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Re: Favorite Old Shows
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Originally Posted by Mikeyy
I don't think I ever saw the kids in the hall. I was trying to figure how we got from cross dressing comedians to gays. But no matter.  |
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Despite their SNL connection, the show's sketches were more reminiscent of Monty Python's Flying Circus — often quirky or surreal (and occasionally almost nonsensical), frequently utilizing drag, with very few celebrity impressions or pop culture parodies; the only recurring celebrity impression was of Queen Elizabeth II, played by Scott Thompson. A recurring character was a man, played by McKinney, who pretended to crush people's heads from a distance with his fingers. McKinney also played Chicken Lady, a (rather nightmarish) half-lady, half-chicken who spoke in a shrill voice, moved in chicken steps, and was easily sexually excited. Several sketches featured a flying pig, played by McCulloch, who amused bored people in long lines. Another sketch dealt with the musings of two aliens conducting anal probes on humans, wondering "What's the point of it all? Why does the great leader have us do this?" and reflecting that perhaps the great leader was a "twisted ass freak". Many of the sketches featured gay characters and themes; most of these sketches starred, and were written by, Scott Thompson (who is openly gay). The show was also notable for reflecting and dealing with the youth subculture of its times, and for incisive sketches about big business and family units.
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