Your top 5 funniest movies/TV shows - Page 4

*ZariusTwo* · 01-17-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

It's a thread for discussion. I asked a question and stated an opinion.

Yeah, but it causes problems, especially when noone was saying anything negative about other comedies in here, it seemed unfair.

*Voltron* · 01-17-2005, 05:20 PM

Alright, let's stop the arguing and move on, shall we?

*Weapon X* · 01-17-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

Alright, let's stop the arguing and move on, shall we?

Good idea,being in the US I don't know what Red Dwarf is so can someone explain?

*ZariusTwo* · 01-17-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by weapon x

Good idea,being in the US I don't know what Red Dwarf is so can someone explain?

Red Dwarf is a U.K comedy set in space, Dave Lister, one of the crew, is frozen in stasis for bringing a cat on board, when he is frozen, his room mate Arnold Judas Rimmer causes a radiation leak that kills the entire crew.

500000 years later, Lister is brought out of statsis to fin he is the only human left, however, the ship's computer brinfs Rimmer back as a hologram to keep Lister sane, they are later joined by a humonoid cat (which evolved froma race crated by Lister's pet cat many years ago), and in the third season, by Kryten, a service android whom Lister tries to teach to be more human.

The series so far, has lasted eight seasons, a movie is being produced, but it's suffering from financial ills.

*Weapon X* · 01-17-2005, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the explanation.

*Hannah* · 01-17-2005, 05:38 PM

It's an awesome show. I cant wait for the movie.

EZweasel · 01-17-2005, 06:05 PM

man, i remember that show..its not funny but interesting. Interesting enough to where i would watch it late at night on the PBS station.

*ZariusTwo* · 01-17-2005, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EZweasel

man, i remember that show..its not funny but interesting. Interesting enough to where i would watch it late at night on the PBS station.

Red Dwarf can be watched either as a good series, or a comedy, it works with two different audiences

They tried to do an american version, but it sucked.

*Hannah* · 01-17-2005, 06:34 PM

An american version? Why? Its not a different language or anything.

*ZariusTwo* · 01-17-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannah

An american version? Why? Its not a different language or anything.

Yanks always like to remake British shows under the beleif they can do better...they never do.

*KROW* · 01-17-2005, 09:36 PM

However, Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) enjoyed his time trying to make the American pilot.

But British comedies actually are done in a different language, of sorts. There is a separation of terms and phrases used between the two countries. British humor contains derivatives and references that very few American folk could understand. The dialogue in some programs are done in such a distinct and certain way that it's hard to follow for us "Yanks". Black Adder and Monty Python come to mind. With Red Dwarf, it's easier to comprehend, which could be why it's quite well-known here in the U.S. (also, thanks to PBS).

Also, I thought it was 3 million years, not 500,000.

As for Friends, I also dislike that show, with the exception of quips from Chandler and Joey's infamous, "How you doin'?" line.

*ZariusTwo* · 01-17-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Also, I thought it was 3 million years, not 500,000.

You're right about that, sorry...

**Barkworm** · 01-18-2005, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cqb101

2. Joey

Just a question: Do you really really like the show or do you just watch it because of nostalgia for Friends? Because that's why I watch the show. I haven' t missed a single episode even though I think about half of the eps were total crap. I only watch it because it's Joey.

*Dane E5R* · 01-18-2005, 05:20 AM

I think our version of Whose Line is better.

*raphael_is_cool* · 01-18-2005, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

The series so far, has lasted eight seasons, a movie is being produced, but it's suffering from financial ills.

I heard there are also problems with the Americans wanting to alter it or something

Plus, I should mention Father Ted too, that was a great sitcom

*Weapon X* · 01-18-2005, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Elite5Raph

I think our version of Whose Line is better.

I've seen the British version on Comedy central a couple times and I never laughed,but the american version is halarious.(My opinion.)

*ZariusTwo* · 01-18-2005, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by weapon x

I've seen the British version on Comedy central a couple times and I never laughed,but the american version is halarious.(My opinion.)

The British version was the original version by the way, (although it's not as funny as a lot of other comedy game shows)

*cqb101* · 01-18-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkworm

Just a question: Do you really really like the show or do you just watch it because of nostalgia for Friends? Because that's why I watch the show. I haven' t missed a single episode even though I think about half of the eps were total crap. I only watch it because it's Joey.

I guess it's kind of for nostalgia, becauise some episodes are horribly boring while others are funnier than any epiosde in the last couple seasons of friends. SO it's kinda both. Plus, Joey was my favorite character on Friends.

**Barkworm** · 01-18-2005, 12:03 PM

Mine too, especially in the good old days when he and Chandler were still roomies. They made him waaay too dumb in the last two seasons though.

*Weapon X* · 01-18-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

The British version was the original version by the way, (although it's not as funny as a lot of other comedy game shows)

Yeah I know.

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Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Alright, let's stop the arguing and move on, shall we? __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

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Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	It's an awesome show. I cant wait for the movie. __________________

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EZweasel Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 847	man, i remember that show..its not funny but interesting. Interesting enough to where i would watch it late at night on the PBS station. __________________

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Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	An american version? Why? Its not a different language or anything. __________________

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KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	However, Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) enjoyed his time trying to make the American pilot. But British comedies actually are done in a different language, of sorts. There is a separation of terms and phrases used between the two countries. British humor contains derivatives and references that very few American folk could understand. The dialogue in some programs are done in such a distinct and certain way that it's hard to follow for us "Yanks". Black Adder and Monty Python come to mind. With Red Dwarf, it's easier to comprehend, which could be why it's quite well-known here in the U.S. (also, thanks to PBS). Also, I thought it was 3 million years, not 500,000. As for Friends, I also dislike that show, with the exception of quips from Chandler and Joey's infamous, "How you doin'?" line. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

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Weapon X Turtle Power! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,744	Thanks for the explanation.

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Dane E5R Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,602	I think our version of Whose Line is better. __________________ http://www.luckyusshow.com

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Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	Mine too, especially in the good old days when he and Chandler were still roomies. They made him waaay too dumb in the last two seasons though. __________________ Make ****, not kill!