A long time ago, I made a terrible, terrible mistake: I claimed that episode 7 of You Can't Do That on Set was one of the greatest scenes I had ever scene on this site.

Alas, I have been proven a liar and a fraud, as I can say without any doubt or hyperbole that this scene is the greatest scene any creator has ever produced on this site.

I don't even know where to begin with this review. The premise of this scene follows the Wife watching television--flicking between various channels and watching various programs (almost all of-which are inevitably WAM themed). Already, this scene has given us a premise that offers great potential, and the scene wastes no time taking full advantage of it.

There are adverts, sitcoms, dramas and interviews--each of which offer what is possibly one of the largest casts for a WAM scene a wide range of roles and acting styles (which they eagerly embrace). Alongside this variation, the production value of this scene is noticeably ambitious, with clear thought being placed into the costuming and casting of certain scenes. I even noticed that certain skits were deliberately invoking the directorial styles of their inspirations--resulting in possibly the first and only time I can seriously discuss cinematography in a WAM scene (remember when these were just supposed to be funny videos?).

Furthermore, I also found some of the performances to be surprisingly strong (particularly for a WAM scene) avoiding the common traps of under or overacting while still managing to convey the intended emotions. Of particular note to me was the performance of Tiffany--who effectively portrays the role of a interviewee caught off-guard by the shenanigans of their skit--as well as Paige and Samantha--who portray two bickering sisters from a sitcom (with performances so good--it's as if they're actually sisters in real-life).

The only criticisms I have are that the sets and environments are very cheap (with most just being the actor standing up against a wall) and that some of the skits suffer from being a little bit over-lit (the use of more dynamic lighting and shadows would go a long way in making the scene look more professional).

However, let me clarify that I am only making these criticisms because I am now treating these scenes as real professional productions (which should be indicative of the insane level of quality on display here) and because I'm secretly now hoping that the Man and the Wife will invest in a studio (or something similar) as they've demonstrated a significant amount of skill.

Most importantly however, this scene has a reference to The Sopranos, which instantly means that I must declare it the greatest thing in the universe.

Those of you who've followed the Man and the Wife for a while will already know that their scenes are of excellent quality, but this one takes it to a whole new level!

Using the premise of film parodies to it's fullest extent, this scene has a great variety of mess, costume design and even humour. It's evident a great deal of thought has been put into each parody and how it can be used to make an effective WAM scene (even down to their names), with each scene having its own type of mess, costume design, comedy and reactions.

However event the non-parody sections have a lot to offer, with some amusing back and forth between the characters--combined with a suitably comical plot one would expect from a Ycdtot parody that gives everyone room to demonstrate their acting talents.

Speaking of, the performances are of particular note here as well, with some surprisingly great and genuinely funny examples of deliberately "bad" and over the top acting-- balanced with a variety of different (but realistic) reactions to getting messy; whether it be shock, mild irritation, helpless acceptance or loud frustration. Everyone is given a chance to shine and their variety prevents the scene from ever feeling repetitive or stale.

As always, the behind the scenes sections are a joy to watch, as they show just how much fun everyone is having and make the whole scene feel much more wholesome.

This is the easiest five hearts I could possibly give. I seriously hope this gets the recognition it deserves as one of the best scenes on the site--and serves as an excellent case study for any upcoming creators on this site!