Playboy Magazine / Bernie Mac interview has techno parallels
Hi Gang,
Anybody who has heard any of my rants has heard me go on and on about how the techno industries situation isn't unique or unsolvable.
In this months Playboy magazine, an interview with Bernie Mac shows a strong comedy business to techno connection.
Here is a small slice (uncanny isn't it) -
Playboy - The comedy business changes rapidly. How has it evolved since you began your career?
Mac - Everything is micro-driven. Everything is fast. Hardly anyone studies the craft. Few have a style of their own. What used to make comedy so interesting to me is that individuals had a style of their own. They all went on Johnny Carson and did five minute routines. Now everyone goes to the Apsen and Montreal comedy festivles. They have no following, no comedy base. I relise lots of them are just trying to get exposure, but when one of them gets a sitcom, the show doesn't last because the comedian is not ready.
Holy shit that sounds like the techno scene.
Food for thought,
Gil
