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Written by Christine Larsen
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 14:42 |
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My Auntie Rene is a lifetime devotee and virtuoso performer of what I choose to call Chamber music. Less sensitive souls would say she 'fluffs' a lot. Of course, they are right, but this seems a bland description of the full scale of her repertoire.
Historically, there has been a widely held sentiment that the 'public passing of gas is impolite. Many others, however, find flatulence humour funny.
The 'Tales of 1001 Arabian Nights' recounts a story named 'The Historical Fart'. A man is so embarrassed by farting at his own wedding, he departs for a decade. On his return, he learns his fart has evolved into a famous anniversary, used to date many other events in the public calendar. And so, he learnt to be proud of his fart - and its special place in local history.
Mark Twain, in his book '1601', writes "...one did breake wind, yielding an exceeding mightie and distresful stink, whereat all did laugh full sore."
In the 1940's, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation staff allegedly made a clandestine record called 'The Crepitation Concert'. In what appeared to bereal, staff presented a radio broadcast of a flatulence match, featuring a champion, Lord Windismere and a challenger, Paul Boomer, with a running description of the competition complete with sound effects, crowd sounds, and official scoring. (The dictionary definition of crepitation is making a crackling or popping sound.)
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Written by James V Lunden
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Friday, 23 July 2010 12:59 |
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When you are entering the exciting phase of planning your wedding, there are many things you'll want to include in your big day. From the wedding party to the reception, there are many things to take into account to ensure your day goes just the way you'll want it to. Choosing a fun wedding theme is an important part of setting the tone for your special day.
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Written by Mark T. Joseph
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 14:27 |
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You know that old saying, everyone's a comedian. In this article we talk about earning your money using comedy.
When any entertainer takes the stage, they have many jobs. the one that is most important however, is to entertain the audience. It sounds simple but the truth is, it is not always as easy as it sounds. Some people get into the entertainment business and do a few shows and burn out. The problem is, just because they burn out does not mean the get out of the business.
In the business of magic and in the children's entertainment field, you have to be funny. Circus folks tell people all the time, make um laugh...make um laugh...everyone loves to laugh. There you have it. Everyone loves to laugh and have a great time. Comedy better be a part of your act or you will not be around long.
Children love to laugh and have a great time and will not hold back on telling you their thoughts and what they are feeling when it comes to you and your show. If you go to any video site and type in magic as a search, you are bound to find that after watching a few of them...most had comedy as a routine part of them.
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