O PORTA DOS FUNDOS, por muito tempo, foi o MAIOR CANAL de COMÉDIA do MUNDO

Summary

The speaker recounts their journey from running a blog called 'Kibe Loco' to working on television, particularly as a comedy writer for 'Caldeirão do Huck.' They discuss the creative challenges and opportunities in this role, highlighting how the show's unique structure required writers to also serve as directors. Eventually, the speaker left the show due to the demanding commute and co-founded 'Porta dos Fundos' with Ian, a fellow content creator. The formation of the group was driven by their desire to break away from traditional TV comedy, focusing on sketches that aligned with their creative vision.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker started earning money from 'Kibe Loco,' which allowed them to leave their job at an agency and live off that income.
• 🏠 The speaker wanted to move to Natal due to the family ties of their child's mother and the desire to work remotely from a place with warm beaches.
• 📞 A friend connected the speaker with Luciano Huck, who offered them a comedy writing role for his show 'Caldeirão do Huck.'
• 🎬 The speaker worked as a writer for several segments of the 'Caldeirão,' eventually becoming both a director and producer for the show due to its unique structure.
• 🚗 Long commutes from Botafogo to Projac led the speaker to reconsider their work-life balance, ultimately deciding to leave the show despite multiple offers to stay.
• 📺 The speaker mentions that the comedy landscape on Globo at that time (2011) was focused on simple humor with catchphrases, which they found frustrating as their style was more intellectual.
• 🤝 The speaker met Ian SBF, who was creating the blog 'Anões em Chamas,' and they decided to collaborate, blending their comedic writing with Ian’s video production.
• 🎥 Despite initial hesitations, the speaker began acting in the sketches, including the popular 'Peçanha' character, at Ian's insistence.
• 📈 'CSI Nova Iguaçu,' one of their early video projects, was a major success, laying the foundation for the creation of the comedy group 'Porta dos Fundos.'
• 👥 The formation of 'Porta dos Fundos' involved the gradual addition of key figures like Fábio Porchat, Gregório Duvivier, and João Vicente de Castro, all bringing unique contributions.

Q & A

What was the initial job the speaker had before deciding to pursue independent work?

The speaker initially worked at an agency before deciding to leave and focus on their personal project, 'Kib Louco,' which provided a modest income to survive.

Why did the speaker consider moving to Natal?

The speaker considered moving to Natal because the family of the mother of his children was from there, and he liked the idea of living by the beaches with warm water and the ability to work remotely due to good internet access.

How did the speaker end up working on 'Caldeirão do Huck'?

The speaker received a phone call from a mutual friend of Luciano Huck, who invited him to write comedy sketches for the show 'Caldeirão do Huck.' This led to the speaker working at Globo and eventually spending years as a writer and director for the program.

What was unique about working as a writer for 'Caldeirão do Huck' compared to other Globo programs?

Unlike other Globo programs where writers often worked from home, 'Caldeirão do Huck' required writers to take on multiple roles. The show consisted of various segments, and writers were also involved in directing, editing, and producing the parts they were responsible for.

Why did the speaker eventually decide to leave 'Caldeirão do Huck' and Globo?

The speaker decided to leave because the long daily commute from Botafogo to Projac was taking up too much time, and despite multiple salary increases, he felt that he was losing months of his life in traffic. This prompted his decision to resign.

What role did the speaker’s frustration with Globo's humor standards play in the creation of 'Porta dos Fundos'?

The speaker was frustrated with Globo's traditional humor style, which relied heavily on clichés and catchphrases. His attempts to introduce more political and sophisticated humor were rejected, which led him to seek creative freedom by founding 'Porta dos Fundos.'

How did the speaker and Ian SBF collaborate to create 'Porta dos Fundos'?

The speaker met Ian SBF in 2010-2011. They both admired each other’s work—Ian for 'Anões em Chamas' and the speaker for 'Kib Louco.' They decided to collaborate by creating humor videos and publishing them on YouTube and their blogs, which eventually led to the formation of 'Porta dos Fundos.'

What was the first major project that the speaker and Ian worked on together?

The first major project they worked on was 'CSI: Nova Iguaçu,' a comedic police sketch that quickly gained popularity and featured notable guest appearances, like that of actress Cléo Pires.

Why did the speaker start acting, despite initially not wanting to?

The speaker began acting because Ian SBF insisted on it. Ian agreed to direct 'CSI: Nova Iguaçu' only if the speaker also acted in it, leading to the speaker's first role as 'Peçanha,' a character that later became iconic in 'Porta dos Fundos.'

How did other key members of 'Porta dos Fundos' join the group?

Fábio Porchat and Gregório Duvivier joined through mutual connections with Ian, while João Vicente was initially hired to take over the speaker’s role at 'Caldeirão do Huck.' After realizing the job wasn’t for him, João approached the speaker to join 'Porta dos Fundos.'