The Aristocrats

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A documentary where Penn Teller interviews over a hundred comics and entertainers. Having them talk about or tell one of the most tasteless improv jokes. Highlights are probably Gilbert Gottfried, Bog Saget and Billy the Mime...

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What <lj user=crimsonjoe> said...

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I was intrigued by the concept behind this movie for a *VERY* long time, but only saw it for the first time in the last few months. At first I was afraid that it would be nothing but umpteen different comics telling the same joke. And while you do see/hear the joke umpteen different ways, the movie is really about the Art, Style & Culture of comedy (for lack of a better phrase). Penn Gillette makes the claim that comedy (especially Improv) is like jazz: different artists can take the same theme and make it their own... and as filthy/disgusting as the titular joke is, it truly is a great way for an individual comic to show off his/her style.