Modified On August 7, 2005
In an Chicago Sun-Times article by Mike Thomas, in anticipation of the film’s impending opening in the windy city, the very existence of the joke that is at the heart of the documentary is questioned. The eventual conclusion is that it’s real, but Thomas’ angle makes for one of the more interesting Aristocrats articles. (And SHECKYmagazine is quoted early on!) Bob Saget, who will appear on Conan August 9, seems to be the one comic featured in the movie that causes the greatest stir.
“I’m embarrassed by it, but it’s freeing,” (Saget) admits. “Because honestly, I don’t want to offend anybody, I really don’t. But it’s just words, and if you’re ignorant and mentally disturbed enough to turn words that you hear a comedian say into action, then that is just pathetic of where you’re at as a human.”
The argument is made that Saget’s segment is the filthiest. We contend that the general public may find the contrast between Saget’s public, Full House, AFV image and the side he “reveals” in the Aristocrats is what makes it seem all the more tawdry. Those of us who’ve seen Saget’s club act have known of his dark side for some time now!