Question 1

Why did a Paramount executive try to get a character removed from Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy?

Accepted Answer

A Paramount executive, who had a loved one suffering from cancer, was offended by the Cancer Boy character in a rough cut and demanded its removal, but the Kids refused.

Question 2

Which real-life producer inspired Mark McKinney's character Don Roritor in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mark McKinney's character Don Roritor, the head of the drug company, is based on Lorne Michaels, producer of The Kids in the Hall (1988).

Question 3

What song plays in the elevator scene when Dr. Cooper meets the executives, and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

The Tragically Hip's 'Butts Wigglin' plays in the elevator, containing the lyric 'In my opinion, the drug is ready,' which matches what Dr. Cooper tells his bosses despite his reservations.

Question 4

How did the 2022 Kids in the Hall revival address Brain Candy's commercial failure?

Accepted Answer

The first episode of the 2022 revival begins with a sketch parodying the film's failure, where a woman buys a copy for one dollar, causing it to break even after 26 years and lifting a Satanic curse.

Question 5

What was Dave Foley's controversial involvement with Brain Candy?

Accepted Answer

Dave Foley quit the troupe mid-writing due to script dissatisfaction and internal feuds, was cast in NewsRadio, and only appeared in the film due to contractual reasons, which he clarified in a 2004 interview.

Question 6

Why did a Paramount executive try to get a character removed from Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy?

Accepted Answer

A Paramount executive, who had a loved one suffering from cancer, was offended by the Cancer Boy character in a rough cut and demanded its removal, but the Kids refused. The executive retaliated by limiting the film's theatrical release and advertising.

Question 7

Which real-life producer inspired Mark McKinney's character Don Roritor in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mark McKinney's character Don Roritor, the head of the drug company, is based on Lorne Michaels, producer of The Kids in the Hall (1988).

Question 8

What song plays in the elevator scene when Dr. Cooper meets the executives, and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

The Tragically Hip's 'Butts Wigglin' plays in the elevator. The song contains the line 'In my opinion, the drug is ready,' which matches what Dr. Cooper tells his bosses despite his reservations.

Question 9

How did the 2022 Kids in the Hall revival address Brain Candy's commercial failure?

Accepted Answer

The first episode of the 2022 revival begins with a sketch parodying the film's failure, where a woman buys a copy for one dollar, causing it to break even after 26 years and lifting a curse from Satan.

Question 10

What was Dave Foley's involvement in Brain Candy, and why did he quit during writing?

Accepted Answer

Dave Foley originally had a larger role in writing and the film but quit the troupe mid-writing due to dissatisfaction with the script and internal feuds. He was later featured due to contractual reasons.

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

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