USCC24 Group Stage Draw
USCC24 Group A
USCC24 Group B
USCC24 Group C
The United States Comedy Cup 2024
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Group D
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Let's wrap up the groups. I find this an intriguing one. Two shows from the same team, and a popular if probably slightly marmite cartoon. And Cheers, which will bring out the heritage vote.
Parks & Recreation - 2009-2015, 124 episodes
Another show I have half delved into, but never fully two-footed. Find it hard not to compare with The US Office as the similarities are really, really striking.
Very popular in the US back in the day. Did it travel over here? Ted Danson has a MASSIVE forehead.
Steve Carell is a huge part of why this show was such a success - for me it was never quite the same after he left - both the warmth and the comedy downgraded at that moment. Improved immeasurably once it stopped trying to clone the UK Office and fully became it's own thing. Got a bit rubbish and tired towards the end, as so many American comedies do (IMO). Many, many great lines - "I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY" up there for me.
A show I used to love, but can now find a little irritating. Has had some incredible moments, but find it a little too one-note for a show that has over 400 episodes. Probably wise to bow out. I also enjoyed South Park's ribbing of how Family Guy comes up with it's "wacky" scenarios for the purposes of a joke (will post below).
Reminder - Two qualify from each group into the Quarter finals. You have ONE vote per group, so use it wisely. Please feel free to link to relevant YouTube videos, or justify your chosen comedy in writing.
Each Group will run for 4 days, to allow plenty of time for voting.
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USCC24 Group A
USCC24 Group B
USCC24 Group C
The United States Comedy Cup 2024
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Group D
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Let's wrap up the groups. I find this an intriguing one. Two shows from the same team, and a popular if probably slightly marmite cartoon. And Cheers, which will bring out the heritage vote.
Parks & Recreation - 2009-2015, 124 episodes
Another show I have half delved into, but never fully two-footed. Find it hard not to compare with The US Office as the similarities are really, really striking.
Cheers - 1982-1993, 270 episodes
Very popular in the US back in the day. Did it travel over here? Ted Danson has a MASSIVE forehead.
The Office (US) - 2005-2013, 22 episodes
Steve Carell is a huge part of why this show was such a success - for me it was never quite the same after he left - both the warmth and the comedy downgraded at that moment. Improved immeasurably once it stopped trying to clone the UK Office and fully became it's own thing. Got a bit rubbish and tired towards the end, as so many American comedies do (IMO). Many, many great lines - "I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY" up there for me.
Family Guy - 1999-2025, 420 episodes
A show I used to love, but can now find a little irritating. Has had some incredible moments, but find it a little too one-note for a show that has over 400 episodes. Probably wise to bow out. I also enjoyed South Park's ribbing of how Family Guy comes up with it's "wacky" scenarios for the purposes of a joke (will post below).
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Reminder - Two qualify from each group into the Quarter finals. You have ONE vote per group, so use it wisely. Please feel free to link to relevant YouTube videos, or justify your chosen comedy in writing.
Each Group will run for 4 days, to allow plenty of time for voting.
VOTE NOW!
for votes. Get them in please.