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In fact, prior to season four, the writers activelyavoidedinvolving the characters in current events.
When we conceived of the show, we never thought we would tell topical stories, Carlock told Vulture.
We felt like,Oh, thats a step forward for Titus, said Carlock.
This is our insane, silly take on this trope that youve certainly heard about a million times.
Barretta did have a moments hesitation about spoofing his public-television alma mater.
I felt like it was so far-fetched that Id just go for it.
When they were shooting my side of it, his expression was so frightened!
He was so creeped out that I kept breaking up, said Barretta with a laugh.
Maybe he was just acting, but I dont think they were shooting him at the same time!
So I just got a kick out of him being freaked out, which was perfect.
It was so creepy and weird.
We did laugh a lot.
The writers discussed in earnest whether Kimmy should be the victim who heroically exposes a Weinstein-punch in abuser.
Kimmy, of course, would do the right thing immediately.
A little bit, yeah!
I mean, its shocking, right?
Even though it cant possibly be as shocking as turning around, and theresLes Moonveswith his erection out.
This is a puppet, butpeopledo this.
How do you get to a place where your brain thinks that this is okay?
He got the joke so quickly, said Carlock.
Thats very important to him.
We did, in various drafts, have jokes referencing him, said Carlock.
In theseries finale, there is a passing reference to Mr. Frumpuss death.
The puppet takes all the blame!
