Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun Season 1 Episode 5 Night-Time!
- November 11, 2020
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8.1 (225)
Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun is an Australian sketch comedy series that is known for its absurd and outlandish humor. The show is created by and stars the Australian comedy group Aunty Donna, which consists of Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane. Season 1 episode 5 is titled Night-Time!.
The episode opens with a sketch in which the Aunty Donna team is trying to fall asleep, but they are distracted by various noises and other factors that keep them awake. They try using earplugs, meditation, and other methods to sleep, but nothing seems to work. The sketch is filled with random humor and physical comedy, and it sets the tone for the rest of the episode.
The next sketch features a game show called "Night Frights" in which contestants must confront their worst fears in order to win cash prizes. The contestants are subjected to a series of challenges that involve spiders, heights, and other scary situations, and their reactions are captured on camera. The sketch pokes fun at the idea of reality TV and shows how far people will go for money.
Another sketch involves a man who is trying to start a fire using only a magnifying glass and the sun. He becomes increasingly frustrated as the sun moves across the sky, and he starts to hallucinate and see strange visions as he becomes more and more desperate. This sketch is a surreal and absurd take on the classic survival scenario.
In another sketch, Aunty Donna sets out to make a horror movie but quickly realizes that they don't have the budget or the talent to do so. They decide to make a "cheaper" horror movie, which turns out to be a silly and absurd parody of the genre. The sketch features over-the-top gore and violence, as well as references to classic horror movies like The Shining and Silence of the Lambs.
The final sketch of the episode features the Aunty Donna team trying to come up with a new catchphrase that will make them famous. They try out various ideas, but none of them seem to stick. The sketch is a commentary on the idea of trying to manufacture viral moments and the difficulty of creating something truly memorable.
Overall, Night-Time! is a typical episode of Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun - filled with random humor, bizarre premises, and unexpected twists. The sketches are loosely connected by the theme of night time and sleep, but the episode doesn't have a cohesive narrative. Fans of the show will appreciate the absurdity and offbeat humor, while newcomers may find it confusing or overwhelming.