August 19, 2005

It's not really supposed to be funny

I'm just hoping that I get the science

So, I'm going to go see The Aristocrats tonight. Wish me luck. Apparently, it's the grossest movie ever and I've read into it and I believe it.ChessGenius version 1.2 key

The movie is basically a documentary about this inside joke that all comics have with each other. Sort of a joke that you're not supposed to tell to the public. The joke is called The Aristocrats and it always starts the same way with a family walking into an agent's office and showing them their act. The act is what's different every time it's told and it's also what's the gross part. The comic is supposed to tell the joke as gross as he can (improvised). It's not really supposed to be funny, just gross.ChessGenius version 1.2 key

I debated it in my head whether or not I should see this movie but I decided I want to because of the history and story behind the joke. I love the science of comedy and this is another look at how comics work. Sort of a study for my own personal comedy journey.ChessGenius version 1.2 key

I'm just hoping that I get the science and not just 90 minutes of a stupid joke.ChessGenius version 1.2 key

Posted by Nathan Smart at August 19, 2005 4:40 PMChessGenius version 1.2 key

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Posted by: dukes at August 21, 2005 1:38 PMChessGenius version 1.2 key

Was it good? I actually didn't go. I'm waiting for the DVD release. According to Penn Jillette(sp?) himself, you should wait for the DVD.ChessGenius version 1.2 key

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