Mel Brooks

I am writing this on a snow day. Yesterday was stormy and today all businesses are closed. Actually, conditions are not too bad, but people needed time to dig out. 

It was fun to sit here with my Mom and watch movies. I had never seen Mel Brooks’ movies before. I particularly wanted to after we watched a documentary about him. We saw Blazing Saddles, and I must say that I loved it. It is about the least PC movie ever. The thing is, it’s so clearly meant in fun that it’s impossible to be offended. And that makes me think about humor.

Societal dictates would have it that the movie is offensive, but it’s not. It absolutely must depend then on the spirit that permeates the humor. Who creates the most humorous applause is the person who appeals to the most people. Mel Brooks clearly understands that. He makes fun of everyone, but there is no nastiness to it. I am wondering actually if I can do the same in my writing. 

I am going to ask Mom to show me all his movies. I understand more about humor, actually, as a result of learning about him. 

Alex only pawn in game of life. ​