Response to Kirsten's Blog Post

I thought this video was so cute! I've seen videos that these guys have made before and I think it's such a clever idea. I failed the challenge, mostly because the videos were funny, but also because the reactions the people had made me laugh. I disagree with Kirsten that this video in itself isn't funny, as i think watching other people and feeling that sense of community makes things funnier. People have a nature to want to feel justified and know that what they are laughing at is funny to someone else fulfills that, and I think that is why this type of entertainment works. There is also definitely an inherent nature for us to laugh when we know we can't as Kirsten points out in her post.

I thought the different reactions to the baby and the mail slot clip were worth pointing out. Lloyd's reaction of saying "stupid kid" contrasted Jeordy's reaction of laughing as the baby fell. I was with Jeordy during this clip, and I giggled. Even the other older lady said she almost lost it on that one. It's important to look at how different people react to certain things. Is Lloyd just trying to keep himself from laughing, or is he cynical about this kid looking for his father for some reason?

I really enjoyed this clip and the subsequent one!