#3 -- oh, wow. Just... wow. Makes you wonder if the whole "Lindy vs. Dan" thing wasn't a complete setup, then. Faux outrage to push page views. Otherwise... this is just not consistent.
What makes us laugh is not a determinant of what we might believe. Laughter is often caused by surprise or shock--it can often be involuntary.
"This person says things that make me laugh" does not (and does not have to) equal "This person says things that I agree with."
Agreement, in fact, often stifles laughter. (It takes someone truly clever to generate laughter without the tension of disagreement.)
As far as this bit goes, I could dissect this as the comedy of misplaced arrogance that Moshe does, eventually, turn back upon himself...but I think any lengthy discussion of the bit will end up killing the frog.
Lindy likes Moshe because he's funny. I like Moshe because he's funny. If you don't find him funny, don't go. Comedy's cool like that.
ughs all around.
Please get back on SLOG soon!
You have to tell everyone how awesome it is to have the all-time most commented post ever in The Stranger
"This person says things that make me laugh" does not (and does not have to) equal "This person says things that I agree with."
Agreement, in fact, often stifles laughter. (It takes someone truly clever to generate laughter without the tension of disagreement.)
As far as this bit goes, I could dissect this as the comedy of misplaced arrogance that Moshe does, eventually, turn back upon himself...but I think any lengthy discussion of the bit will end up killing the frog.
Lindy likes Moshe because he's funny. I like Moshe because he's funny. If you don't find him funny, don't go. Comedy's cool like that.