EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN - The Book of Mormon London Opening Night on the 21st of March 2013

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN - The Book of Mormon London Opening Night on the 21st of March 2013

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Interactive Video

Fun, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the speaker's love for Family Guy and the upcoming reference to Downton Abbey in the show. It explores the criteria for humor, emphasizing that it should be funny without being offensive. The speaker also delves into why British humor often involves laughing at things that are a bit wrong, suggesting it's because they reflect truth. The importance of bravery in comedy to reveal reality is highlighted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV show is mentioned as having a reference to Downton Abbey?

The Simpsons

Family Guy

South Park

The Office

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main criterion for humor?

It should be controversial

It should be educational

It should be funny

It should be popular

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker enjoy humor that is 'a bit wrong'?

Because it is often true

Because it is always fictional

Because it is usually exaggerated

Because it is never offensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker appreciate about humor that reveals uncomfortable truths?

It is always light-hearted

It is never controversial

It is always politically correct

It is brave and revealing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of humor, what does the speaker mean by 'pull the curtain away'?

To add more humor

To create a mystery

To reveal what is hidden

To hide the truth