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Let's Write a Story Together! with Alastair Budge (Advanced)
May 7, 2024
Writer Alastair Budge collaborates on a story about someone from Antarctica experiencing culture shock in London. They discuss cultural references, humorous situations, and misunderstandings about British culture in the narrative. The episode showcases the creative process of story creation and the upcoming recording of the story.
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- Creating a story about culture shock by blending Antarctic and British customs for humor.
- Exploring language misunderstandings and cultural clashes between Antarctica and the UK for comedic effect.
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Formation of a Fictional Fantastical Story Idea
A workshop between Ariel Goodbody and Aleister Budge for a story creation is detailed. The discussion revolves around creating a story about a person from Antarctica experiencing culture shock in London. Ideas include the person's trip to see the King, humorous cultural misunderstandings such as the perception of peas and flat beer, and the possibility of English being learned from a 1917 phrasebook. The brainstorming session delves into creating comedic scenarios involving penguins, unique language misunderstandings, and observations on British culture.
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