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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 14, 2016 16:42:14 GMT -5
Sorry D-11, there was a run-over and I got confused. But now everything is straightened out.
After a brief technical difficulty, the show resumed.
"So, what was that you were saying about Jenkins and your name?" Frank asked D-11
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 14, 2016 19:08:27 GMT -5
"He would discover my name, but it turned out not to be my name. I finally had enough and just outright told him it was David." "THAT'S YOUR NAME?! David? That's a stupid name," said Tug. "It's a hell of a lot better than Sean!"
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 14, 2016 19:17:27 GMT -5
"Or Riley!" Man In Blue added.
"But that's not my name!" Toz pointed out.
"Well... it's all I had to go on, ok?" Man In Blue pointed out.
"But anyway, on to the next running gag, the Writer." Frank pointed out as Tug took over.
"Sometimes, the randomness get so out of hand, the actual writer of the story must intervene in order to straighten things out" Tug proceeded to explain.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 14, 2016 19:47:59 GMT -5
( Toz76's name is... oh wait, it's another running gag! I would like to point out though, I learned your name because you posted it on SiF.) "Is that a real running gag?" "Well... hmm, good question."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 14, 2016 20:02:54 GMT -5
"I think it is. I mean, it happens consistently enough to be considered a running gag" Frank pointed out.
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Post by Toz76 on Jul 14, 2016 20:06:10 GMT -5
"But is it always funny?" Man In Blue countered. "I break the fourth wall to point out plotholes a lot, but it's not funny, so it's not a running gag."
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 14, 2016 20:07:58 GMT -5
"Speaking of running gags," said Diesel 11, "my all-time favorite in anything is 'Myth Myth' from the Muppet Movie. "'Frogs can cause warts!' "'That's a myth!' "'A what?' "'Myth. Myth!' "'Yes?' "Also, 'Little Running Gag' from Darkwing Duck is pretty good too."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 14, 2016 20:18:55 GMT -5
I don't get it; is there a video online?
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"Yes, the Running Gag is quite prevalent in comedy type entertainment. Check out this classic from The Muppet Show" Frank said as he pointed to the monitor
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 14, 2016 20:25:01 GMT -5
I didn't find one, but if you watch the movie, you'll see. ----------- "Anyways, let's head on over to the phones and see what people are saying. Hello! You're on the air!" " Hi, my name is...
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 14, 2016 20:28:32 GMT -5
...the producer of this show, and I just wanted to ask what the f*** are you doing?! Get back to talking about the running gags of 3WSR!!" He fumed before hanging up.
"Oh, uh..." D-11 said, not sure where to go. Man In Blue stepped in.
"Early on, a running gag favorite was the rocket pants spell. Whenever a character appeared that we would rather not have in the scene, a Colorman would chant a spell turning said character's pants into rockets, blasting him away on an out of control wide ride" Man In Blue explained as archive footage appeared in the background.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 14, 2016 22:07:12 GMT -5
(Sorry for the double post; I just didn't want to bury this by mistake)
"Why hasn't it appeared that much recently?" Frank asked.
"Well, just blasting our problems away doesn't actually solve them, and I was concerned that it might be to Deux Ex machina" Man In Blue said.
"Still, I kinda miss it, hope we see it again" Frank said.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 15, 2016 10:37:44 GMT -5
"Wait... I thought the Writer is the one to get rid of things... not his own characters!" cried Toz. There was a shocked silence.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 15, 2016 11:08:38 GMT -5
"Well the writer is the one who decides what does and doesn't happen; I'm sure he has his reasons" Frank reasoned.
"Honestly they way everything is, I don't ask questions I just roll with it" Man in Blue pointed out.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 15, 2016 11:50:39 GMT -5
"But I remember a few instances when you..." "Diesel 11, let it go man!"
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 15, 2016 12:02:41 GMT -5
"So, how about some more running gags?" Frank asked, trying to get the pilot back on track so the show wouldn't get cancelled.
"Hey Toz, got another running gag for us?" Frank asked.
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Post by Tug on Jul 16, 2016 0:43:46 GMT -5
"Actually I think that's all the time we have for today..." replied Toz
"Well then we'll see you next week, when we cover the wonder topic of... Lampshading Hanging! Goodnight everybody!" shouted Frank as the camera panned out. The hosts lined up and bowed as the credits began to roll, and the words filmed in front of a live studio audience follows suit...
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Post by Toz76 on Jul 16, 2016 0:48:06 GMT -5
"I'm afraid we're out of time!" Toz said.
"Well, shucks. Do not despair, though! Well be back next week with a thrilling episode full of... lampshade hanging! Good night, everybody!" The cast walked off the stage as the end theme began to play and the credits rolled.
***
"This is a running gag, isn't it." Man In Blue said.
"Sorry..."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 16, 2016 18:23:03 GMT -5
Episode 1: Lampshade Hanging
The camera shows the empty talk show stage. Then the music begins and the announcer starts. "Live from Nottarealplace Studios, it's the 3WSR Guide to Tropes! Starring... Toz!"
(Toz walks out from behind curtain, waving as he gets to center stage.)
"Daniel Erdagovern!"
(Man In Blue walks out from other side of curtain, waving as he walks up beside Toz)
"Frank!"
(A trapdoor opens on the stage floor; Frank climbs out and emerges, then stands next to Toz)
"Tug!"
(Tug breaks through a fake wall dramatically, then waves as he walks to center stage)
"And David D'Levin!"
(Nothing)
"Uh...D11, you there?" The announcer asks awkwardly.
(The assembled hosts look around awkwardly, until, in a similar vein as the pilot, D-11 bursts in through a wall and lands next to the assembled hosts)
"Geez man, what happened this time!?" A shocked Man In Blue asked.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jul 16, 2016 19:07:06 GMT -5
"I was the crash test dummy for an ejector seat..." "Okay...?" "Anyways, let's begin, shall we?"
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jul 16, 2016 20:22:16 GMT -5
"Yes folks, and today, we're going to be talking about" Man In Blue began, when suddenly lampshades all fell on the hosts heads.
"College parties?" Tug asked.
"No! Lampshade hanging!" Frank pointed out (applause and laughter)
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