Lead Blog Post #10

I have never watched The Eric Andre Show, and it is most likely due to the endangered species that is cable television. Personally, I am more of a Between Two Ferns fan, which I honestly cannot come to believe is unscripted. For specific evidence, you can refer to a classic episode in which interviews

Hillary Clinton and Justin Bieber:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrkPe-9rM1Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XSEi1jTR58

These clips will have me on the floor, yes literally, for hours. Some of the comments these types of entertainers make have to be so shocking and pack quite a punch in terms of how offensive, racey, or edgy they are in order to succeed.  Personally, I could never see myself having the wit to refer to a presidential candidate as a pantsuit-wearing space alien or literally harass a guest who happens to be one of the biggest names in current pop culture. They simply have to play dirty to get those laughs at the inappropriate thoughts every single one of us has been sharing.

Lead Blog Response #5

To be honest I am just now catching up to this blog post. When I first read it I had been pretty unaware of Melaney as an entertainer, but over the past month or so I can admit to binging pretty much all of his Netflix specials. The first bit that hooked me was his confession of his fear of 13-year-olds, who of course know how to "make fun of you, but in an accurate way".

For Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3466z8Xsf0

Most recently I watched an absolutely hilarious piece of standup titled The Elder Millenial. I practically peed my pants. Iliza quite blatantly reveals a ladies' secrets, while single-handedly roasting the patriarchy as well. (Whoop Whoop!!!) Much like Melaney, she brings tiny interactions that create just enough self-deprecating senses of humor that regularly connect us to a group whether it be a gender, sexuality, age, or race.

For example:

Iliza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO9qW20H0uM

Trevor Noah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig_OuhBtUfs

Blog Post #11

After discovering the topic of this blog, I was e s t a t i c. I am a bit of an Elf enthusiast, it is even Andreassi family tradition to watch that movie on Black Friday and Christmas Eve, marking the start and end of the Christmas season. I relate to Buddy quite a bit, I share an affinity towards sugary desserts, activities such as bouncing on beds, and tend to go quite overboard with decorating. What I love about this movie so much is how much it makes me feel like a kid again. Despite in obvious superiority, Buddy is a beloved character whose energy is able to continually captivate audiences of all ages. 

Thought: in my lifetime at least I cannot characterize the new titling of a Christmas movie as a "classic". Everything was just there when I was at the age of the viewers. Since then has there been any really good new ones? What do you think gives something that classic, timeless quality that some treasured movies or series possess?

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