Comedy Project: Lesson 3 - Parodies

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COMEDY PROJECT

• Option 1: UK vs US - Task 2-3
  
• Terminology: Quiz
• Option 2: Parodies - Task 1-3

You will need 2 Devices:

- Laptop

- iPad/iPhone

OR

- Laptop in split screen

Option 1: UK vs US - Task 2-3

HAVE YOU THOUGHT WHICH OPTION YOU WILL

 BE DOING FOR YOUR PRESENTATION?

UK vs US

PARODIES

OLD vs NEW

COMEDIANS

Ricky Gervais:

Famous for The Office and After life

1. Select words .. that describe American humor.

American main character nicer than in UK. Has positive view, cannot be too mean (ike the Brits)

2. Select words .. that describe British humor.

Like the underdog; Down to earth; bring down authority; self-deprecation

3. Self-deprecation > British Humour

The Brits don't believe anyone can achieve anything. Complete opposite to Americans, who are taught they can be President: The land of the free and of opportunities - The American Dream

4. Difference Office UK & Office US

Office UK: Doom & Gloom - Viewers expect cynicism

Office US: Positive outlook - Happy Ending - Viewers need a reason to like a character 

4. Boundaries

Not trying to actively offend; Conscience never takes a day off; all jokes should be justified

What are the cultural differences between the UK & US that cause a difference in comedy?

How do British comedy shows and American ones usually end?

DISCUSSION

THE OFFICE

Discuss the differences & similarities between the 2 shows.

Come up with 2 differences and 1 similarity

Terminology - Quiz

Option 2: Parodies - Task 1

00:26

An old man turned ninety-eight. won the lottery and died the next day.

1. IRONIC
2. COINCIDENCE
3. SARCASM
4. BAD LUCK

00:37

It's a death row pardon, 2 minutes too late.

1. BAD LUCK
2. PARODY
3. UNDERSTATEMENT
4. IRONY

00:39

A death row pardon, 2m too late, because the Governor was watching Prisonor walking..

1. SARCASM
2. PUN
3. IRONY
4. PARODY

00:26

An old man, turned 98, won the lottery and died the next of a shock induced heart-attack.

1. IRONIC
2. BAD LUCK
3. SARCASM
4. COINCIDENCE

Option 2: Parodies - Task 2

What is the definition of a parody?

How does family guy make a parpdy of the Film Taken?

Option 2: Parodies - Task 3

TASK 3: Watch 2 Videos

Compare the original to the parody.

Answer the questions in your workbook.

FOR NEXT WEEK:

Have all answers from PARODIES: Tasks 1-3

written in your WORKBOOK.

BONUS POINT Check!