I just finished watching Hot Rod. I have no idea why it failed in America because it is amazing. I chuckle like Frank Bruno through it every time.
It got me thinking about how funny it is to see someone hurt themselves, it is a sadistic part of human nature that everyone accepts. And I like it as well. Imagine a childhood of watching your brother smack himself in the face with a gulf club, blood spurting everywhere, and not laughing. It doesn't bare thinking about.
The worst point is when someone hurts themselves, badly, and you don't realise. I did this recently. I think I was hated from then on. Unfortunately I was surrounded by people that didn't really know me. They all just stared at me, while a full on cackle burst out of my laughter filled face. I made my excuses and left.
How come the funny bone gets the name (yes I know about the humorous bone)? It's funny for the injured to hit their elbow but for the witnesses the hinge joint is a terrible comedian. It is like The Katherine Tate Show of the injury comedy circuit. Rubbish.
It isn't the only thing that makes you laugh. It is far more funny to see an old lady get hit in the face with a ball (not too hard and/or too old) than it is to see her bang her elbow gently against a goalpost. Although you would question why is she playing in goal at 90.
I am now off to watch the World Cup draw. It's very exciting. I actually hope we get Portugal. I think it would be a good game and I really have my doubts about our chances to win. England may as well play the tough games early on, to really see if we have a chance. And hopefully it will quickly stop our tabloids getting everyone's ridiculous optimism up for it to be dashed by Brazil or Spain.
I would post about Mr Potato Head on my TV which is freaking me out but i haven't got time. It will have to wait until tomorrow.
