Scott Aukerman

Reminder: you all get ONE post for this episode, so make it count. I may lift this ban eventually, but not now. Let us know what you think!

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By the way, do not respond to my post regarding what you think of it.

By the way, do not respond to my post regarding what you think of it.

Okay, at this point I think those of you who have already posted have expressed the entirety of your opinions on this episode and more. Time to move on. We're so close to the end, it would be a shame to start booting people for excessive posting / being excessively argumentative. . I think you'd agree we've been more than fair (perhaps too fair?) in allowing everyone to have their say, no matter how much of an asshole they choose to be. We still want to hear what people think of the final week. . That said, when the final episodes go up, you will be allowed to POST ONCE PER EPISODE. No more of this responding to everyone who disagrees with you. It makes for an exhausting environment. So for those of you who like writing internet treatises and manifestos, start warming up your spellcheck.

Okay, at this point I think those of you who have already posted have expressed the entirety of your opinions on this episode and more. Time to move on. We're so close to the end, it would be a shame to start booting people for excessive posting / being excessively argumentative. . I think you'd agree we've been more than fair (perhaps too fair?) in allowing everyone to have their say, no matter how much of an asshole they choose to be. We still want to hear what people think of the final week. . That said, when the final episodes go up, you will be allowed to POST ONCE PER EPISODE. No more of this responding to everyone who disagrees with you. It makes for an exhausting environment. So for those of you who like writing internet treatises and manifestos, start warming up your spellcheck.

@Linus - thanks for your nice words and your spacing tip!

@Linus - thanks for your nice words and your spacing tip!

@Mike Q. - I disagree that people shouldn't be given out-of-left-field challenges at this stage in the game. I do agree (and actually had a conversation about this with the producers that affected the Nick Thune challenge making it a little more fair to LHR -which paid off in their favor) that as it nears its conclusion, people should not have to go outside their WHEELHOUSES in what they submit. . So if the Zach challenge had been real, it would've been unfair, in my opinion. Because LHR would've been forced to submit something (an interview with Zach) that they don't normally do in their show. . But when you boil it down to its basics, the contenders could have submitted anything they wanted this week - as long as it was completed in a half hour. And to me, that's not only fair, it's what constantly happens to you when you work professionally. . When I made my CDR interstitial pilot for IFC, my big-time guest dropped out a few hours before the taping. Now, everyone can't always do what I did - call Andy Dick - and I wouldn't even really suggest they do - but it's interesting to see how someone reacts in a time-crisis. And the fact that they all did admirably tells me that this was a great challenge - and probably fun for all of the contestants. . You'll find that the finals will be more like Top Chef, where we get out of the contenders' way. But I think it's totally fair to throw curveballs at people in a Top 3 - it's a challenge! It's supposed to be fun more than fair. If we just let people submit whatever they wanted every week -where's the fun in that?

@Mike Q. - I disagree that people shouldn't be given out-of-left-field challenges at this stage in the game. I do agree (and actually had a conversation about this with the producers that affected the Nick Thune challenge making it a little more fair to LHR -which paid off in their favor) that as it nears its conclusion, people should not have to go outside their WHEELHOUSES in what they submit. . So if the Zach challenge had been real, it would've been unfair, in my opinion. Because LHR would've been forced to submit something (an interview with Zach) that they don't normally do in their show. . But when you boil it down to its basics, the contenders could have submitted anything they wanted this week - as long as it was completed in a half hour. And to me, that's not only fair, it's what constantly happens to you when you work professionally. . When I made my CDR interstitial pilot for IFC, my big-time guest dropped out a few hours before the taping. Now, everyone can't always do what I did - call Andy Dick - and I wouldn't even really suggest they do - but it's interesting to see how someone reacts in a time-crisis. And the fact that they all did admirably tells me that this was a great challenge - and probably fun for all of the contestants. . You'll find that the finals will be more like Top Chef, where we get out of the contenders' way. But I think it's totally fair to throw curveballs at people in a Top 3 - it's a challenge! It's supposed to be fun more than fair. If we just let people submit whatever they wanted every week -where's the fun in that?

@KC, I agree - it was frustrating for me to listen to as well. But I think it evened out by the elimination. And if I felt like some travesty happened, where the clear winner of this week were eliminated because of the rules not being explained correctly, we would have stepped in after the fact and allowed LHR to compete in the finals. I don't feel that happened.

@KC, I agree - it was frustrating for me to listen to as well. But I think it evened out by the elimination. And if I felt like some travesty happened, where the clear winner of this week were eliminated because of the rules not being explained correctly, we would have stepped in after the fact and allowed LHR to compete in the finals. I don't feel that happened.

@KC - when I first thought of the idea, it was based on the situation of, "Okay, a guest backed out and you still have to put out a show. GO!" No one ever expected them to mention it. So the fact that LHR didn't address the situation was perfectly fine by me. That the others did was up to them, because everyone uses what is going on in their lives in their art in a different manner. . I wish that were made clearer to the judges - that the situation should be addressed accoridng to each show's preference. But to pretend LHR's sketch was flawless and not worthy of being cut this week is absurd. . Remember everyone - the challenges are here to be FUN and CHALLENGE the contestants - otherwise we should all just pick our favorite at the beginning and award them the prize.

@KC - when I first thought of the idea, it was based on the situation of, "Okay, a guest backed out and you still have to put out a show. GO!" No one ever expected them to mention it. So the fact that LHR didn't address the situation was perfectly fine by me. That the others did was up to them, because everyone uses what is going on in their lives in their art in a different manner. . I wish that were made clearer to the judges - that the situation should be addressed accoridng to each show's preference. But to pretend LHR's sketch was flawless and not worthy of being cut this week is absurd. . Remember everyone - the challenges are here to be FUN and CHALLENGE the contestants - otherwise we should all just pick our favorite at the beginning and award them the prize.

Oh hai guys- just got back from Seattle to notice all the hubbub. Love your passion! (okay, some passion more than others, but that's what message boards are about, right....? . If I may give you my thoughts on this week? . It was a good challenge. This situation happens all the time. Twice to me this week. The old show-biz saying "the show must go on" is based on this kind of thing, right? I suggested it because I really think that you can see what someone is made of when they are forced to come up with something on the fly. And for those of you crying foul, you might remember that three VERY strong submissions came out of it. . And when you have three strong submissions, one is going to get cut, and people are going to be upset about it. . Here's a FACT: Some of you don't like TL, and are convinced that there is nothing redeeming about it, and that your brains are the only ones that work correctly. You are WRONG. . Here's another FACT: Some of you like LHR the best, and are convinced that every other show is weaker than them, and every other person should agree with you because you are right. You are also WRONG. . You know those disclaimers at the end of reality shows that talk about how producers may have helped affect the outcome? We never wanted to do that for this show. Jeff and I are always suprised to hear who got the boot every week. We have been disappointed some weeks, just like you. But we never wanted to monkey around in it too much, leaving it up to whoever was judging that week. So any cries of judge bias are VERY WRONG. . Yes, the one flaw in this week is that the judges could have been prepped more on exactly what the rules were. This is a very hard show to put together, and one for which it is even harder to book judges. But no excuses - that is something that could have been strengthened. . But at the end of the whole thing, they judged the material just like all of you - based on what their ears liked. So they are NOT WRONG. . Were I judging this week - based on three very strong submissions - it probably would have been a coin flip for me between LDDC and LHR. LDDC were hilarious for the first couple of minutes, then treaded water. LHR turned in a very professionally written and sounding sketch that, at its core, was basically an amusing trifle (which I think they would agree with). This is the kind of premise that, when working in the Mr. Show writers' room, was pitched often. Bob would say, "very funny - now go back to the drawing board." This doesn't make it any less of an achievement that they put it together - but it doesn't make it a great sketch. . I think I may have voted for LDDC to be eliminated were I judging this week. But that's what's great about America - everyone's brains work differently. I am satisfied with the decsion, and do not think anyone got fucked over. . I am not telling anyone not to complain - we like it! In fact, I welcome the several cranks who are going to yell at me for this post. Go ahead! I love that you're passionate about the show, and especially about LHR, a great show that deserves your subsriptions - the only prize that's really worth anything out of this whole contest. . By the way - those of you leaving shitty iTunes reviews for Walking the Room - please erase them. This is childish. Dave is a good friend of mine - we have worked together on many things, and he is a delight. He did us a favor by being on the show and to have you treat him this way is disgusting to me. I really think people will look back on the things they said online reagrding other human beings during this era and be ashamed of themselves. . And on that note, have a great day, everyone! . SA

Oh hai guys- just got back from Seattle to notice all the hubbub. Love your passion! (okay, some passion more than others, but that's what message boards are about, right....? . If I may give you my thoughts on this week? . It was a good challenge. This situation happens all the time. Twice to me this week. The old show-biz saying "the show must go on" is based on this kind of thing, right? I suggested it because I really think that you can see what someone is made of when they are forced to come up with something on the fly. And for those of you crying foul, you might remember that three VERY strong submissions came out of it. . And when you have three strong submissions, one is going to get cut, and people are going to be upset about it. . Here's a FACT: Some of you don't like TL, and are convinced that there is nothing redeeming about it, and that your brains are the only ones that work correctly. You are WRONG. . Here's another FACT: Some of you like LHR the best, and are convinced that every other show is weaker than them, and every other person should agree with you because you are right. You are also WRONG. . You know those disclaimers at the end of reality shows that talk about how producers may have helped affect the outcome? We never wanted to do that for this show. Jeff and I are always suprised to hear who got the boot every week. We have been disappointed some weeks, just like you. But we never wanted to monkey around in it too much, leaving it up to whoever was judging that week. So any cries of judge bias are VERY WRONG. . Yes, the one flaw in this week is that the judges could have been prepped more on exactly what the rules were. This is a very hard show to put together, and one for which it is even harder to book judges. But no excuses - that is something that could have been strengthened. . But at the end of the whole thing, they judged the material just like all of you - based on what their ears liked. So they are NOT WRONG. . Were I judging this week - based on three very strong submissions - it probably would have been a coin flip for me between LDDC and LHR. LDDC were hilarious for the first couple of minutes, then treaded water. LHR turned in a very professionally written and sounding sketch that, at its core, was basically an amusing trifle (which I think they would agree with). This is the kind of premise that, when working in the Mr. Show writers' room, was pitched often. Bob would say, "very funny - now go back to the drawing board." This doesn't make it any less of an achievement that they put it together - but it doesn't make it a great sketch. . I think I may have voted for LDDC to be eliminated were I judging this week. But that's what's great about America - everyone's brains work differently. I am satisfied with the decsion, and do not think anyone got fucked over. . I am not telling anyone not to complain - we like it! In fact, I welcome the several cranks who are going to yell at me for this post. Go ahead! I love that you're passionate about the show, and especially about LHR, a great show that deserves your subsriptions - the only prize that's really worth anything out of this whole contest. . By the way - those of you leaving shitty iTunes reviews for Walking the Room - please erase them. This is childish. Dave is a good friend of mine - we have worked together on many things, and he is a delight. He did us a favor by being on the show and to have you treat him this way is disgusting to me. I really think people will look back on the things they said online reagrding other human beings during this era and be ashamed of themselves. . And on that note, have a great day, everyone! . SA

Thanks @Mike Q.!

For the record, Earwolf is not deleting posts that have contrary or negative opinions - the few that I've deleted have only been due to use of homophobic / insensitive language, cyber-stalking, or threats to persons involved. I may start deleting users that continually gripe about something they don't like across threads unrelated to their problem (like the guy who takes every opportunity to talk about how the CBB Andy Samberg show sucked, and compares everything else against it). --- I honestly believe a message board usually governs itself. We've been extraordinarily patient with jerks, I think, even defending their right to be heard. -- Does it get under my goat that a lot of commenters say things like "I usually love the show, but today's was so bad I just HAD to start an account just to tell you?" Sure! Every show, no matter how beloved, is SOMEONE'S least favorite, so it can be depressing to check the board to see fan reaction, and be met with that (every Monday, in my case). We do really appreciate everyone who has joined the board for the first time to say they love something - I usually listen to their criticisms before anyone else's! But please feel free to discuss what you like and don't without much interference from us.

@JW Buchanan It's definitely possible, because no one is deleting your posts! Hang in there, champ.

@Johnny Unusual - the former. I may write a blog about this ep, but the basic story is, Andy came in and told us "I'd like to be a nurse who wrote a humor book about his experiences." That's all Gillian and I had to go on, and I think Andy just had the first couple of examples of the book semi-prepared.

We are not deleting comments with differing opinions, but the sentiments you expressed in yours are not welcome here. Take what you're selling elsewhere.

@blueattorney This is not worth its own thread - deleting in ten minutes. Feel free to post in a previously started thread if you must.

@Kyle Leonard - Cool! I took it that way. I appreciate your post.

@Kyle Leonard I actually found this post interesting.. .thanks! the prince shows are all different, tho. He plays different songs each one.