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Phil hosts a staff meeting to promote the CBC. The green screen budget runs out. Sarah Troyer stars as "Why aren't I in this video?".
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The insert coin bit was great. Nifty; that is my rating for this video after careful consideration and review so that I might meet the one hundred character requirement and earn another merit badge in the comedy coup competition.
Best wishes to the top 55 contestant winners and congratulations on having your efforts recognized in this CBC Comedycoup contest. Good Luck to those making the top 15.
This has DEFINITELY caught my attention and interest. Great production and take! I almost want to send in an application to get in on it! Love seeing Canadian music represented in a new way!
Best wishes to the top 55 contestant winners and congratulations on having your efforts recognized in this CBC Comedycoup contest. Good Luck to those making the top 15.
that girl is awesome
The ol' hype our project through a suggestion box sketch, and toss in a hot girl to create some sizzle and distract everyone routine ... works every time. Well done, good luck!
I want to see more of that funny girl! Great work on this weeks video, best of luck in the rest of the competition!
Good Luck!
Big ups to team cutbacks, bringin the funny in a big way! Lovin your vids, livin la vida loca. Adieu, and good luck in the next round.
mama mia! nothin like it. i really appreciate what you're doing here. youve got serious game and i have become a big admirer. you deserve to win this contest. you are definitely welcome to entertain me any time of the year. keep it up and be the people youve always wanted to be.
Hey, there were some funny one liners in there and I hope to see more. Go deeper, think bigger and more varied sets and characters and I think you may have something to take you up to the next level. Best of luck on your rise through the rounds with The Cutbacks.
What a concept. I love the low budget look. Unfortunately, judging by your ratings, I don't think that people know that you are doing it purposely. Good luck.
When this contest started I was wondering if someone was going to do a contest like this and I think you guys really did it justice. Great job with the one liners, as well!! Best of luck to your team!!!
Quite the competition from the east to the west coast and such an excellent group of participants makes it hard to pick just 15. I hope CBC gives you each a coffee mug or something for getting to the top 55. Best wishes to all.
'Who approved that!', funny line! I think your writing is pretty funny and could take you further in the competition. Our lives are all about cutbacks, so I say, why not a show about them! Good luck.
I think this is an interesting idea. Great creativity. Just great one liners. I think this project has great potential. good luck!
This was effing awesome. I'm usually not a fan of 'random' humour where it's supposed to be funny because it's so ridiculous. But this just hit the right notes. Solid.
Always a lot of really funny jokes out of this group! I sincerely hope you make it on to the next round. Either way, you've produced some great videos!
Congrats on the top 55! Likeable cast. good luck to this gang. I'm interested in seeing more.
hahahaha yeah this is cool, i wish i could come to these events but theyre all over canada. you guys are too far. this vid kind of didnt do it all that well for me, because the event was pitched way more than the show and i guess im just unfamiliar with you
A bit random - but you guys seem to be having fun doing what you do.
Good job on this week's challenge. Good luck in the remainder of the competition. You have a funny concept here and hope you make it through the next round! Cheers!
Congratulations on making it to the top 55. Best of luck with the top 15! and your budget.
I don't understand the humour in here. Wasn't the mission of this video to get in touch with the media??? I don't know if you guys did a good job or a bad job with this video, but it's something!! There's maybe some potential here! Treat that girl nicer!!!
Hi Gayle. We felt instead of trying to explain everything in 90 seconds we would use this video as our invite to the event where we could hand out sell sheets, mix and mingle ect. Our goal has always been to make the video entertaining no matter what the mission was. So we chose, for better or worse to pitch the event more so than the show. As for Sarah, rest assured we are very nice to her. Because she scares us a little.
great concept for the times
i agree with all the commenters that it was very bold of you to take something so topical and wanna poke fun at it. you know, i can see CBC being hesitant about it, but i think thats exactly why your project is intriguing. i wouldnt shy away from it. in fact i think you should embrace it and be as cutting as possible in the coming weeks
This is a cool, topical concept. And kinda edgy to actually put in a cbc contest. Edgy in a good way! Like not in a trying too hard way.
I appreciate someone trying to bring something that's an issue to the fore, but at the same time, are the CBC really going to want to poke fun at themselves THAT much? I like the idea, certainly, but I worry about whether they're going to want to develop it! Maybe CTV would!
Good job with the video. Got your points and necessary info across while involving some comedy.
i really like your idea. your sell sheet is graet - informative and eyecatching. i really like the satirical edge to your series and i think there is a ton of potential here for some really cutting comedy. CBC might shy away from it because they're chicken - but this has great potential.
Awesome job, guys! Y'all are supes dupes charming, and I wanna see more of that funny lady! Have her in the videos more! Yes! How many ladies do you have access to? Put more ladies in your videos! But srsly, really funny stuff.
I am interested in the potential of this concept. It could get really cutting edge. We need to see glimpses of the CBC "stars" being propped up by these poor beleaguered producers. Given the recent controversy this comedy could get really important. It could help us Canadians wake up and realize that our beloved CBC is worth cleaning up and saving!
Every single week your videos are hilarious and pertain to the weeks subject (not something every group does.) I would sit down and watch you guys cover the news every week if I could!
hahaha this made me laugh out loud! I love when you take real life situations and make fun of them in a smart way. Great job guys!
the setting is really adding a lot to the motion of this picture. perhaps including a bit more musical and graphical effects can help you guys go a long way
The cutbacks did a good job of getting to the top 55 but by the looks of your booze supply on the last video the timelines and the competition are going to make it tough going forward. Good Luck cutbacks.
I like the satiric idea of the CBC being only a few people. Not sure of the longevity of your project - not enough content in your Hype video to give me a gripping desire to follow you further. Keep on working at it and good luck!
Really digging the meta vibe of this idea. I think this week's video is your best yet. Keep em coming cutbacks, keep em coming!
Yes, Sarah Troyer should be in the video ... she's the sizzle between the jokes. I can see potential here, despite the lack of budget. Good luck moving forward!
I highly doubt CBC appreciates this type of video but who am i to say this? Looking forward to what the team bring forth next! Go cutbacks!
Pretty good but there is lots of competition out there!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of other competitors competing against everyone in the competition!!!!!!!! Good luck to you and everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tuned in close as soon as I saw the old school hockey logo. This is a great concept with a lot of potential. I hope you guys do well in this contest.
Just keep putting people in Quebec Nordiques garb and I will keep coming back to watch...Oh ya, good job on the mission too.
Great video. Really funny stuff. Loved the quick cuts. Needed more Sarah. Hope your live event went great. Best of luck.
Here's my pitch for The Cutbacks crew: procure the rights to the original Hockey Night in Canada theme, then use it until it makes you sick. Do terrible, sleazy things to do this and play out, over the course of your series, the most meta joke ever put to Canadian TV...except for that time The Kids in The Hall actually kidnapped those kids.
Love how the Calgary participants are joining together to promote themselves. Great idea. That really exemplifies our Western Canada Culture! Keep the creativity flowing and hope you make it to the top 15
I laughed. I actually did. Not happening often with projects but that's just a problem I have. I am emotionally deficient. Thank you for that moment of near normalness for me!
Great concept. Good pacing and actually funny.
Congratulations on making it to the top 55. Your use of the remaining budget for the two mini bar drinks was funny. Keep up the good work Love the energy in your video, and laughed at the green screen jokes! Great that you put your press party front and center.
Loved this video! I really like the meta-commentary, both on the boy's club and on ComedyCoup itself. Hope everybody's having a great time getting drunk and supporting Calgary at the Calgary ComedyCoup Top 15 Event!!
This is the first of your videos that I've seen, so your premise is a bit vague for me. That said, I thought it had good energy and humor. I'd like to see more.
congratulations on making to the top 55! No easy feat with so many other great projects/teams. Great job bringing the funny. Keep at it and earn yourself a spot in the top 15! best of luck.
Love the energy in your video, and laughed at the green screen jokes! Great that you put your press party front and centre on the week 5 video. All the best going forward! Be sure to watch The Eligible Bachelors week 6 video, we gots BIG plans!
Thanks for the video and concept. Interesting and would like to see more. Bring the entertainment, acting and characters each week and I'll be waiting. Good luck in making it to the next round.
Your hype video is very funny and entertaining! The sell sheet was well done too! Your hype event sounds like a good time! Good luck with the rest of the competition!
Great stuff guys. Funny concepts. Put the lady in the video! She's funny. Really liking the variety, the characters, expressions, music choices and cheap booze. Can't wait to see the next week. Good luck!
This is cool!
Sarah isn't in the video because the table is too short, there are only three chairs, and they already owe for the painter's tape. And Rob's pants are rented. C'MON! Some understanding?
I love love love this. More, please...
It's so great to see Calgary pilot shows doing so well! In general, the top 55 are getting better and better at filming acting and the getting their concept across. Cutbacks is one such example!
I found your video funny you guys. It was very creative and the characters were funny. I am not sure how you can build up on all this, but I am sure that with your creativity, you can do it. Best of luck you guys!
Hahaha I loved everything about this mission!! You guys had me laughing from start to finish. I hope you make the top 15 so I can see more more more!!! Congrats and best of luck lol
Touché on the cutbacks! In the "art imitating life" vein, sounds like you may have nailed that one. Congratulations on advancing to the Top 55, and I hope you go even farther!
Funny and original. Good job and congratulations on making the Top 55! Best of luck to you in the next round.
I thought that was funny; you guys had great ideas in this video. Good thinking, creative and you hyped it up. Hope you guys have a great party this week-end and the best of luck to the team.
Not too bad at all. I thought the production was good and it seems like they know what they are doing. Best of luck on making the top 15!
Top notch acting and you all are funny! Great job promoting your Media Party. Makes me want to go! Great job on the filming and sound. Timing is perfect, you all seem to be having a great time. I hope you make it to the top 15 so I can see more. Good luck!
I love the premise for your show. It has mass audience appeal! I would definitely watch this as a weekly sit-come. The writing is great and clove the cast of characters! Good luck getting into the top fifteen. I'm sure you'll do well!!!
I hope the cutbacks doesn't get cutback! Congratulations on making it to the Top 55 and I good lucking on making it to the Top 15!!
very clever and funny. i really am liking this project. Congratulations on making it to the Top 55 and good luck on making it to the Top 15!!
Love this show, love the idea, I have been loving the videos and your posters. I think this might be the weakest mission performance you've had so far but that's not a big deal. It still accomplishes everything necessary for the mission. But didn't pop and make me watch multiple times like previous videos did. But I'm sure you'll get back to that previous strength. Good luck.
I really like you project idea! Congratulations on making it to the Top 55 and good lucking on making it to the Top 15!!
Your hype was good, and I like your comedy. Good luck getting to the top 15.
nice filming.
Congratulations on making it to the Top 55 and I good lucking on making it to the Top 15!! This is awesome!! very clever and fun
I like the meta humour involved. Would be great if CBC felt confident enough to poke fun at itself like this. I liked the jump cuts in this video, kept it fresh. Good luck!
Monster truck.. that was amazing. Good to see a topic that is important and should be talked about more... good lucking on making it to the Top 15!!
To be fair, those velociraptors are becoming a real menace. I think one of them has my special mug and I'm certain one took my sandwich out of the fridge. I will destroy them.
Great video....really enjoyed this one. The monster truck ad was fabulous and ver funny. Can't wait to see more than of this show. I think it will be very interesting.
Hilariously well cone! Specially on a topic that is pretty relevant, specially to the competition. Thoroughly enjoyed what you guys had to offer! Interested in seeing how you guys do in the future, so congratulations on making it to the Top 55 and good luck on making it to the Top 15!!
Really really really enjoy the lady. A parody, Lovely. The guys in the bed are also hilarious. Have a great event weekend!
That was funny, I like the feminist commentary and I definitely laughed out loud for the budget jokes. Not to mention the great little monster truck advertising and the puns. I'm a sucker for a good pun.
I think BECAUSE it hits close to home is exactly why the CBC should do it! This is just too funny, great writing. I want to see this win!!
You guys all have very good comedic timing! Congrats on getting into the Top 55, and all the luck in the next round of the voting!
This may be a little too close to home for the CBC to run, but its a funny idea, and it applies to so many institutions. So why wasn't she in the video?
She was unavailable.
Tony, you look too happy to not want to be in the Bed-In idea.
Seeing the ideas that pop up in this video makes me really stoked to see what else you've all got up your sleeves! Loved the monster truck part, I watched it twice. :D
Best of luck with the top 55!
So many Loose Moosers in the competition, I love it! Congratulations on making it to the Top 55 and I good lucking on making it to the Top 15!!
Slick video. I can tell a lot of effort and editing went into it, which is always nice to see. I appreciate that you put a lot of thought into it. I don't think it hypes the show itself very clearly but it describes ComedyCoup and your event nicely.
I really like the Cutbacks. While I'm kinda rooting for a non-sketch show, I think The Cutbacks should be a show. I especially like yr Differenciator which I just re-watched.
Slick production...very funny.
I found this to be very interesting. I wonder how or why projects will be chosen to move forward, but good luck in all your missions.
The answer is votes. You earn them by viewing and commenting on videos like this one. Then you vote. Ideally, for us.
Congratulations on making it into the top 55 in the comedy coup pitch contest and good luck moving forward as they try to decide the top 15.
I love laughing at The Cutbacks. So great putting a light side on dark days, ha. I kind of feel like the camera was a little far back for most of this, like some kind of surveillance angle, but the bed shot was hilarious. Thanks, guys!
I don't know how many cut backs there can be. Hopefully there would be lots to go on since they have to come together to make a sitcom. Good luck in the next round. Hopefully CBC would be on board with this.
Funny video. I liked all of the concepts you presented. Also, I wish I lived closer to you guys because I love cheap drinks.
I like it! I'll be back around to see what you do next! Your video this week was witty and a worthwhile view! Keep up the good work!!
Great work on the video and sell sheet! I love the concept, but I wonder if the CBC would choose a show that blatantly pokes fun at the CBC's "frugality". Good luck making the top 15.
Looks like things are getting a little desperate at the CBC, and you guys are doing a great job of showing that! Good luck in the Top 15, and hopefully we'll see more from you even if you somehow don't make it!
That was so funny! Great job on this one. This is one of the best Week 5 videos I have seen. I disagree with the "what was that about" comments -- hype doesn't have to be exposition! This got me more interested to keep up with your project.
Not very clear what the idea is here...
I thought it was great with all the jokes you threw in there. I felt you didn't really explain your concept to the media though, but you definitely did a great job in advertising your event, which sounds awesome. Have a fun night guys!
I like you guys; this was funny! Great idea! I thought your video ended on a funny note too! So what did you choose for the party? I also think your tweets are funny. Good luck gang!
Concept a little confusing since this really is sponsored by CBC but I guess we can make the leap.
I really like the actors in your group, but don't feel this video did what it was supposed to. It was more like a teaser or extra footage from a previous video. I'm disappointed 'cause I liked your first video. I like the concept. Just not sure it would make a sitcom.
Playing on the whole comedycoup theme hmm not very original. Pandering perhaps. Liked the hype for the joint party though. Great idea for all of you to engage. Did like the moustache though.
I really like this idea and am glad to see it in the Top 55. I enjoyed the wink to the comedy coup, but I don't think this video did enough to hype it up. I feel like this was more of a teaser than anything. The sell-sheet was a bit too cluttered and hard to read.
the green screen budget running out goes well with your theme but this gag has been done already in the competition by other contestants. sell sheet is cool I like the bulletin board style with all the info on it for you to read.
I love the tongue-in-cheek humour going on here! the sound at the table was echo-ey, and some things were said so fast it was hard to catch (re everyone in the bed, maybe I just don't get that reference!) Anyway, I'm excited to see more at this Calgary event of yours!
I like the part played by Sarah, "Why aren't I in this?" "Why am I not in this?" would be better grammar, hahaha. But, "Sorry I don't have a dick!" was perfect grammar.
It is to bad, but I was hoping there was a little more hype to this video, it was funny but it did not convince me that your show is worth winning.
Awesome video guys - you are consistently producing very funny stuff. From the green screen to Sarah Troyer to the mini bottles - you guys are zany. Have a great event on Friday!
This was a great week 5 entry video, had all the info for the HYPE IT UP event for Friday and you guys were able to make it funny as well, Have been liking what The Cutbacks have been doing and will continue to follow you guys, good stuff
Great hype everyone. You are one of the best at funny and this assignment was bang on. I've followed The Cutbacks from day one and hope to keep following for a long time. Have a great party!
I wish I lived in Calgary so I could come to your monster truck jam, wait...what? Do you guys even have licenses?
The new video is hilarious. I truly love what you are doing and I hope everyone else can see the possibilities, and dig the humour going on. Good luck!
Looking forward to meeting FICTIONS and the other Alberta Teams who’ll be at the "PARTY" November 7th at the Plaza Theatre.
That was pretty funny guys. Nice job on the hype video. A lot of other teams didn't really have any hype of their show itself, just the writers so this was fulfilling the requirement much better.
I am smiling right now. I like you guys. You come up with funny stuff and I have laughed out loud. I like the way you thing too; i see that guy with his hat and blanket wrapped around him and I think they probably cut the hydro for lack of fund!!! :) Keep it up team!
Watched all 5 weeks for the first time. Weeks 1,3,5 made me smile. I didn't like the week 2 presentation. I wanted the song to end so I could listen to what you needed to say. There are probably people at CBC who are saying, " This isn't a joking matter!" But I like the take you have on their problem.
Great work, you made me laugh. I like laughing.
-Littleton Falls
Funny stuff.
I also rewatched it a few times just for the tiny bottles part. I love all of this EXCEPT WHERE YOU FORGOT TO MENTION FICTIONS.
By the way, I'm officially dubbing this "Fictionsgate"
Big ups on the great delivery asking who approved the insane expense of two airplane bottles of hooch. I rewatched that part a few times. Totally ha-worthy.
I would like to offer a sincere apology to the fine folks at Fictions. Rest assured it was an oversight and we intend to make it up to you. Through social Media. and Drinks.
Sorry to hear that there was an incident and people were injured. You have earned a pass, this time, on your FICTIONS oversight. I enjoyed the video. Good Luck.
It didn't move me in to grin phase even. Sorry, folks the jokes were dead.
Hello Michael W. You are certainly entitled to that and we hope to do better next time. I would also like to deny the allegation that I'm only replying to earn more votes.
Probably the most entertaining week 5 video I have watched so far, I'm excited for this coming Friday. However in the spirit of teamwork I gotta say.... Dick move cutting out mention of the Fictions team. Seriously weak, guys... F - -
The party sounds like fun. It is to bad that you neglected to mention the Fictions Team in your video. What happened there?
There was an incident... people were injured... It won't happen again.
vs. Fictions... you guys... you guys...
Sigh...
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