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Mad Lib Theater with Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible Edition)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

11.8M views 8 years ago

What do you think “Mad Lib Theater” is, and how do people play it?
What kinds of words do you expect to hear in a “Mission: Impossible Edition” scene?
Do you think this video will be serious, funny, or both? Why?

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1. What does the speaker say will be written on cue cards?

2. Which '80s technology do they choose?

3. What number do they give for the Mad Lib?

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1. What item is hacked in the scene?

2. What is the ransom demanded for the kidnapped aunt?

3. How does the agent say they prepare for tense missions?

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1. What do they say to finish the performance?

2. What does the host say will happen next?

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1. What is the main reason the scene is funny?

2. What do cue cards do in this game?

3. Which best describes the style of the performed scene?

Discuss the ideas from this video

Mad Lib Theater with Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible Edition)

Do you think Mad Libs are easier or harder than normal acting? Why?
Which chosen word or phrase made the scene funniest? Explain your choice.
If you made your own “mission” Mad Lib, what 3 word categories would you include (e.g., adjective, noun, verb ending in -ing)?
Some jokes rely on contrast (serious tone + silly words). Can you think of another example of this kind of humor?