zoidyzoid
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Good point, I'll ask. He'll probably forget about 50% of the time, but that's better than nothing. I can at least see if I like it enough to consider purchasing the DVDs.
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ooy
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the all time greatest simpsons are going well, better than the crap they used to have at that time, but 1 thing that makes me angry is that they now give 10 people a 2nd chance on Australian Idol. C'MON!!!!!!!!!!! There just prelonging the series for a month or so!!!!!!
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Beamer
DOOP Secretary
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Yeah, The All Time Greatest Simpsons has had some decent episodes, but they've also picked some real shockers, too. Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder? Take My Wife, Sleaze? Homr? Those episodes fucking suck! How the hell can anyone consider those great?! Luckily, they've made up for it - by showing some good episodes like You Only Move Twice, Lisa's Sax and The City Of New York vs Homer Simpson. I've noticed that most episodes they've shown are from Season 11 & 12... this is obviously because most episodes from those seasons are too raunchy for a 6pm airing, hence why they can't be put into the regular G-rated rotation. But, if they're allowed to show PG-rated shows at 7pm, why don't they just move The Simpsons to 7:00pm, and then air every episode on rotation then? That way, they won't have to constantly censor so many things... Anyway, getting back on topic - anyone seen the commercials airing on several stations, advertising the line-up for the next few months? Looks like we have a few things to look forward to... there's been a LOT less reality TV on lately, which can only be a good thing.
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SlackJawedMoron
Urban Legend
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« Reply #284 on: 08-25-2004 01:59 »
« Last Edit on: 08-25-2004 01:59 »
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One thing that annoys me about channel ten's 6pm Simpsons showing, is that they cut out chunks of the eps in order ot make it suitable for a 'G' rating. Fair enough. BUT, if they ever show these eps on at a latter time (say, post 7PM, when they actaully can show the PG versions) they show the cut up ones. The only way I'm ever going to see origianl airing goodness is with my slowing expanding DVD collection.. Incidently Beamer, what shows are you talking about? The only new thing coming up that I'm excited about is John Saffron vs. God, which promises to be a barrel of fun. (I'm not saying that you're wrong, only that I've not heard of them.) Oh yeah, and Homer's Phobia, while not what I would call one of the greatest, was still awesome. The Steel Mill scene (and complementary message at the end) will crack me up to the end of time.
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Beamer
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Well, to be honest - the only real good shows coming up are The Simpsons, John Saffran vs God & South Park... I was just saying, at the start of the year, the "Coming up this year" commercials really made me groan, because of the overload of reality TV crap, while for the second half - most of the shows are bearable. While there are still few shows to look forward to, this half's line-up has a lot less reality TV. Sorry, I should've phrased that better... I assumed the main focus of my sentence would be on the reality TV comment, rather than the "looking forward to" line. Also, Homer's Phobia is a great episode. "Zzzzzap!"
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SlackJawedMoron
Urban Legend
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« Reply #286 on: 08-25-2004 02:29 »
« Last Edit on: 08-25-2004 02:29 »
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Don't worry, I've self hypnotised myself into ignoring the letters r.e.a.l.i.t.y.t.v when placed together, so I'm always going to miss it. And I'm already dancing on it's grave, before the pall bearers have even lowered it in. Poor fellas, twice the load, constanly getting kicked in the face... However... new South Park? Oh my... I love you, SBS. And I'll still tune in to the new Simpsons. I just want that much for them to be good.
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Beamer
DOOP Secretary
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Well, I haven't actually seen any ads for new South Park (my friend said he saw one, though) - but in the past 5 years, they've always began a new season anywhere between September & November. Considering that the show's still aired at roughly the same times in America as it usually does, I doubt this year will be an exception. I've seen every episode anyway, but it's always great to get them on tape. By the way, I've also seen some upcoming Simpsons episodes... all I can say is... look forward to Simple Simpson and The Way We Weren't.
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ooy
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I dunno about Homr being a bad episode...that has a freaking Futurama reference in the counch gag!!! AND disses out Fox!
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SlackJawedMoron
Urban Legend
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John Saffron vs God was more beautiful than I'd dared hoped. The first thing he did was get a fatwa (in modern times, some sort of death mark) placed upon Rove McManis with ridiculous ease. A few minutes photoshop work, and Rove is tageted for death by a radical Muslim cleric after, seemingly, a few minutes deliberation. Though it was removed later, the fact that the fatwa was placed on him in the first place could perhaps show the amount of thought that this UK fellow puts into his deathmarks.
But he doesn't just take on Mainstream religions, oh no. Scientolgy got a good dose, using the best weapon in any Journalists arsenel: their own words.
He took time out for a cactus aided spiritual journey for some minor religion in the US, and got really, really, sick.
And, finally, the final part of the show sees John shouting at atheists for assuming superiority over the religious without actually putting any thought and research into their supposedly rational arguements.
It was also the funniest thing I've seen on TV in a long time.
All I can say is: Give that man the ten thousand dollars!
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Grim
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I was at uni at the time, looks like I missed a laugh
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Beamer
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What I don't like about HomR is the fact that Homer can do such good impressions as the dog at that animation convention. It's practically a rule in cartoons that a character's voice should never drastically change like that. Also, the whole clay-mation bit annoyed me, too. Besides, The Simpsons has quite a few Futurama references... Bender was in the background during a FOX collection in Missionary Impossible, and he was also featured in Bart's hallucination during Bart vs Lisa vs The Third Grade, and those episodes weren't brilliant either (although the latter one wasn't bad). HomR just had too many inconsistancies for me... Anyway, back on topic - John Saffran vs God was hilarious. I'd comment more on the individual sections, but it looks like M0le, SlackJawedMoron and Alexvilagosh have already covered anything. Definately looking forward to the next 7 episodes (it's an 8-part series, apparentally), and I really hope this comes out on DVD once it's been aired.
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Grim
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seems I'm gonna miss this every week, I just cant get back from uni in time
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Beamer
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« Reply #312 on: 09-08-2004 02:43 »
« Last Edit on: 09-08-2004 02:43 »
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John Safran vs God: Episode 2 was great. "You catholics complain about violence in movies all the time, yet your church is COVERED with pictures of this bearded man nailed to a cross, with blood coming out of his hands... look, I don't know how to break it to you - but your church looks as if it was designed by Quentin Tarantino. When the collection plate came around, I was too scared NOT to give money, because I thought that if I didn't, the priest would put razor wire on my head and tip gas on me, all while dancing to Stuck In The Middle With You!" I probably got that quote wrong, but oh well - it was still great.
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zoidyzoid
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Ooh! Ooh! When does it come out?
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Beamer
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Judging by what Mikey said, it's either out now or coming out tomorrow... I never actually saw The Micallef Program, but I liked Micallef Tonight, so I'll be sure to check this DVD out if I can. Sean Micallef was actually on The Panel last week, promoting his new book. He's just as funny a guest as he is a host. "I mean, it's been over a year since you last did Micallef Tonight..." "Well, actually - I still DO the show, they just don't broadcast it." By the way, Merrick & Rosso Unplanned comes back on September 22. Hurrah!
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zoidyzoid
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Originally posted by Beamer: Judging by what Mikey said, it's either out now or coming out tomorrow... Yeah, I suppose that's a safe assumption I never actually saw The Micallef Program, but I liked Micallef Tonight, so I'll be sure to check this DVD out if I can.
Do. The Micallef Pogram was even better than Micallef Tonight, especially the first season. Is that what this DVD covers?
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