The funniest movie ever made, according to Mel Brooks: “Sometimes, you get lucky”Iconic filmmaker and arguably the king of fart jokes, Mel Brooks has developed a prosperous career out of his ability to make people laugh. Of course, Hitchcock actually helped Brooks write the script for High Anxiety and later dubbed the final product “a wonderful film”. Notably, Blazing Saddles pushes boundaries by addressing racism head-on, often through the use of satire that highlights the absurdity of racial prejudices. Of course, the film’s impact has only grown over time, with Blazing Saddles frequently cited as one of the greatest comedies of all time. Though controversial, Blazing Saddles‘ fearless approach to satire has cemented its place as one of the most important and enduring comedies in cinema history.