If an alien were to land on Earth and I had to show it something to explain what Comedy Central was, I would have to start with the basics. A TV, someone funny (Chris Rock), and someone lame (Keanu Reaves). I would line them all up and proceed to kick Mr. Reaves out of there because he is the opposite of funny and should have nothing to do with comedy. I would just let Chris keep talking and talking because even if you don't understand what he is saying (assuming this alien can't speak english), his voice is funny as hell by itself. He would just be wearing a gigantic shirt with a smiley wearing shades to project happiness and laughter. Maybe the picture could be of the sun from the Raisin Bran comercial (two scoops). Chris would be listening to Tenacious D on large headphones while rollerblading down the road. With the alien in tow, Chris Rock would go to his house and watch all Mel Brooks' movies. Chris would eventually tire of the alien because he keeps asking questions and Chris can only take so much of that, and would retreat to his only friend left in his house....Kyle, Stan, Kenny, and Cartman. If they represent CC, then I could be friends with it in small burst, but they are just a bit too crazy for me.
Once the alien comes back and meets up with me again, I would send him off with two last images to remember CC by: a) Bill Murray in Caddy Shack and b) Will Ferrel in the Blue Oyster Cult SNL Clip. I would leave the web address for YouTube with it with a direct link to the clip of the monkey that smells his butt finger and falls off the tree and make sure it knows about the crazy antics South Park, the not-so-effecient police force in Reno, and that all the good news in the world is on the Daily Show. Hopefully it cold bring these images back to its home and mimic them so someday we could see what they come up with.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Comedy Central is the palce you go to for laughs and a good time. It is the party that everyone wants to attend. It is the cool guy/girl everyone wants to be like in high school. Lets give it up for CC, voted this years big man on campus.
CC is spontaneus and witty, he is the class clown. He is the guy everyone watches out for, the guy that has a comeback for any situation. Teachers dont like him for his wittyness because he always has the class rolling in laughter. Reminds me of someone I know!!!! His style of dress is fresh. By fresh I mean he wears a cowboy hat, speedo, and a pair of pink ruffled boots. You never know what to expect from this cat, he always has you on your toes. What will he say or do next?
CC favorite shows would be South Park, any Comey Central comedy special, and Reno 911. He loves the shows that talk and expose the taboo issues everyone is scared to talk about. Reno 911 is hilarious, many times cops want to react a certain way but cant because they must follow the LAW. Reno 911 puts the law aside and does things their way, which in every case is extremely deviant but funny. CC's favorite movies would include Old School and Wedding Crashers, anything with Vince Vaughn in it since that is one of his homies.
The you tube video I would show CC is the Human Tetris video. Probably one of the funniest videos I have seen on youtube. Guys attempt to get through a moving wall by shaping themselves into crazy forms. Many of the shapes are impossible to do, but it is funny watching them attempt it anyway.
CC is spontaneus and witty, he is the class clown. He is the guy everyone watches out for, the guy that has a comeback for any situation. Teachers dont like him for his wittyness because he always has the class rolling in laughter. Reminds me of someone I know!!!! His style of dress is fresh. By fresh I mean he wears a cowboy hat, speedo, and a pair of pink ruffled boots. You never know what to expect from this cat, he always has you on your toes. What will he say or do next?
CC favorite shows would be South Park, any Comey Central comedy special, and Reno 911. He loves the shows that talk and expose the taboo issues everyone is scared to talk about. Reno 911 is hilarious, many times cops want to react a certain way but cant because they must follow the LAW. Reno 911 puts the law aside and does things their way, which in every case is extremely deviant but funny. CC's favorite movies would include Old School and Wedding Crashers, anything with Vince Vaughn in it since that is one of his homies.
The you tube video I would show CC is the Human Tetris video. Probably one of the funniest videos I have seen on youtube. Guys attempt to get through a moving wall by shaping themselves into crazy forms. Many of the shapes are impossible to do, but it is funny watching them attempt it anyway.
Deux for you
Assuming that the Alien had the same kind of emotions as humans, I would describe Comedy Central as the television station you watch when you want to laugh. Other stations only cater to comedy crowd at certain times, while CC keeps you laughing all day long, until the infomercials come on. As a person Comedy Central would be that guy that has humors that always catches you off guard. He tells the jokes that sometimes you need to think about and are always out there. CC would wear a wrinkled and bright Hawaiian shirt with several smelly stains. CC would also have shorts sandals and most likely sunglasses still on at night. CC would live in three places. Most likely his parents house, or the fraternity house. I would assume his listening preference would be recorded comedy albums or alternative grunge music from the late 1990’s. The universal comedy movies would be CC’s favorites; Anchorman, Dumb and Dumber, Animal House, and Old School. Comedy Central would be friend. I don’t think he would be me though. I think everyone that watches that show has a little bit of my description in them. Maybe it’s the clothes, or the music or the favorite movies. I would say I am more like CC’s older more mature brother. I still have a good sense of humor, but a job too.
For the images, I would use any shot from The Man Show and Dave Chappelle as Rick James. For a clip, I would use the recent skit involving Stewart, Colbert and Conan O’Brien.
I would tell them about the Southpark, The Daily Show and Reno 911. I would tell them about the basic storyline and why each show is so creative and funny. I would talk about Southpark’s underlying message, The Daily Show’s perfect exploitation of a misspoken work or phrase and Reno 911’s complete disregard for political correctness, and why it is so funny.
For the images, I would use any shot from The Man Show and Dave Chappelle as Rick James. For a clip, I would use the recent skit involving Stewart, Colbert and Conan O’Brien.
I would tell them about the Southpark, The Daily Show and Reno 911. I would tell them about the basic storyline and why each show is so creative and funny. I would talk about Southpark’s underlying message, The Daily Show’s perfect exploitation of a misspoken work or phrase and Reno 911’s complete disregard for political correctness, and why it is so funny.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Assignment two
If an alien were to land on Earth and I were to explain Comedy Central, I would show endless clips of the many hilarious shows and their characters. I would let these hilarious moments really sink in with the alien and see if it would be enough to make it laugh, which of course it should . Comedy Central as a person would be the typical cool class clown, always making those around them laugh. Comedy Central would be outgoing, entertaining, very witty, sarcastic, and always ready to deliver a comeback. Comedy Central would wear clothes that stood out, maybe something bright, but nothing flashy. It would have a unique style that would show the humorous side to it as well.
Comedy Central would live all across the United States. Its too funny and unique to be settled down in one place. It needs to get out and share the humor and laughs with everyone. Comedy Central loves comedy movies, parodies, and comedian specials. In fact, Office Space is probably one of its favorites. The music it would listen to is a blend of rock, alternative, and hip hop.
Comedy Central would most definitely be a friend of mine, we have a lot of similarities and I can see some of the Comedy Central in me. I know I could be very hilarious and quick witted, but I think I am known more for by sarcasm. Two images I would show would probably come from the tv shows, maybe Reno 911 and Mind of Mencia. It would show each character in their own unique way on Reno 911. On Mind of Mencia it would show his talent and versatility in each character that he portrays which would show his creativity.
I think one YouTube clip that can show the entertaining side is one called, It's Business Time, where two guys are singing a song in a parody way about sex. I found it to be really entertaining and funny like how Comedy Central always is. The three shows I would tell them about are the first two I mentioned above, Mind of Mencia and Reno 911. The third one is the deceased Dave Chappelle Show. I think each show is innovative and very creative with what they do in the show. There are just moments that stick out more from these shows and when you walk down the street and hear someone telling someone else, you're such a tut-te-tuh you know it comes from the Mind of Mencia show.
Comedy Central would live all across the United States. Its too funny and unique to be settled down in one place. It needs to get out and share the humor and laughs with everyone. Comedy Central loves comedy movies, parodies, and comedian specials. In fact, Office Space is probably one of its favorites. The music it would listen to is a blend of rock, alternative, and hip hop.
Comedy Central would most definitely be a friend of mine, we have a lot of similarities and I can see some of the Comedy Central in me. I know I could be very hilarious and quick witted, but I think I am known more for by sarcasm. Two images I would show would probably come from the tv shows, maybe Reno 911 and Mind of Mencia. It would show each character in their own unique way on Reno 911. On Mind of Mencia it would show his talent and versatility in each character that he portrays which would show his creativity.
I think one YouTube clip that can show the entertaining side is one called, It's Business Time, where two guys are singing a song in a parody way about sex. I found it to be really entertaining and funny like how Comedy Central always is. The three shows I would tell them about are the first two I mentioned above, Mind of Mencia and Reno 911. The third one is the deceased Dave Chappelle Show. I think each show is innovative and very creative with what they do in the show. There are just moments that stick out more from these shows and when you walk down the street and hear someone telling someone else, you're such a tut-te-tuh you know it comes from the Mind of Mencia show.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
ASSIGNMENT TWO: if an alien...
Hey everyone,
Thanks for your great input so far. Here is assignment 2:
If an alien were to land on Earth and you had to explain what Comedy Central was, what would you show it?
• If you were to describe it as a person, how would you describe it? Why?
• What kind of clothes would Comedy Central wear?
• Where would Comedy Central live?
• What kind of music would it listen to?
• Which movies would it love?
• Would Comedy Central be a friend of yours? Why or why not? Is Comedy Central you?
• What are 2 images would you show it to represent Comedy Central?
• What is 1 YouTube clip would you show them that represents the entertainment you find on Comedy Central (doesn’t have to be from a Comedy Central show)?
• What are 3 shows you would tell them about? What would you tell them about each show? Why?
We are also going to reduce the assignments from 4 to 3. So look for the last post early next week.
Have a great weekend,
McKay
Thanks for your great input so far. Here is assignment 2:
If an alien were to land on Earth and you had to explain what Comedy Central was, what would you show it?
• If you were to describe it as a person, how would you describe it? Why?
• What kind of clothes would Comedy Central wear?
• Where would Comedy Central live?
• What kind of music would it listen to?
• Which movies would it love?
• Would Comedy Central be a friend of yours? Why or why not? Is Comedy Central you?
• What are 2 images would you show it to represent Comedy Central?
• What is 1 YouTube clip would you show them that represents the entertainment you find on Comedy Central (doesn’t have to be from a Comedy Central show)?
• What are 3 shows you would tell them about? What would you tell them about each show? Why?
We are also going to reduce the assignments from 4 to 3. So look for the last post early next week.
Have a great weekend,
McKay
Friday, February 15, 2008
Assignment one
| If I could be a writer of a show on Comedy Central it would be the Dave Chappelle Show. Even though all the shows are repeats, I have always liked his style of humor. He would poke fun at everyone and I never felt that he targeted one particular group. He made me see how television is really like, but how it is downplayed so that they do not look bad. Early in the blog, someone mentioned this proliferation of reality shows that have taken over television and I really have thought about having a reality show that shows the absurdity of it all. It could have all the drama, suspense, and immoral things that reality shows have, but in the end when the finale is built up, everyone finds out that the reality show was not real but fake with unknown actors. Its just a thought, but maybe people would finally be turned off by reality shows enough to make them go away. Dave Chappelle has several characters I like, but one that I would love to write for is his sketches on Rick James. Everyone know that classic line of his everytime he mentions he is Rick James, hilarious stuff. I think his character of Chuck Taylor the newscaster would be tougher for me to write for just because of the way the media can manipulate the public, but he always has done a great job mocking them. I don't think I identify with any characters on the show. The one thing I would change is bringing him back because he has a legion of fans that watch his sketches still even though theyre several years old. Maybe he could create his own character of leaving and coming back and mocking that. |
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Assignment 1
If I could be a writer for one show on Comedy Central it would have to be the Daily Show. Political pundits always try to take themselves and what they are talking about so seriously. There is finally a show that makes fun of the stupid and illogical things that politicians say and do. I have always been interested in politics and this show revolves around that subject. Like the comedy on that show, I have a sarcastic humor and like to poke fun at a funny situation. As for an opportunity for that show, it depends on how you read the questions. I think the show has unlimited opportunity for the future. There is plenty of material to write about because the political machine is always running. I would also not be surprised if the show spawned more programs like the Colbert Report. It would be hard pressed to make another show to that standard, but that is the same thing I said when the Colbert Report debuted.
To create a show, I would do what they have been doing for years. Take an institution of popular culture and mock it. The premise of the show is already funny, you just need a story line and some jokes. It has worked for The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Reno 911, and Drawn Together. A fake dating show would be amazing, except don’t tell the public its fake. Take some nobody from the comedy world (Arsenio, Charlie Murphy, Carrot Top, Andrew Dice Clay, Andy Dick(this could be Tila Tequila style) etc…) and play it out like Rock of Love. Rock of the Love is one the dumbest and grotesque shows on TV, but millions of people still watch each week.
The character I think would be the funniest to write for would be Lt. Jim Dangle on Reno 911. That guy is hysterical. There are so many jokes you can write. Gay, Racist, Sexist, and flat out odd. Also, the dynamic between Dangle and Weigle.
The hardest character to write for would be Colbert. He humor is great, but how do you dumb yourself down enough to come up with that stuff.
I don’t think I can identify with any character on Comedy Central at all, and that is probably a good thing. If I said Larry The Cable Guy, what would that be saying about me.
If I was do change anything about a show, I would limit the interviews on the The Daily Show and Colbert Report. Sometimes the guests are great, (McCain, Dole, Clinton, actors etc…) but sometimes they are boring as hell. I don’t care about a book you wrote that encompasses a part of Tibetan history that even Tibetans don’t know about. If the interviewer can’t sell his interest, how am I going to be interested?
If I was to introduce a new character, it would be another stereotype on Reno 911. Perhaps a Russian from the KGB or an albino, or a Chinese person or a terrorist. That should keep the jokes coming.
To create a show, I would do what they have been doing for years. Take an institution of popular culture and mock it. The premise of the show is already funny, you just need a story line and some jokes. It has worked for The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Reno 911, and Drawn Together. A fake dating show would be amazing, except don’t tell the public its fake. Take some nobody from the comedy world (Arsenio, Charlie Murphy, Carrot Top, Andrew Dice Clay, Andy Dick(this could be Tila Tequila style) etc…) and play it out like Rock of Love. Rock of the Love is one the dumbest and grotesque shows on TV, but millions of people still watch each week.
The character I think would be the funniest to write for would be Lt. Jim Dangle on Reno 911. That guy is hysterical. There are so many jokes you can write. Gay, Racist, Sexist, and flat out odd. Also, the dynamic between Dangle and Weigle.
The hardest character to write for would be Colbert. He humor is great, but how do you dumb yourself down enough to come up with that stuff.
I don’t think I can identify with any character on Comedy Central at all, and that is probably a good thing. If I said Larry The Cable Guy, what would that be saying about me.
If I was do change anything about a show, I would limit the interviews on the The Daily Show and Colbert Report. Sometimes the guests are great, (McCain, Dole, Clinton, actors etc…) but sometimes they are boring as hell. I don’t care about a book you wrote that encompasses a part of Tibetan history that even Tibetans don’t know about. If the interviewer can’t sell his interest, how am I going to be interested?
If I was to introduce a new character, it would be another stereotype on Reno 911. Perhaps a Russian from the KGB or an albino, or a Chinese person or a terrorist. That should keep the jokes coming.
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