Laser Fart
Laser Fart began as a joke submission during a light month in 2004. Creator Dan Harmon was able to keep it alive with a Jack Black cameo in episode 2. On the third episode, Harmon teamed up with samurai lensman David Hartman and Channel 101 history was made. Laser Fart delighted audiences with its ironically epic feel and came breathtakingly close to breaking The 'Bu's record for longest running show. Then, in July of 2005, a weary Harmon wrote a ridiculous, slapdash script and the always hungry audience moved down the buffet, never looking back. This coincided with the "takeover" of 101 at the hands of a new generation of leaner, meaner (well, nicer), post-ironic underdogs like J.D. Ryznar, Ryan Ridley, Justin Roiland and the once-cursed Valley Pals. Laser Fart stands as a 101 legend and a cautionary tale: No artist has immunity, no show has true momentum. We can all go at any time.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends discover a strange, glowing artifact that allows one of them to emit powerful laser beams from his posterior. This leads to a series of increasingly absurd and chaotic situations as they try to control and weaponize their newfound, flatulent superpower.
Critical Reception
Laser Fart is a low-budget, independent short film that gained some cult traction online for its absurd premise and juvenile humor. It is not widely reviewed by mainstream critics, but is generally seen as a silly, gag-driven comedy aimed at a niche audience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and bizarre concept.
- Often cited for its commitment to its absurd premise.
- Criticized for its low production values and reliance on crude humor.
Google audience: Audience reception is minimal, but where it exists, viewers often highlight the film's sheer ridiculousness as its primary appeal, while some find the humor too juvenile and the execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly made by a group of high school friends with a minimal budget, utilizing practical effects and a sense of improvisational humor.
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