I did laugh & I think I got it.
But I'm not sure now.
Who's He Talking To (Animation) Page 2
Quote: Yacob Wingnut @ January 18 2012, 11:15 PM GMT
From your point of view, in what way is it not set-up?
(Most) sketches need a start, middle and end. This just seems to be a middle and end.
Or (possibly a better question) how should it be set-up?
I'd use a caption card to start, with the same big, silly voiceover you already have. 'Who is (insert name here) talking to? Is it a) the Queen b) a horse or c) the Czech Republic?'
You still have exactly the same gag, but now it has a clearly defined beginning. It's tidier and less open to misinterpretation.
I laughed, and I enjoyed the animation. I think the wiggles on the outlines sometimes look a little angular which slightly detracted from the wobbly style.
I agree with Don, that "Who's he talking to" should be at the start of the sketch - especially since you're using text on screen later on. I don't think you should use a,b,c because it gives away your punchline.
For me, the point is that the audience feels clever for working out it's a horse, and then it's something totally abstract.
I think you could try playing the "And now the reveal..." voice-over played straight. Monty Python had jokes like this, with a deadpan voice-over (and they seemed to do OK).
Quote: Alakazam @ January 19 2012, 12:32 AM GMTI don't think you should use a,b,c because it gives away your punchline.
It does and it doesn't. Given the choice of a, b or c - no one's gonna choose c. So it adds to the reveal.
Or perhaps you're right. I don't know; it's late. My brain hurts. 
Good points. Text at the beginning sounds good. Shall alter it. Thanks guys!