Talk:Epic Rap Battles of History 59/@comment-184.8.91.227-20160209003748/@comment-5264252-20160209004233

For me, it's that what makes the series interesting is that it brings characters from throughout different points in history together and the contrast between them. Having two too similar characters face each other is really uninteresting because there's not a lot of contrast involved. If they're too alike, it's probably not going to be as interesting to watch them go at each other than two people who aren't alike. Cursing isn't "needed", but it adds a little something extra to the battle. A "shock factor", if you will, characters that you probably wouldn't expect to curse cursing. And the reason why not every single reference is historical is because they try to appeal to all audiences. They aim for three layers of references: ones that everyone will get, ones that people who know a bit about the characters will get, and ones that really know the characters and are really into them will get.