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Laurel and Hardy / Re: Busy Bodies (1933) - Laurel and Hardy
« Last post by Samurai on May 04, 2024, 10:54:51 AM »This has become a personal favorite. Much like 'Towed in a Hole', it's an exercise in boundless ineptitude. Between those two shorts, there is but one plot point...attempt to repair a worn out boat. 'Two men go to work' is more a plot from Seinfeld. The more I think about the parallels, the more I realize how simplicity + talent = timeless entertainment.
There is much to choose from, but my favorite bit begins when Stan planes Ollie's heiny, and brush/beard hilarity ensues. Stan leading Ollie to the vise (brush handle/chin first), then to the 'Barber chair' (by the hand...like an 8 year old) always make me loff. Between those two gems, Stan manages to cut off part of the brushbeard...along with Ollie's tie. How that simple act continues to make me loff out loud, I can't explain.
Throughout this whole ordeal, Ollie is surprisingly calm, almost sheepish. He has been down this horrific road countless times, and knows all too well, he cannot do a damn thing to help himself. Any action would only cause more self harm, so of course, that is exacfly what he does. Simply brilliant!
Finally, Stan shaving Ollie gave me some serious Stooges vibes. Odd as it seems, the one act that could/should legitimately harm Ollie, is the only one that doesn't.
There is much to choose from, but my favorite bit begins when Stan planes Ollie's heiny, and brush/beard hilarity ensues. Stan leading Ollie to the vise (brush handle/chin first), then to the 'Barber chair' (by the hand...like an 8 year old) always make me loff. Between those two gems, Stan manages to cut off part of the brushbeard...along with Ollie's tie. How that simple act continues to make me loff out loud, I can't explain.
Throughout this whole ordeal, Ollie is surprisingly calm, almost sheepish. He has been down this horrific road countless times, and knows all too well, he cannot do a damn thing to help himself. Any action would only cause more self harm, so of course, that is exacfly what he does. Simply brilliant!
Finally, Stan shaving Ollie gave me some serious Stooges vibes. Odd as it seems, the one act that could/should legitimately harm Ollie, is the only one that doesn't.