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Oct 27, 2010#1

Dave

I love these guys.

Oct 27, 2010#2

Disconnected

How is this in any way 'improv'

Oct 27, 2010#3

Dave

Disconnected - The Killer of Fun.

Oct 27, 2010#4

makare

There is a word for what they are doing. It isn't improv but I can't remember what it is.

Im getting old and my brain doesnt work as well now.

Oct 27, 2010#5

North_Ranger

Hee hee hee... that was awesome.

Oct 27, 2010#6

phil

Every time I see a video of theirs I can't help bit think "Christ, what a bunch of smug hipsters"

Oct 27, 2010#7

Disconnected

Dave said:
Disconnected - The Killer of Fun.

don't be hatin'

Oct 27, 2010#8

Allen, who is Quiet

Disconnected;447626][QUOTE=Dave said:
Disconnected - The Killer of Fun.

don't be hatin'[/QUOTE]

Oct 27, 2010#9

Element 117

Disconnected said:
How is this in any way 'improv'

it's the name of their group. rather like a band. You know, like iron maidens. Which has precious few maidens in it, much less the torture chairs.

Oct 27, 2010#10

Green_Lantern

Disconnected said:
How is this in any way 'improv'

Well, lets see:

World + That scene > World - That scene.

Oct 27, 2010#11

kaykordeath

I keep meaning to get on their mailing list and start taking part....

And why does this never happen when I'm around....I take the 6 train every day!

GODDAMNITSOMUCH!

Oct 27, 2010#12

Chazwozel

Disconnected said:
How is this in any way 'improv'

How bout you drink a nice tall glass of shut the fuck up?

Oct 27, 2010#13

checkeredhat

To me, nothing they can ever do will top their red head prank.
Redheads « Improv Everywhere

Oct 28, 2010#14

linglingface

I always love their MP3 Experiments.

Oct 28, 2010#15

strawman

Disconnected said:
How is this in any way 'improv'

Firstly, it's just the name of the group.

Secondly, most of their exploits are unrehearsed, requiring (wait for it.......) improvisation based on external events, each other, etc.

This one was more scripted than many. It reminds me of the coffee house loop they did early on.

Oct 28, 2010#16

Azurephoenix

I thought this was pretty funny... I know I would be in a better mood on my way to work after having seen something like this

Oct 28, 2010#17

Disconnected

The following is my OPINION and should not be taken as law of the universe.

Goddamn you people are sensitive.
Dave says one comment and you all sink your teeth like retarded bloodthirsty dobermans.

I know it's the name of the group and like puffinstuff said 'this is more scripted than many'. That's my fucking point dimwits. Unrehearsed does not equal improv.

Contrary to your fucking sarcasm I know what improvisation is. So what is yours? where does scripted end and improv begin? When an actor has a script of events and lines, then somewhere in there throws unscripted lines or gestures, thats AD-LIBBING motherfuckers. Planning to go to a coffee shop and loop is a scripted performance with AD LIB. A lot of ad lib.

When the entire performance is predicated on spontaneous creation, the process is called Improvisational Theatre

Improv and ad lib are two different tools at an actor/actress's disposal and should not be confused with one another.

Get your heads out of your fucking asses and off your high horses. I asked how is this improv to see what everyone's definition is. I will not apologize that my inflection does not come across here, it's a message board with text, how many smilies and hurr hurrs do you need to have a conversation. Settle the down.

Oh and Chaz, Phil calls them smug hipsters, I ask a question and I'm the one that has to drink your shit? No thanks.

Oct 28, 2010#18

Dave

I still like the group.

Oct 28, 2010#19

Disconnected

Dave said:
I still like the group.

No. YOU CAN'T LIKE THEM! No one can!
STOP HAVING FUN GODDAMMIT

Oct 28, 2010#20

Green_Lantern

Disconnected;447808][QUOTE=Dave said:
I still like the group.

No. YOU CAN'T LIKE THEM! No one can!
STOP HAVING FUN GODDAMMIT[/QUOTE]

*Is having fun just to spite Disconnected*

my favorite still is the moebius

Oct 28, 2010#21

Adammon

Disconnected said:
The following is my OPINION and should not be taken as law of the universe.

Goddamn you people are sensitive.
Dave says one comment and you all sink your teeth like retarded bloodthirsty dobermans.

I know it's the name of the group and like puffinstuff said 'this is more scripted than many'. That's my fucking point dimwits. Unrehearsed does not equal improv.

Improvisation usually involves some preparation beforehand, particularly when there is more than one performer. So, just saying, you have a right to an opinion, but it's wrong.

Oct 28, 2010#22

MindDetective

Adammon;447818][QUOTE=Disconnected said:
The following is my OPINION and should not be taken as law of the universe.

Goddamn you people are sensitive.
Dave says one comment and you all sink your teeth like retarded bloodthirsty dobermans.

I know it's the name of the group and like puffinstuff said 'this is more scripted than many'. That's my fucking point dimwits. Unrehearsed does not equal improv.

Improvisation usually involves some preparation beforehand, particularly when there is more than one performer. So, just saying, you have a right to an opinion, but it's wrong.[/QUOTE]

Not only that, but improvisation follows some strict rules, such as "yes anding". Accept the contribution from the other actor and build on it. It has a feeling of spontaneity but it is pretty structured.

Oct 28, 2010#23

Adammon

MindDetective;447820][QUOTE=Adammon;447818][QUOTE=Disconnected said:
The following is my OPINION and should not be taken as law of the universe.

Goddamn you people are sensitive.
Dave says one comment and you all sink your teeth like retarded bloodthirsty dobermans.

I know it's the name of the group and like puffinstuff said 'this is more scripted than many'. That's my fucking point dimwits. Unrehearsed does not equal improv.

Oct 28, 2010#24

Dave

Adammon;447822][QUOTE=MindDetective;447820][QUOTE=Adammon;447818][QUOTE=Disconnected said:
The following is my OPINION and should not be taken as law of the universe.

Goddamn you people are sensitive.
Dave says one comment and you all sink your teeth like retarded bloodthirsty dobermans.

I know it's the name of the group and like puffinstuff said 'this is more scripted than many'. That's my fucking point dimwits. Unrehearsed does not equal improv.

Oct 28, 2010#25

strawman

Disconnected said:
The following is ... law of the universe.

I can't believe you're just throwing laws of the universe around like they were boomerangs.

You should be more careful, you might end up breaking one of them!

Oct 28, 2010#26

Element 117

Disconnected said:
Get your heads out of your fucking asses and off your high horses.

You were whining like a bitch. You still whine like a bitch. You have that right, but getting all pissy when we call you out for not looking like Marsellus Wallace? No one cares, and the only reason we talk to you is because we like riding your mom while she's stoned. Sit down, shut the fuck up, and stop pointing out the fact that you are a bitch.

Oct 28, 2010#27

Chazwozel

Disconnected said:
The following is my OPINION and should not be taken as law of the universe.

Goddamn you people are sensitive.
Dave says one comment and you all sink your teeth like retarded bloodthirsty dobermans.

I know it's the name of the group and like puffinstuff said 'this is more scripted than many'. That's my fucking point dimwits. Unrehearsed does not equal improv.

Contrary to your fucking sarcasm I know what improvisation is. So what is yours? where does scripted end and improv begin? When an actor has a script of events and lines, then somewhere in there throws unscripted lines or gestures, thats AD-LIBBING motherfuckers. Planning to go to a coffee shop and loop is a scripted performance with AD LIB. A lot of ad lib.

When the entire performance is predicated on spontaneous creation, the process is called Improvisational Theatre

Improv and ad lib are two different tools at an actor/actress's disposal and should not be confused with one another.

Get your heads out of your fucking asses and off your high horses. I asked how is this improv to see what everyone's definition is. I will not apologize that my inflection does not come across here, it's a message board with text, how many smilies and hurr hurrs do you need to have a conversation. Settle the down.

Oh and Chaz, Phil calls them smug hipsters, I ask a question and I'm the one that has to drink your shit? No thanks.

Cool we broke your brain.

Oct 28, 2010#28

Disconnected

No.

Oct 28, 2010#29

makare

Honestly I had never heard of them before and I was thinking the same thing. That it wasn't what I would consider improv.

Oct 28, 2010#30

strawman

makare said:
Honestly I had never heard of them before and I was thinking the same thing. That it wasn't what I would consider improv.

We can only focus on hating on one person at a time. It's disconnected's turn, you'll have to wait until your turn.

Oct 28, 2010#31

Dave

As someone who has done actual improv, the improv portion for these guys is the involvement of the non-"agents". And you can only plan things so far. If something changes you have to roll with it - which these guys do.

So yes, they are improv even though not every assignment is strictly 100% in that classification.

Oct 28, 2010#32

SpecialKO

Surprise Wedding Reception is still my favorite one.

Oct 28, 2010#33

Piotyr

SpecialKO said:
Surprise Wedding Reception is still my favorite one.

Yeah, that one was a fantastic idea, and a good thing to do.

Oct 29, 2010#34

doomdragon6

Oh hey look guys storm troopers on a train :|

Oct 29, 2010#35

Null

Dean Haglund (Langley from X-Files, Lone Gunmen) did a hilarious improv act at ValleyCon. He had all of us in the audience fill out littel slips of paper, which he picked up later an incorporated whatever was written on them into his bit. Rob wrote "It's not lupus", Connie wrote "You'll come crawling back to me like a bird on it's belly", and I wrote "I clean precious metals with my tongue" (a nod to my avatar). He wound up using all three.

Oct 29, 2010#36

Drachenherz

I love the Food Court Musical... The first time I saw it, I almost wet my pants... Especially the scene with the security guy... hehehe

Oct 29, 2010#37

Green_Lantern

Oh god! The Food Court Musical was awesome, wish that kinda of awesome happened in IRL

May 31, 2011#38

Dave

THREAD NECRO!!!

A new mission has been posted. I give you....The Mute Button!

May 31, 2011#39

General Specific

That one was great.

My favorite is Best Game Ever just for the size it got to.

May 31, 2011#40

CrimsonSoul

The arguing couple.. is that Jake from collegehumor.com?
Added at: 19:44
Also, best game ever is my favorite one because of what it did for the kids

Jun 1, 2011#41

Disconnected

I thought I said there was to be no fun in here.

Jun 1, 2011#42

Hailey Knight

You guys think Fade is bad, not liking anything. Disconnected is worse. He hates everything you love. And the stuff you love? He hates that too. He's an all-around hater.

Jun 1, 2011#43

MindDetective

escushion said:
You guys think Fade is bad, not liking anything. Disconnected is worse. He hates everything you love. And the stuff you love? He hates that too. He's an all-around hater.

He hates the stuff I love AND the stuff I love? Damn.

Jun 1, 2011#44

Hailey Knight

MindDetective said:
He hates the stuff I love AND the stuff I love? Damn.

...Fuck.

Jun 1, 2011#45

MindDetective

Jun 1, 2011#46

General Specific

Disconnected said:
I thought I said there was to be no fun in here.

FTFY

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