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Simple Fun Ep. 2 (and 2b…or is it, NOT 2b?…can you answer that question?): MAGIC! with Donovan Deschner
What do you like about Red Carpet Comedy?
…Personally, the cavalcade of Calgary comedy. And Lori Gibbs hugs.
Today marks one year of roommateship with Donovan Deschner. To honor this joyous occasion, we took a bath.
Red Carpet Comedy. Tonight. Season Finale.
…come give Donovan birthday beats.
8 PM. 10:30 PM. tonight. Yuk Yuk’s YYC.
DLD runs a “PROS become VIRGINS” comedy room in Calgary. He released a CD last Dec. Tonight he is at Yuk’s doing a COMPLETELY NEW SET>WATCH IT!
The Jesters of Our Time
My good friend, Donovan Deschner, is one of the many people with whom I have forged a lasting friendship based largely on the ability to debate. I single him out not because he is particularly more intelligent or passionate than any other of my dueling friends, but because he explores ideas for a living. And that living is comedy.
In his most recent blog post, entitled, “Entertainment is Never Enough”, he explores the poignant saying of our mutual mentor and high school drama teacher, Karen Goerzen. Donovan is right now at a crossroads attempting to carefully ramp up the dialectic power of his stand-up comedy without alienating audiences. He knows he must be delicate; but, he also knows, as Goerzen said, every true performer must. The efficacy of art, particularly comedy, lies in its ability to create thought.
Last night’s Comedy Network (Comedy Central) duo, Stewart and Colbert, each gave a rousing example of the true power of humour. In their individual ways they explored two emotional issues that are at the heart of our contemporary political, economic, personal, and global landscapes. Just as in our daily navigation of these big issues no clear winner is decided. But the points are raised well on both / all sides for contemplation. I am not a fan of Marc Thiessen’s stance on a whole, but in part three of his un-cut interview with Jon Stewart he makes a very good point: should terrorists be given the right to remain silent?
Check them out. And, if you like, pass back your thoughts.
Jon Stewart and Marc Thiessen: Iraq / Al Qaeda / Gitmo / Torture
http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/Displayblog.aspx?bpid=e18d08ca-8621-4322-bbe6-f860dbee413d
Stephen Colbert and Annie Leonard: Consumption / Environment / Economy
The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM
The Story of Stuff Critique by some guy who was provoked into thought by Annie Leonard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5uJgG05xUY
