Has anyone else noticed the trend of humorous pieces having short and biting intros as opposed to the introspective, long-winded spiels that are common-place and encouraged in forensics? Like this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...vBNzfqQ#t=129s

or this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...4rNqQCg#t=113s

And does anyone else REALLY like this trend, but is afraid that their district's judging pool isn't ready for it?