Ep 3. #303

The episode #303 of The Kids in the Hall season 3 is a hilarious and satirical take on various topics ranging from politics and relationships to organized religion and superstitions. The ensemble cast of five talented comedians presents a series of skits and sketches that will leave you laughing out loud and questioning your own beliefs.

The episode starts with a sketch titled "Death Penalty" where a group of jurors decides the fate of an accused murderer. But instead of taking the legal route, they resort to playing a game of "rock, paper, scissors" to determine whether the defendant should be sentenced to death or not. The absurdity of the situation is highlighted by the reactions of the jurors, who take the game seriously and act as if they are playing for their own lives.

In the next sketch, titled "I'm Not Gay," Scott Thompson portrays a man who keeps denying his homosexuality despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. From his flamboyant gestures to his love for musicals and fashion, everything about him screams "gay," but he refuses to acknowledge it. This sketch is a commentary on the societal stigma attached to homosexuality and the pressure people feel to conform to heterosexual norms.

Another standout sketch is "Territorial Alcoholic," where a group of friends is having a good time until one of them starts getting possessive about the booze. He keeps insisting that it's his liquor and no one else should drink it, even though it's a communal gathering. The sketch highlights the irrational behavior of people under the influence of alcohol and the territorial instincts that can sometimes arise.

The episode also features a series of skits that poke fun at religion and superstitions. In "Hail Satan," Kevin McDonald plays a Satanist who is more concerned about the proper decorum of their rituals than the actual beliefs. He repeatedly corrects his fellow worshippers on the right way to hail Satan and offers his services as a wedding planner to Satanists. In "Fairy Godmother," Bruce McCulloch plays a man who is visited by a fairy godmother who grants him three wishes. But instead of using them for anything meaningful, he wastes them on superstitious rituals like avoiding black cats and walking under ladders.

One of the most memorable skits of the episode is "Head Crusher," where Mark McKinney portrays a medieval executioner who uses a unique method of torture – crushing the head of his victims with his bare hands. The sketch is a bit gruesome but is also a hilarious commentary on the brutality of the past and our fascination with violent history.

Overall, The Kids in the Hall season 3 episode 3 (#303) is a great showcase of the ensemble's talent for satire and absurd humor. The sketches are diverse and cover a wide range of topics, making it an enjoyable watch for anyone who appreciates good comedy.