Re: Bill Bryson
J J R (jrovira@juno.com)
Sun, 25 Oct 1998 17:10:53 -0500 (EST)
Yeah, I can see American humor as relying more on slapstick and the
obvious while English humor is a bit more. . .eh. . .subdued. Witty is a
good word. Like if you're not paying attention, you could miss it.
While with American humor, it kinda hits you in the face.
Maybe Drew's cartoon series got cancelled :)
Jim
>> First of all I have to say that A Fish Called Wanda is hilarious.
>Anyways, considering that English and American culture is different
>the humor is also different. You are right that Seinfeld is ridiculous
>but the show(I miss it so much!) portrays American culture. All humor
>will be ridiculous.One thing I have noticed is that English humor is
>more witty. Something that is funny is that in Germany Seinfeld
>miserably failed while one of their top show is Hogan's Heroes or
>something like that. So different cultures have different senses of
>humor. Oh by the way why is it that Drew Carey is becoming so involved
>with British entertainment. I mean how did he manage that? Well I
>better go.
>-Liz Friedman
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