Greetings and salutations Hivers. Today I thought we'd do another You Should Laugh More post.
Research has shown that laughter is good for us. It has all kinds of health benefits. Despite most of us knowing this, none of us laugh enough. Yeah, I know, being an adult is tough, and furthermore there is a lot of grim stuff happening in the world. These things may be true, but that just is all the more reason for trying to get a little laughter into our lives.
The Old Telephone Voice Disguiser Trick
This is one of those things that probably hasn't aged well. It might look like pure surealism now, but the handkerchief over the phone to disguise the speaker's voice was a very common trope in police dramas of the time. Leslie Nielsen mocks it very well.
Hugh Laurie Interviews Michael Jackson
Speaking of other things that might appear as complete ridiciousless without context.... Well, this is still completely over-the-top, but it is based on a real thing. For a time in the 80s—even after the release of Bad when it had become extremely obvious—when Jackson and fans completely denied that he had ever had any plastic surgery. This video is having a bit of fun with that.
Abbott and Costello Parallel Parked Car
Maybe I just like old comedy... we are going way back here. Some great lines in this skit. The main bit is something of a very simplified rehash of Who's on First, but it works.
Kramer Vs. The US Postal Service
Jumping ahead to more modern comedy, did you ever think about what might be involved in canceling your mail? Kramer gave it a try.
Mitchell & Webb - Needlessly ambiguous terms
Did you ever notice how the bad guys are forever using ambiguous terminology instead of just saying what they actually mean? One man did!
Americas Most Wanted Milhouse
"Remember how I got Milhouse's picture on America's Most Wanted?"
Just why did Milhouse stay friends with Bart?
Police Squad - Interrogation
And we'll end where we began, with Police Squad. This is just about the best interrogation scene I can imagine. Don't miss the sight gag at the end.
So what do you think? Did any of them make you laugh or were they just stupid? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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| David is an American teacher and translator lost in Japan, trying to capture the beauty of this country one photo at a time and searching for the perfect haiku. He blogs here and at laspina.org. Write him on Mastodon. |
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