MovieChat Forums > Important Things with Demetri Martin (2009) Discussion > Not 'intelligent' or 'smart' humor.

Not 'intelligent' or 'smart' humor.

posted 16 years ago by spqri3
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After attempting to watch this show twice I was in awe. How can a man with such dry, lame, and pathetic jokes get his own television show? Some people need to get over themselves because Demetri's humor is not intelligent or witty. It is crap, pure crap. This is coming from a college educated individual. Not only can I not even crack a smile while watching this show but it doesn't even fit into the "it's so bad it's funny" category. Firstly, it seems as if Demetri could not even stop to think about coming up with an original format for his show. Next, there's the jokes. They are BAD... B. A. D. He really thinks that he can win people over with random references and commentaries on every day activities? Tonight he explored the ways in which people exit conversations... and then went to the punch line of "I had to pee myself". Give me a break... urinating in your pants is not funny in the least bit. His sketches were even more pathetic. To those that like this show: you are not any more intelligent than anyone else. This humor is not going over anyone's head. It is just terrible comedy that Comedy Central rolled out... which they seem to do often. Along with Sarah Silverman, Carlos Mencia, and all those other crappy shows on the network, Demetri Martin's show is pure garbage. Thank God my remote was properly functioning after South Park or it would have been thrown through the screen of my television.

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[–] nicknackolous 16 years ago

It's about as funny as napoleon dynamite.

[–] themovielifeisgood 16 years ago

I agree, I hated Napolean Dynamite. It was atrocious to watch, but it was quotable because it had everyday simple humor that didn't require set up, set up, payoff which is the three pronged formula for most stand up and sitcom jokes. Though Demetri's stand up is quite possibly the best stand up out there right now, along with David Cross, (and do NOT say Dane Cook who is all delivery and no substance) his material (much like Cross with Mr. Show) is not the kind of material that can translate into a comedy show because it's just a different style and comes off very boring in long form.

[–] letstimewarpbaby 16 years ago

As annoying as your post is, I have to agree, his show is not good, and I am a HUGE Demetri Martin fan. Seriously though, you should check out his Comedy Central standup performance, it is really hilarious. I was very disapointed with his attempt at a show because he can just be really really funny.

Destiny, John, is a fickle bitch.

[–] RobNuge 16 years ago

Why do I read this *beep*

Both the OP and all of the following replies are just people trying to sound too smart for their own good. It's a *beep* show people. Stop wasting countless minutes giving your pathetic analysis of shows you don't like and use the time to go create something, preferably something that can be talked about on the internet and *beep* all over in a similar manner.

I mean really, this is going to sound harsh but 9 out of 10 of you people need to be put up against a wall and shot for the good of your respective lands.

[–] markwolsen 16 years ago

I was going to say that you're an absolute moron until I read that you are college educated so I decided to bite my tongue lest you attack me with your college educated wit. Twat.