Where this is often seen in the fashion scene, television is no stranger to it.
Of course, there are shows that are larger than life (both stylistically and creatively).
And where they may not be the most highbrow, they guarantee a ridiculous amount of entertainment.
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But it’s important to note that being campy isn’t something of the past.
Its ridiculousness keeps everything lighthearted and endearing.
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Intrigued at first because of her own love for musicals, Melissa plays along with it, unlike Josh.
But the couple soon discovers that they can’t leave Schmigadoon until they find “true love”.
And unlike other programs, the corniness was a true stylistic choice not a fun happenstance.
Assuming the woman is a simple gold digger, Fallon tries her best to separate the couple.
But when all efforts fail, she seeks an ally in her father’s nemesis.
Of course, much ofDynasty’s campiness is attributed to Gillies' stellar performance.
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With a premise that veers so far from reality, no person can expectCrazy Ex-Girlfriendto be anything but camp.
So why not take things up a notch and make the show a full-blown musical?
Everyone loves a good murder mystery, especially when it’s mixed into an intelligently written black comedy.
So what happens when you throw in some lavish production design, vibrant costumes, and melodramatic dialogue?
Well, you get the brilliantanthology known asWhy Women Kill.
No, there is no sexy moody love interest, nor are there any glittery shiny bodies.
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This leads them to unravel a series of dark secrets lurking within the shadows of their community.
How did a moody YA re-imagining of the Archie Comics spiral into complete maximalist camp?
But frankly, that’s what made the show so fun.
It was simply unshakable in its commitment to the ridiculous.
Yes, it’s utter nonsense and yet so incredibly addictive.
As a melding pot of melodrama and the macabre, this anthology is the modern blueprint of camp storytelling.
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This only makes audiences question what else could possibly come next.
Of course, this shouldn’t be surprising given the Glee club’s emphasis on show tunes and theatrics.
And yet, as every season passed, audiences could never cope with the tonal whiplash.
Nevertheless,Gleewill always be a camp icon, and that’s just how Sue sees it.
Things couldn’t be worse for Kappa’s tyrant leader, Chanel Oberlin (Emma Roberts).
Well, that is until a devil-clad killer begins to target the members of their sorority.
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Sometimes it pays off when a show doesn’t take itself so seriously.
Perhaps that’s whyScream Queensis still such a cult classic.
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