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'''anonyMous''' was a comedy troupe that [[Joe Hawley]] founded in the fall of 2002 while attending the University of Michigan. Rob was also a member, as were a couple other friendly faces we see scattered around Tally Hall's [[Definitive Tally Hall Video List|videos]], such as Rick Lax.
[[File:Sargasm_promo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|anonyMous Promo Photo]]
'''anonyMous''' was a comedy troupe that [[Joe Hawley]] founded in the fall of 2002 while attending the University of Michigan.<ref name="JRWPP">[https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/100-joerilla-masque-1834179201 Joerilla mask auction.]</ref> [[Rob Cantor]] was also a member, as well as [[Ryan Scott]], [[Rick Lax]], and a few others.


In fact, many of Tally Hall's earlier videos were actually taken from a movie called [[Sargasm]], which was a 45-minute long compilation of anonyMous sketches, all directed by Joe Hawley and released in the spring of 2003. The film was shown at the Michigan Theater and was described by Joe as like "‘Saturday Night Live,’ only funny."
The troupe created a sketch comedy film titled [[Sargasm]], directed by Joe Hawley and released in the spring of 2003.<ref name="metrotimes">[http://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/laughoholics-anon/Content?oid=2175846] Metrotimes.com discusses the contents of Sargasm</ref> The film was shown at the Michigan Theater and was described by Joe as like "‘Saturday Night Live,’ only funny."<ref name="michigandaily">[http://michigandaily.com/content/anonymous-stands-out-sargasm] MIchigandaily.com's feature on Sargasm playing at The Michigan Theater</ref> Their most popular skit by far was [[Break It Down]], a song that would become popular with Tally Hall fans and later became popular audio on TikTok. The track was later rewritten by Tally Hall for live shows in 2006.


Most people became familiar with '''anonyMous''' after watching the music video for [[Break It Down]], which is often credited to [[Tally Hall]], even though it technically is not a Tally Hall song. However, in 2006, [[Tally Hall]] did rewrite this song, adding in a chorus and basically made it into a standard pop song. They played it a couple times, but it quickly disappeared from their set. No word on if it will re-appear but it does seem to be a favorite amongst fans.
After the completion of Sargasm in 2003, anonyMous would disband and Joe Hawley would join [[Tally Hall]] with Rob.<ref name="JRWPP">[https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/100-joerilla-masque-1834179201 Joerilla mask auction.]</ref>


http://michigandaily.com/content/anonymous-stands-out-sargasm
Facets of Sargasm would leak into other Tally Hall skits, including the character of [[Joerilla]]<ref name="JRWPP">[https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/100-joerilla-masque-1834179201 Joerilla mask auction.]</ref> and the "What You Don't Know" skits.
http://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/laughoholics-anon/Content?oid=2175846
 
[[File:Sargasm_promo2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|anonyMous Promo Photo]]
 
==Trivia==
* Despite being directed by Joe Hawley, much of the film was a team effort. Rick Lax created the Robotron Cornbobber skit.<ref name="metrotimes">[http://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/laughoholics-anon/Content?oid=2175846] Metrotimes.com discusses the contents of Sargasm</ref>
 
==Members==
*[[Joe Hawley]]
*[[Rob Cantor]]
*[[Rick Lax]]
*[[Ryan Scott]]
*[[Tom Liu]]
*Brandon Hall
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:58, 7 August 2022

anonyMous Promo Photo

anonyMous was a comedy troupe that Joe Hawley founded in the fall of 2002 while attending the University of Michigan.[1] Rob Cantor was also a member, as well as Ryan Scott, Rick Lax, and a few others.

The troupe created a sketch comedy film titled Sargasm, directed by Joe Hawley and released in the spring of 2003.[2] The film was shown at the Michigan Theater and was described by Joe as like "‘Saturday Night Live,’ only funny."[3] Their most popular skit by far was Break It Down, a song that would become popular with Tally Hall fans and later became popular audio on TikTok. The track was later rewritten by Tally Hall for live shows in 2006.

After the completion of Sargasm in 2003, anonyMous would disband and Joe Hawley would join Tally Hall with Rob.[1]

Facets of Sargasm would leak into other Tally Hall skits, including the character of Joerilla[1] and the "What You Don't Know" skits.

anonyMous Promo Photo

Trivia

  • Despite being directed by Joe Hawley, much of the film was a team effort. Rick Lax created the Robotron Cornbobber skit.[2]

Members

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Joerilla mask auction.
  2. 2.0 2.1 [1] Metrotimes.com discusses the contents of Sargasm
  3. [2] MIchigandaily.com's feature on Sargasm playing at The Michigan Theater