Monday, December 8, 2008

It is said that off screen Zeppo was the funniest Marx Brother.

During a conversation with a Froose (a friend of moose) this week, I was accused of being "anti." The charge stated that I intentionally take up a contrary view on popular opinions for the sake of being difficult. I spoke to several Frooses and a couple of Rooses (relatives of moose). Some say they see an element of this in my personality, others were more kind.

Most of the problems revolved around different views of comedy. How can there be a side to be against? I thought either something is funny to you or not.

Does not laughing at a joke mean you are anti? Rather than anti, I feel it says your sense of humor has not been satisfied by the joke. This, it seems to me, is inherent in the experiencing of any art form. Your like or dislike doesn't nullify the work. It is just a matter of taste.

Here are three names that came up in the conversation:

Sasha Baron Cohen
Jerry Seinfeld
Eddie Izzard

Still, If not laughing makes you anti, then I'm anti. Two of the above comedians do not make me laugh.

I won't tell you which two, 'cause I don't want any more trouble.

Would love to hear your opinion, since I'm not entitled to my own.