Classic sketch comedy becomes real life (sort of): America blows up the moon

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Classic sketch comedy becomes real life (sort of): America blows up the moon
> Posted by Justin L. Abrotsky on October 12, 2009 12:03 PM

In tribute to NASA's mission to hurl spacecraft into the moon, here is, in my opinion, one of the finest comedy sketches of all time: The "America blows up the moon" sketch from Mr. Show.

For those who haven't seen it yet, it's a fantastic parody of various elements of politics, culture and possibly also line dancing. Check it out:

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YEEEESSS!!! Somebody who appreciates the great 'Mr. Show!' That sketch is all I could think about when I heard about this story. I got out the DVD's this weekend to watch it!

Posted by: J | October 12, 2009 1:25 PM

Not exactly blowing it up, just chipping away at it!

Posted by: Lauren | October 12, 2009 3:58 PM

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