Comedy sure has changed over the years. It has developed into something more... What's the word?
Take Andy Samberg- he plays a lot of characters but he is in reality, playing one character. His skits are funny because he is Andy Samberg no matter what he is doing. Whether he is throwing it on the ground, or just saving the world with Laser Cats, his character is gold. It's what makes him what he is... He's... What is the word...?
Or, take Zach Galifianakis, let's face it; he has one character. That should be a death nail in the coffin of his career but strangely, he is funny, no matter what he is doing. His single character is effective because it's so... weird? The fact that he can play any roll while playing one roll may have in years past been dubbed a lack of talent, but today he's considered... What is the word?
Authentic. That's what I am looking for. The impression of an authentic person, while in character, is what's driving todays comedians. Sure, it could be argued that Adam Sandler or even Richard Pryor have been doing this for years, but nobody would argue with the obvious single character personas that have taken over today. This door was bust open by Will Ferrel, allowing personalities like Demitri Martin, Michael Cera, or even Ricky Gervais to storm in to make us laugh.
As refreshing as this new movement of authentic comedy is there is something to be said for the sheer talent of the old school. The slapstick, the character actors, the situational. It is in these great traditions that todays comedians find their inspiration. You have to go back, further back than the cult classic Monty Python, back to the day's when comedy was as acrobatically physical as it was cerebral. I give you, the Masters of Comedy:
The Masters Of Comedy
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I ran across this story that people who see Avatar leave depressed, some even suicidal. It's just a movie but apparently for some fans, it is exposing deep within them a longing for something more. Check out this comment on a site set up to help deal with post-Avatar depression:
"Ever since I went to see 'Avatar' I have been depressed. Watching the wonderful world of Pandora and all the Na'vi made me want to be one of them. I can't stop thinking about all the things that happened in the film and all of the tears and shivers I got from it," Mike posted. "I even contemplate suicide thinking that if I do it I will be rebirthed in a world similar to Pandora and the everything is the same as in 'Avatar.' "
There are two conclusions someone could draw from this: Either these people are nuts, which is unlikely because of the sheer amount of people all dealing with this at once. Or, more likely, this is exposing problem that many people share, deep in the recesses of our soul.
God's book say's that we are created with a longing for something for more, something better than this. It actually says that He (God) has put eternity in our hearts. Blaise Pascal said that we are all created with a God shaped whole that we long to fill. It's a fact that every human being is indeed longing for more.
The world of the Na'vi may be beautiful and grand, but I promise you, it pales in light of what is to come for those who give their lives to Jesus Christ. If your interested in hearing more, please, click here.
It's not very often that I run into something that makes me want to climb on top of the mantle or challenge the mail-man to cease his assault on my dynasty. This did it though. For somebody wondering who they really are under their un-athletic facade, the Super Hero Name Generator comes to the rescue. After clicking through a few times (I had to correct its mistakes, I am definitely NOT The Prince of Pollution Powerman) I found out that I am The Ultra Radiation Warriorman! So, check it out, and feel free to begin commenting under your new Super Name! While you are here check out our latest video!
-Jon
Thanks to my friend Edgar for devising my superhero persona!
Every once in a while you find something that is sheer genius. I love when people stumble all over themselves in an attempt to be politically correct. Being a minority myself, I have experienced both people trying to be politically correct and people who should try. So, I find this kind of thing extra funny! So without much further ado, I present the Ramsey Bros. in Whiteman College!
Ever since young Justin Bieber began his career at the age of twelve in a Canadian vocal competition, he has been on the rise. When Usher discovered him, all the gloves were off! Now, he is slated to be a presenter at the MTV Music Awards? Here is the funny thing, when I discovered this video, I had NO idea who he was, so when usher phoned in, I was really confused, I thought I was about to watch a low budget home-made comedy! Next thing you know there is a silly string party! Sure, he may represent today's youth that grow up too fast, but there are lot's of negative comments about that out there. I'm just jealous that I never got to throw a party at Usher's Crib. This song actually reached number 12 in Canada and number 32 on the Billboard Top 100!
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Comedy sure has changed over the years. It has developed into something more... What's the word? 
I ran across this story that people who see Avatar leave depressed, some even suicidal. It's just a movie but apparently for some fans, it is exposing deep within them a longing for something more. Check out this comment on a site set up to help deal with post-Avatar depression:
