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The CollegeHumor Show
The CollegeHumor Show was an American comedy that premiered on MTV on February 8, 2009 and also aired on MuchMusic. The show is a scripted sitcom with sketch comedy elements. It is written by and stars nine actual CollegeHumor editorial staff members, who play fictionalized versions of themselves. The show is an adaptation of the style of the long-running Hardly Working short film series created for the CollegeHumor site, made more suitable for the longer, televised format. After the conclusion of the six episode season, there has been little to no talk of continuing the series. The series also spawned the spin off show, Pranked hosted by Streeter Seidell and Amir Blumenfeld airing on MTV.
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Plot Summary
The CollegeHumor Show is a sketch comedy series that brings the popular website's brand of humor to television. It follows a group of friends navigating mundane situations, often with absurd and unexpected twists. The show features a variety of recurring characters and topical sketches that poke fun at pop culture, everyday life, and the internet itself.
Critical Reception
The CollegeHumor Show received a mixed reception. While it aimed to translate the viral success of its online content to a television format, critics and audiences found the transition challenging. Some praised its attempts at surreal humor and its connection to the online phenomenon, but many felt it lacked the sharp wit and consistent quality of the website's best work.
What Reviewers Say
Some viewers enjoyed the show's adaptation of familiar internet humor.
Others felt the transition to a television format diluted the effectiveness of the sketches.
The show was often criticized for its inconsistent comedic pacing and writing.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The CollegeHumor Show' was varied. Many long-time fans of the CollegeHumor website were eager to see their favorite online personalities on TV, but the show's execution didn't always meet their high expectations. Some appreciated the familiar brand of comedy, while others found it to be a weaker iteration of the online content.
Fun Fact
The show was an attempt by CollegeHumor to capitalize on the success of online content creators transitioning to television, following in the footsteps of shows like 'The IT Crowd' and 'Drawn Together'.
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