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Culture clash

posted 19 years ago by knsevy
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I watched the BBC America presentation of this routine, about a week ago. I've been watching 'Black Books' since it's been aired, so I knew what to expect, essentially. I thought he was quite entertaining, though I could have done without those outdoor 'bumpers' that led in after every commercial break.

Am I the only one who noticed that the New York audience he was performing in front of seemed very subdued? I've watched far worse standup routines and seen the audience go nuts, and here was far superior material getting a kind of ho-hum reaction. It can't just be American audiences not 'getting' British standup - witness the enthusiastic applause for Eddie Izzard's routines. I'm wondering if it's just New Yorkers not appreciating Moran's slurred, rambling delivery. It seemed like they were missing half of the jokes.

Anyone else?

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[–] gomerpyl3 19 years ago

I think you are right. In my limited experience with our American chums, they (sometimes) don't seem to appreciate the often random, surreal ramblings which make Dylan Morans' comedy as funny as it is.

I don't think it should be seen as a reflection of DMs ability - I reckon lots of the 'off the wall' british comedians would have the same problem.

I suppose it's just one of the differences between American and British comedy. Both pretty good - but geared more for their own audience.

Thats just my thoughts though...

[–] knsevy 19 years ago

You want a comparison between US and UK, compare Dylan Moran 'Monster' to Ron White 'They Call Me Tater Salad'. Their styles are very similar, but separated by the culture clash.

[–] damn_dirty_ape 18 years ago

Dylan Moran is Irish. Irish is not British. Ergo, Irish humour is not British humour. Please stop assuming so.

[–] knsevy 18 years ago

Last I knew, Ireland was part of the UK.

[–] damn_dirty_ape 18 years ago

Not since 1921. You're thinking of NORTHERN Ireland. Different country.

[–] knsevy 18 years ago

Lo, I am chastised.

[–] 5h4d0w 15 years ago

i don't think it's about culture per se because almost everything he criticizes applies to pretty much all first world countries. i do think it might be because they didn't agree with what he's saying but i think it depends on the kind of person you are, not your cultural background.

people complaining about the youth for example... there hasn't been a place in the world since the beginning of mankind where that wasn't going on. but there will always be a couple of people who actually acknowledge the interesting things young people do and maybe that audience consisted mainly of such people.

i for one was very disappointed with almost all the points dylan made. he came off pretty superficial and ignorant. in contrast to "like, totally", which i enjoyed a lot. still not perfect but he made a lot of nice points, i felt (can't remember if he really did but it must have some reason that i rated it 9/10...).