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Pakistan's surrealist comedy classic 50-50 remembered

Original: I love surreal/absurdist comedies. This, 50-50 is just about the only one we had in Pakistan, something of a legend amon

Fans are reminiscing about 50-50, the classic Pakistani sketch comedy show remembered as the country's only true surrealist, absurdist comedy. Many consider it a legend among older generations, praising the refined craft of its era's drama makers even while noting uneven acting from some cast members.

Why now: Nostalgia for vintage Pakistani television comedy is resurfacing among viewers who grew up with the show.

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• I love surreal/absurdist comedies. This, 50-50 is just about the only one we had in Pakistan, something of a legend among the older generations. Bad acting by some of the cast aside, it's easy to see how much more refined the tastes of the people making dramas were back then.… · DigiVoyager · 1

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