Louie Anderson thinks my thing is the absurdness of reality. That's what we do on 'Portlandia' all the time. I try to bring that absurdness of reality to everything.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've seen a bunch of the 'Portlandia' episodes, and they're pretty hilarious.
Things that people are doing constantly but aren't thinking about. That's the ultimate 'Portlandia' concept.
Ecstatic absurdity: it's the confrontation with meaninglessness.
With Portlandia, I don't think our intention is always to find something funny. Sometimes the humor comes from taking something really seriously. We're okay with making somebody feel uncomfortable or uneasy.
I hate reality shows that are not reality.
'Portlandia' is the most fun show. When I get a breakdown of what the arc of the story is going to be, I could never in my wildest dreams anticipate the direction.
Most 'reality' shows aren't reality at all. They're game shows with no prize. Like 'Rock of Love.' His aren't genuine feelings. Then again, Bob Barker didn't really care whether or not you won the toaster. Sorry to shatter everyone's dreams.
What has reality shows got to do with reality? It is beyond unreality; there is nothing real about it.
Portland is utopia. My favorite thing would be it's earnestness. I am earnest, too.
Reality is the scary thing. Not my work, not comedy.