Now to the American sketch, which was a but of a slap in the face as a proud American citizen. Laurie implemented multiple elements to help guide his point across, whether is was the way he dressed or the context he choose to speak in. He was able to convey his though on American, or at least the thoughts of some Brits, while maintaining a funny and relaxed state for the people watching. The sketch helped illustrate how humor can be used in a negative but still amusing sense, specifically by men with the talents of Laurie.
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I've had several students who took offense at the way Americans were depicted in this. It's interesting how some of the things we take for granted can be satirized by other societies.
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