British vs. American comedy (rock, doors, shows, quote, youtube)

**Janszoon** · 02-23-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfAtTheDoor

it's the bloke that looks like a thumb

I believe it firmly settles this argument.

Just googled that. Wow. And to think I came to the thumb conclusion all by myself.

Seltzer · 02-23-2009, 05:20 PM

Reminds me of this:

WolfAtTheDoor · 02-23-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

Just googled that. Wow. And to think I came to the thumb conclusion all by myself.

that was quite an accurate guess.

though i would have also accepted 'he looks like a thigh with a face'

**Janszoon** · 02-23-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfAtTheDoor

that was quite an accurate guess.

though i would have also accepted 'he looks like a thigh with a face'

I think this is my new favorite photo.

TheCellarTapes · 02-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Just to prove that not all British folk speak like Hugh Grant, here's one of the best comedy series ever to come out of Britain.

This is Phoenix Nights, based in t'North.

WolfAtTheDoor · 02-23-2009, 05:49 PM

Phoenix Nights is a bag of bollocks.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 02-23-2009, 05:54 PM

I don't mind Phoenix Nights.

I do however think that Peter Kay is one of the most boring stand up comedians going.

And the less said about Paddy McGuinness and Dave Spikey the better.

I don't mind Neil Fitzmaurice though.

Feign · 02-23-2009, 05:57 PM

I'm not reading through 23 pages of comments...so here's my opinion: They're both equal, it just depends where you look. 30 Rock, It's always sunny in Philadelphia, Extras, The Office.. They're all on par with one another. Of course there's also ones that don't work as well...which in america is the norm. Few shows show signs of quality, and the ones that do usually die off pretty fast. It could be the same in Britain, but I don't live there.

WolfAtTheDoor · 02-23-2009, 06:07 PM

I just don't like/get American Humour. 10% of the output I watch from American during the course of the year I actually find funny, the rest of it just serves to entertain me, maybe the odd smile.

Therefore, I'm going to ignore it exists and simply list good British comedies.

Spaced.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 02-23-2009, 06:12 PM

Best ITV comedy in the last 15 years.

I miss this show.

02-23-2009, 05:20 PM	#222 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	Reminds me of this: __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

02-23-2009, 05:54 PM	#227 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I don't mind Phoenix Nights. I do however think that Peter Kay is one of the most boring stand up comedians going. And the less said about Paddy McGuinness and Dave Spikey the better. I don't mind Neil Fitzmaurice though. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

02-23-2009, 06:12 PM	#230 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Best ITV comedy in the last 15 years. I miss this show. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

02-23-2009, 05:44 PM	#225 (permalink)
TheCellarTapes Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 490	Just to prove that not all British folk speak like Hugh Grant, here's one of the best comedy series ever to come out of Britain. This is Phoenix Nights, based in t'North.

02-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#226 (permalink)
WolfAtTheDoor ironing your socks Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm in a rocknroll band. huh. Posts: 396	Phoenix Nights is a bag of bollocks.

02-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#228 (permalink)
Feign Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 66	I'm not reading through 23 pages of comments...so here's my opinion: They're both equal, it just depends where you look. 30 Rock, It's always sunny in Philadelphia, Extras, The Office.. They're all on par with one another. Of course there's also ones that don't work as well...which in america is the norm. Few shows show signs of quality, and the ones that do usually die off pretty fast. It could be the same in Britain, but I don't live there.

02-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#229 (permalink)
WolfAtTheDoor ironing your socks Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm in a rocknroll band. huh. Posts: 396	I just don't like/get American Humour. 10% of the output I watch from American during the course of the year I actually find funny, the rest of it just serves to entertain me, maybe the odd smile. Therefore, I'm going to ignore it exists and simply list good British comedies. Spaced.