The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 23 - The Past Times - Aunty Donna
Apr 21, 2023
Join Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane of Aunty Donna as they hilariously dissect historical newspaper articles from May 4, 1767. They tackle bizarre stories like a grisly murder case and a reverend's missing coat mystery, full of imaginative theories. The trio also reacts to odd reports, including a woman dying from love disappointment and absurd con tricks at public houses. Expect plenty of laughter as they delve into the absurdity and dark humor of yesteryears while sharing their own comedic tales.
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On Tour And Border Jitters
- Aunty Donna described touring globally and pitfalls entering countries, including visa (eVisitor/ESTA) stresses at US customs.
- They shared past tour stops and jokes about travel nerves and differing customs experiences.
When Notes Change The Sketch
- Aunty Donna recounted ad notes from broadcasters asking to remove explicit props like dildos and sunscreen gags.
- They adapted sketches (dildos to shoes) and reflected that notes sometimes kill or reshape comedy ideas.
Old Papers Assume Shared Background
- Historical newspapers often printed delayed or fragmentary news, making context and clarity scarce.
- Dave notes older papers reused short items and expected readers to already know full stories.