Post by The X-Factor on May 4, 2011 2:40:52 GMT -5
You all know how long I've been attending these comedy shows. As I thought about writing the review for this one, I realize how much ASU Comedy has changed. The "Best of" show would be held at the same time and place as a regular show, but now it stands apart. Back in the day, extra shows - the Friday night shows that are currently done every other week - were very rare. There was a time when - in regards to Barren Mind improv - I felt like I was watching the same show over and over again. It has changed so much in these last few years that now, every show feels different.
Also, an "Honorable Mention" show wasn't done back in the day. I was surprised to see certain sketches here.
"Walking Dance Phenomenon...Off!"
A personal favorite of mine, and one that I pegged as a likely candidate for "Best of" show. It astounds me that it did not make it there. Score: 8.75 out of 10.
"Inside joke"
I wasn't sure this was "Best of" material, and I turned out to be right. It felt better to watch the second time. Score: 7.75 out of 10.
"Let's Get It On"
Oh, this one.
Personally, I wasn't the biggest fan of this, but I would've expected it to land in this show, if not the last one. I will say it was daring. Score: 8.25 out of 10.
"BURN HIM!!!"
The last time I saw this, I thought that I heard "BURN HIM!!" too many times that it was overkill. It didn't feel that way this time around. Score: 8.0 out of 10.
"Personal Narrator"
This was another surprise for me. I really thought this would land in "Best of," given that it had such a great concept. Score: 9.0 out of 10.
"This sketch sucks / Ryan Beard, crackhead"
If I had done it, I would have kept knocking him out if he kept regaining consciousness, but slitting his throat works too.
Another surprising entry. I really thought this would be part of "Best of" but I guess it wasn't meant to be. Score: 9.25 out of 10.
Now we know what won't be in the last Farce Side show of Spring 2011. What will be?
We shall see soon enough...
Also, an "Honorable Mention" show wasn't done back in the day. I was surprised to see certain sketches here.
"Walking Dance Phenomenon...Off!"
A personal favorite of mine, and one that I pegged as a likely candidate for "Best of" show. It astounds me that it did not make it there. Score: 8.75 out of 10.
"Inside joke"
I wasn't sure this was "Best of" material, and I turned out to be right. It felt better to watch the second time. Score: 7.75 out of 10.
"Let's Get It On"
Oh, this one.
Personally, I wasn't the biggest fan of this, but I would've expected it to land in this show, if not the last one. I will say it was daring. Score: 8.25 out of 10.
"BURN HIM!!!"
The last time I saw this, I thought that I heard "BURN HIM!!" too many times that it was overkill. It didn't feel that way this time around. Score: 8.0 out of 10.
"Personal Narrator"
This was another surprise for me. I really thought this would land in "Best of," given that it had such a great concept. Score: 9.0 out of 10.
"This sketch sucks / Ryan Beard, crackhead"
If I had done it, I would have kept knocking him out if he kept regaining consciousness, but slitting his throat works too.
Another surprising entry. I really thought this would be part of "Best of" but I guess it wasn't meant to be. Score: 9.25 out of 10.
Now we know what won't be in the last Farce Side show of Spring 2011. What will be?
We shall see soon enough...