Comments on Comedy

“Don’t take life too seriously. Nobody ever makes it out alive, anyways.” -Van Wilder

I thought this quote really goes with this theme we’ve got going, that the most meaningful comedy comes from the tragedy of life.

In class on Tuesday we discussed Buechner’s view on the Abraham and Sarah story how God was laughing with them. I would have to say I agree with his view and I actually really like to look at the story that way because imaging God laughing makes him seem soft and kind. I find it comforting to think that God laughs too. And why wouldn’t he I mean humans can laugh at the mess ups, the limits, and the flaws of our lives which is a beautiful thing.

I like Pleasantville clip because of it’s surprisingly deep symbolism (I know if I had watched it on my own I would have missed a lot of it) and the overall look was really cool.

I thought the Lunch Date was cute and funny. I really liked that the story was made even more shocking with the factors of race, class, and how the homeless man who had nothing was not only willing to share the salad he bought but he even buy the woman a cup of coffee.

I still enjoy comedy more, but this class has allowed me see the role tragedy plays.