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I'm not seeing a whole ton of activity on this Blog. I may be a procrastonator, but I try to get it done!
See everyone this eve.
Cheers!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Assignment 2- The Alien
If I where trying to explain Comedy Central to an Alien, I would:
Show it a Picture of Steven Wright
Comedy Central would be dressed like Perry Ferrell in his Red Carpet gear. (See: picture)
Comedy Central would live at the YMCA, but sleep on the couch at his friend’s apartment most of the time.
I actually think that Comedy Central would have decent taste in Music, but most often listen to Bands like Ween, The Dead Milkmen, The beta Band, and Kraftwerk.
Comedy Central would love all the Chris Farley movies.
Comedy Central would be a friend of mine, but it wouldn’t be my couch he was always crashed out on. I’d like having him around for entertainment purposes only. I am not Comedy Central, but I do have a friend who is.
I would show the Alien a picture of Cartman’s Ass (Pictured Above) and this picture of John Stewart (Also Above), to represent Comedy Central.
I would show the Alien South Park, The Daily Show, and the Sarah Silverman Show. I would show him these shows because I think they represent the best of Comedy Central. The shows really speak for themselves.
Show it a Picture of Steven Wright
Comedy Central would be dressed like Perry Ferrell in his Red Carpet gear. (See: picture)
Comedy Central would live at the YMCA, but sleep on the couch at his friend’s apartment most of the time.
I actually think that Comedy Central would have decent taste in Music, but most often listen to Bands like Ween, The Dead Milkmen, The beta Band, and Kraftwerk.
Comedy Central would love all the Chris Farley movies.
Comedy Central would be a friend of mine, but it wouldn’t be my couch he was always crashed out on. I’d like having him around for entertainment purposes only. I am not Comedy Central, but I do have a friend who is.
I would show the Alien a picture of Cartman’s Ass (Pictured Above) and this picture of John Stewart (Also Above), to represent Comedy Central.
I would show the Alien South Park, The Daily Show, and the Sarah Silverman Show. I would show him these shows because I think they represent the best of Comedy Central. The shows really speak for themselves.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Assignment 1
My idea for a show on Comedy Central would be a hybrid, between who line is it anyway, Jeopardy, and American Idol. I say Jeopardy just because the winning team would be able to continue playing until they where defeated (or until they won a pre-set number of times). Unlike Who’s Line, the participants would be amateur improv contestants. The participants would be selected individually either off the street, or through try-outs, whatever. They would then be put through some sort of improv exercise (as part of the show), and the results of the exercises would determine which team each was placed on. Then the teams would compete against each other in an Improv showdown.
What you would have is a show that features normal people who think they are funny, who get to perform as individuals and then as part of an Improv team. Winners could be crowned in different categories like best solo performance, best individual in a team, and then overall teams would be crowned. At the end of the year, you could have an Improv playoff with all of the former champions competing against each other (like champions week on Jeopardy).
So, it would be like an American Idol-ish, Jeopardy-ish, Who’s line-ish kind of show. You could have celebrity Judges mixed with Audience voting. You could even have the audience split up into two sides, each representing one team, and involve them in some way that could affect the outcome of the competition. (Best Audience Joke, best audience performance, etc…) There are plenty of variables that could be pulled from the concept. If I had more time, I could probably write for hours.
Anyone could watch it, but I would think it would be more of an adult show, with plenty of bleeps and edits. I’m guessing sometimes it would be hysterical, and other times it wouldn’t be that funny at all. (Just like real Improv. But people would still watch it just to see how bad it can be [like the Gong show]). However, I think that with the right subject matter, the right contestants and the right energy, it would still be pretty entertaining. It would help if there was something tangible to win. I’m guessing that sponsorship could take care of that…. So add in there Wheel of Fortune-ish and Price is Right – ish.
Yep, that would be my show. I’d have Sarah Silverman and Louis Guzman involved. (Pictured Above)
What you would have is a show that features normal people who think they are funny, who get to perform as individuals and then as part of an Improv team. Winners could be crowned in different categories like best solo performance, best individual in a team, and then overall teams would be crowned. At the end of the year, you could have an Improv playoff with all of the former champions competing against each other (like champions week on Jeopardy).
So, it would be like an American Idol-ish, Jeopardy-ish, Who’s line-ish kind of show. You could have celebrity Judges mixed with Audience voting. You could even have the audience split up into two sides, each representing one team, and involve them in some way that could affect the outcome of the competition. (Best Audience Joke, best audience performance, etc…) There are plenty of variables that could be pulled from the concept. If I had more time, I could probably write for hours.
Anyone could watch it, but I would think it would be more of an adult show, with plenty of bleeps and edits. I’m guessing sometimes it would be hysterical, and other times it wouldn’t be that funny at all. (Just like real Improv. But people would still watch it just to see how bad it can be [like the Gong show]). However, I think that with the right subject matter, the right contestants and the right energy, it would still be pretty entertaining. It would help if there was something tangible to win. I’m guessing that sponsorship could take care of that…. So add in there Wheel of Fortune-ish and Price is Right – ish.
Yep, that would be my show. I’d have Sarah Silverman and Louis Guzman involved. (Pictured Above)
Hello Everyone,
Robear here, Robert Sharp formally. I can only hope that I am doing this right. I have never Blogged before, and while it doesn't seem like rocket science, I still find myself a little confused on what the H$&% I'm supposed to be doing.
Actually, I know what I should be doing... working at my real job, but whats the point of that?
O.K.,
Robert Sharp
33 (34 next week)
I work in Executive Search in Manhattan
My passions are plenty, but include: Building businesses, making music, and playing sports.
I'm a part time music producer and DJ, I play semi-pro baseball, I play in a basketball league, and I play in a men's football league. I also own a Men's Accessories Company called Triple-O-Squared, and I'm working on another business TBD.
I watch South Park and The Daily Show more than any other Comedy Central Shows. However, the roasts are great, and I often will stop on CC when I see stand-up.
The pictures above are me, and the one on the right is my attempt at showing my sense of humor. I went with this one because I am not sure the naked ones are allowed. I hope this covers everything I needed to accomplish on this first Blog-O-Mine. Cheers!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Assignment 2
If an alien were to land on Earth and you had to explain what Comedy Central was, what would you show it? I show him Cartman getting an anal probe and see how true it is. Then I'd see if the chick aliens were hot. If so, it'd be Patron on the lips and Shaggy tunes on the jukebox to get me some of that.
• If you were to describe it as a person, how would you describe it? Why? Everybody has that really stupid friend, and that would be CC. While you're not sure the actual purpose of his/her existence, it's funny as hell to hear what comes out of their mouth.
• What kind of clothes would Comedy Central wear? A kilt, traditional commando style. Like Willy. And a pot leave t shirt.
• Where would Comedy Central live? In his mom's basement.
• What kind of music would it listen to? Weird Al.
• Which movies would it love?Dumb & Dumber...on a loop.
• Would Comedy Central be a friend of yours? Why or why not? Is Comedy Central you? Comedy central would be my friend because he makes me laugh. Like a clown. I'm definately not CC, I've got bills to pay and CC just drinks all day.
• What are 2 images would you show it to represent Comedy Central?Dave Chappel - Black White Supremacist and Sarah Silverman. The latter because she's hot and I'd hit that.
• 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)? SNL - Cowbell.
• What are 3 shows you would tell them about? What would you tell them about each show? Why?
William Shatner Roast - Because comedians are a depraved bunch. These roasts are a good way to get a general picture of which comedians are hot at the time.
Crank Yankers - Because people are the funniest when they aren't trying to be.
South Park - Well I'd try to explain it but have you ever tried to explain a South Park episode? "So there's this towel...but he smokes weed" or "So these two handi-capable kids are joining a gang..." It's impossible to convey the absurdity and genius without watching it.
• If you were to describe it as a person, how would you describe it? Why? Everybody has that really stupid friend, and that would be CC. While you're not sure the actual purpose of his/her existence, it's funny as hell to hear what comes out of their mouth.
• What kind of clothes would Comedy Central wear? A kilt, traditional commando style. Like Willy. And a pot leave t shirt.
• Where would Comedy Central live? In his mom's basement.
• What kind of music would it listen to? Weird Al.
• Which movies would it love?Dumb & Dumber...on a loop.
• Would Comedy Central be a friend of yours? Why or why not? Is Comedy Central you? Comedy central would be my friend because he makes me laugh. Like a clown. I'm definately not CC, I've got bills to pay and CC just drinks all day.
• What are 2 images would you show it to represent Comedy Central?Dave Chappel - Black White Supremacist and Sarah Silverman. The latter because she's hot and I'd hit that.
• 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)? SNL - Cowbell.
• What are 3 shows you would tell them about? What would you tell them about each show? Why?
William Shatner Roast - Because comedians are a depraved bunch. These roasts are a good way to get a general picture of which comedians are hot at the time.
Crank Yankers - Because people are the funniest when they aren't trying to be.
South Park - Well I'd try to explain it but have you ever tried to explain a South Park episode? "So there's this towel...but he smokes weed" or "So these two handi-capable kids are joining a gang..." It's impossible to convey the absurdity and genius without watching it.
Assignment 1: My Show
If I had create a show for CC it would be along the "that's just wrong" line of thinking. There's no better laugh than the nervous laugh of someone who knows that finding comedic value in a situation is sending you straight to hell. First there would be a main character that is in someway handicapped. Being blind is good, there's alot of funny stuff that can happen there. I'd give the character a good generic name, Henry works. The premise would be situational with no real underlying plot. More like a Seinfeld than normal sitcoms. I think something like this would best be presented as animated; cartoons seem to soften the blow of morally corrupting the viewer with un-PC and anti-social sentiments while allowing you to just enjoy the fact that Sponge Bob is humping Porky Pig (ahem...Draw Together) A show like this would lack any redeeming social value and serve simply to to push the limits of censors, sponsors and the Christian right. While it's easy to say such a show would be disengaged from normality, the funniest bits are always based a bit on the trivial normalities of life but taking them to absurd extremes.
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