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

Seltzer · 01-18-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ixtlan22

Its true most British humor has a big leg up on American but I will say that the funniest show I've seen in a while is from our neighbors up north in Canada and that's Trailer Park Boys. It's pretty amazing.

Hehe I like Trailer Park Boys. A few years ago, I likened someone I know to Ricky in jest, and since then he has never escaped the comparison and has never forgiven me.

I like Pure Pwnage too.

CaseNumber:825 · 02-05-2009, 08:34 AM

I really want to know what the hell they were thinking when they began making Red Dwarf USA

WHAT THE HELL!!!!!

It's awful.... not only did they steal half of the UK versions jokes, they also turned the entire main cast white
Neither Cat, nor Lister, look right white..... and none of them sound right as Americans..... the only positive thing is that Robert Llewellyn returned to play Kryten

^^^ WHYYYYYYYY

^^^ Ahhhh That's much better

On the bright side...... the british Red Dwarf is going to be back on our screens in April

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Mojo · 02-05-2009, 09:03 AM

I never bothered even checking out the American Red Dwarf which means I can't criticise it but I dont even want to play that video. I'm scared at what I will find.

Elvon · 02-05-2009, 10:36 AM

American!

NSW · 02-05-2009, 10:46 AM

They made an American Red Dwarf???? Boo...

machoo · 02-05-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Holy ****, it is isnt it? What else has he done?

Richard Ayoade sometimes script-edits and plays a shaman in The Mighty Boosh.

jackhammer · 02-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Richard Ayoade's best hour is still Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.

Piss Me Off · 02-05-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Richard Ayoade's best hour is still Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.

I beg your pudding?

jackhammer · 02-05-2009, 11:28 AM

For all those who haven't got a clue what us brits are talking about:

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - Channel 4

TheBig3 · 02-05-2009, 11:56 AM

I'm still convinced there isn't a better character on television in all the english speaking world than Alec Baldwin on 30 Rock.

I know we're not supposed to like our own comedy because british accents are just so darn cool!

but Tina Fey is one of the better comedic writers out there and she and Conan should really do some joint efforts.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	For all those who haven't got a clue what us brits are talking about: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - Channel 4 __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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Elvon Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Uppsala/Sweden Posts: 62	American!

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	I'm still convinced there isn't a better character on television in all the english speaking world than Alec Baldwin on 30 Rock. I know we're not supposed to like our own comedy because british accents are just so darn cool! but Tina Fey is one of the better comedic writers out there and she and Conan should really do some joint efforts. __________________ I've moved to a new address