Intentionally Blank Kermit Vs Apollo Creed — Intentionally Blank Ep. 145
Mar 13, 2024
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the idea of Muppet versions of Best Picture winners, trading lunch meat for drugs, the success of Top Gun Maverick, and the challenges of legacy sequels in Hollywood.
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Familiarity Makes Muppet Adaptations Work
- Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells argue Muppet adaptations work best when the source is widely known and has clear comedic casting possibilities.
- Familiarity with the original helps audiences accept the Muppets' tonal shift and humor.
The Lunch Meat For Crack Heist
- Brandon reads a paywalled story about a truck driver trading $50,000 in lunch meat for crack.
- He and Dan joke about the improbability and likely poor value of the exchange.
Audiences Prefer Familiar Works
- Sanderson and Wells note audiences prefer familiar works across media like theater and symphony programming.
- Institutions favor known pieces because novelty risks attendance and revenue.