The Big 2007 Grammys Topic

Post by **Kevbo1987** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:27 pm

But Larry the Cable Guy's act is satirical. He exaggerates the attitudes of southerners for the purpose of comedy. What David Cross is saying is also satire. Have you ever read "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathon Swift? In it, he suggests that the English eat children. He wasn't being serious, though. He was taking an outrageous suggestion and advocating it in order to make a point. This is the same situation.

Post by **TMBJon** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:56 pm

I understand that Larry the Cable Guy is ostensibly satirical, but let me pose this question: do you agree that, by and large, he appeals to a high percentage of the "redneck" population that he is supposedly making fun of? There's a fine line between laughing at and laughing with. Larry the Cable Guy is doing the latter.

Post by **Kevbo1987** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:08 pm

Oh, most definitely. He's definitely laughing with instead of laughing at.

American Pie · Post by **American Pie** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:24 pm

TMBJon @ Feb 17 2007, 10:56 AM wrote: I understand that Larry the Cable Guy is ostensibly satirical, but let me pose this question: do you agree that, by and large, he appeals to a high percentage of the "redneck" population that he is supposedly making fun of? There's a fine line between laughing at and laughing with. Larry the Cable Guy is doing the latter.

And what's wrong with that? Plus, the "rednecks" are not the only ones who appreciate what he does. I may be from the south but don't consider myself a "redneck" and still find Larry to be hilarious. I still don't understand what's the problem with having a comedy act that makes people laugh?

Post by **TMBJon** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:59 pm

Stephen Colbert is an example of satire. He is making fun of conservative pundits, but he appeals largely to moderates and liberals who appreciate the O'Reilly parody. David Cross, in his open letter, satirizes Larry the Cable Guy's tendency to include toilet humor and redneck related jokes which appeals largely to idiots and rednecks. You may not be one of the above, but that is unquestionably Larry the Cable Guy's biggest market. Therefore he is not satirical.

I'm not saying you can't enjoy his comedy, but to tie this back to the original topic, the award for Best Comedy Album should go to the artist who uses smart comedy, not recycled old jokes about farts and whose catch phrase is "Git-R-Done."

Anyway this discussion has gone way off topic and I've said all I want to say on the subject.

Post by **Well, Well, Well** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:08 pm

TMBJon @ Feb 18 2007, 01:59 PM wrote: Anyway this discussion has gone way off topic and I've said all I want to say on the subject.

So, in other words, you've Got-R-Done.

Post by **TMBJon** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:29 pm

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Noodles · Post by **Noodles** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:48 am

Orthography Enthusiast @ Feb 14 2007, 03:16 AM wrote: He who laughs last, laughs best.

Actually, he who laughs last was too stupid to get the joke.

Post by **Well, Well, Well** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:50 am

That only works in certain contexts.

Post by **Bruce the Duck** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:02 am

Noodles @ Feb 18 2007, 05:48 PM wrote: Actually, he who laughs last was too stupid to get the joke.

That's great! Mind if I make that my signature?

Too late!