So in case you didn't get enough British comedy from my group's presentation about the subject, here is yet another clip! This comes from Rowan Atkinson's (Mr. Bean, Black Adder) stand up routine that satirizes traditional Shakespearian theater and acting. In particular this clip mocks the self aggrandizing done by Shakespearian actors and also mocks the predictability of Shakespeare's plots. Though it might seem ironic that a professional actor mocks the very craft and most prized author for their profession, one must remember that Atkinson does not come from a super theatrical background because he studied electrical engineering in college!
It's a pretty funny clip, and if you wanted to watch some more excellent British comedy then look no further.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsBi6kmUS98&feature=related
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