About this episodeAdam Corolla and Adam Ray discuss the disparity in critical reception between comedy and drama films, the vira…AI summary
Adam Corolla and Adam Ray discuss the disparity in critical reception between comedy and drama films, the viral history of the 'Two Girls One Cup' shock video, and the enduring legacy of comedian Norm Macdonald. They also share personal anecdotes about parenting, strip club culture, and the importance of studying comedic predecessors.
Key takeaways 5
Comedy films are systematically undervalued by critics compared to dramas; for example, 'Anchorman' has a 66% Rotten Tomatoes score while the drama 'Moonlight' has 98%, despite comedy requiring significant skill.
The 'Two Girls One Cup' video became a cultural phenomenon partly due to its innocuous title which masked its content, leading to widespread shock value upon viewing.
Norm Macdonald's comedic legacy is preserved through short clips and memes, whereas contemporaries like Gilbert Gottfried fade from public memory because they lack this specific format of digital preservation.
Young comedians must actively study the work of legendary comedians (like Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy) rather than relying on modern social media clips, as access to full historical context is now at their fingertips.
Strip club bathroom attendants serve a dual purpose: providing amenities (mints, cologne) and acting as a deterrent to public masturbation, with the attendant's presence alone preventing most attempts.
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“I'll bet you could find a kind of middle-of-the-road movie... I'll guarantee a movie like Moonlight is in the high 90s... But I don't see here's the way I would look at it... You want to do a comedy? I'd go, 'No, no. I'm going to do one about a black guy who is being reunited with his dad. His dad had a brain injury.' ... You try to do a comedy. No. They'll punish you. 66%. That's blasphemy.”
▶ 4:12Adam Corolla explains why he would choose to make a serious drama over a comedy if he had to achieve a high Rotten Tomatoes score, highlighting the unfair critical bias against comedy.
“We take your favorite comedies of all time and give them mediocre to low scores on Rotten Tomatoes. So what is it? Do we really appreciate the gift of comedy... or do we not give a [__] and never nominate for Academy Award?”
▶ 6:49Corolla questions the industry's stated appreciation for comedy versus its actual award behavior and critical scoring.
“Norm was a very funny dude... but I have sat in the room with Norm... my walk away my takeaway would be like he's a funny dude. He's not like... destroying. No, it was like if you'd listened to me and him for an hour, you'd go, 'Maybe Corolla was 10% funnier or something like that.'”
▶ 28:43Adam Ray describes his personal experience with Norm Macdonald, noting that while Macdonald was funny in short bursts, he wasn't necessarily the funniest person in the room during long conversations.
“Mike Tyson famously studied old fighters... Willie Pep was a lightweight... Tyson was a heavyweight... but he wanted to learn from his technique... Willie Pep may have been dead by the time Tyson turned professional, but he wanted to watch black and white footage of a lightweight guy who was dead doing his thing in the ring that so that maybe he could pick up a couple of pointers.”
▶ 37:47Corolla uses Mike Tyson's study of Willie Pep as an analogy for why modern comedians should study the techniques of past legends, regardless of era or weight class.
“When I was a carpenter... there is no book. There is no class. There is no training... It's all one big tip. Lots of weird tips... If you listen to all the tips, in about five or seven years, you'll be a pretty [__] solid carpenter.”
▶ 42:48Corolla explains his learning philosophy derived from his time as a carpenter: absorbing small tips from experienced workers rather than relying on formal education.
Chapters & Sections (46)▼
0:00Comedy vs Drama Critical Receptionchapter4
2:22Comedy, Sports, and Movie Innovation
3:32Movie Critics vs Audience and SNL Performances
5:02Comedy Appreciation vs Critical Scoring
7:57Jim Carrey Movie Awards and Two Girls One Cup
10:52Two Girls One Cup Shock Video Discussionchapter1
13:18Two Girls One Cup Shock Video Analysis
15:28Creating Viral Kermit Reaction Videochapter3
16:53Analysis of 2 Girls 1 Cup Video
18:30Viral YouTube Kermit Parody Video Story
19:56Motivations Behind 2 Girls 1 Cup Video
22:39Parenting Advice and Two Girls One Cupchapter2
24:14Audience Reaction to 2 Girls 1 Cup
26:07Comedy Critique and Two Girls One Cup
27:38Norm Macdonald's Legacy and Comedic Immortalitychapter2
29:59Comedy Nostalgia and Fat Jokes
31:22Norm Macdonald Legacy and Comedian Recognition
33:30Comedy Legacy and Required Studychapter2
35:52Required Comedy Viewing for Beginners
37:35Impact of Instant Access on Comedic Study
39:29Respecting Craft and Learning from Predecessorschapter1
41:32Learning from predecessors and carpentry tips
44:15Learning from criticism and strip club etiquettechapter2
46:57Social Etiquette and Tipping Norms
48:39Strip Club Bathroom Attendant Experience
50:14Strip Club Bathroom Attendant Dynamicschapter1
52:12Strip Club Bathroom Attendant Role
54:38Preventing Masturbation With Awkward Musicchapter2
56:23Music to Interrupt Sexual Acts
57:55Strip Club Culture and First Time Experiences
1:02:17Russ Meyer Films and Strip Club Job Storychapter1
1:03:49Applying for Janitor Job at Strip Club
1:07:27Adam Ray Show Promo, Sheath Ads, News Parodychapter1
1:11:00Greek Mythology and The Odyssey
1:12:55Critique of Hollywood Diversity Casting and Media Narrativeschapter1
1:14:42Hollywood Casting Politics and Gender Discourse
1:18:09Political Cowardice and Transgender Identity Shiftschapter
1:22:47Hypocrisy on Sexual Misconduct and Abortionchapter1
1:24:40Hypocrisy on Sexual Misconduct and Abortion
1:27:52Abortion Debate and Legal Receiptschapter1
1:29:32Courtroom Story: Drunk Driver and Receipts
1:32:05Legal System Rigged, Addict Behavior, Building Collapsechapter2
1:34:50Drunk Driving, Robot Cars, and NYC Building Collapse
1:36:3542nd Street Building Collapse and Structural Issues
1:38:36Manhattan Building Collapse Engineering Analysischapter1
1:41:01Building Collapse Prevention and Structural Shoring
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