Trey and Matt can't save comedy alone

[@CallMeChato]

INEVITABLE CORRECTIONS: I said Bill Barr instead of Bill Burr. Both are very funny. I lopped off the SCTV voice-over by mistake. I didn't mention Monty Python or other British comedians or I'd have been here forever.

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

Talking about British humor & the one who really pushed the envelope was Benny Hill. His comedy was never mean spirited but very, very edgy that never crossed that line.

[@Problembeing]

One did wonder, but all was forgiven with Beyond the Fringe :D

[@ValiantWrestling]

@@kevinthetruckdriver353 English humor, not "british".

[@KenLieck]

@@kevinthetruckdriver353 "Edgy" is not a word many people would use to describe Benny Hill -- "bawdy" is more his terrain. However, when he first started I grant you that he was indeed quite sharp. Specifically, "The Lonely One" (1964) and "The Knock", his 1965 takeoff on Richard Lester's "The Knack (and How To Get It)" were as subversive as anything you could hope to find at that time.

[@jaewok5G]

Looking forward to tuning in to _Radio Free Calgary_

[@WPQ190D]

"Prisons are more flexible to comedy than college campuses" is a pretty accurate summary of what our society has become.

[@luchomscyfy]

That was brilliant.

[@benpoe4335]

Having worked at a university for 34 years…. everyone was aware that anything touted as a “comedic venue” on campus was simply a woke propaganda discourse (and NOT funny)

[@robintst]

It's like Dostoevsky said, "Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles." Comedians are our necessary anchor to reality as a society. When you can't hold a mirror up to the world to show it how absurd and ridiculous it looks, this is where you end up.

[@gaslightstationpress]

That quote is a gem! Thanks for posting that as I somehow missed it all these years.

[@vojtam5063]

I can't shake the feeling that they've pulled some punches especially in the end of the episode.

[@KopperNeoman]

I foresee that the real Kathleen Kennedy will team up with the Panderverse one, and only Cartman and South Park Kathleen will be able to stop them.

[@brandonm4550]

They probably did but after Iger and trying to take them to court before the episode aired I can see Trey and Matt doing a follow up skewering Igor next. He got off easy in this.

[@fairmanbockhorst1181]

I suggest that they were softening the blow in the hopes that she would mend her ways and abandon DEI.

[@meesteranonymous8177]

​@@fairmanbockhorst1181she's been at it for almost a decade, she is the DEI

[@fairmanbockhorst1181]

@@meesteranonymous8177 She's not the head. She's just an arm.

[@mitchellhodgemeyer1950]

As one who worked in stand-up in Ontario, I can attest that Trump was just the ultimate expression in a growing trend in comedy: the Political Non-Joke. This is where you say something the audience agrees with, and the audience applauds heavily. Rick Mercer - a very funny man - unfortunately specialized in it. You could, at one point, simply say ‘Rob Ford is an a**hole’ and get a smattering of applause. Would-be comedians: Applause is NOT laughter. Learn the difference.

[@dennismoore1116]

Oh man this ending comment is it. Applause is not laughter. The best laughter is when you almost feel ashamed of laughing whether seeing yourself in a joke or seeing some common idea, but the point is made so well you cannot keep from laughing.

[@nunchuckfilms]

This is called clapter.

[@mitchellhodgemeyer1950]

@@nunchuckfilms - Ha! Love it.

[@richardkev3077]

I remember comedy in the ‘60s and ‘70s. It was everywhere. Now it’s almost extinct. Yes. We need MUCH more than just Trey and Matt.

[@SirBlackReeds]

And we need better than that duo.

[@KAZVorpal]

It's harder to make comedy when so many topics are taboo, when of course those are the very topics that need to be satirized.

[@KAZVorpal]

@@LTNetjak For a moment I thought you were criticizing Chris Rock. Although I guess he's no longer hard-hitting, so much as getting hit hard.

[@EBDeveloper]

CANCEL YOURSELF! YOU USED WORDS! WORDS! WOOOOOOORDS!

[@Benjamin0111]

People don't realize that as they get rid of homophobic, sexist, or racist jokes, they're not getting rid of homophobia, sexual, or racism; they're just getting rid of comedy.

[@KAZVorpal]

@@Benjamin0111 Yes, and that would be true even if they really were homophobic, serxist, or racist, which almost always is not the case. And by watering down those three terms, they actually defend real homophobia, sexism, and racism. They also glorify those three things, making them seem powerful, whereas using them in humor strips them of power. Tosh.0 did more to undermine those three things than all the woke militants in all of history, just by mockingly pretending to engage in them.

[@ronthecon9772]

@@Benjamin0111 In fact they are increasing the hate as people who once had no skin in the game are now so upset about the Canceling of humor that targets everyone and pushing a agenda of humor targeting only one race and gender so Naturally those people are turning their Disdain to the groups the Wokest are trying to protect from emotional discomfort.

[@pedroares6562]

An amusing thing is that when I watch your past video, I didn't think you disliked it, just that you expected them to be more brutal against Hollywood as a whole and not only a part of Disneyin particular. I think as a friend said, we're in a new puritanism, in which no one can give any feedback because it automatically made you either "one of them" or "one of us." And comedy in particular suffer a lot from these, because jokes are about subverting expectations, and showing the contradictions in people and institutions, but now if you make a joke it will turn you into a hero for some and a traitor for others. Sad times to be a comedian.

[@pedroares6562]

@Lawofimprobability Yes, but comedy in essence is the surprise and shock of what we expected againts what the comedian saids. For example the most simpre 3 Acts joke is based in the audience expecting a resolution in Act 3 and the comedian making a weird an unexpected comeback. I don't mean subverting expectations as something as somethng big or shocking, just surprise the audience. That's also why some jokes don't work in different countries, because what you expect and the social knoweledge is different. And I agree, with what you said about smugness and self-reflection.

[@billgates334]

I think it's always been an us or them type of thing. Establishment vs Anti-Establishment and so forth. One of the problems with today is that people have thin skins. They don't mind pointing out your flaws, but don't you dare point out theirs. They used to say learn to laugh at yourself, but now people only get offended and threathened when they are made fun of.

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

Sad times to be a person in general. Without proper discussion there is only loneliness.

[@trishw229]

Thanks!

[@CallMeChato]

No problem! Appreciate it. Very generous.

[@TheVagolfer]

Chato, your pondering over the naysayers is much respected, however, it's your salient and vast insight into the television archives and their skewering of America's social conscience that is even more appreciated. Being men of the same age, you ofttimes touch upon the kindred spirit brotherhood I have for you. Thank you for you tireless and valuable work.

[@jaewok5G]

"tough crowd" … XD that also reminds me to include Colin Quinn who's been channeling an angry old man since he was a young comedian.

[@aussieglen1]

Lol please keep enjoying yourself at any age, with my personal blessing. You're welcome. 😂

[@CallMeChato]

Deal!

[@frederickeckert2417]

To quote Jack Nicholson "what this town needs is an enema!!"

[@spartacusforlife1508]

Richard prior and gene wilder as Hamas hostages in stir crazy 2 😂

[@whollymindless]

We perfomed at prisons. Says a lot about the world. Wit and humor are the mind's protection against darkness.

[@michaelreich4827]

If you want to know who is in charge, look at who you're not allowed to criticize.

[@leedunning1825]

I'm sending this to my father. This delves into our declining world culture from a different angle than what he usually sees pouring through his newsfeed. Your observations are so insightful. I'm so glad I found your channel. What started off as just a fun diversion, with the TV guides and interesting observations based on your past work, has evolved into something incredibly thoughtful.

[@bastiangugu4083]

Behind the iron curtain, where I grew up, comedy was often very subversive. But you had to be able to pick up on the clues, read between the lines, and generally had to have an attention span longer than a goldfish. Sadly, most comedy nowadays is quite on the nose. Sarcasm, irony, and subtlety seem to be a thing of the past. But there is still hope, I think. Judging by some 'reaction youtubers' reactions to old comedy by the likes of Mel Brooks or Rowan Atkinson (Black Adder), comedians like George Carlin or German political comedians like Volker Pisper, there are still many people who can appreciate this kind of humor. The woke totalitarians won't win in the long run.

[@was100ify]

Well said sir.

[@wavegun]

The 'Court Jesters' have transitioned into 'The King's Puppets'. The 'King' is not hearing what he needs to hear.

[@onefan1249]

This feels like you have talked with your fellow comics and took notes. Best distillation I’ve heard on it. Shared.

[@wavion2]

Over the past month or so, I've been watching old episodes of "Married With Children." And I can say with conviction that Al Bundy is what we need right now.

[@PlasmaMongoose]

The first sign that comedy was changing for the worse was when I heard that Jerry Seinfeld was banned from colleges back in the early 2010s cos _"he was too controversial"._ The very idea that JERRY SEINFELD was now too edgy for college students when previously they loved the most outrageous comedians like George Carlin was my first warning sign that somethings wrong with the newest generation.

[@Any_Friday]

Radio free comedy just need to find an abandoned ocean oil rig to start transmitting from. Good thing about this is I find myself watching comedy from the 60s 70s and to an extent the 80s and find them so very refreshing. I knew we were in trouble when watching some of these old shows there’s a disclaimer just before them, that alone is hilarious.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Thanks for remembering charlie hebdo!

[@ItalNico]

Love your honesty and insight Paul. I was a huge Bill Maher fan for years and saw him live in 2014 and it was one of the best comedy shows I've ever attended. But once the Trump era started Bill focused so much on him that I couldn't watch his show anymore. Even today a mere mention of the man will send old Bill into a frenzied rage. I saw this same phenomenon in other late night shows and I stopped watching them as well. What is worse is that I saw this attitude rub off on people in my day to day life who now act the same way. I'm no fan of the former president but life is too dang short to carry that much hatred and bile for someone you've never even met.

[@CallMeChato]

Maher does seem to understand that he has to spread the comedy around more than others.

[@um536vids2]

I love your takes Chatto.

[@CapnLucosef]

The rebels have become the institutions, this is why is it no longer appropriate to mock the powerful...

[@KopperNeoman]

Reminds me of George Washington's adamance that States should be constitutionally forbidden from leaving the USA.

[@lopehunter2415]

All I can say is Amen!

[@drlca6601]

Chato... I know a day will come where we have a disagreement in opinion, certainly your addiction to SNL being Exhibit A, but as of now, barring again, SNL, we are mind melded. Ty for bringing attention to Hedboe. That is a flashpoint for Western society. We either stand by OUR LAWS... or we forfeit our entire society. Also, the "tough crowd" bit made me laugh, and yes, that was too soon. Cheers and thank you. You are by far and away my favourite entertainment critic. God bless.

[@alancheatley4378]

In the UK we use to have a woman who tried to ban plenty good comedy shows, Mary Whitehouse or as we used to call her Mary Shite House. Now we have a social media full of shites lol

[@ValiantWrestling]

She tried to have Doctor Who banned during the Tom Baker Era, in the deadly assasin serial.

[@ascensionindustries9631]

When comedy dies, society will soon follow it to the grave.

[@heatherdaniel5465]

We are a society in decline.

[@MightyJonE]

I happened to be talking to Denny Zens of the Internet just the other day, and he totally agrees with you. Comedy has been stifled in the age of the new Puritans. I feel the need to sit in a car and shout a lot!

[@benparker1822]

I had the pleasure of attending the last weekend for the year of the Renaissance Fair in Shakopee, MN. There, they have Veggie Justice: A guy who sits as a target for tomatoes as he taunts and roasts the contestants. There were things said there that cannot be stated on the internet anymore, but were harsh and hilarious.

[@AvengerII]

Is it just me, or did Chato wince when the SCTV flyer came up? He was glad to talk up the AMERICAN sketch comedy shows but when SCTV came up---!

[@jamesanthony8438]

"Right, Tex?" "That's right, Edna!" - Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas

[@AvengerII]

@@jamesanthony8438 I saw a definite wince and silence. Something's up!

[@HerrDark]

For years you had people in Hollywood that were on both sides that worked together for years, a good example is Buddy Ebsen and Nancy Kulp on the Beverly Hillbillies, they argued constantly about different political and social issues, but when the time came to do their jobs they did it, they were professional, that's also what is missing in Hollywood professionalism.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

I was a huge South Park fan, but I definitely wouldn't give them that much credit. The moment Trump got elected in 2016, they showed their true colors. Slamming woke culture is the very least a comedy show can do at this point. Even Bill Maher is doing it.

[@JoeSyxpack]

"My opponent is a liar and cannot be trusted." -- Turd Sandwich

[@brianyaniro5086]

They've always made fun of everyone. Just because they made fun of your god doesn't mean they showed their "true colors". You're just sensitive.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

@@brianyaniro5086 Not just made fun of everyone, they made fun of everyone equally, give or take. That changed after Trump, and if you can't recognize that, you're either too stupid or disingenuous.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

I agree with you on that Chato. 100%. I miss when you had comedies of the 80s and 90s that had well stocked writers rooms that wrote robust stories and jokes. I re-watched episodes of Taxi just recently, and through the eyes of an now adult, I realized its brilliance and others of its era. Cheers especially comes to mind. And the field day Carlin would have had if he were still with us.

[@silverjohn6037]

Barney Miller and WKRP are another couple of shows where the writing has really stood the test of time. Likewise with MASH.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

@@silverjohn6037 I have been watching MASH most of my life in syndication runs. I always stop what Im doing if it comes on TV or if it gets recommended on KZbin.

[@rosezingleman5007]

Yes, Barney Miller was distinctly liberal yet hysterically funny. One of my favorites and I’m a hardcore boomer conservative. Only Leftists seek to silence humor. There’s nothing funny about it.

[@silverjohn6037]

@@rosezingleman5007 There was an old show on American PBS called the Mark Russell Show. Again, definitely liberal but he could take the micky out of both sides. Nowadays if a liberal did that he'd be excommunicated;).

[@robo5013]

I just recently re-watched some of the old sitcoms that were on when I was a kid as well and through the eyes of an adult came to really appreciate their good writing and wit on a level that I didn't have as a child. Taxi was one of the shows I really liked as a kid but watching it again as an adult it really blew me away.

[@OzziesRobots]

I’m going to write my version of what I think the panderverse should have looked like & livestream it later

[@carminedesanto6746]

True ..comedy shines a lite on the inequity of life …and forces you to not only look and laugh …but reflect back on the absurdity of it all. Thanks Paul.

[@AnimationVault]

You're right! Comedy is dead. The death knell of a democracy.

[@scottpendleton2798]

Don't forget The kids in the hall

[@williamclarke2020]

I gave up on SNL a long time ago. Have been watching the incredibly funny SCTV reruns. As usual, Chato, you are on point. Thank you for doing the Lord's work.

[@SlashTheWeasel]

I watched South Park Panderverse which wasn't bad and I still chuckled at it but I thought your points were very valid on it. South Park has led the way on poking at stuff like women in sports and other things. I hope Trey and Matt hit harder on the Panderverse.

[@billgates334]

Every once in a while, you have a commentary that really resonates with me. You have a broader perspective than your internet peers and really able to convey just how much things have changed and what we have lost. The Smoother’s Brothers were the precursor to the Not Read For Prime Time Players, which was a precursor to In Living Color and Mad TV. One of problems is that it’s no longer profitable to do that type of comedy anymore. The woke mob will get vocal and advertisers will run. Network exec’s will bend the knee because their priorities are profits. It’s always been that way and will never change. What’s new is that people are tuning out. The world is changing and less tolerant than it used to be. Cable, the Internet and streaming should be experiencing a golden age of comedy, but the public sentiment is not what it used to be. In the 60’s, the colleges were where you could experience the most freedom, but that didn’t happen until Viet Nam and the social unrest became front page news. Those things forced you to take a side. How many liberated students came home to their conservative parents and challenged their views? Ironically, many of them reverted back to conservatism and joined the establishment by the 80’s. It didn’t last, which can somewhat explain why your troupe ran into problems during that same period of time. What we had was special, from free thinking to toy commercials disguised as cartoons. The 60’s made the 70’s 80’s and 90’s possible. Society grew fat and lazy and look at it now. It takes a level of intelligence and education to appreciate certain comedic taste. It also helps if your have an open mind and a broad view. Gen X is the last generation to have all of those traits. Gen Y AKA Millennials are iffy. Many of them are alright if born by 94, but those born after 94 lean toward Gen Z. God help us with them and Gen Z. They can’t read, they can’t write and they can’t think. It’s not all their fault. They have been failed by their parents, school and society. Most of the shows and comedians you mention, they have never been introduced to. Their level of exposure is sorely lacking in many areas. Sadly, many of the comedians have bent the knee. Those who haven’t, like Chapelle, have been attacked. Still, we need to encourage comedy, honest comedy and free (thinking) comedy. Keep doing what you’re doing. That’s why I keep coming back. 😊

[@CallMeChato]

Thanks so much. You’ve convinced me to not stop. 😅

[@MandatoryReporter2015]

Is “before I finish off” an appropriate ending? LOL 🤣

[@willie_the_monkey_king]

I wonder whether you’ll see the pendulum shift soon.

[@Trencher1375]

We need a hero. We need a canoe. We need.. Canoe Head!

[@jimivey6462]

As I am sick of being abused as an old, conservative/libertarian, Judeo/Christian guy, I am now going to identify as 20 year old rainbow colored woman named Miss Jen Derr.

[@bradevans7935]

"Miss Jen Derr" - I love it. Somebody really needs to do a parody of the 'rainbow mafia' with a character using that name. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how well it would work, as most of them are already well into the territory of self-parody.

[@jimivey6462]

@@bradevans7935 🤗👍

[@dee-taylor]

Matt and Trey have been drifting more toward establishment perspectives in the last few years. 20 years ago, they were cutting edge anti-establishment paragons. Now their lukewarm, slightly contrarian perspectives feel watered down and the punches are being pulled. I was very disappointed at how they seemed to be pro-mandate, anti freedom during all that. Left a bad taste in my mouth.

[@RambleOn07]

Yeah, I stopped watching South Park a bit before that garbage. I left around Tegridy Farms, because I no longer found them even vaguely funny. I did watch Panderverse and the streaming wars. I found them to be ok but they didn't do enough to bring me back.

[@RambleOn07]

They were never truly anti-establishment though. They were always in association with the type of social engineering that the studios push for.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I appreciate your considered approach. I wonder if some of the reviewers saw a different cartoon than I did. KK got a complete, silly pass. "It was the evil KK from an different universe" Bah.

[@irishnotsane9365]

It’s sad that one of the biggest problems we have today was that “hippie” movement so many people didn’t understand because they created the culture that is now the problem

[@CallMeChato]

Yep

[@APremiumDegenerate]

Thank you for the actually truthful review of the Panderverse, I don’t need reviewers to share my opinion, but I do need honesty - so I will definitely keep coming back to your videos.

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". [Attributed to] Voltaire.

[@spacedave2000]

Still didn't think Panderverse was that great, though needed. So we agree on that. Mr Chato, being a Christian I can attest that your comedy group and thousands of others have at times made it your mission to make fun of my faith and beliefs. Sometimes it was a little crass, low hanging fruit and I feel comedians don't TRULY understand actual Christianity. But not once, did I ever ask to cancel anyone or get angry or vengeful. I at times even laughed, because we all need to self reflect and laugh...even at ourselves. But you and I live in another world. Religion is now what you were seeing and do see in college. The world has become...something else. It's scary tbh. And I wouldn't hold my breath for it to change. It's been ingrained in society...since they were in kindgarden. Taught militantly right under our noses. God help us all when we fail to laugh and self reflect!

[@billgates334]

Being a Christian myself, I totally agree. Carlin would prick me on occassion and other times he had me laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath. God help us.

[@alastairmcmurray4873]

“…tortured and killed, tough crowd”, made my day 🤣

[@splaterjedi]

Made my day worse. I’m from Iran, and he’s right.

[@RambleOn07]

​@@splaterjediI remember gaming with Iranians in a browser game and one day they just all vanished. So, we looked at the news and it turned out that the regime had shut down their Internet, from what I remember.

[@splaterjedi]

yes. we were trying to revolt and they shut us down.@@RambleOn07

[@thomaspreston3618]

The title is correct. They need a sharp former network executive to help guide them.

[@AL-ws5yi]

Usually in a dystopian world, comedy is the first to go. No one has a sense of humor anymore. Mine died 18 years ago leaving me with nothing but cold rage suppressed until it manifests itself as a stroke. But I digress, good video.

[@MitchellGWhitehead]

Love your work brother

[@CallMeChato]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Dina_tankar_mina_ord]

Thank you for giving me hope.

[@spartacusforlife1508]

Barbarella and darth vader in breakfast at tiffany's😂

[@3xpl017s]

very interesting takes. love the thoughts coming out of that beautiful brain of yours

[@CallMeChato]

Thank you.

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

A Night At the Improv was one of the greatest gateways I had to comedy, people who offended me and still made me laugh. I was a teenager at the time, and it got me into a LOT of hot water. Protip- Don't repeat the jokes to those in your church youth group...

[@wcharliewilson7004]

I get a Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets - Big Market vibe looking at that background of yours

[@shoonvii]

Standups are out there like you said, but their podcasts here and elsewhere is where comedy survives at this point. I’ve given up on TV comedy and TV in general.

[@staciepaul]

Paul your assessment is spot on.

[@rmglover3191]

Your musings always ease my mind, reminding me not to take myself too seriously. Appreciate you always being the adult in the room

[@caldodge]

SNL's "Chad On Mars" was hilarious

[@terryschmitt8050]

Is KZbin the new comedy venue where comedians like JP Spears can question the establishment or is it just an echo chamber where an algorithm will help you find people telling you what you already believe?

[@punkwaddle]

I've always believed that Comedians, in stand up and entertainment, have been the ones accepted to speak more truthful observations about the state of society and culture, and would even give those willing to listen a bit of a litmus test on on the current status quo. With all the technology allowing anyone to having their ideas and opinions reaching so many more than even a decade or two ago, no one has to wait for a joke to eventually make it around the horn and to their ears. The irony is that many wanting to be a "social influencer"are more interested in riding the existing waves of popular opinion and style, than being out there speaking their mind. I miss the sarcasm and satire that isn't just a one to one comparison to a specific current event.

[@dougsdumbjokes9978]

I loved the Frantics!!! Often wondered what happened to you guys!! I'm going to have to dig out that Heaven bit and give it another listen! Very funny!

[@CallMeChato]

Check out the Frantics4 KZbin channel. Thanks btw.

[@dougsdumbjokes9978]

Heading there now! I should have looked and known you guys were on KZbin!@@CallMeChato

[@Dereliction2]

Sharp analysis, Chato, and a great flex of your comedic knowledge.

[@philipbaker5386]

Well slap me silly and call me Sally! I have watched a bit of you content (seemingly not enough) and did not know you we a part of the Frantics. My family still ends causal debates with “Boot to the Head”. New subscriber. Thank you for the comedic gold that your troupe gave us.

[@Terry.W]

I sat through an " open Mic night " in a club and took a drink every time I laughed ....by midnight I was still sober....so sad..

[@CallMeChato]

Hahaha. You probably saw me.

[@ConceptJunkie]

It's harder to make comedy when Poe's Law is in full force, as it is today.

[@jimivey6462]

SECOND CITY TV, MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS and original cast SNL were my favorites.

[@lithia481]

i grew up gorging on comedy of every stripe, it really informed my personality and view of the world, and i've really felt the lack of it the past few years. it's not just comedians, either. culture has eaten itself. it's a very ripe time to be an artist.

[@reb3102]

I think it's telling that standup comedy venues require everyone to check their phones at the front desk or put them in faraday cages. I don't blame comedians for requiring it. How many comedians have been cancelled when a show video got leaked? How do we fight the army of online people that spend their entire lives looking for people to cancel?

[@geekmastermind]

TDS continues to plague the industry and politics. Comedy now is just obedient sermonizing, fueled by fear and the hope that once the undesirables are murdered (sorry, "decolonized") they will be left alone. Historically, that...well, bless their shriveled, craven hearts. I've thought for awhile that once I retire, I'm going to go into pirate radio. We need comedy. We also need actual punk rock (Green Day bedwetters can [bleep] off). And we need a Wolfman Jack to put it out there. *howls at the moon*

[@SuperMeanbeans]

Surprise surprise! The studio head doesn't like the episode that calls out studio heads

[@SuperMeanbeans]

I should add an * to that, failed studio head

[@charlesratcliff2016]

I didn't expect South Park to catch everything but they added to what we knew but on a grander scale. Love the Panderverse

[@52moviesayear]

I would love to interview you Chato. I think what you have been doing is great I love the “car videos” the “phone calls” you got from studio execs was also brilliant.

[@ryanhoward8694]

Wow. You’re the first person I’ve heard in a long time mention the Charlie Hebdo incident outside of dialogue criticizing the “””””religion of peace”””””. Kudos for bringing that one up, especially since you’ll inevitably take flak for it from a certain demographic…

[@kirkclements4893]

Disney should change their mission statement from - entertain, inspire and inform - to - garner the highest possible ESG/DEI rating so that Blackrock, Vangard and Fidelity can stuff our stock into every pension fund - that seems to also apply to all of media these days.

[@HarryShugart3]

I agree, we need a court jester.

[@OldMan_PJ]

This is why physical media is so important, to preserve and protect media from censorship.

[@PrimarchX]

Can you imagine Sam Kinison starting out today?

[@Shuxy]

I don't always agree with Paul, but he has been so spot on in this and his previous video. Bravo, Paul!

[@yournamehere6002]

When South Park is considered scathing, insightful comedy, we are in trouble.

[@EatWave]

We could use another underground comix movement today and an enthusiast press to promote it.

[@The_Knight_Mayor]

Well said. I don't watch any sitcoms or sketch comedy shows anymore. Just animated comedy like South Park. Wtf!? It was a staple in my home growing up in the 80s. Almost 24/7 comedy records and specials and shows... In 2023...Instead I am pulling out old movies and vids to watch with my teen son. The last one was Steve Martin's THE JERK. "I was born a poor black child" Hey how come Steve Martin hasn't been cancelled yet? LMFAO ☮

[@11481]

I have to say I started watching your content for it’s entertainment value, but I’m going to stick around for your incredibly insightful observations.

[@jamesgraham814]

Brilliant piece. Your knowledge and intellect always really impresses and educates me …even though you’re a wrinkly like myself who shouldn’t have an opinion on such matters.

[@gabrielhersey5546]

The pander verse is incredible. Love it.

[@BriscoJr.]

Thinking about both SNL and Trump: I'd love to hear your thoughts on the 2008 election, where SNL campaigned hard to discredit Sarah Palin, possibly shifting the balance in Obama's favour, and the media has been trying to do the same with Trump since 2015. Looking back, I think 2008 was when American comedians stopped trying to get laughs and started prioritizing social engineering.

[@CallMeChato]

There's two things going on here. One, Palin was an easy target and, two, SNL was playing to its audience. That makes money for NBC. Personally, I would have gone after Obama, also. There was lots of material around being the first Black presidential candidate that tried desperately to not be the first Black presidential candidate. Would the NBC honchos tell us to tone down the Obama jokes, probably. But I have no idea. Thanks for the comment.

[@BrcRosa]

At your age you shouldn't be enjoying things? 😂 Were people suggesting you partake in Canadian Healthcare? People are idiots and need to pretend everything they say they are saying to someone's face. It's difficult for us plebs to find/see all the rips and tears in our cultural fabric that have led to modern day circumstances. I'm glad there are people like you bringing this all to our attention.Thank you.

[@Malbeefance]

Wait, tou were in the Frantics? That's awesome! I used to listen to their skits on Westwood radio in the 80's. I still remember Bill From Bala, You Were Thinking, and That's Gross (which has one of the greatest throwaway jokes, ever!) Wow! Great stuff, thank you!

[@michaelcook2290]

Father Ted! One of my favorite shows, glad you know about it.

[@falguard]

I hugged my DVD set of Fawlty Towers.

[@chrisbuxton1958]

Best twenty quid I ever spent.

[@DisGrunteledPeon]

Thank you Chato for the SCTV 3-sec plug. I miss you Count Floyd; Scary very very scary. Comedy has become sick and lost. It's a shame that Tragedy and Comedy masks have dwindled down to a pouty progressive frown. Thank you always for your take on current entertainment.