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Comedic Techniques in Films and SNL Skits

Explore common comedic elements in films like Dumb and Dumber, Hangover, and Horrible Bosses. Analyze characters' goals and the escalating events that "dig the hole deeper" for comedic effect. Also, examine SNL skits featuring this technique.

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Comedic Techniques in Films and SNL Skits

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  1. Journal 48

  2. What do these films have in common in a comedic sense? What is the goal? Think of how each one is structured leading to the attained or unattained goal. • Dumb and Dumber • Due Date • Hangover • Horrible Bosses • This is the End

  3. Digging the Hole Deeper • This is a technique most commonly used in films and comedic sketches, where a situation consistently gets worsefor comedic effect.

  4. Pick a film, write down the goal of the characters, and list at least five events that effectively “dig the hole deeper” for comedic effect.

  5. Now let’s watch a few SNL skits using this comedic technique! • For each skit, write the goal of the character(s) and then identify three instances where the situation for the characters is consistently getting worse for comedic effect.

  6. SNL Skits: 1. Get off the shed (Will Ferrel)S 21 episode 1- 11:21- https://screen.yahoo.com/off-shed-neighbors-000000436.html 2. Bossonova (Alec Baldwin) S 32 episode 5: https://screen.yahoo.com/bossa-nova-000000849.html 3. Tunnel of Love (Justin Timberlake)https://screen.yahoo.com/merryville-brothers-tunnel-love-000000931.html

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