Guys, I don't wish to throw my weight around but could we please keep on topic.
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Quote: Griff @ November 15 2009, 6:40 PM GMTIf you're worried, don't put it up. Problem solved.
Well Griff kinda answered your question so why not have some fun?
Quote: IT David @ November 15 2009, 9:37 PM GMTGuys, I don't wish to throw my weight around but could we please keep on topic.
Quote: IT David @ November 15 2009, 9:37 PM GMTGuys, I don't wish to throw my weight around but could we please keep on topic.
What does Dawn think about it?
In answer to the original question, you might as well worry about posting your lottery numbers in case someone steals them.
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ November 15 2009, 9:44 PM GMTWhat does Dawn think about it?
I think her official name is my wife Dawn. Do get it right Dolly.
Quote: IT David @ November 15 2009, 9:37 PM GMTGuys, I don't wish to throw my weight around but could we please keep on topic.
Will this sketch live up to all this hype?
Or will it be a Jedward?
It's a lot of fuss over one single sketch.
Mind you, this mysterious "world's funniest sketch" is kind of reminiscent of the "world's funniest joke" sketch.
Like someone said earlier, if you are in fear of the sketch being ripped off, don't post it here.
Quote: zooo @ November 15 2009, 9:51 PM GMTI think her official name is my wife Dawn. Do get it right Dolly.
Sorry. 
I think the wife Dawn probably isn't too bothered.
Quote: Mikey Jackson @ November 15 2009, 10:14 PM GMTLike someone said earlier, if you are in fear of the sketch being ripped off, don't post it here.
And don't post anything too good, or else you may be put on Mikey J's list of "The Competition" - in which case Dawn might never see you again. 
Quote: IT David @ November 15 2009, 12:55 PM GMTI am really onto something with the IT sketch. It was laughed at by my wife and when she told her friend Sue the basic premise she was also reduced to hysterics.
I'm really onto something with my latest sketch as well, Dave. It was laughed at by my wife and when she told her friend Doris (rhymes with Morrace), she was also reduced to hysterics and wet her knickers in the process, so I know I'm onto a winner. I can trust Doris implicitly because I have some porno pics of her, so if she nicks my sketch....
I've also sought legal advice from my mother-in-law, who is a lawyer (and the reason I can't divorce my wife), before submitting my brilliant sketch, which, in the not-too-distant future, I hope to turn into a musical.
Quote: IT David @ November 15 2009, 1:09 PM GMTIt is not only the idea I want to copyright but also the characters and the dialogue, in particular, a nice twist of a punchline.
Dialogue and characters are copyright - ideas aren't IIRC.
A comedy writer hasn't got a set number of jokes that they'll eventually use up, like a tic tac dispenser. You just keep on writing the next thing. So don't get too hung up on one sketch. Post it in crit, or send it to a prod. company. Either way, start with the next.
You may even find that the gag's been done before. It has happened. 
Quote: Morrace @ November 15 2009, 10:26 PM GMTI'm really onto something with my latest sketch as well, Dave. It was laughed at by my wife and when she told her friend Doris (rhymes with Morrace), she was also reduced to hysterics and wet her knickers in the process, so I know I'm onto a winner. I can trust Doris implicitly because I have some porno pics of her, so if she nicks my sketch....
I've also sought legal advice from my mother-in-law, who is a lawyer (and the reason I can't divorce my wife), before submitting my brilliant sketch, which, in the not-too-distant future, I hope to turn into a musical.
Quote: Morrace @ November 15 2009, 10:26 PM GMTI'm really onto something with my latest sketch as well, Dave. It was laughed at by my wife and when she told her friend Doris (rhymes with Morrace), she was also reduced to hysterics and wet her knickers in the process, so I know I'm onto a winner. I can trust Doris implicitly because I have some porno pics of her, so if she nicks my sketch....
I've also sought legal advice from my mother-in-law, who is a lawyer (and the reason I can't divorce my wife), before submitting my brilliant sketch, which, in the not-too-distant future, I hope to turn into a musical.
Loved that too. Now that's why the forum needs Morrace. As long as he keeps the talons sheathed.
Very funny. Not.
Guys, I am only looking for advice from you as my comedy peers, I do not feel it is neccesary for my wife Dawn or for that matter her friend Sue to become the subject of discussion.