Rivers Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 There is a former mormon who does this series of short episodes called Mr. Deity. It is about a guy named Mr. Deity who is the God of our world. Each episode portrays what God does on a daily basis and how he thinks. If you can look past the blasphemy and not take it to seriously, it is actually quite clever and funny. The show is very well made. It also makes you think about a lot of things. The show has its own youtube channel. Has anybody seen it?
Doctor Steuss Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Some of them are pretty stupid, but Episode 1 (Mr. Deity and Evil) will always make me chuckle."Celine Dion ...?"
Mr. Deity Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 I've seen all of them many times, and I think they're hysterical. And I don't think any of them are "pretty stupid," Doctor Steuss. Let's see where you end up at Mr. Deity's after party. ;-)
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 I've seen all of them many times, and I think they're hysterical. And I don't think any of them are "pretty stupid," Doctor Steuss. Let's see where you end up at Mr. Deity's after party. ;-)Lol.
Mudcat Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 There is a former mormon who does this series of short episodes called Mr. Deity. It is about a guy named Mr. Deity who is the God of our world. Each episode portrays what God does on a daily basis and how he thinks. If you can look past the blasphemy and not take it to seriously, it is actually quite clever and funny. The show is very well made. It also makes you think about a lot of things. The show has its own youtube channel. Has anybody seen it?I have watched a few episodes.You see the show referenced quite a bit on atheist related forums. I agree, the videos are fairly clever and witty. Not much of a fan though.I can see why atheist types might get a big kick out of it. From what I remember, the show liked to "expose" what they view as paradoxical in the form of satire.Reminds me of a British comedy show filmed with American comedians.... Now that is a paradox.It's no "Mitchell and Webb Look" but I suppose if you can side step the blasphemous mischaracterizations, you might find something useful there.
Doctor Steuss Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 I've seen all of them many times, and I think they're hysterical. And I don't think any of them are "pretty stupid," Doctor Steuss. Let's see where you end up at Mr. Deity's after party. ;-)Lulz.(*Re-examines opinion of Mr. Diety, given the potential incentives...*)
cinepro Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 If you enjoy the Mr. Diety episodes, you should check out this podcast.
neworder Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 If you enjoy the Mr. Diety episodes, you should check out this podcast.And don't forget the Mormon Stories Video Podcast that was done at Sunstone.
The Nehor Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 It's funny in the same way this sketch about Samaritans and Racism is funny: Or this one about Abraham and Isaac: It's great as long as you admit there is no truth to it and it is a mischaracterization for comic effect.
Mudcat Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 It's great as long as you admit there is no truth to it and it is a mischaracterization for comic effect.I agree with Nehor. But he missed my favorite one.. so I though I would put it up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1-bbz3crjw
The Nehor Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I agree with Nehor. But he missed my favorite one.. so I though I would put it up. Oh, forgot about that one. Great sketch.
Mr. Deity Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 @Mudcat: Give me the budget of Mitchell and Web and see what I can do. I'm the only writer and we have absolutely no budget. You should see where Mr. Deity can go with a budget. We have a pilot and additional shows written for a thirty minute series. There's so much more that can be done if we could just get out of the white/black background, get some sets, writers, a crew, etc... I write, direct, produce, act... I'm the grip, the DP, the sound guy, the gaffer, the editor, colorist, sound mixer, composer, and poster -- and I write and layout the newsletter! You can't compare our show to something like Mitchell and Web. C'mon, Mudcat. Be fair.
Mudcat Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 @Mudcat: Give me the budget of Mitchell and Web and see what I can do. I'm the only writer and we have absolutely no budget. You should see where Mr. Deity can go with a budget. We have a pilot and additional shows written for a thirty minute series. There's so much more that can be done if we could just get out of the white/black background, get some sets, writers, a crew, etc... I write, direct, produce, act... I'm the grip, the DP, the sound guy, the gaffer, the editor, colorist, sound mixer, composer, and poster -- and I write and layout the newsletter! You can't compare our show to something like Mitchell and Web. C'mon, Mudcat. Be fair.Mr. Deity,I went back a watched a few episodes of it again. It was a bit funnier than I remembered.. still blasphemous of course... but funnier than I remembered. Given the fact that you are working on a shoe string budget, I think your doing a great job and may have been a bit harsh in my initial statement. Hopefully you will count it as a bit affable newbie hazing and nothing with serious pejorative intent.Likely it was a bit of a faulty comparison on my part, taking all you have said into account. My apologies.Regards,Mudcat
The Nehor Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 @Mudcat: Give me the budget of Mitchell and Web and see what I can do. I'm the only writer and we have absolutely no budget. You should see where Mr. Deity can go with a budget. We have a pilot and additional shows written for a thirty minute series. There's so much more that can be done if we could just get out of the white/black background, get some sets, writers, a crew, etc... I write, direct, produce, act... I'm the grip, the DP, the sound guy, the gaffer, the editor, colorist, sound mixer, composer, and poster -- and I write and layout the newsletter! You can't compare our show to something like Mitchell and Web. C'mon, Mudcat. Be fair.I don't think there was any comparison. I was surprised with the initial burst of interest the show didn't pick up a lot more funding. I think one of the funniest things you did was the black and white extra on how to find money to support an internet show.
Tarski Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 It's great as long as you admit there is no truth to it and it is a mischaracterization for comic effect.uh huhIf you say so. The usual rationalizations for this bit of Biblical myth always seemed ridiculous to me.
The Nehor Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 uh huhIf you say so. The usual rationalizations for this bit of Biblical myth always seemed ridiculous to me.You find the head in the clouds telling Abraham he's just had a new idea and that he should sacrifice Ivan more plausible then?
sethpayne Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 There is a former mormon who does this series of short episodes called Mr. Deity. It is about a guy named Mr. Deity who is the God of our world. Each episode portrays what God does on a daily basis and how he thinks. If you can look past the blasphemy and not take it to seriously, it is actually quite clever and funny. The show is very well made. It also makes you think about a lot of things. The show has its own youtube channel. Has anybody seen it?I didn't know he used to be Mormon but I have seen his show. He's a pretty funny and clever guy, IMO.
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