If you are ever struggling to write a comedy sketch, here’s a good tip. Start writing about two idiots stuck together in a room. Gold usually follows.
Witness.
https://youtu.be/R9OCS08rabE
Sometimes it’s best if the two idiots don’t know they’re idiots.
Or perhaps the inappropriate tone of reaction …
Or experts with a high opinion of themselves …
Or idiots who think they’re experts …
You get the idea.
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