h a l f b a k e r yNot so much a thought experiment as a single neuron misfire.
add, search, annotate, link, view, overview, recent, by name, random
news, help, about, links, report a problem
browse anonymously,
or get an account
and write.
register,
|
|
|
Please log in.
Before you can vote, you need to register.
Please log in or create an account.
|
Instead of songs, why not let people act out famous scenes from films. The relevant words would appear in the same way but the other characters' dialogue would be left in allowing you to share the stage with true heroes of the silver screen. I think any scene between De Niro and Pesci would be hilarious
as would playing Father Merrin in some of the more extreme scenes in The Exorcist. The possibilities are endless. Bollywood films would also be excellent fun and would retain the singing element.
[link]
|
| |
Good idea. This was (sorta) baked by Tommy Cooper (UK comedy magician), who used to wear two different half-costumes (one on each side) and would act out the dialogue from a scene by being profile-on to the audience. He would just switch profile when each character spoke. |
|
| |
I have been thinking about posting an idea based around a bar that is a 'safe space' for geeks of one sort or another. A film buffs' karaoke bar is so close to my thoughts as to render my own idea prenatally redundant. Croissant although this is not a place I would go without cringing. Would require a lot of props. (My geek bar was going to include ISDN points at every table, wheeley chairs, and lots of clever-edition Who Wants To Be A Millionaire quiz machines, as well as a video library to settle arguments about who said what in a film. Would be next door to a Forbidden Planet or other comic book shop.) |
|
| |
I'd completely overlooked the Skywalker worshipping masses. Just imagine the fights over who gets to be the emperor. |
|
| |
An excellent idea. Tuesday night is Ingmar Bergman night. "Do you play chess?" |
|
| |
I have been (accidentally) doing something like this recently. I got a copy of a tune that incorporates dialogue from "Heat" and have found myself sitting on the subway, walkman on, saying "We're here for the bank's money, not your money. Your money is insured by the federal government, you're not gonna lose a dime. Think of your families, don't risk your life. Don't try and be a hero." In a very loud voice. It makes people stare and then look away very quickly. |
|
| |
I've always wanted to do the "My cousin Walter" monologue from Mallrats in public just to see if anyone would take the bait. |
|
| |
Jesus christ man, there's just some things you don't talk about in public! |
|
| |
Croissant because, although cringeworthy, it can never be as bad as real karaoke. |
|
| |
you blank out Mel Gibson (in the scene from Lethal Weapon 3 where he and his female boss outdo each other with the size of their scars) and I will be sorting you out Mr Sealy, so watch it |
|
| |
<pouts> I thought we could *play* with the stars <pouts> |
|
| |
I'm sure this must be baked in bedroom role-play. He doesn't call this idea Public Film Karaoke after all. Or even Public Mainstream Film Karaoke. And Karaoke doesn't need to be just about the words. |
|
| |
Isn't this called "mime"? |
|
| |
"Badges? We don't need no..."
"You dirty rat..." |
|
| |
Can't believe nobody's mentioned Rocky Horror... |
|
| |
Ever watch 'Who's line is it anyway?' |
|
| |
"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five, your honour?" |
|
| |
I'm not liking the way your asterisks cradle the word "anything," Peter. Watch it. |
|
| |
Yeah, the snide 'police state' crap is really getting old. |
|
| |