth-grade self who never learned your lines for the school play and totally embarrassed yourself in front of everyone you know.
Just be sure you didn’t also enact some highly divisive anti-immigration laws in your state before bombing on air.
Oh… Whoops. Good luck Governor Brewer!
Just Role With It
Improv virtuoso and comedienne Eliza Skinner wants to be in a Tyler Perry movie, and clearly knows the turf. So don’t be surprised to see her in Madea Escapes From Jail To Attend Another Family Reunion.
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