4. More Social Commentary
One of the things that made Anchorman so funny was in its using of the 1970s setting as a comic device. It used the introduction of a woman into the newsroom as a way to challenge the male characters stereotypes and prejudices. This was made funny because - although it felt less current - it allowed the writers the chance to discuss difficult issues that we're still dealing with today. The sequel looks set to continue this by addressing issues of racism and homophobia through the scope of the 1980s American newsroom. There is an amusing scene shown in the trailer in which the news team continually ask a gay man if he is vampire. It's a safe bet that Ron Burgundy's views on the subject will be challenged by the end of the movie. The stage is set for some more tongue in cheek analysis of current social trends, and if the sequel can recapture the magic of the original without being offensive, then we are seriously in for a treat.