Day 11:
I thank God for laughter. Best way to feel like there isn't a worry in the world.
2 weeks to go. Not easy this 25 day challenge.
I'm a man with two extremes. Or I'd like to think of myself that way. On one hand, I like to dwell in all things nonsensical. To those who know me for awhile know this pretty much the hard way. Cartoons like Spongebob, Dexter's Lab, Fairly Odd Parents, Rocko's Modern Life and more form the basis of my nonsense. Lemme break it down for you starting with Spongebob. This is almost literally the epitome of randomness. It's so random that it's funny. Who knew that yellow sponge would be such a great hit? Randomness is the answer. I mean you have to be pretty random to envision a sea creature living in a pineapple. And Mr Krabbs has a whale for a daughter. Patrick who's not the sharpest tool in the shed. And a squirrel who lives in a tree under water with a Texan upbringing. Actually come to think of it, sounds like this whole cartoon has somewhat Southern influences. If there is an epitome of randomness, there must be a pioneer. That would be Rocko's Modern Life. This is sort of like Ren and Stimpy grossness mixed with shear randomness. Everything is so exaggerated about everyday living that it just becomes random. A lone wallaby with a bull named Heffer (funny that name was chosen) and a obsessive compulsive nerdy turtle Filbert having annoying neighbours of frogs. Oh, and the ever adorable yet kinda gross dog Spunky.
Dexter's Lab. Which kid who doesn't want to be an evil genius equipped with a lab and coat? Ok, Dexter's not evil but you get the idea. More mellowed nonsense with a touch of evil-genius type humour. Maybe that's why my social skills aren't exactly top notch. And now my favourite, Fairly Odd Parents. Not only is it random but it has some of the best execution of recurring jokes/nonsense in an episode. At some stage I would be in stitches laughing my head off thanks to the brilliance of the recurring jokes. I'd sometimes laugh to myself just even remembering the scene but of course try to suppress that in public. Again, my social skills needs more work.
Bottom line is there is an art to randomness and recurring jokes in stir up humour and/or nonsense. Some of the best comedians know this art and even then few know how to execute it well. I heart randomness.
Tune it tomorrow for the other extreme...
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Don't forget, Mandark's the evil one in Dexter's lab. :P
Yes but Dexter does have his moments.