The essence of comedy is tragedy

Tate 2022-10-26 08:13:56

This is a hilarious comedy full of British black humor, and it is also a show that makes people feel helpless and sad. The essence of comedy is tragedy, and this is the perfect phrase to describe this show.

It tells the old life of Freddie and Stewart, a gay couple in the UK. They are like ordinary couples who quarrel and support each other. Their neighbors include old leftover women, Alzheimer's patients, a disgusting old man, and a young and handsome guy, who seem to be on the fringes of society, but live a "wonderful" life that we can't imagine.

Freddy, who claims to be a famous actor, has only acted in small, nameless roles, but he never gave up acting in his life. He is vicious and arrogant; Stewart is a gentle and firm man, he has always been tolerant and careful Take care of Freddie like a child.

Two same-sex couples who have been together for 50 years, but only became legal husbands when they were 70 years old. Because homosexuality was not recognized by this society 50 years ago, they closed the curtain for 50 years and finally they can Pulled apart, their love can finally see the light.

What's more interesting is that the two male protagonists of this show, Ian McKellen and Derek Jacoby, are also gay men themselves. I believe they starred in this show to want to be unrecognized for homosexuality. 's identity. It's a pity that the two of them are not a couple in life. They really have a sense of CP!

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  • Freddie Thornhill: So, who were you squawking on the phone to just now?

    Stuart Bixby: My mother, if you must know. She was very distraught.

    Freddie Thornhill: Why, did you finally tell her about us?

    Stuart Bixby: I'm waiting for the right time.

    Freddie Thornhill: It's been forty-eight years!

    Stuart Bixby: And there has not been a right time!

  • [repeated line]

    Stuart Bixby: [to Ash] You remember our friend Violet?