In this live show/ documentary celebration the reunion of 'Allo Allo' cast, a segment is played on the particular debate to the humour that is presented in the show and what people initially thought of it. Half stated they found it offensive because some of their families died in the war. However some of the families who served the war found it hilarious.
(See from 2:17)
CJDone. (2013). Return of Allo Allo 7. [Online Video]. 18 April 2013. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsLvIog3KPY&t=320s. [Accessed: 5 May 2017].
However the rise in fandom for this series stood out as now there are low budget plays performed by amateur actors and the show is still being played on television channels such as Gold to this very day.
Writing for comedy can be a risk and often most risks turn out to be a success, a big example is the film 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' which got a live debate between representatives of a religion, a Bishop and a born Christian, and two of the Pythons, John Cleese and Michael Palin.
Stephen Huitson. (2011). Friday Night, Saturday Morning - Monty Python's Life of Brian. [Online Video]. 16 November 2011. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeKWVuye1YE. [Accessed: 5 May 2017].
The debate ended up being a win for the Pythons as in the end the debate ended down to, if you are offered by certain content in the form of film, then you have the power to not go and see it. Therefore you have nothing to be offended by or get upset about. With a twist it turns out the religion debate team didn't see the first 10 minutes of the film, there was a crucial part where the wise men find out where the real Jesus Christ is being birthed and go to see him and forget about the main character Brain.
Therefore the act of being offensive in comedy was taken into consideration and was demolished by the cleverness of the comedy at the same time.
In the parody of the debate of comedy, John Cleese's character stands up to Michel's character and discusses why being offensive is not entirely that bad.
Right. Where was I? Being offensive. Being offensive, thank you. What is the worst that could happen? You'll stop talking to me? Heaven forfend! What will probably happen? You'll be upset for a bit and then forget about it. What's the best that can happen? Maybe you'll think "John's got a point. "My wife does look like a man "and her soup does taste fucking awful. Maybe I should leave her." I've been able to keep my marriage together thanks. That's the spirit! Besides, we haven't been offensive, Mike. People just like complaining. The British love complaining. Complaining about the weather, complaining about the government, the fucking darkies, the fucking queers, Noel fucking Edmonds and his Multi-Cunting Swap Shop. When it comes to the British you can't please any of the people any of the time, and you know why they like complaining so much? Maybe because deep down they know there is no fucking God and it takes their mind off the fact that their lives are a pathetic sham that won't amount to a hill of shitty beans. Are you going to be like this on the TV? Yes, I am. Read more: http://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/movie_script.php?movie=holy-flying-circusRight. Where was I?
Being offensive. Being offensive, thank you. What is the worst that could happen? You'll stop talking to me? Heaven forfend! What will probably happen? You'll be upset for a bit and then forget about it. What's the best that can happen? Maybe you'll think "John's got a point. "My wife does look like a man "and her soup does taste fucking awful. Maybe I should leave her." I've been able to keep my marriage together thanks. That's the spirit! Besides, we haven't been offensive, Mike. People just like complaining. The British love complaining. Complaining about the weather, complaining about the government, the fucking darkies, the fucking queers, Noel fucking Edmonds and his Multi-Cunting Swap Shop. When it comes to the British you can't please any of the people any of the time, and you know why they like complaining so much? Maybe because deep down they know there is no fucking God and it takes their mind off the fact that their lives are a pathetic sham that won't amount to a hill of shitty beans. Are you going to be like this on the TV? Yes, I am. Read more: http://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/movie_script.php?movie=holy-flying-circus
This comes to my inspiration 'The Young Ones' came from the comedic writings of Ben Elton. Who has not only worked on the Young ones but has gone on to do many aspects of comedy such Blackadder staring Rowan Atkinson.
The thing about Ben Elton's writing that really applied to me and my project was it was the fact that it was a classic style of British comedy that you just don't see or hear. UK shows like 'Mrs Browns Boys' is as close to British to old style black comedy as you could get.
- Slap Stick humor.
- Rude language.
- Cleaver writing to not only challenge the audience but also delivers a bigger punch line.
- Making fun of controversial subjects like Religion, stereotypes, politics, and rarely on race.
- Even Death itself
For one thing one of his earlier writings I have of my disposal is in fact the entire scripts and stories of his work on the TV series 'Blackadder'.
Curtis, R,. Elton, B., Lloyd, J and Atkinson, R. (1999) Black Adder the Whole Damn Dynasty 1484-1917. London: Penguin Books.
With help of his writing style and hints from this book I will manage to boots the sarcasm of Roberts character and the comedy in general. This handy book also includes:
- Blackadder's best insults
- All scripts from all episodes
- Possible handy tips for script writing (weather it would be relevant in todays industry(.
Right. Where was I? Being offensive. Being offensive, thank you. What is the worst that could happen? You'll stop talking to me? Heaven forfend! What will probably happen? You'll be upset for a bit and then forget about it. What's the best that can happen? Maybe you'll think "John's got a point. "My wife does look like a man "and her soup does taste fucking awful. Maybe I should leave her." I've been able to keep my marriage together thanks. That's the spirit! Besides, we haven't been offensive, Mike. People just like complaining. The British love complaining. Complaining about the weather, complaining about the government, the fucking darkies, the fucking queers, Noel fucking Edmonds and his Multi-Cunting Swap Shop. When it comes to the British you can't please any of the people any of the time, and you know why they like complaining so much? Maybe because deep down they know there is no fucking God and it takes their mind off the fact that their lives are a pathetic sham that won't amount to a hill of shitty beans. Are you going to be like this on the TV? Yes, I am. Read more: http://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/movie_script.php?movie=holy-flying-circus
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