I don't think it constitutes a "backlash", as such - if none of us thought the Corpses were worth bothering we wouldn't be hovering around this forum, after all...

But if there's one thing about this site that grates, it's their relentless "pleb"-bashing - usually a catch-all term for "people who laugh at things we don't". It's not the fact that it makes them sound elitist, it's the fact that it makes them sound like students.

Plus, it's patently unfair to judge a pre-recorded show by its recording session. These can drag on for approximately ever, and the humour is soon dissipated unless a good warm-up can be found to keep the audience entertained. This po-faced "Open Letter" richly deserves the scorn it's had poured on it and more besides, but it doesn't mean we all suddenly hate its authors.

> I love the Corpses


You also love Keith Allen's cock...

Are we supposed to trust in your judgement?


:0)

Ailie you little minx. When did you find the time to gather such reprimanding evidence? Yes I do love both the Corpses and the penile protrusion of Keith Allen but I don't express that love in the same way for both.

Plus Keith's cock is rarely acussed of being 'elitest'.

What surprised me about the Open Letter was its naivete - do they honestly think a brand new show gets recorded without any preliminary explanation to the audience? Did they expect it all to be done in one take?

"Plus Keith's cock is rarely acussed of being 'elitest'"

Indeed. I hear it is accused of going to the other extreme, of lacking all taste and standards.

Why should a sitcom be crap to watch? Just because it's routine doesn't mean that's the way it should be.

The sitcom has not even been made and they're whingeing about it, that's the point. None of us have the slightest idea of whether it'll be "crap to watch". Quite apart from anything, miracles can be worked in an edit suite - I've seen it happen...

>"Plus Keith's cock is rarely acussed of being 'elitest'"
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>Indeed. I hear it is accused of going to the other extreme, of lacking all taste and standards.

Hey don't blame your failing tongue sensors on poor Keith.

I love the corpses too

Mogwai. But what about the audience? Why shouldn't it be 'genuine' laughter? No one explains the characters or plot prior to watching a play or sketch. Maybe that's a new format for Chris Morris to explore; an exposition of each character editted in before every sketch on Blue Jam...

As I say, when you go to the recording of any form of sitcom, the premise of the show and the nature of the characters are always explained before recording takes place, to get the audience up to speed - it might be a new series which hasn't even aired yet, in which case it's important to know what the hell's going on, and even if it's an established series no producer could be arrogant enough to believe that every member of the audience is a rabid fan who needs no introduction to the show. Courtesy and practicality dictate that the set-up be explained before the "hilarity" can ensue. You'd think the Corpses had never been to a recording before...

Perhaps they just expected more than the usual run of the mill sitcom. Is it so wrong to want the humour to be unexpected and unpredictable? Not set up extensively?

It's so much more rewarding if you can find the humour in something for yourself rather than be given cues.

And even if they hadn't been to a recording before why is that reason to criticise their judgement? Just because it is the norm doesn't make it the best vehicle for humour. I'm sure 'Babes in the Wood' had someone come on to explain the funny characteristics certain characters would be showing.

There is always a better way. It is lazy just to stick to format and put the comedy element last for that is what's most important.

The thing is TGP is really good. And the audiences at the shows are really enjoying them.
It's OK for the Corpses not to like it. But I think their attitude to the audience says a lot. I am surprised they find it so unfunny as I think there's a lot of depth to it, a lot of love in it and a lot of great jokes.
I am very pleased with the show and I have never said that about anything before. I am my own harshest critic. I think most of you will really love it. It is designed for a TV audience and I think some of the subtlety is lost when you're watching it on a monitor.

I am glad the corpses are doing this site and they have every right to put forward their opinions and I hope they will continue to do so. But let's wait til say 3 episodes have actually aired before we start deciding if it's crap or great. Cos I may well be wrong. Who knows!

Oh Mr.Herring you've got so many sympathy-winning ways. I kind of feel sorry for you and the crtique you've been dealt now. You're so mischievous.

He'd win sympathy better if he posed naked.

...oh, go *on*.

I have posed naked many times. There is a picture of me naked on this site. How many times?

>I have posed naked many times. There is a picture of me naked on this site. How many times?


And I have had many hours of pleasure Richard wanking myself silly over it.

Full frontal. Ah, go on.

>>I have posed naked many times. There is a picture of me naked on this site. How many times?
>
>
>And I have had many hours of pleasure Richard wanking myself silly over it.

It's best if you lie on your back with the computer monitor balanced over your chest. This allows you to look into Richard's eyes and the spunk is directed into his face. Then simply wipe clean with a jaycloth. Hey presto!

PS. Make sure mum really has gone out!

I'll give that a try Peter. BRACE YOURSELF Richard.

You've been going at it for a while haven't you Gee? Or are you just doing lots of little ones in a row? You'll go blind, you know!

Oh no... mum's back!

What?! You got it on your mum's back?! It'll take more than a box of Roses to sort THIS one out...

I know... I promised I'd get some on her tits at least.

Right now, a researcher for 'dotcomedy' is making a note to feature this site in their new series...

Gail Porter: Now here's a site supposedly about comedy, but i've been through the whole thing and not found a single picture of a pair of badly-photocopied breats...

...but it does have some badly-spelt breasts.

You really don't miss anything, do you Jon?

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