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FishyJoe
Honorary German
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Originally posted by evan: I do remember that E! television used to show old Letterman episodes a few years back. They were pretty good, and its kinda sad to see how weak he became. Letterman's current schtick is just tired to me. It's full of in-jokes and his repeating of certain "funny" words.
I hear that. There was a long stretch on CBS where I couldn't bear to watch his show, it had gotten so lame, and he seemed so uncomfortable hosting it. But a few years ago, I think it started getting better. The writing is still bad, but I feel like Letterman has loosened up and is generally wittier. And he's more ballsy about making fun of Leno and celebrities who won't come on his show. The younger, hipper, classic Letterman is way better, of course, but I can still watch his show today. By LAN: New Conan is nowhere near as good as Conan Classic Agreed. I wish they would show reruns from the first few years. Maybe it's the nostalgia talking, but that was some quality stuff. I could watch Conan and Andy doing their desk-chat for hours.
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LAN.gnome
Urban Legend
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Originally posted by evan: Triumph's funniest when he's mean to people who deserve it (people from Quebec, people auditioning for American Idol, Bon Jovi...) THere were a few jokes he made last night that had me cringing with laughter. The 'separating yourself from donuts' was great. "You're French-Canadian? So you're obnoxious and dull?" I also liked the obviously horny old man (the one that laughed at everything and was hanging all over the interpreter), and Triumph getting some poontang from a pooddle, pausing to "drink" a glass of wine, then resuming the humping. It had me in stitches. Replacing the French street signs in Quebec City with English ones was a masterstroke.
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Ryan227
Crustacean
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I like Conan and Jon Stewart.
I'm going all the way to New York City to see Conan record
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EvilLunch
Professor
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« Reply #101 on: 06-16-2004 21:09 »
« Last Edit on: 06-16-2004 21:09 »
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Conan is great.. But, I vote Jon, the underdog. Wise, witty, and adorable. He's got a strong and funny supporting cast to back him up, too. How can you say no to that face? Also, he doesn't come off as too liberal or conservative, he's just reasonable and sees keenly through bullshit on either side. The lever isn't as funny as how it's pulled[in midsentence, by a flying duck, by a man having a heart attack, etc] and those Walker clips are pure genius. The jetpack, Stung by Scorpions and "YOU BORE ME!" are my favorites. Unfortunately, Walker as a show has very few great moments like that. They had to look hard to find them..
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Jeremy
Urban Legend
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Originally posted by KAH: I think I've fallen in love with Jeremy, there's passion there. Get in line, deary. Okay, there's not really a line. Stand up. Now there's a line.
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EvilLunch
Professor
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That one was awesome, too. Heheh..
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Ttomalss
Delivery Boy
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Hard one...I'd say I'm evenly split between Jon Stewart and Conan O'Brien. I generally get to see more of Jon, and the show is surprising more insightful than you would think. Just look at the way he blew the Swift Boat Veterans For Truth guys out of the water (har!) a few weeks back. Also love "The Colbert Report" (It's French, bitch!) and "J" magazine.
Conan is also hilarious in an "abstract craziness" way. I, like many here, LOVE the Walker, Texas Ranger lever. My favorite clip is with the creepy Chinese guy saying "I like your ranger WALKER!!!". Couldn't believe the jet-pack either. I also enjoy "Frankenstien Wastes a Minute of Our Time" and the photo montages of Conan's parties.
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