#WITTY STANDUP

[yuri-for-businesswomen]

all the funniest people i know are women. men try too hard

[therealmattnappo]

The Amazing Life, Times and Comedy Career of Richard Pryor

[8housevenus]

3rd house placements and your voice!

hii, i wanted to do more of a light & fun themed post that goes over the kind of voice you have, the type of communicator you are, and other things as well according to your 3rd house placements. if you do not have any placements in your third, check out the house ruler and apply it accordingly, ex; my third house is ruled by pisces, apply the neptune features to it!

sun in 3rd house - talk about thinking out-loud!! sun in 3rd people are such great communicators, they get things across loud and clear. never ones to hold back, natural conversationalists, and you have a voice that often sounds younger. when you talk it's heartfelt and you feel that half-assings in conversations is just not you! sometimes, your age is mistaken due to your lengths of knowledge and the ability to express your inner child through your interests. you use your hands often when you speak! often have such a memorable voice and this placement is a strong indicator of being a music artist too; justin beiber, jay z, drake, britney spears, all very household names and all are always getting their voice impersonated by other people interestingly enough!! there's versatility that spews through these people, not hard at all for them to improvise, standup, debate, etc. can be gossipy though and involved in dramas very easily because of this.

moon in 3rd house - mental clarity goes crazy here. your emotions give you all the drive you need- creatively and you don't hold back on that. they intellectualize their emotions and can formulate feelings into words very well. the kind of voice they have is much softer, eloquent, and comforting. they're the kind of people that send you a voicemail and you listen to it over and over again because it's endearing. "say it with your chest," type of people, as the moon is mostly fixated in the chest-stomach region. they have a good discernment of their environment, walking analysts, know when to intervene, etc. celebrities with moon in 3rd; jennifer aniston, megan markle, margot robbie, etc.

mercury in 3rd house - very fast-paced talkers, versatile in the way they communicate. also uses their hands while they speak, has a witty and sarcastic tint to them when they speak. often very humorous people and naturally highly innovative. for these people ideas flow into them at fast rates, often giving them plenty of projects to work on. placement of high intelligence, and great at mirroring. "excuse me, may i interrupt," types of people. love adding on to others and i notice with 3rd house mercuries as they get older, they do become a lot quieter and keep ideas to themselves. celebrities with this include; jim carey, nikola tesla, stephen hawking, etc. (like i said super wise and funny thats a dub for sure)

venus in 3rd house - first thing that comes to mind is glamorous voice. often times they talk about their love-lives (yes they always have the craziest stories about others or themselves in love). just like the sun, these people have a notable voice too. one that can even get them famous. often these people have strong followings, or crowds that really like listening to them. highly influential and lowkey some party heads. might have some commitment troubles, but other than that they have good projecting voices- soothing, and has good posture too. celebs with this; cristiano ronaldo, taylor swift, kris jenner, etc.

mars in 3rd house - i like to say they have some of the most electric voices ever. seriously. they know exactly how to spice up conversations and they move a lot when they talk. they inspire others to take course of action, usually very good individuals at gaining crowds as well, but what differentiates venusian people and mars people- is the attitude. mars gain people's attention through their eccentric-ness. other people find mars in 3rd house bundles of expression, always on the go and actually very good manifestos. usually has raspiness and deepness to their voices because they tend to shout a lot. celebs with this; miley cyrus, harry styles, katy perry, etc.

jupiter in 3rd house - these people have a love for languages. usually very diverse linguistically, and always the guy that knows a guy. very good at developing acquaintances in their environment. usually has more high-pitched voices, slow and even sensual, but clear. they like knowing a bit of everything while they can. sometimes, these people can attract things out of thin air, and receive many comments on their voice or abilities to make their life experiences sound a lot less gruesome than it really is. kind of in their own little world and has open demeanor. often times you see these people unexpectedly associating with others that "make no sense" for them or in environments that "make no sense for them". side note: the biggest struggle these people will face is people trying to mold them to be somebody they're not. they love to expand wherever they can. celebrities with jupiter in 3rd; lana del rey, lionel messi, jim carey, and gordon ramsey.

saturn in 3rd house - mean big business ok!! let me tell you, these people are amazing at using their environments for their endeavors. they're very humble speakers, reserved and kind of talk when asked to. they are great at explaining principles of underlying things, usually seems older than what they really are. they stick to one thing at a time, and they are actually easy to read while talking to them. their body language is more telling than their words sometimes. watch a saturn in 3rd house's jaw clench when they are stressed, or crack their knuckles while thinking heavily. celebrities with this placement; steve jobs, kylie jenner, bjork, zoe kravitz, etc.

uranus in 3rd house - "you can't outdo the doer," is what i get from this placement. highly intellectual people, makes significant shifts into the world. when they speak, they're actually very good at impressions, get told they don't look like how they sound, or will attract many "haters" because they challenge status quo mentality. they will never stand down when communicating their deepest interests. they seem quirky & nerdy, however highly reliable and feels a strong sense of "these people need me." as they become older, they are more cherished, while they are younger they might seem air headed. their voices are so unique to them, that you cannot easily be reminded of them by others. they are completely in their own lanes. one of a kinds. celebrities with this placement; albert einstein, elon musk, celine dion, michael jordan, etc.

neptune in 3rd house - has a deep understanding of the environment they're in. they are very quiet and timid. these people really like to connect to people based off their souls and not their physical forms. and when they speak, they have a genuine tone and strive for genuine connection. sometimes, these people think many people they cross paths with are meant to make them feel good, feel bad, question, etc. highly accepting and others can admire this person too. seems ditzy, but on the inside is a whirlpool of feeling and emotions they sense. sometimes they can get abnormal praise, simply for the way they express themselves. i notice with these people they love to make facial movements when speaking, like very dramatically sometimes. you can always tell when these people are nervous too, watch how many times they shake their feet to soothe themselves. always seems very introspective wherever they go. celebrities with this placement; al pacino, leonardo dicaprio, beyonce, kendrick lamar, etc.

pluto in 3rd house - bringing pluto into this mix, wherever they go they love to change what they can in their environments. they want to change things for the better, and usually really find interest in talking about things that isn't so typical in conversation. they are very serious people when in discussion. they hate to say a lot without leaving impact. these people will sound much older and have a profound tone. often they bring the collective darkness to a collective lightness. i notice they love using metaphors, talking in 3rd person, and dropping their egos a lot in conversations. makes undeniable changes to societal norms or social structures. these are life changers and add some humanitarianism to everyday encounters, really love dropping a lot of their own lore too! celebrities with this; angelina jolie, martin luther king, adam levine, kylian mbappe.

thank you so much for skimming through this i appreciate it as always, let me know if you relate, disagree etc. super interesting in seeing what you think, let me know if u want me to do more like these <3

[becausegoodheroesdeservekidneys]

if I remember right, a year or two ago you made a list of recommendations for the Edinburgh Fringe. Any recommendations for this year? Already got Steffan on the list, obviously

I did! Okay, okay, here's what I've got this year. Caveat: I personally have not been up there yet (I'm going in a few days), but these are things I saw in preview/have heard great things about.

Steffan Alun: Free Standup, but at What Cost

Venue 156: PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth - Banquet Hall, 21.30-22.30

Back again! Eighth Fringe, this. The show is an hour, but that includes a 15 minute warm-up act, then Steff for 45 mins. He does this so that reviewers won't come and ruin the vibe.

Anyway this year he talks a bit about being Welsh and how he is therefore grumpy with Bristolian Tesco self-checkout machines

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Jake Baker: Rule Breaker!

Venue 78: PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait - Lower, 16.30-17.30

I love Jake, he's lovely. He's a gentle soul and has an excellent delivery style; very warm and deceptively witty. Normally he goes with Just The Tonic and is given a searing hot basement in the sky that smells of mould for a room, but this year he's in Canons' Gait, which is much much nicer.

His blurb: A rule-breaker, a risk taker, a wave-maker and a convention-shaker – all phrases never before used to describe Jake Baker. But when a frustrating game of Alan Turing-themed Monopoly leaves him questioning the laws of the game, he finds himself turning that analytical impulse to bigger things.

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Stephanie Laing: Rudder

Venue 300: Underbelly, George Square - The Wee Coo, 14.50-15.50

This show is particularly Tumblr-friendly, actually; it's described as 'neurodiversity-led'. However, it's a show with a content warning, although all the ticket page is saying is "themes" (insert Stephen Fry meme here); so, <SPOILER> she talks about withdrawing consent while sleeping with a FIB, and him continuing anyway. She talks about it in a very gentle way, avoiding Big Words, and it's very heavy on aftercare </SPOILER>

Her blurb: A comedy dance show about balance. Stephanie has a history of falling over a lot, accidentally kneeing herself in the face, and falling in love with total kn*bheads. In this show she uses a mixture of stand-up and dance to talk about bodies, sex, dancing, liking yourself, consent and healing. Also, there are cartoon bears and burlesque.

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Erin McKinnie: The Faff Chronicles

Venue 108: Hoots @ The Apex - Hoot 4, 16.50-17.50

An Edinburgh local! Good solid standup for those who like such things. New-ish, but one to watch, she's very good. Don't be surprised to see her take off

Her blurb: What a faff! Erin McKinnie, a rising star on the Scottish comedy circuit, talks about faffing through early adulthood – from rogue adventures to living the "below-deck life" on cruise ships – she finds the funny in every bizarre encounter in this uplifting show that asks: Do we really need a life plan? Or... are we all just winging it? A brilliant, snort-worthy giggle-fest about exiting your 20s, facing life indecision and chasing answers for those big questions, all the while trying to convince your mother that this is a real job...

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Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil

Venue 24: Gilded Balloon Patter House - Coorie, 18.20-19.20

Dark feelings show with a really positive, optimistic message and a fun concept. It uses audience participation, but that's not compulsory, you're safe.

Blurb: I'm the emotional daredevil, and for my next feat, I need someone's help. A show about risk, for the unsatisfied and traumatised, from a Chortle Award nominee

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Alex Franklin: Gurl Code

Venue 61: Underbelly, Cowgate - Delhi Belly, 20.25-21.25

Alex does a fun thing each year where she takes her publicity budget and rather than spending it on publicity, she hides it somewhere in Edinburgh and then reveals a clue to its location every day. This tells you something about her, I think

Her blurb: In 2024, trans girl Alex (me) started HRT. Now she (me) feels the most alive she's (me's) ever felt; and she wants to make you feel alive too, or die trying. A ludicrous, musical, chaotic, joyful show about the colours of the world becoming slowly brighter and giving people furniture via the tube. Also being trans.

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Character Building Experience

Venue 49: Bedlam Theatre - Bedlam Theatre, 20.00-21.00

It's a D&D show - the MC Sasha Ellen makes a bunch of 40-minute simple campaigns and a selection of pre-rolled characters to do them, and then gets three comedians each time to play them. You know the drill. Good quality fun, and different each time, since you'll never see the same campaign/comedian mix.

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2 Truths, 1 Lie

Multiple venues and times (search the EdFringe app or website to see them all), but I recommend catching the 3pm show on either the 25th or 26th August at Venue 108: Hoots @ The Apex - Hoot 1 for reasons I shall not share here (ooh, mysterious)

Fun panel-like show! Often MC'd by Steff, especially if you catch one of the 3pm shows. The format is:

Three comedians each declare a statement. Two are true, but one comedian is lying. The MC doesn't know the liar, nor does the audience. The audience gets to ask questions of the comedians; at the end, they vote on who they think the liar is.

(The prize for winning is a smug sense of satisfaction.)

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Anyway, once I'm up there I will possibly have more, but currently, that's my list

[gotham-at-nightfall]

Daniel Sloss really nailed why it sucks being left-leaning:

alt right movements in america have found such success bc of they r unified in their hatred. they got that brand loyalty level dedication to being evil. ppl on the left will spend five minutes giving a dissertation if u make the mistake of calling them a democrat

[ingydar-phan]

I’m like 3/4 of the way through the new Um Actually episode and not only is it a great episode (I don’t usually watch this show because I rarely know any of the topics they’re mentioning even if I like the people), but I also feel like it’s proving how great Drew is as a comedian? I know he mainly occupies the YouTube commentary space, but he seems to be really talented at coming up with quick witty quips which can be hard but is what a lot of comedians need to do. I think it would be so cool to see him take on more traditional comedy or standup or anything of the sort, if he’s into that sort of thing. I’ve really enjoyed watching him grow from just a silly YouTube commentator to like, a real comedian who does real world analysis. I just think he’s great.

[incorrectsibunaquotes]

how would you rank/rate the Anubis kids based on sense of humor?

Oooo this is a great question because humor is so subjective. Cuz from an outside perspective, some of the things I find funny, I probs would not be laughing if I was actually in the scenarios these kids were in. But this is also interesting because the things I find funny about characters isn’t necessarily their sense of humor……… I’m overthinking it, aren’t I? Okay let me give this a shot, from least fav sense of humor to favorite sense of humor:

Mara: I’d know she was joking, but I fear I wouldn’t understand the joke she was making.

Willow: Willow for the same reasons as Amber, but I’d also be worried I was bullying her if I laughed. They’re tied for the bottom

Amber: I actually think she’s hilarious from an outsider perspective (and so quotable), but in context, I feel like I’d always been second-guessing if she was serious or not, and that would drive me crazy. So she’s pretty much at the bottom for sense of humor styles.

Mick: He is so dumb, that there’s a similar problem with the “is he kidding or am I being a bully” but when he’s actively joking, he’s hysterical.

Jerome: all his jokes are so mean spirited I think I’d actually crash out on him. But when he’s just doing one-liners I would chuckle.

Alfie: He and Jerome have similar senses of humor, but Alfie’s is more ridiculous and less mean. And I grew up on the millennials’ internet so I still kinda enjoy the “random XD” style humor he has, sorry not sorry

KT: She also has a bit of the random humor, but it’s very endearing. And she has such great facial expressions that it’s also more physical comedy

Eddie: Bro is so lame, but he’s also pretty sharp with the humor when he actually tries. “Define ‘near the school’” is such an underrated joke from him, it cracks me up every time.

Nina: Her, Patricia, and Joy are tied for their witty sarcasm, but I feel like Nina’s doesn’t always land quite right.

Joy: She’s so quick with it, but she hurts my feelings sometimes.

Patricia: Her tongue is so sharp and her insults are so funny, and when she’s just joking you know she’s just joking.

Fabian: He and I would get on like a house on fire. He is the FUNNIEST in that house idc what anyone says. His sassy one-liners are unmatched, he’d do great in standup, and he can pull the most insane facial expressions ever.

[phregnancy]

dan is so much funnier when he is just. himself. not his dd/wad persona. the funniest moments of dd are when he breaks character and the best part of wad is the end when he's just honest. like it's so much funnier and more entertaining to watch him cheer phil on and support him (like in that one geogusser quiz vid) then it his to hear him do boomer ass i hate my wife comedy. it can even be funny when he's mean to phil but it has that have that base of insane fondness. it is just so much better than his standup persona

EXACTLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY there is nothing endearing about his daniel howell persona to me, daniel howell is insufferable. what’s always been crazy to me is the level of cognitive dissonance between dan and that persona. he doesn’t realize that if daniel howell actually existed as a separate entity, he would fucking haaaaate that guy. a lot of people would, because a lot of people don’t want to hear some pretentious asshole talk about how much he hates everything from his partner to his life to himself and how pointless everything is #nihilist. daniel howell isn’t even witty, his jokes aren’t smart or sharp, they are common and boring. dan is funniest when he’s not trying so hard, when the wit comes out naturally and he’s feeling like himself and not putting on so much of a show.

[reality-shitting]

Helloooo I was planning on sending an ask in for so long (exactly when the terf epidemic started) but I wasn't able to because I couldn't find the time!

I'm just here to appreciate you. Seriously, I have seen you probably since day 1, I've stalked your blog because you're just so interesting, in the best way!! What makes me absolutely impressed with you is your damn resilience. Your raw ability to face probably the worst of humanity with wits and patience.

I've gotten asks from terfs since I reblogged our dearest scum-killer (the iconic terf) and those asks didn't even have... an argument. Just random words pieced together in the form of an insult. I blocked each one of the anons, mainly because I didn't want to give them what they were begging for.

I was about to send you a dm advising you to not engage with these terf- but that wasn't possible because you're clearly a better person than me! I just want to ask you if you're well, those terfs are despicable (from experience) and also I'm, very, very, very honoured to be in the presence of someone who not only talks but also acts, your donations are always the cherry on top!!

(Sorry, snoopy pics are all I have rn)

AAAAAAAAAA HANIIIIIII!!!!!

Go to check Tumblr right before bed and now I'm weeping omllll

I have no idea what I can possibly say, this is just too sweet of you, dear 🥹😭🥀

A Woodstock for your Snoopy~ <3

While not being trans myself, I've been in the LGBT community for about 9 years and many of my friends, even from that time, are trans. My first partner was trans. Diluc's host is trans. Actually, now that I think about it, my middle school friend group (4) all turned out to be trans w the exception of me (pansexual/pronoun apathetic) and our cis amab friend (bi). Both my highschool friends came out as trans too. All irls btw. So even though I am not trans, I've very much witnessed transphobia in my life, and God... The shit y'all gotta deal with is insane.

Scientific statistics, psychological backing, centuries of historical appearances. I have to assume that with the level of misandry these people have, many must be aro, ace or lesbian and yet I DOUBT ANY OF THEM have shared the story of Marsha P. Johnson, the trans woman who played a major role in the Stonewall Riot.

I am witty and humorous mainly because these people have access to the largest information data base in the world, and they want to argue with someone called Reality-shitting on subjects that, as I mentioned in response to that terf, are the very first results on Google.

Half of it is bafflement, some is dumbfoundedness, the little sprinkle of logic I stole from them as they wrote up their death note page on me, and a whole fuckin lot of MoistCr1tikal and standup comedians. I was also on Tumblr from 2015-2018 so I was here when witty insults were popular too lol. I honestly was very upset that I hadn't shifted as it was Diluc's birthday, but I kept checking my phone every few minutes or so, in front of my manager mind you, because I was having so much fun and genuinely laughing at what they had to say. I literally brought up to my therapist today the encounter, and she was just as stupefied as I was (shout-out Kaitlyn, I came clean to her today and she told me she has a shifter friend and found it a fascinating practice).

Yeah, the asks are annoying, but that's exactly why I set up the donos! I saw another one of my moots getting harassed for like, days honestly, by c🤢ttingch🤮rub. Like bb gorl was MADDDDD and she showed no signs of stopping. So I rb'd moot and said for every piece of trash she had to sort through, I'd give $5 donos to trans charities. Money is undoubtedly the most powerful material source in this world, so why not use it? I thought, they can either donate to make a trans person's life a little better, or go back to the decaying, asbestos laced lead pipes they crawled out of. I'm def not rich tho, I work a 9-5 and am only just now, for the first time in months, not the only person w an income at home. Unlike what the terf child claimed, they were not forcing me to donate (wow!). I did it of my own free will. They also just happened to do this on Diluc's birthday. Whom I have mentioned multiple times does charity events frequently and for fun. So I was REALLY not against spending that day.

A lot of rambling, but: when I get them, I ask what the best way to annoy them into oblivion would be. I've been downtown while preachers are holding those signs that say things like "calculus teachers, sluts and your grandma are going to hell because we said so". Y'know what I do that's always fun? Moaning. Really. Loud. As well as very explicit lines. Most people are just as annoyed with the holier-than-thou speech (no pun intended) and I've heard people laugh when I get their attention. I heard something about "whoremongers" while passing one and I started jumping around and waving my arms while yelling "I'M A WHORE!!! ME, ME ME!!! I AM!!! Hi!!! HELLO!!" as they were across the street with their little baby speaker and mic. Lean into what they hate. I draw the attention away from it and make it something enjoyable to watch.

If something is ESPECIALLY DUMB, this is actually, ironically, like a lot of shifting advice I've seen. All you need to do is question it. Pick at it. Peel a off single layer and see what's beneath. What's the truth behind it? Exp: "Your perfect block list is flawed" I never claimed it wasn't? "You missed so fucking many" Are you telling me I should go find them? "Idgaf if you burn your wallet. It's insane they you're spending on these people." Then why is it insane to you? If you didn't care, you wouldn't think it was insane or feel the need to comment on how insane you think it is. And mention it in multiple posts. "You wrote paragraphs lol" YOU'RE ON TUMBLR?????? This is a TEXT BASED SITE???? Attention span not there???? Do you want me to jingle some keys, put some subway surfers gameplay, some slime ASMR between sentences?? Make it all good for your TikTok tic-tac brain???? Okay. Build it up. Start on shifttok, then maybe Instagram to get used to seeing words. Once you're comfy with 3 sentences, come on over to Tumblr and we'll move you up to 5 sentences. Baby steps, we'll get there. All it really is is logical reasoning, followed by adlib sarcasm. Or as my AuDHD brain calls it, dolphin brain meets tunnel vision. Just keep it rolling as long as your noodle can carry you.

Anyways, this went on much longer than I had intended. I appreciate the love from you so very much, as well as the support from the community. Y'all are the ones I care about, not people too insecure to show their name and self destruct on ask #3. I don't honestly know how to show how warm your words have been to me, other than to keep doing what I'm doing.

I will never seek someone out to blatantly hate them as it just isn't worth my time or energy. But when you come to me with that, I invoke "He Who Casts The First Stone" and I'm right next to the land of Geo, baby, let's fuckin wrassle.

[panelshowsource]

thank you anon 🥹 i never take it for granted!

anon i don’t want to rub it in but it was SO good ㅜㅜ

i thought we were past shows about lockdown — and i don’t mean that in a shady way, i just figured that era of sets was over — but mulberry is strictly about the first through third lockdowns and his (failed) coping. (please forgive me if this next part doesn’t make sense—) have you ever been to the movies and even in a serious moment people laugh? for some reason that you just can’t deduce? maybe they’re embarrassed to be feeling touched or vulnerable in public or with their friends, so it’s an awkward chuckle or they mistakenly feel they need to clear the air? is that just me? i don’t think tim created too many of these touching, vulnerable moments, but there were a few raw lines about just how lonely and confusing the whole experience was between jokes, and i wonder how much the audience really absorbed the overall narrative and some of the more poignant admissions — because it was just so funny and his crowdwork was amazing. it was really so insight and interesting!

he subtly played with music, his props were few but so witty, he shouted and whispered, his poems were hilarious (and, actually, not as dirty as usual lol), he made friends, he hyped up jodie whittaker. it was a blast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. he greeted everyone coming in and stayed afterward at the venue bar and chatted with everyone! i said, “thanks so much for visiting us, we love seeing you 🥹” and he went “no thank you for coming! 🥹” and i nodded and he nodded and i let him be. such a sweetheart! just like russell, you could just feel the pride radiating off of him living his dream in my city. that always means a lot to me 🥹

it’s been such a fun, insightful week between russell and tim! they both reminded me just how much substance can be found in a well-crafted standup routine; panel shows are pretty brainless, which is what i love about them and what makes them really necessary in my complex system of coping with this difficult world, but i loved seeing these silly people show me more ways to see the world, handle the world, connect with people, connect with myself. we all need to hear that stuff sometimes. very chuffed!!

[byneddiedingo]

Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, and Dianne Wiest in Hannah and Her Sisters (Woody Allen, 1986)

Cast: Barbara Hershey, Carrie Fisher, Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Maureen O'Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, Max von Sydow, Woody Allen, Lewis Black, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julie Kavner, J.T. Walsh, John Turturro. Screenplay: Woody Allen. Cinematography: Carlo Di Palma. Production design: Stuart Wurtzel. Film editing: Susan E. Morse.

As an actor, Woody Allen has two personae: the nebbishy neurotic that was the mainstay of his early career as a standup comedian, and the witty, self-effacing charmer who can credibly win the hearts of such co-stars as Diane Keaton, Mia Farrow, and Dianne Wiest. He appears in both personae in Hannah and Her Sisters. As Mickey, he suffers from hypochondria and a fear of death so severe that when he discovers he doesn't have a brain tumor he goes through a desperate but comic search for God, even going so far as to try to convert to Catholicism. He also plays the successful lover, winning Holly (Wiest) after an earlier misfired attempt. But Allen is not the only actor in the film who is playing the two "Woody Allen" personae: As Elliot, who is married to Mickey's ex-wife, Hannah (Farrow), Michael Caine also becomes both the neurotic and the charmer in his obsession with Hannah's sister, Lee (Barbara Hershey). So what we get is Elliot as Mickey's psychological doppelgänger. (Mickey was once married to Hannah and Holly is also her sister, reinforcing the duplication.) That all of this works as well as it does -- and sometimes it doesn't -- is why the film remains one of Allen's most successful. It was a critical and commercial hit, receiving seven Oscar nominations (including best picture) and winning three: for Caine and Wiest as supporting performers and for Allen as writer -- he was also nominated as director. It is certainly well-structured, given the intricacy of the various interrelationships among the three sisters and their husbands and lovers. I think the weakest part of the structure is Allen's own performance; unlike Caine, he never succeeds in integrating the two personae. Some of the problem is the way his role is written: The comedy of his hypochondria is too broad for a film that takes on some serious issues in the way people deal with infatuation and infidelity, and when Mickey recovers from his obsession with God and death, Allen borrows shamelessly from Preston Sturges's Sullivan's Travels (1941) by having Mickey snap out of it while watching the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup (Leo McCarey, 1933), just as Sullivan recovers from his own funk by watching a Disney cartoon. But there is a real sophistication in the way Allen ends his somewhat Chekhovian comedy by playing on our expectation of a happy ending. All of the characters in the film are far too morally compromised for a simple resolution, so Allen gives us what just appears to be one: a Thanksgiving party with all of the sisters and their husbands accounted for. At the very end, we find that Mickey and Holly are not only married now, but she's pregnant. Fade out, music and credits up. Perhaps only as we're walking out of the theater do we remember that it has earlier been well established that Mickey is infertile.

[danwithouttheplan]

Have you ever considered getting into standup comedy

Honestly, yes. I fully believe that I have the right awkward charm for it. Closest I'll get is writing and playing witty music though - I'm not really one for just talking into a silent room.

[pvremichigan]

❤️ — what are some of your best qualities?

Ruh roh okay let’s think. Usually I have to ask others these things about me because I have no clue but I’ll try.

-I try to help my friends the best I can and support them where I can. If they need something, I do my best to get it to them.

-I’m funny, I’ve been told. Some random lady on YoWorld (previously YoVille Facebook game) told me I’m witty and should look into standup. Thank you BodaciousAngel95 or whoever you were for your kind words.

-My family thinks I’m cute, so that’s good.

-I’ve got an amazing dog and the best boyfriend in the world, probably the luckiest bitch alive at 10:55 am on a Monday July 17th 2023.

-I love to include anyone I can when we’re having fun because I never got that growing up.

-I made Mich and (I’m biased) she’s so fucking good??? My proudest achievement thus far if I’m being honest.

-I’ve been told I’m way stronger than I look. Thank you grandpa when I was like 12 for starting that trend.

-I feel like I’m very happy with my art and can say my art is “good”. Sometimes! I’ll always want to improve.

-my writing was great! Now it’s… bleh but I’m getting there again!

-I have a great sense of taste and smell.

-I’m a VERY hard worker. (It’s the ADHD meds I bet.)

I can’t think of anything else. Bye!

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Firing Sonny Lane

by Mark Connelly Everybody hates Sonny Lane now.  The pile-on was predictable from the Joe Rogan interviews to the SNL skits.  He wasn’t in R Kelly or Weinstein territory but as cancelled as can be.  Not facing jail but enduring the St. Helena of Betty Ford and Dr. Drew mea culpas.  He’d always been a bad boy.  The cute bad boy for six seasons on Lost in the Village, the witty bad boy standup on…