Cheers
There isn't a section on comedy here . I think comedy is an important part of any drama . It relieves built up tension, and can make a point in a digestible way .
In the '60's protest songs about vietnam were all the rage . And the general populace were bored with heartfelt anti-war songs on folk guitar .
My favourite, and many others' was Country Joe and the Fish with the going-to-die ragtime classic :
" And it's one, two, three, what are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me I don't give a damn ,
Next stop is Vietnam.
And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates ,
Ain't got time to reason why ,
Whoopie we're all gonna die !"
People bought it because it made them laugh . It's sardonic, knowing black humour made the point without depressing them .
Well, you can't get much darker than horror.
Well I hope I've made my point without depressing you.
"What is this thing called suicide ?
I pulled the trigger then I died ,
Why did I do it I dunno ,
But what a f***in' way to go ...
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh ...
What a blast now ,
Is it dangerous ?
In the past now ,
Pretty brainless ..."
Smells Like Fresh Cordite - Nevermind (eh ?) / Bleach (is what they used to clean the floor)
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