Total Riff Off

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  • TV-14
  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 7.9  (174)

Total Riff Off is a unique television series that aired on National Geographic in 2014. The show is a spin-off from the popular Mystery Science Theater 3000, a comedy series that premiered in 1988 and features a man and his robot sidekicks who are trapped on a space station and forced to watch terrible B-movies. In Total Riff Off, the concept is slightly different, but the basic idea remains the same: a group of comedians watches a variety of found footage videos and makes fun of them.

The show is hosted by Matt Besser, the founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe, and a rotating group of comedians including Chris Hardwick, June Diane Raphael, and Horatio Sanz. Each episode is about 22 minutes long and focuses on a specific theme, such as fitness videos, extreme sports, or fashion. The footage is provided by various sources, including YouTube and other online video platforms, and is often submitted by viewers.

The show is divided into three segments. In the first segment, the comedians introduce themselves and the theme of the episode. They also explain the rules of the game: each comedian has a button they can press to pause the video and make a comment. However, they must wait for the video to resume before they can press it again. This creates a chaotic free-for-all atmosphere, with each comedian trying to make as many jokes as possible in the limited time available.

In the second segment, the video footage is shown and the comedians riff on it. The footage is often bizarre, cringe-worthy, or just plain ridiculous. For example, in the episode on fitness videos, the videos ranged from a yoga video featuring a goat to a workout video based on the popular video game franchise, Dance Dance Revolution. The comedians poke fun at the overly-dramatic narration, the ridiculous outfits, the terrible music, and anything else that strikes their fancy.

In the final segment, the comedians review the footage and declare a winner. The winner is usually based on who made the funniest jokes or who had the most memorable moments. However, the winner rarely matters, as the real goal of the show is to create an entertaining and hilarious experience for the viewer.

Overall, Total Riff Off is a fun and lighthearted comedy series that is perfect for anyone who enjoys snarky commentary or making fun of bad videos. It is also a great way to discover some truly bizarre and obscure videos that you probably wouldn't have found on your own. While it may not be the most profound or thought-provoking show, it is definitely an enjoyable distraction that will leave you laughing and uplifted.

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  • Premiere Date
    April 1, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (174)