Comedy can come from some unexpected places. From news sites, to radio, to straight up advertisements, there are a lot of people trying to keep us laughing so they can keep us listening.
ESPN’s Inside Deal obviously wanted a piece of the comedy pie, but has thus far been coming away hungry. Before the show ramps into its usual combination of poker news, interviews, and profiles, the producers have deemed it wise to start each episode with a skit starring hosts Laura Lane and Bernard Lee along with the week’s guest.
The skits they attempt are roughly as funny as a piece of lined paper. A piece of lined paper with unfunny things written on it. That said, the bits have some entertaining elements, like the charming aren’t-you-glad-you-don’t-work-in-these-cubicles set, and the chipper way Lane and Lee throw themselves into punch lines like “saweet!” (BAZING!)
Great work, guys. At least your openers remind us why we’ve been watching Inside Deal: to pick up whatever poker tips we can…like patience.
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