Is it an insult to be called a "ham"?
Tue, 28 Apr 2009, 06:05 pmPffft24 posts in thread
Is it an insult to be called a "ham"?
Tue, 28 Apr 2009, 06:05 pmResponsible - My Hand is up
Tue, 28 Apr 2009, 08:11 pmI will take full responsibility for the postings as they are mine. I honestly did not intend offense in the comments. I did in fact mean to highlight the fact that the show did not hold back in its presentation of stereotypical characters and scenarios. The script itself called for this and as such the show was a wonderful pantomimic romp! I did love it and after some discussions with certain cast members, felt I was quite ‘safe’ in stating this fact. Obviously I was mistaken. :-(
I will humbly accept any insults that you or other cast members wish to throw my way and restate that I did not mean to offend. I acknowledge that the technical definition may be one of a negative nature yet I am familiar with a more light-hearted and complimentary interpretation of the term. I myself have been referred to as an “aging ham” and while the comment was given as negative feedback (by a questionable source) I personally believe that “Ham-acting” need not be a negative thing. There are occasions that call for Ham Acting and I see a vast difference between a ham actor and an actor being hammy.
I loved the show, indeed I did. I spoke personally to all the cast expressing this opinion. The review was supposed to be a light-hearted review of a wonderful show. If it continues to cause offense, I shall ask for its removal from this site and make a retraction where appropriate.
Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)
Jeff Watkins