Response to Lead Blog September 25

I'm not an avid watcher of SNL, but I've seen some clips and skits here and there. I found this skit rather interesting. It seemed more chaotic than I expected. The people sounded frantic and scared. Despite this, I enjoyed it for the most part. I wasn't familiar with all the songs and artists being impersonated, but I do think that Bruno Mars is very talented. I have always loved impersonation videos. It's so fascinating how some people can capture the voices of others. Impersonations are the funniest when the impression is accurate. I think that this skit is funny in its own unique way. No comedy theory really pinpoints the reason behind the humor. This seems to contain silly everyday humor. Humor is an essential part of life. If it didn't exist, we would go crazy. Laughter relieves psychological stress and often times clears tentions or awkwardness. This is the very reason we often look for something funny when we are feeling down. I've definitely seen funnier impressions, but I enjoyed this. Sometimes things are funnier when I don't expect them to be. For example, if some one informed me of a certain comedian and told me that he or she was hilarious, I am more likely to approach his or her work from a critical angle. Also, things are funnier when I understand the joke. On talk showsy the hosts often poke fun at topics that are not necessarily understood by everyone. Creativity is another aspect of great comedy. This SNL skit was pretty creative. Creativity, relatibility, and good punch lines are my top three most important elements of good comedy.