The Greatest Comedy Sketches of All-Time

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

They had that Shane guy on who was supposed to be in the cast but then the network gave into Twitter of all things. They implied that Lorne might want to bring him back anyway. That is very interesting! They were about to talk about that! But they never actually got into it from what I heard and I think I was there for the first 20 minutes or so.

It's fine. It's not a bad podcast. I say this only as something that could be improved.

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

I would now like to start a discussion among the people still here. Is the following a sketch?



Initially I would say no - it appears that while Martin Short's questions are prescripted, Stewart's answers are not. The both improvise (I assume) the cigarettes/donut bit at the same time. I suppose we a community should define terms. I suspect a sketch requires it to be written beforehand. I think there generally needs to be some kind of object floating around - a dead parrot, a plate of donuts, a knight in shining armor. Could it be a sketch with just two people talking? Maybe?

I have no answers for these questions. I pose them to the community. What makes a sketch a sketch?

[PaulGPT]

What makes a sketch a sketch

A comedy sketch is a short comedic performance that is distinct in several ways:

Brevity: A sketch is typically short in duration, often ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes. This brevity allows for quick setup, delivery of humor, and a punchline or conclusion.

Focused Humor: Comedy sketches are designed to create laughter. They rely on various comedic techniques, such as wordplay, physical humor, satire, parody, and absurdity, to generate amusement within a short timeframe.

Simplicity: Sketches often revolve around a single premise or idea. The humor is derived from the exploration and exaggeration of this premise, rather than complex plots or character development.

Concise Setup: Sketches quickly establish the setting, characters, and situation, enabling the audience to understand the context and appreciate the humor without needing extensive background information.

Distinct Characters: Characters in sketches are usually exaggerated or defined by a specific comedic trait. This simplification helps create comedic interactions and situations within the limited time frame.

Clever Twist or Punchline: Most sketches build up to a comedic twist, surprise, or punchline that delivers the humor and often subverts expectations.

Absurdity and Exaggeration: Sketches often involve placing characters in absurd or exaggerated situations, highlighting the comedic aspects of these scenarios.

Quick Pace and Timing: Successful sketches rely on precise comedic timing, with well-paced delivery of lines and actions to maximize the comedic effect.

Repeatability: Sketches can be performed repeatedly in various contexts, and their humor remains effective. They're meant to be standalone pieces that can be part of a larger comedy show, program, or performance.

Variety: Sketches can cover a wide range of topics, themes, and styles, from everyday situations to fantastical scenarios, allowing for diverse comedic content.

While sketches can have similarities to improvisational comedy, as mentioned earlier, they are often more structured and may involve scripted lines, predetermined scenarios, and deliberate setups for humor. The key defining features of a sketch are its brevity, humor-focused content, simplicity, and a clear comedic payoff.

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

Wrong

[pinback]

Does anyone NOT agree that the Pre-Taped Call-In Show is the greatest comedy sketch of all time? That's the real question we need to answer. Cuz this man can go on posting comedy sketches all day, but if you're sitting there waiting for a better one that that, we need to know.

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

My guess is
Rock Lyrics
Elderly
Pet Care
Cooking
Racism
Crime in the Streets

Let's see how I did with a rewatch.

[pinback]

You'll get it once you watch it a few hundred more times.

[AArdvark]

I did like the way his hair loss was depicted.

Was that guy in Men In Black?

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

Okay, I don't want to speak ill of the dead, but the contributions Blue made about watching "Gabriel Iglesias" (awful) and "I'm Rick James Bitch"(awful) really torpedoes the thread.

Here's Monty Python. Blackmail.

[AArdvark]

The smarmy way Michael Palin does a game show host is genius

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

27 seconds. In and out, nobody gets hurt. Dave Foley at the top of his game.

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

Whether or not you're a cannabis enthusiast, do yourself a favor and go look up the movie "How High" starting Method Man and Red Man. It has always been up there for me.

I will try to do this.

I am never, ever ever watching a movie with "Method Man" and "Red Man."

I don't know who they are, but they sound exhausting.

[Jizaboz]

So I like Method Man’s music (up until 1999 of course lol) and even some of Redman’s Muddy Waters album…

..but how high was one of the shittiest movies I’ve ever seen. Not funny. Annoying. I pirated it and still felt ripped off!

[Ice Cream Jonsey]

I don't think she had good taste in things.

[Da King]

The last 4 nights of the Republican National Convention.

[Ice Cream Jonsey]