Chippers McFearson

Hey Chippers, I love your comment on Cash Cab. It's comments like that that keep me making videos. How did you know I was the... more »

Hey Chippers, I love your comment on Cash Cab. It's comments like that that keep me making videos. How did you know I was the cinematographer, though? Do you have psychic powers, or do you Sean?

Either way, I still love your comment, and all of us here in the VGP read it a lot because it makes us feel good inside, because you clearly know what you're talking about.

The only thing you don't know, is this: there were no writers. The entire thing was improv-ed. Although it could be improved with better editing and cameras and stuff, for sure.

Best,

Dave.

Hey dude thanks for taking the time to give me your thoughts. I will definitely take your point about not looking at the floor. Part of... more »

Hey dude thanks for taking the time to give me your thoughts. I will definitely take your point about not looking at the floor. Part of the reason I had a friend videotape it was to see what I was doing from the audience perspective. I have many jokes I'm working on, everything's a work in progress right now. I'll be taping and posting more open mic routines as they happen. Thanks again.

Hey, thought you might like this!
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/b3cbe83ea7/the-official-chip-and-charles-episode-3
Let me know what... more »

Hey, thought you might like this!
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/b3cbe83ea7/the-official-chip-and-charles-episode-3
Let me know what you think.

I'm going with DisgracedCop on this one. The writing was actually pretty... more »

I'm going with DisgracedCop on this one. The writing was actually pretty funny... "Third question: Do you find me attractive?" I really enjoyed the skit's basis, that a Cash Cab host (or a fake one, at that) who is suicidal switches between being incredibly generous to incredibly intoxicated on the flip of a coin. Interesting concept indeed, and the driver (played by Sean Hunt) was a mixture of loneliness and self-loathing. I particularly liked the mini-gun.

I do agree with Disgraced in that the skit was just a tad over-stretched, and could have had a few seconds cut here and there to make it much tighter. The cutting from the driver to the passenger was also a bit sloppy; though cinematographer Dave Betten might not be to blame for that, the editor certainy is.

My opinion: Funny skit, with a humorous concept. The actors never tried to overplay the punchlines, and the writing never took the subject matter 'too far,' as they say. With a decent camera, and better editing software, I think that VGP might really start producing some FOD Exclusive-level material.

Favorite line: "What wou- *sips beer* What would you do if I hit this woman right here?"

I thought that the concept of an interview do put some of Steve's (excuse... more »

I thought that the concept of an interview do put some of Steve's (excuse me, Ptown Steve's) jokes on display was clever, though I felt that ChelseyT22 sounded a bit TOO rehearsed. I would have almost liked a two-camera approach, like Extra and Access Hollywood do quite often at premieres and press conferences. While the set up would have been simply, it would have been wholly effective. But in terms of the camera work here, I would most certainly recommend that you invest in a tripod; there were times that the camera kept shaking and tilting, and was about this close (*holds fingers really close together*) to becoming distracting.

My opinion: Ptown Steve is a clever character, and I would definitely watch more of his videos, if not only out of pure curiosity. However, this video, while it had some good lines spread throughout, could have been shot a little tighter.

Favorite Line: "But I will touch these if you say its quite alright."

Every amateur (I use that adjective with respect, of course) comedian has a... more »

Every amateur (I use that adjective with respect, of course) comedian has a bad habit that they eventually learn to overcome; yours is looking down at the floor while you pace. The joke is so much funnier when you look out into the audience the entire time; not only does it draw them more into your story, but it exhibits a level of confidence that will encourage the audience to go along with you every step of the way. This is especially important if you're going to continue posting your stand-up online. If you aren't engaging the audience sitting a few feet in front of you, imagine what the numerous strangers watching this on their computer screens are going to feel (or not feel) in regards to your comedy.

Now to the joke: the fact that the dog 'spoke' could have been developed even more, as could the concept of the puppy being your 'daughter.' Certain phrases like "bitch" and "you're fixed" were nice additions, and its definitely a bit you should keep developing. Unfortunately, your lack of confidence (or at least, that's what it came across to me as) was disconcerting and kept me from really enjoying what punchlines there were.

My opinion: I'd like to see more of your jokes. And since this was your second time to do stand-up, I'm going to assume that you are still in the tweaking stage for many of your bits. Keep up the work, and try to appear more confident next time.

Not much to say here. I've really been digging Jon Hamm's comedic... more »

Not much to say here. I've really been digging Jon Hamm's comedic endeavors, particularly since I heard him scream the infamous "This racket is a fart!" line at Tina Fey on 30 ROCK. And while there were not laugh-out-loud moments for me here, I did like the concept of Lex Luther asking for a bailout; it's one of those 'damn, it's so simple that I didn't think about it' ideas. Again, Eric Appel's direction is simple and straightforward, and his writing is stable and sarcastic (which is a good thing here).

My opinion: Maybe the Chosen One status is what the video deserves. Honestly, I never actually laughed aloud at the darn thing, so I may rank it slightly lower. But nevertheless, here's to more Jon Hamm FOD videos.

Favorite line: "[something about Superman tossing a huge crystal into outerspace]... Typical."

As with many other videos before it, Eric Appel delivers good clean... more »

As with many other videos before it, Eric Appel delivers good clean American fun (not that the Spaniards can't enjoy it as well). I'm very glad that Adam West is man (or Batman) enough to laugh at his old cape-wearing career. And the dialogue here was so spot on, particularly when West refused to refer to Batman in any context other than third-person.

My opinion: It's not the greatest video, but I do hope that this is the first in a long line of Adam West FOD appearances.

Favorite line: "That sounds like something the Riddler would say..."