This comic is an amalgamation of sorts because everything about it is true, just not in the order that I’ve assembled it.
Producing today’s comic, it’s true that I had completely forgotten about Paul Blart: Mall Cop. When I was doing research Sunday evening, I was surprised to see it earned nearly $34 million this weekend. Who says Kevin James can’t open a movie?
Without seeing the movie, I can’t say how effective it was to name the lead character Paul Blart. But on paper, it reads like a totally desperate attempt by some writers to come up with the most pathetic fake name imaginable for laughs. I guess “Milhouse” was already taken.
James is a likable enough guy, but I’m getting tired of all the fat jokes. Play to your strengths, I suppose. But what happened to the insecure dude he played in Hitch? You know, an actual person? Clearly he has the talent to forge a fully-dimensional character. Heck, even the character from I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry was more fleshed out than this guy — and that movie was about as base and offensive as it gets!
I feel kind of bad for James that he’s starring in this 90-minute fat joke. It’s like he’s been banished to that corner of Hollywood reserved for fat guys and actresses over 40. “We’ll call you if we have anything for you.” Then again, he wrote the screenplay. So I can’t fell THAT bad for him.
Cami was kind enough to give me the hook in this week’s comic by pointing out that “Blart” rhymes with “Fart” and is therefore funny.
It’s absolutely true that fart jokes are her greatest weakness. I think I’ve mentioned this on the site before, but I’ve gotten Cami to laugh to the point of crying simply by saying the word “fart” in a funny, high pitched voice. I love that about her. She can be witty and classy one minute, but totally unable to control herself because of a fart joke the next. That’s what you need in spouse — someone who is multi-faceted.
Speaking of Cami, we’re kicking around the idea of having her blog on the site a few times a week.
I’ll be going back to school soon as I continue to pursue my Master’s in Communication Leadership and Cami thought it would be a good opportunity to contribute to the site while I’m away at class. And since we recently upgraded the site to WordPress, it’s never been easier to post content to the site.
Personally, I think it’s a great idea. Largely because I talk a lot about Cami and the movies we see. Sometimes I talk about what we disagree on. It would be nice if she could share her thoughts in her own words.
I’m curious what you guys think. Leave your feedback in the comments below!
In the meantime, Cami and I have the day off because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’re going to go shopping for a new vacuum and see Last Chance Harvey while Henry is in day care for the morning. We haven’t been to the movies together in months, so this is a rare treat.
Talk to you soon!
I wanna see that!
You know how some comedies give up all the funny parts in the trailer?
I think this movie gave up all the funny parts in the title!
Why do you want to see it anyway?
Because "Blart" rhymes with "fart."
Once again, your weakness for fart jokes proves to be your undoing.
I know...
I like Kevin James and I do want to see Paul Blart but it’s a DVD rental for sure. Nothing about it screams “see me on a big screen!” but then I guess a lot of movies don’t scream that.
I’m also all for Cami blogging on here. I always love to hear what the other half thinks about films and even things not 100% related to films. The Brazelton media empire. I like it. 🙂
i actually saw it on opening night, the film starts off slow, but it does pick up with a few good laughs, and some parts were flat, some of james’ one liners were just weak, but overall its about at least a 7, but maybe im giving it too much credit, but yeah not too bad
and having cami doing some blogging is a welcome treat, i would like to see what the other half also thinks as well.
Paul Blart? eehhhhhh. no thanks. But get Cami on the site. That’d be cool. And enjoy your time together at the movies! Tell us what you think of Last Chance Harvey too.
Who am I to tell you how you run your successful website? So far you’ve done the job right so keep going with what you feel works.
On an unrelated side note holy #### it’s really snowing out there.
I would love to see a Cami blog. She is, after all, a major character in the comic. I’d like to get to hear her firsthand views on movie-related topics.
Cami? Sure… but I want to see the kid blogging!
Henry will probably be blogging in the next year or so. Right now, he needs to learn how to wipe his butt first. 😉
Cami blogging? Absolutely.
Cami blogging would be great. And get a Dyson vacuum. The best $500 I ever spent. It is awesome. Ive had it for 5 years and no problems at all
Kevin James is a funny guy. He needs more roles and it is nice to see friends working together and helping each other out in Hollywood.
Cami blogging would be fun, making your site more open. Shes a regular character, so it would make sense.
Hearing from Cami would be more than welcome.
You missed a great opportunity to just mash the keyboard like 20 times and claim it was Henry and how proud you are of him Tom. Then you could have put one word in the nonsense and been all like “My boy can spell!”
If she’s as adorable in blog format as she is in comic format then bring her in
I think Cami blogging on here would be awesome! Just don’t forget about the comic while you’re going for your masters, I would miss it too much. XD Yay for Cami!
Sometimes I worry that I might be spreading myself too thin, so I appreciate your caution.
Actually, it could be beneficial for Cami to blog and pick up the slack when I can’t string two sentences together for a blog. But the comic will always be there. Scout’s honor.