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Re: What is JAM?

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mattcchinnOct 28, 2011
 

 
Yes, we (or I do anyway) listen to it for the spontaneous comedy banter.

Nicholas has always been bendy with his interpretations of the rules to keep the comedy flowing and to encourage less-experienced players to be more involved (or less intimidated?)

However, as discussed by Nicholas and Paul Merton on the intro to one of the CD collections, it's critical to the show that the players themselves are competitive and argue about the rules. Therein lie some of their best sources of humour.

Cheers,
Matt

--- In just-a-minute@..., "Greg @ Traralgon" <voyage@...> wrote:
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> Definitely a comedy, rather than a game show. Over the years I had a
> love/hate respect for Clement Freud. He was certainly witty, clever and
> entertaining. But would occasionally irritate me when being pedantic about
> the rules. Also, because I listen to it as a comedy, I am not greatly
> bothered by what may seem like a loose or varying interpretation of the
> rules by Nicholas. I just listen for the laughs!
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> Greg.
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> From: just-a-minute@... [mailto:just-a-minute@...]
> On Behalf Of David
> Sent: Friday, 28 October 2011 1:08 AM
> To: just-a-minute@...
> Subject: [just-a-minute] What is JAM?
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> Can I ask:
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> Do most people listen to JAM as a game show or a comedy (or maybe both)?
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> When I see posts about mistakes or errors in the show I wonder if others see
> JAM as a game show.
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> Personally I am of the ISIHAC perspective where the points, winners and
> errors don't really matter to me so much. I listen for the laughs and
> entertainment.
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> I just wondered how others felt.
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> Love as always, David
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