The baboon deserves an explanation.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 2:33 am

But there is none.

That's the joke, if it can be called that. It's just a baboon, as if to say, baboons require no punchline. They are inherently funny.

Remind me to tell you about "The Sandwich," one of the most memorable comedy sketches in the Universe.------------------
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Somebody Strange · Post by **Somebody Strange** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 5:04 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Randy:
Remind me to tell you about "The Sandwich," one of the most memorable comedy sketches in the Universe.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Randy? Tell me about "The Sandwich," one of the most memorable comedy sketches in the Universe.

Somebody Strange · Post by **Somebody Strange** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 5:07 am

Oh, and by the way -- I just caught up on my backlog of comics. I absolutely loved <A HREF="http://www.randymthoughts.com/d/20001227.html" TARGET=_blank>Dec 27</A> and <A HREF="http://www.randymthoughts.com/d/20001221.html" TARGET=_blank>Dec 21</A>.I've got about four single-panel comics of my own, only two of which are funny anymore. I swear, I wish I had more ideas for funny stuff.

KareNin · Post by **KareNin** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 5:29 am

Randy,Here's another reminder: Please tell us about "The Sandwich," the most memorable comedy sketch in the universe, which was written by the incomparable Mark Berrett, who loves you. I think baboons are even funnier from the back.------------------
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ZOMBIE USER 197 · Post by **ZOMBIE USER 197** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 7:55 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Randy:
Baboons require no punchline. They are inherently funny.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
That would have made a better punchline than the one you used. [e.g. "A Baboon. (note to reader: Baboons require no punchline. They are inherently funny.)"] But that's just my opinion. I strongly suspect, based on the time of your post, Randy, that this is wee-morning-hour humor at its finest. You're asleep right now, I bet...--Howard

Mark Berrett · Post by **Mark Berrett** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 9:42 am

I'm writing this before reading your explanation, because I just wanted to say that this is my favorite Randym Thoughts, and I'm afraid that the explanation is going to diminish it for me. I love you, Randy. Don't look at me.[This message has been edited by Mark Berrett (edited 01-05-2001).]

Mark Berrett · Post by **Mark Berrett** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 9:52 am

Now I've read the explanation and it didn't diminish my appreciation much at all, but frankly I'm a little spooked, because I of course wrote, "The Sandwich" (based on an idea from my brother).[This message has been edited by Mark Berrett (edited 01-08-2001).]

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Fri Jan 05, 2001 10:01 am

I think, then, that I did this comic exactly right. The punchy "baboons need no punchline" bit is pretty traditional humor, and I think setting the joke farther out of reach makes it that much funnier for those who do grasp it on their own. Like Mark, from whom I stole the whole basic concept. Glad you liked it, Mark. And thanks for The Sandwich.------------------
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Glych · Post by **Glych** » Sat Jan 06, 2001 10:05 am

It's the only comic gram my friend has ever sent...He refuses to read webcomics, for fear of being drawn in...as of us all.... But i took him over showed it to him and he sent a comic gram to someone with the strip...Very fUNNY INDEED......baboons...-glych
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KareNin · Post by **KareNin** » Thu Jan 25, 2001 6:23 am

RANDY!!! Doggone it, this is your second reminder... third, actually; the other one was from someone else...So, tell us about "The Sandwich." Please...?Mark Berrett is my favorite Garren. Don't tell him I said that.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Thu Jan 25, 2001 7:14 am

Ahh, the Sandwich.

In 1993, when Mark and I were both new to the Garrens, Mark wrote a piece entitled "The Sandwich," in which music played -- some zippy little orchestra piece I can't remember... Wagner or some such -- and he stood on stage, making a sandwich. When he finished making it, he sat down and took a bite. Then the lights went down. And that was it.

He didn't make the sandwich to the music or anything like that -- he just did nothing funny whatsoever. So the Garrens that were watching were in tears, knowing that no punchline was forthcoming, and that the audience didn't know that, and the audience was dead silent. I remember laughing so hard that [insert metaphor here]. It was very funny.------------------
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Kan Kong · Post by **Kan Kong** » Fri Jan 26, 2001 11:19 am

Actually, that does sound pretty funny, in an Andy Kauffman type way. Can I steal . . . um, borrow it? I'm going to a variety show put on by my old high school drama club this weekend, and I've been warned that they're secretly planning to drag me onstage at some point. I don't wanna go unprepared.Although I'm feeling evil. I might just sing "Mr. Roboto" a capella.------------------
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Mark Berrett · Post by **Mark Berrett** » Fri Jan 26, 2001 11:37 am

Ahh, good times.I would like to add a tidbit, however. The music in the background was not my idea. I was confused at the time and said okay. In my opinion the sketch was still kind of funny, but it's a completely different joke. It would be like Randy putting flashing lights around the baboon. It's just acting like something that's not a big deal is a big deal, which is not what I was going for. We did have the opportunity to do it as it was written last semester, however. It was a joyous moment. I think Randy was there.

KareNin · Post by **KareNin** » Sat Jan 27, 2001 3:23 am

Baboons with flashing lights around them would be a big deal in my neighborhood.If it's not a big deal in the Prov/Orem area, I DEFINITELY gotta move there. I'd fit in better, I think.

KareNin · Post by **KareNin** » Sat Jan 27, 2001 3:28 am

I meant to type "Provo/Orem" but I kinda like the way that came out. Like ProvOrem. Maybe Provo/RM. Hee hee. Oh, I forgot. You guys have probably already thought up all the vaiations of this in the world, ages ago. Sorry.I'll slink back to my dungeon now...

ZOMBIE USER 197 · Post by **ZOMBIE USER 197** » Sat Jan 27, 2001 8:15 am

My favorite variation on that begins with "Provo, UT"... you extract the comma and a space, mix up the caps a bit, and get ProvOut. Which is what a lot of us want. Out of Provo.--Howard

Crystal · Post by **Crystal** » Thu Feb 01, 2001 12:23 pm

I just wanted to see if I could make this thread flame.