In The Importance of Being Earnest, one situation in particular stood out to me as very humorous. As Jack and Algernon converse towards the beginning of this act, Algernon snacks on the cucumber sandwiches. Jack then reaches towards a sandwich and Algernon scolds him in return. “Please don’t touch the cucumber sandwiches. They are ordered specially for Aunt Augusta,” says Algernon as he continues to munch away. Algernon’s character is my favorite so far; he is witty and very clever. Later in the act, when the two ladies arrive, Algernon picks up an empty plate in horror and says, “Good heavens! Lane! Why are there no cucumber sandwiches? I ordered them specially.” This whole ordeal about the sandwiches pretty much sums up Algernon’s character so far. He is very sassy and he knows it, which is why I find him so funny.
The funniest show on cable TV right now is Impractical Jokers. This show is pretty much all farce or “low” comedy. The four men put themselves in a lot of random, unlikely situations, hence the use of the word “impractical.” Out of all shows on Comedy Central, this is the one I feel like is least like trash. My mom and sister also enjoy it, so it appeals to a wide audience.
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