The worst thing about this is Nicholas Cage desperately and obviously self-consciously trying to funk it up. Love him as an actor but he's all wrong for this hosting.
The likes of Kathy Griffin or Sarah Silverman or Charlie Sheen would have been a great natural fit ... just weird the job's given to a clearly uncomfortable bearded NC. Whoever's the decision maker for this ought to be shot. Possibly NC comes real cheap nowadays - poor thing :(
While there's some decent attempt at historical etymology it could sometimes have greater depth and breadth to balance out the fun froth from some of the comedians.
Indeed one of my favourite discoveries from this series is the blues singer Lucille Bogan born in 1897 who coolly and delightfully sang explicit profane lyrics. Yup she's on Spotify.
Overall recommended until a better one comes along.
The likes of Kathy Griffin or Sarah Silverman or Charlie Sheen would have been a great natural fit ... just weird the job's given to a clearly uncomfortable bearded NC. Whoever's the decision maker for this ought to be shot. Possibly NC comes real cheap nowadays - poor thing :(
While there's some decent attempt at historical etymology it could sometimes have greater depth and breadth to balance out the fun froth from some of the comedians.
Indeed one of my favourite discoveries from this series is the blues singer Lucille Bogan born in 1897 who coolly and delightfully sang explicit profane lyrics. Yup she's on Spotify.
Overall recommended until a better one comes along.