Here's a breakdown of "Coffin Flop," a darkly-comedic segment in I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 2. The first series installment earned a loyal fanbase with its surrealistic humor, and Netflix's July 2021 release of new episodes immediately resonated with fans. Robinson's coffin-themed sketch may not appeal to casual streamers, yet it provides a timely commentary about reality TV and expectations from modern audiences.
Just two minutes long, "Coffin Flop" is the second sketch in I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 2. The host plays a representative for Corncob TV, one of 20 channels that is scheduled to be dropped from Spectrum's lineup. Robinson's character defends a TV show called "Coffin Flop" and becomes increasingly agitated while addressing executive complaints. Specifically, he states that the reality program has been criticized for showing over 400 naked dead bodies falling out of coffins at funerals, and subsequently asks the viewer to help him save Corncob TV.
Based on social media reactions, "Coffin Flop" stands out in Robinson's Netflix show because of its societal commentary about morbid curiosity. True crime productions are more popular then ever, suggesting that audiences have become somewhat desensitized and emotionally detached from real-world issues that don't concern them. For example, the premise of "Coffin Flop" feels entirely absurd, but it's not hard to imagine that such a show could exist in real life. In addition, the segment looks like a real Public Service Announcement, specifically in terms of how the coffin sequences are produced.
In "Coffin Flop," there's a bait-and-switch element that adds an extra layer of depth to the Netflix comedy show. Robinson's character acknowledges why Spectrum wants to remove Corncob TV from its lineup, but he seems especially upset by the insinuation that he didn't authentically capture footage of dead bodies falling out of coffins. He's also unnerved by the implication that it's "impossible" that 20 percent of the corpses were actually nude. "I don't know what to tell you," Robinson's character exclaims, "we're just shooting funerals and showing the ones where the bodies fly out." From there, he doubles down on the inherent absurdity with a profanity-laced tirade about his intentions; a moment that showcases the absurdist appeal of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. In each episode, there's typically a loud and incredibly bizarre moment that amplifies the surrealism.
"Coffin Flop" also succeeds with its editing and pacing. As Robinson becomes more and more agitated in the Netflix comedy special, the coffin sequences are used as exclamation points for the dialogue; punchlines for the host's dead-pan approach. The character begins by asking for the audience for help, only to point a finger and state "I'll kill you." With "Coffin Flop," Robinson asks viewers to contemplate their own ethics while seeking accessible entertainment, with his demeanor also suggesting that modern streamers can become defensive when their wishes aren't immediately granted by streaming services or cable networks. By the end, Robinson essentially shifts from the host to the viewer, one who wags a finger at the entertainment industry that he loves so much.
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 2 features special appearances from Sam Richardson, Bob Odenkirk, Paul Walter Hauser, and other celebrities.
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July 10, 2021 at 12:36AM
