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Good Mythical Morning
Admittedly, I’m a little bit late to the party that is Good Mythical Morning. Hosts Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal began the show in 2012, which, despite its humble beginnings, now boasts a viewership of some 17 million subscribers worldwide.
You really have to tip your hat to these guys. The production value of this show is abnormally high for a YouTube show, which immediately validates the time you’re about to waste, watching them rate fast food burritos or give each other atomic wedgies. They’re quite obviously great pals, and the show has a really good-natured quality.
They’ve also become favorite guests of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, where Fallon joined them for culinary experiments entitled, “Will It S’more”,”Will It Hot Dog” and “Will It Hummus.” Silly objectives all, yet more entertaining than you’d think, which is why I watch these guys.
In a world where sometimes it seems negativity and partisanship rule the day, it’s nice to just turn your brain off and watch some fluff. Rhett and Link offer that to their audience in the best possible way.
D.P.
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Jumanji: The Next Level
I’m a little late to the Jumanji party, having completely missed the original installment. That being said, it’s not imperative for you to have seen the previous film, as it stands strongly on its own.
A mysterious game console from the ’80’s transports players into another world, where they inhabit the bodies of characters within the game, Jumanji. Therein lies the device for 90% of the comedy in this film, which, surprisingly, doesn’t wear thin.
Danny DeVito’s character Eddie, hilariously transforms into Bravestone, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Johnson acting from DeVito’s viewpoint is amazing, and you don’t doubt for a second that the two are one and the same. Likewise, sidekick Kevin Hart’s Mouse character is inhabited by Danny Glover’s mild-mannered Milo, and the laughs seem to continually multiply.
The adventure that the the players set out on, along with Jack Black and Karen Gillan, is chock-full of absurd circumstances, like nearly getting trampled by a herd of ostriches in the middle of a desert. Without giving any of the plot away, I have to say that it’s a good, old-fashioned thrill ride, a la the Indiana Jones films.
My family watched Jumanji about two weeks ago, and last night, my daughter said she’d like to watch it again. I’m in.
D.P.
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Law & Order / John Mulaney
We love comedian John Mulaney here at Pop-A-Looza HQ, and this is one of his best bits. There’s something kinda Ferris Bueller about him, right?
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“Friends” Theme Is Laughable!
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Rob Paravonian, Comedian
It’s probably no coincidence that comedian Rob Paravonian comes from the same place as another famous everyman, Jack Benny, Waukegan, Illinois.
Paravonian deftly wonders at the fly in the ointment, while Benny himself actually was the fly. His hilarious “Baby In A Bar” is a prime example. Taking note of the strange hipster phenomenon of bringing their babies to taverns, the song is less of an indictment and more a general curiosity.
When he’s not hosting and performing at showcases in his current climes, Brooklyn, NY, Paravonian can be found doing everything from touring the country to entertaining families on Disney cruises.
One of his greatest skills, however, is his ability to craft music videos for his satirical songs. “Pachelbel Rant,” his anthem for frustrated cellists everywhere, became an internet sensation a few years ago, garnering over 15 million YouTube views.
Other standout videos include the “Driving With Grandpa” and “The Other Property Brothers.” Also of note is his series “52 sellout,” featuring a year’s worth of commercial parodies guaranteed to produce far more than 52 laughs. You can connect with Rob on YouTube, or at https://robprocks.com/ .
