I like the concept and feel it could work well with a better cast selection based on willingness to try, and understanding that the goal is to laugh, not cringe or vomit.
I found a couple of the comedians great; love Woodley who is generally able to turn most things funny in his calm, serious, sometimes deadpan style. Anne was funny at times from her unexpectedness and character play. They are why it gets 6 and not 4.
I'm overall disappointed and embarrassed that this might be what foreigners think is the nature of Australian comedy.
* There were quite a few people there that weren't comedic. Whilst it might be intimidating for green comedians against veterans, or extroverts, the lack of activity and effort from at least four, was disappointing. They were either too focused on not laughing, or they need to change careers because they don't know how to do comedy. Also despite advertising, this wasn't Australia's best comedians. This is, as expected, the best they could expect to get, with one or two exceptions.
- while people have different senses of humour there is a general agreement that we'd be laughing right? There's physical comedy, slapstick, puns, character driven etc. it's all kind of represented here. But there was a predominance of what some called 'absurdist' humour, mainly from one persons tour de force of gross out activities. Msybe people legit found this funny. I don't get it. It's barely physical humour. It's not slapstick. It seemed that one trick pony's entire approach was, make them gag or cringe. For 6 hours. Not precisely the goal of Comedy.
- there was general unfunnyness from several people. Being centre stage and trying to throw up? Dumping flour on your head with no follow up? Pointing out all the dogs in this book are probably dead now?
* it's a disappointing showcase and representation of Australian comedy. You don't need big names or experience. You just need quality. or effort. There was a LOT of mediocre and a dash of non attempt at comedy.
A couple of bright spots and a good concept that will only be realised if they get quality comedians with more diversity in their comedic toolkit
Dear World
This is not typical of Australian humour.
We do have quality comedians.
We can be funny.
Seriously.
Regards.
