- There are many famous Japanese comedians on TV. Name one. Tell me 3 things you know about this person (e.g. Where/when was he/she born? When/How did he/she become famous? Why has he/she been successful?)
- Do you like this comedian? Why?
- What types of comedy do you like?
- Who is the funniest comedian you have ever seen (live, on TV, or in a movie)?
- Comedians often have tragic lives or backgrounds. Tell me about a comedian from your country who has died young or had a tough life.
- Do you have a good sense of humor? Why?
Question 1
One of my all-time favorite duos is Nakagawake. Their first names are Reiji and Tsuyoshi. Both of them are from Osaka Prefecture. They became famous after winning the M-1 Grand Prix, which was held back in 2001. One of the many reasons why they became very successful is because of their originality and genuinely funny impersonations.Question 2
Nakagawake is probably the only Japanese comedy duo that I like. They like to make fun of a certain group of people without offending them. Reiji also impersonates people like no one else! I always get excited when they appear on tv.Question 3
I typically enjoy observational comedy as I can relate to a lot of things that the comedians say or act out. I also enjoy character comedy as most of the very famous character comedians never fail to make me laugh!Question 4
Russell Peters, a Canadian comedian would probably be the funniest comedian that I have ever seen. His jokes are very smart but sometimes can be a little offensive!Question 5
I have never heard of any comedians from Indonesia or Singapore who live a tragic life. Most of them are pretty happy in life and grow old, becoming veteran comedians that are well respected among the entertainment industry.Question 6
Some people have told me that I have no sense of humor but others say that I'm creatively funny. I guess that my mood plays a big part in how I interact with people. When I have a good mood, I generally smile a lot and like to joke around. However, when my mood is not so good, I start to take jokes seriously!Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| originality | 独創 |
| genuinely | 本当に |
| impersonation | なりすまし |
| offend | 気分を害する |