The Unofficial IKEA Web Journal

“Without giving away more than the title already does, the 2-act anthology of
holiday sketches satirizes, as always, the shallow values that corrupt most
Americans during the shopping season. With Christmas and its yuletide traditions
as the backdrop for the cast to throw its punches, this year’s guilty capitalist
is Mall of America’s new neighbor, Ikea. Through songs, skits, and all the
expected group mayhem, Ikea captures contemporary consumerism with impeccable
timing; it didn’t take long to catch on to the hidden truths of Ikea and its
followers that we, the normal/dull wits of the world, fail to see–or acknowledge
aloud anyway. For example, Ikea is cheap. Okay: in itself, not so funny, but
when BNW weaves that concept into a song and dance number with Oompa Loompa
take-offs donning sky blue Ikea bags around the midriff, it’s darn funny. What
makes this collection especially funny is the timing, the accuracy, and most of
all, the total conviction that allows each cast member to keep a straight face.
Nothing matters more than the wonderful world of Kerndnasdixmfa. True, but not.
This makes us laugh, as does the tremendous group of talent who serve as the
couriers of all this glee…”

Reviewed by Roxanne Sadovsky

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[via Brainstorm/Brazil]

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