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I agree and disagree with skib upto a point in that most of the sketches in the critique section are 'mainstream'. But that is because most people are mainstream, that is their frame of reference. Laughter is a spontaneous physical reaction to a shock or surprize - be it emotional, physical or intellectual. Usually this surprize is a pleasant one. The problem with 'dark' material is that you shock some of your audience into disgust rather than joy.

I disagree in that I think there are some genuinely funny people who make me laugh out loud. Niteowl, winterlight, charley and a few others are consistantly funny in my opinion.

What I am trying to say is that I am a brave prude, but not that brave! (I know, you had a lucky escape yada yada.)

All the best for 08!

Quote: Jerf Roberwitz @ January 1, 2008, 5:09 PM

you have Munchenhausen Desease without Proxy.

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That quote is going down as one of my all time greatest.
I have spit bran flakes all over my moitor.

Oh & fankoo for the mention jacparov.
I like you more though!!!In a wude way too!

I am doubtful as to how boundry pushing you really are Skib - in another thread you say that you won't collaborate with women because your wife wouldn't approve.

Incidentally, why don't you consider writing with her? A husband and wife writing team could be more ground-breaking than a Cheech and Chong re-hash imo.(excuse the unintentional cannabis related pun there)

Quote: Skibbington von Skubber @ January 1, 2008, 1:11 PM

99% of the material posted in the Critique section is not only lame & unfunny but is remarkably safe & soft. It does not take risks. The humour is very gentle and weak (if it is there at all).

I suspect that most of you are hobbyist writers with no true intention of solely making your living from writing & performing.

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You really are very, very funny.

Quote: Martin Holmes @ January 1, 2008, 7:49 PM

I stand corrected. Also Derek and Clive were filthy but bloody hilarious but you're right when handling that sort of material the performers have to nail it perfectly and structure it in such a way that works.

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DFon't forget Derek and Clive was never really intended to be released to the general public. They'd already succeeded in comedy and it was just a laugh for them.

Quote: Jerf Roberwitz @ January 1, 2008, 5:09 PM

After 50 years as a professional masturbator I am now retired and have become a hobby-horse collector and amateur brain surgeon.

In my deluded and extremely diseased opinion you have Münchhausen's Disease without a proxy or firewall. Take my word for it, I've had it numerous times over the last 400 hours.

As a child I was like you but after leaving school at 15 I began prancing about in high heels and a thong in the locker rooms of Man U and found prostitution to be an acceptable way of making a living.

You have so obviously never done a days tap dancing in your entire miserable life that I have no idea how you have the gall to say you are as good as my hero Shirley Temple.

I can't help you or anyone if you can't come down from your your own beautiful arshole and answer this one question: What do you really want to be, a Drug Dealer in the House of Lords or a Prostitute for the BBC?

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Yes, Jeff.

I agree.

Can't argue with a single word.

Well done, mite!

People are only ever going to take risks if theres a reward. As the reward for posting on the critque forum is, at least in financial and career terms, not very big then people aren't going to posting any risky sketches. Theres no incentive.

Offer a cash prize for a sketch about a paedophilic gay disabled muslim and then you'll have loads of edgy sketches (not to be confused with Etcha Sketches).

They'd also be wasting their time, since broadcasters don't want edgy stuff.

Quote: Aaron @ January 2, 2008, 12:03 AM

They'd also be wasting their time, since broadcasters don't want edgy stuff.

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Thats cos they are all paedophilic gay disabled muslims *shakes hook*

Quote: Stylo @ January 1, 2008, 9:23 PM

I am doubtful as to how boundry pushing you really are Skib - in another thread you say that you won't collaborate with women because your wife wouldn't approve.

Incidentally, why don't you consider writing with her? A husband and wife writing team could be more ground-breaking than a Cheech and Chong re-hash imo.(excuse the unintentional cannabis related pun there)

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I do not want my wife to have any need to worry about me falling in love with a female writing partner. And it's no big deal. I don't want any hassles. I am confident I can work just fine with men only.

I'm not looking to rehash anyone. I mentioned C&C for their...spirit!

I don't necessarily want the album/show/podcast to be nothing but druggie stuff and dark stuff...but we'll see how it flows. The main thing is to have fun pulling out all the stops of good taste and expected self imposed limitations. Balls to the walls. It may take a show or 2 to heat up to max temp, but we'll get there because we want to. We want to create unforgettable shows/podcasts. We want to consciously and deliberately create classics.

Full steam ahead!

Your acquiescence doesn't fool me. You have been hurt,but if you dish it, you must learn to take it. Post something for everybody to see.
Show us how good you are, and I'm sure you are. Good luck mate.

Quote: Skibbington von Skubber @ January 2, 2008, 12:20 AM

. We want to consciously and deliberately create classics.

Full steam ahead!

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It don't work like that buddy. You write what you think is funny. If it just so happens 70% of your audience thinks it's good, you've got a classic. Me thinks you are far too far up your own arse to make a go of this. Prove me wrong and I'll buy you a pint [though you would of course be far to famous to acknowledge my existence]

Are you sure you're allowed to talk to us irresistible ladies on t'internet?

Quote: Aaron @ January 2, 2008, 12:03 AM

They'd also be wasting their time, since broadcasters don't want edgy stuff.

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See, this has to change. A naughty, counter-culture type of channel must spring up. God knows there's plenty of rich rock stars and their ilk who could start a network or television channel.

Podcasts may revive the practise and past time of listening to audio albums and radio-type shows. Perhaps certain companies will become bigtime content providers to paying customers and thus seek out and pay for independently produced podcasts.
One of them is bound to be run by someone who will want to be known for providing edgy content.

I received an ipod for Xmas. My first podcast was by Martin Holmes. He did a really good job putting it together. It had a great pace and flow and was completely audible---no dips or chips or sloppy editing. Good voice work, too. Mark my words: Martin will make money from his producer, audio editing, voicing, and (perhaps) performing skills.

I don't see any reason why you shouldn't aim to create comedy classics. What should you try and do, try and produce shit? Surely anyone who succeeds is either f**king lucky or has the fire in them and the ambition and self-belief that makes others perceive them as arrogant.

I think a lot of the stuff on here is pretty poor too, but everyone knows that, I reckon. Being as I've yet to receive a vote in a sketch comp., I would guess that people would probably place me in the outer reaches of the last percentile!!

I'm interested in working with anyone if the dynamic works. Two is better than one, they say.