The "genius" part came from the lack of doing anything outrageous. Everyone was expecting a typical Latka Gravis moment, but the dude just sang a tribute to Slim Whitman and that's all. A LARP on late night TV. You have to appreciate the Sam Kinison (who talked to an angel before he died), John Belushi kind of comedy of that time. It was shear genius.
the lack of doing anything outrageous
But the outfit is outrageous.
The contrast is absurdity vs beauty and that the absurd can still be beautiful. Which is the unexpected here. But that is validated every day by the fashion industry. Potentially even inferred? Even back then.
I guess it just goes over my head or I'm too obtuse. I sure don't see genius here.
If you get a chuckle, I'm happy for it. The world needs more joy. But, especially from non-Jews.
In the big scheme of things, getting a chuckle is priceless. What did that butler say in Arthur? "would you like me to wash your dick?" hahaha
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