Classic comedy

Elspode · 10-13-2006, 01:26 PM

The Odd Couple (movie)

Arsenic and Old Lace

Airplane and most of the other Zucker stuff

Looney Tunes

There *are* common threads in "test of time" comedy. Interpersonal strife/personality clashes. Farce. Wordplay and slapstick. Goofy appearance. All this stuff does and will translate regardless of age, barring a complete sociological turnover in this country. However, there *are* cultural differences that affect the "what's funny?" equation. For example, people in France still think Jerry Lewis is funny, and he hasn't *been* funny for 40 years.

10-13-2006, 01:26 PM	#16
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	The Odd Couple (movie) Arsenic and Old Lace Airplane and most of the other Zucker stuff Looney Tunes There are common threads in "test of time" comedy. Interpersonal strife/personality clashes. Farce. Wordplay and slapstick. Goofy appearance. All this stuff does and will translate regardless of age, barring a complete sociological turnover in this country. However, there are cultural differences that affect the "what's funny?" equation. For example, people in France still think Jerry Lewis is funny, and he hasn't been funny for 40 years. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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