Phil Mushnick gets it! The topic: Gary, Keith, Ron and Gelbs.
They too often erupt in unnatural phony laughter, often to prove to audiences that they “get it” and too often followed by Cohen’s insistence to get in the last word, even if it deflates mildly amusing exchanges.
The ensuing “Hah, hah, hah!” sounds coerced, like the work of a cattle prod.
And viewers are left to ask themselves, “Do they really think that was that funny?
Good stuff Phil! Now do something about how Gary mails in home runs and how
TO THE TRACK / IT IS HIGH
TO THE WALL / IT IS FAR
IT’S OUTTA HERE / IT’S GONE
is the same poor home run call that forces a catch-phrase at the expense of capturing the moment or the actual play.