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Dr. Morberg
Professor
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I voted for Red Dwarf, but Monty Python is a close second for me. Mr. Bean is also good. I don't much care for Blackadder
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Dr. Morberg
Professor
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Yes, but not the British version.
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Dr. Morberg
Professor
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Originally posted by ~FazeShift~: The British version was better, who the hell wants to hear an American audience laugh Americans or see Drew Carey? Okay... you've made your point. Thanks Spacedal, I like my avatar too. Birdbot made it for me.
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nerdlingus
Professor
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Originally posted by missBender: (if anyone watches BBCThree that is!)
Have you seen Monkey Dust? Has anyone seen Monkey Dust? Its pretty good. Dark too.
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~FazeShift~
Moderator
DOOP Ubersecretary
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Eh, that was a Holy Grail reference that apparently just flew over your head... And if any mods are listening: Is this thread replacing this one?
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rach_the_tall
Space Pope
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« Reply #146 on: 07-05-2005 11:00 »
« Last Edit on: 07-05-2005 11:00 »
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... This thread is old. And was made before Little Britain existed. The only reason I know this has been bumped is the email notification. Damn email notification. Edit: I just read through this thread. 1. I realise Father Ted is not British. I just thought it was so hilarious it deserved to be there. Also, some of the humour is very similar. Also, Brit writers. 2. When I made this poll I was going thorugh a Dinnerladies phase. Please, shut up already. 3. I haven't seen Only Fools and Horses since I was young- it just reminds me of watching the ABC when little but as I can't actually remember the plots, I didn't include it on the list. 4. Goodness Gracious Me and Kumars at no 42 are both hilarious. I didn't know them/ they weren't made when I made this poll. It's from 2001. I live in Australia. 5. Same with Black Books, Little Britain, etal. 6. The Young Ones is better than Bottom. I couldn't fit them both on the poll, so you get nothing. Also, I forgot. 7. I don't know if that smart ass who made derivative comments about John Cleese is still around, but you're an ass. 8. I can make a new and shinier poll, but it will still have Red Dwarf, MP, Blackadder, Ab Fab, Father Ted (aha) on it. Also Fawlty Towers.
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Custard
Crustacean
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do it!! Black books is legendary
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Melllvar
DOOP Secretary
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Make the poll, but also include Spaced.
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User_names_suck
Professor
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Backing up a little, I like dark comedy so I hate Monkey Dust.
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catindisguise
Screamy
Liquid Emperor
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*spits out water all over screen* Wha?! Spaced is awesome, with Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson (yes, she did do that god-awful "According to Bex" program, and yes, it made me cry, but that was a one off, I promise), it has to be one of the best British comedies ever. It has lots and lots of nerdy references, and was written and made by mostly the same people as Shaun of the Dead. You must have heard of that. Needless to say, it's great. It was made in 2001 and 2002 in Britain so it won't be on this poll. For more information: Spaced out.. It basically centres around two people in their 20s sharing a flat in London together and all their wacky adventures. Watch it. Now. It's probably on Paramount comedy in England, and I think they were showing reruns a while ago on terrestrial. You can pick up the dvds separately or in two different shiny shiny boxsets for quite low prices. It's worth it. All of that shameless promotion out of the way, I'd have to say that I slightly prefer Black Books to Spaced. I just can't resist that loveable happy-go-lucky Irish scamp and his bearded fool. And that crazy woman who looks like a heron. On the poll: Monty Python definitely. It set new bound of wackiness and insanity, and I've been watching it since I was about 5, so it was the first British comedy I got into. I didn't get all the jokes, but it's still the funniest thing I have ever seen. Also, being made years and years ago, it's still funny today. Why? Because it owns you. My list of British comedies probably goes: Monty Python The Young Ones Black Books Blackadder Spaced Father Ted Fawlty Towers Bear in mind that after the first two the positions become very close, and I wuv them all equally really. Monkey Dust is good too. I like the dark humour. I can't stand Only Fools and Horses, how that won best British comedy I will never know. I also hate Little Britain. The jokes they make are funny...the first time around, but now, after having every "cool" person quoting Vicky bloody Pollard, it's definitely not funny. And Red Dwarf never really entertained me, although I can see why people like it. Ok, long pointless rant over.
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rach_the_tall
Space Pope
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« Reply #153 on: 07-07-2005 02:34 »
« Last Edit on: 07-07-2005 02:34 »
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I don't know what monkey dust or spaced is. The Office is quite funny, but seeing as they sold out to Americans who then proceeded to slaughter it by being American, I refuse to include them on the poll. Spaced sounds great, though. I love Simon Pegg. Little Britain is hilarious. Lucky I don't attend high school or anything similar, so I don't have to put up with irritating clones (much) anymore. I can understand the Vicky Pollard thing. I always liked that character that gave really specific details as to what he wanted from the store. "I would like a pirate memory game for children aged 4 to 8, please." And so on. Ok, kill the thread. Here's a new one: http://www.peelified.com/cgi-bin/Futurama/14-001612-1/ Damn. I forgot about Dead Ringers. I love that show. Also, I left Mr. Bean off the poll. We need one with 20 options.
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