It's not funny to you, you mean. I get that that's your opinion. But I think it's great. And if it's what "the kids" like, then I'm proud to be a kid in my mid-30's. But this show is hardly a shame. It's just a bit outside the box. I like "Portlandia" as well, but it's much closer to mainstream humor than "CBB" is, so it's easier for more people to get into. they're simply different shows. But IFC is into trying different things, thus, we get a wide array of humor.
Not that you have to be, but I assume you're not a fan of the CBB podcast, or Nick Kroll, or "Reno 911!". Nick's been doing the Chupacabra character in his own standup, and on the podcast, and "Reno 911!" for years. It's actually one of my favorites.
Also, I get that you're exaggerating for effect (as Jon certainly had more than two mumbles), but Jon Hamm was great, and he's also been a part of CBB's extended comedy "family" for quite a while. He's pretty great when he appears on the podcast (and you have to understand that the stuff he did on Bang! Bang! this week reflects Jon's sense of humor in a big way), and when he performs with anybody from the somewhat more alternative comedy scene.
As I always say, I get that this show isn't really to everyone's taste, but it's meant to be absurdist humor, and it's done well here, in my opinion.
Comedy Bang! Bang! is incredibly funny.
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kennerguy66
12 years ago
Plus Jon Hamm taking a backseat instead of being the main focus is a freaking bit. It's a fake talk show! So getting a big star and acting like it will be a straight interview, yet nothing comes of it... That's the point.
It seems like some people here just don't understand that. I've enjoyed every episode, and they've gotten progressively funnier to me each week.
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nilbog44
12 years ago
You must like hilarious shows like saturday night live
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billnadsley
12 years ago
No, not particularly. SNL isn't really too much in my vein of humor these days. By the way, what a weird comment - SNL and CBB are nothing alike.
That comment made so much sense, I'll assume you're a fan of gut busting, laugh track-needing sitcoms like "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Two and A Half Men". Sorry about the whole Charlie Sheen thing, man - but you probably prefer the refined comedy stylings of Ashton Kutcher anyway.
Good talk.
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