QGGOAT: Episode 2
Bananas: Do I like them?
Created: September 17-18, 1999
Since most people have not witnessed the marvel that is Episode 1, QGGoat 2 is commonly referred to as "the first QGGoat." However, they are not to be blamed, for it is a fact that QGGoat 2 was the first sketch collection that was under the label of "QGGoat" throughout the whole tape ever. Most of the sketches on this one are underdeveloped, but the best thing about this collection is that we had fun making it.
This collection has undisputedly been the episode that has been the most fun to make.
THE BITS:
1. INTRO BY WEST
Memorable Quote: "Bananas: Do I like them? Yes."
This introduction by West is a classic. It was random. Random and clever. Yes, the clever introduction was just what this film needed. Thats about all there is to say. PLUS, a special appearance from Mr. C makes this one something to watch.
Why Its Funny: This was the introduction, its not really funny, but the random element of it is what made it good.
2. WHAT THE HELL YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE
Memorable Quote: "Gaze upon me."
This sketch revolves around a man who sits in a chair, and a racist wearing a striped robe invading his house. The man sits reading the newspaper and the racist dances into the room wearing his tribal robes, until the man notices that the racist is in his house. Nobody knows why he is there, and the sole purpose that this sketch was created was so that we could make use of some Al Green songs. I believe that at the time West wrote this sketch he was drunk on his newfound sense of power, and he wanted to waste some film with a quick sketch. The direction in this sketch is said to be some of the best in all of the QGGoat films, proclaimed so by Danny Guilfoyle, our resident film expert. Way to go, G.
Why Its Funny: The premise is ok, and the hilarious antics of Leslie make this one pretty good.
3. COFFEE TABLE DANCING
Memorable Quote: "You:"
Another sketch from the twisted mind of G, this sketch revolves around two folks who are mad at each other. At the beginning of the sketch, Leslie appears in his chinese disco suit, and tells West, who is standing in his traditional street garb to get ready. At this point, background music begins to play and West chases Leslie around a coffee table, holding the viewer's attention with a gripping plotline of... some guys...chasing each other with wigs and pillows.
Why Its Funny: This sketch is completely random, and there are certain bits that make it funnier throughout the sketch.
4. SAIONTZ AND RAMIREZ
Memorable Quote: "Case is the thing that you go to when you in prision... and they put you on the... stayondah."
This is one of the most historic sketches in history. West goes solo for the first time on this one, starting his streak of screen-hogging. In the sketch, he plays a obviously uneducated car accident/medical malpractice lawyer who knows just about nothing. Ever since this sketch, West has gone about his tradition of improvising all of his one-person sketches, making them the only part of the QGGoat regime that is still completely improvised. This has been, along with Leslie's "Trolley Guy" character, the only recurring QGGoat character.
Why Its Funny: There are lots of hidden jokes in the monologue, also, the fashion of speech used by Ramirez is funny in itself.
5. CHANG OSA SINGS OF CHINA BEIJING
Memorable Quote: "I am from China Beijing, or Beijing China, as you call it here."
This sketch revolves around a Chinaman who is telling his life story, but is interrupted by an American cop. Chang tries to convince him that China is good by singing a song that his mother taught him when he was a child. The cop gets angrier when he realizes that Chang is not singing. He then gives his rendition of the song, which also has no lyrics. Chang points that out and they get into a fight, ending the sketch.
Why Its Funny: Leslie's opening monologue as Chang Osa is funny, which explains the several outtakes at the beginning of the sketch. The rest is typical messed up humor.
6. THE DISPLEASANT PEASANT
Memorable Quote: "Ai-dierikka heida dieera er-rummmm"
This sketch puts West in the shoes of a rich man who has a servant, or "peasant" as he is called, that never obeys his orders. Not much to say about this bit, since it was a pretty simple sketch.
Why Its Funny: Leslie can save any sketch with his classic Asian people imitations. It was a close one this time, but he did it again.
7. LINDA AND MARIE'S SHOPPING NETWORK
Memorable Quote: "We raised five thousand gay dollars that weekend."
Linda and Marie's shopping network marks the first sketch featuring women. Well..sort of. We dressed up G and Leslie and psychologically cut off their balls (using the "Your balls are a cloud, cut off your balls. Mind Balls. Go" method) so they would look and sound like women, and guess what? It worked. This is one of the funnier sketches in this episode. It also holds the record for most outtakes for a single sketch in the entire series of QGGoat films. Ironically, there would have been no outtakes except Mr. C came onto the set and...well... disrupted the filming process. We do not blame him, for he commonly sees cross-dressing men sitting on couches with high-powered lamps shining on them and Mexican puppets around the Leslie household. A lot happens in this sketch, which is why I do not wish to explain it all here.
Why Its Funny: The premise itself is pretty tame, but the sketch is pretty entertaining.
8. HUMOROUS FALLS
Memorable Quote: "Brought to you in part by Jews for Jesus, and viewers like you."
A sketch that was created by Leslie and West, an idea that was later quelled by the same two people, was shot due to convincing from G.
This sketch, like the one that follows it, was orginally part of the first episode, but due to limited space were never completed. This is just a bunch of falls put to music by West and Leslie.
Why Its Funny: They're...falling...and there's.....music. Uh...
OVERALL RATING IS:
GGG
Three out of 5 G's on the G system
Note: Some sketches were ommitted for lack of funniness.
... and you thought these ones sucked!