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I think its getting better...


1. they need to drop the whole 'underground' kinda theme. Or at least drop the dancing segment. I'm here for comedy, not for hip hop dance battles.

The first few episodes were pretty un-funny to me. Recent episodes have been getting better: damon wayans as a mob boss was fking hilarious, he needs to do more stuff like that. Damon Jr. as the film executive was pretty damn funny, and it gave audience a chance to see some of Damon Jr.'s comedy/acting skills.

There are still a lot of stupid/really lame skits, like when Damon played a pimp with the 3 girls (one of them was transsexual). Ok, the big vagina thing was funny, but not for 12 minutes or however fking long the skit was. Plus they made a second followup skit with the same lame-ass characters.

I don't think this show deserves to be cancelled (there is a lot of talent in the comedians), but they do need some better writers.

Here's another problem: in each of their skits they've got a lot of funny stuff, but around the funny stuff is filler which 1. makes the skits a lot less funny, 2. makes the skits really DAMN LONG. Take what the writers give you, but cut down anything that isn't funny, and keep the skits as short as possible.

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i dont think the show needs better writers, the writers are pretty good for what they have, i think 6 of the people who are on the show are the writing staff for it. I think that they should add 2 or 3 people to the regular cast lineup. But yes this show has gotten alot better and i like it alot. I dont think that it will be cancelled since Showtime doesnt really have alot of shows, and they need shows like this to gain attention. So i think this will go on as long as it doesnt get stale and as long as Damon didnt give up on it. From what i've heard, the cast recorded over 200 sketches for the show, so i think we'll be seeing alot of it. I love the show though.

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what show are you watching???

i don't see getting better at all.

the skits ARE overlong, the subject matter is lame, the comedians are second rate MADTV wannabees. The cursing and the nudity do nothing to enhance anything or make it edgy in any way.

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The shows first few episodes were really bad. Ever since episode 4 it has gotten a lot better. I like the Damon Jr. skit when he is the executive. All my friends and I have been quoting "Make him retarded" for like the last 2 weeks. That part was hysterical.

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The show is inconsistant, but seems to be getting funnier late in the season. Maybe they're rewarding people who stuck around. The Jewish girl, not sure of her name is funny as hell when she plays the crazy diva that embarrasses herself all the time, the loose tit was crazy. And those skits with Kevin Hart when they're supposed to be Africans is crazy.

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They are saving wayyyy tooo much.... Ive seen pics around giving away future episodes if you look closely and pay attention to those ad spots.

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