American Sit Coms
Jan 26th 2008, 12:22 pm
#46
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Re: American Sit Coms
Yes agreed you are right for once 
Its not a sitcom but I really want to know what is it with this cult following thing for bloody Saturday night life totally Crap, infact I feel sorry for some of the guests on there its so damn cheesy and not funny, but my ex-hubby would curl up with laughter and I would sit there in total disbelief at the utter bollocks in the sketches.
Its not a sitcom but I really want to know what is it with this cult following thing for bloody Saturday night life totally Crap, infact I feel sorry for some of the guests on there its so damn cheesy and not funny, but my ex-hubby would curl up with laughter and I would sit there in total disbelief at the utter bollocks in the sketches.
Jan 26th 2008, 12:55 pm
#48
Riding on silver wings
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 10,543
Re: American Sit Coms
I liked 'Laugh-In' when they showed episodes on Nick-At-Nite.
Sock it to meee!!
Sock it to meee!!
Jan 26th 2008, 1:06 pm
#49
staying around
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: In peace
Posts: 2,328
Re: American Sit Coms
Yes agreed you are right for once
Its not a sitcom but I really want to know what is it with this cult following thing for bloody Saturday night life totally Crap, infact I feel sorry for some of the guests on there its so damn cheesy and not funny, but my ex-hubby would curl up with laughter and I would sit there in total disbelief at the utter bollocks in the sketches.
Its not a sitcom but I really want to know what is it with this cult following thing for bloody Saturday night life totally Crap, infact I feel sorry for some of the guests on there its so damn cheesy and not funny, but my ex-hubby would curl up with laughter and I would sit there in total disbelief at the utter bollocks in the sketches.
Jan 26th 2008, 2:37 pm
#52
Gotta have more cowbell
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Re: American Sit Coms
DBJ mate - are you serious? 
The "Com" would be for comedy and there was none of that on either the UK or US versions. More t!ts than laughs IMO.
British Shows
Anyone enjoy Brass Eye in the 90's? Chris Morris was a comedy genius. In fact, chuck in most things by Steve Coogan and Armando Ianucci.
Peep Show is a clever concept done very well and Series 1 of Look Around You was bang-on if anyone grew up in the 80's in the British education system (down to the disappearing seconds on a clockface ) Series 2 was a disappointing sophomore effort.
American Shows
Seinfeld is probably the one I'd rather have on a desert island with me. Scrubs was always enjoyable to watch as is the US version of The Office. Dwight is nothing like Gareth but the dour big black guy more than makes up for him.
Carpoolers seems to be the best of the current crop, written by one of the Kids In The Hall, which was kinda hit & miss.
The "Com" would be for comedy and there was none of that on either the UK or US versions. More t!ts than laughs IMO.British Shows
Anyone enjoy Brass Eye in the 90's? Chris Morris was a comedy genius. In fact, chuck in most things by Steve Coogan and Armando Ianucci.
Peep Show is a clever concept done very well and Series 1 of Look Around You was bang-on if anyone grew up in the 80's in the British education system (down to the disappearing seconds on a clockface
) Series 2 was a disappointing sophomore effort.American Shows
Seinfeld is probably the one I'd rather have on a desert island with me. Scrubs was always enjoyable to watch as is the US version of The Office. Dwight is nothing like Gareth but the dour big black guy more than makes up for him.
Carpoolers seems to be the best of the current crop, written by one of the Kids In The Hall, which was kinda hit & miss.
Jan 26th 2008, 4:47 pm
#53
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Re: American Sit Coms
Look Around You was brilliant. Don't forget The Mighty Boosh either.
Jan 26th 2008, 5:16 pm
#54
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 7,995
Re: American Sit Coms
No more Peep Show fans? Thought I was going to shit myself from laughing so hard at the last episode of series 4 earlier today.
Jan 27th 2008, 7:52 am
#57
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Re: American Sit Coms
I did like American sitcoms when I first came here, but I grew very tired of them very quickly.
The only night I really watch sitcoms is on a Saturday night when this weird but cool channel shows Open All Hours and Fawlty Towers.
Any other time I watch American game shows. I love them, they are so cool!
The only night I really watch sitcoms is on a Saturday night when this weird but cool channel shows Open All Hours and Fawlty Towers.
Any other time I watch American game shows. I love them, they are so cool!
Jan 27th 2008, 7:59 am
#58
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Re: American Sit Coms
It's weird because most American humour leaves me going "hmmmm...." while raising one eyebrow, while everyone around me is wetting themselves laughing. Yet things Americans totally miss the humour in, I'm creasing up laughing with tears rolling down my face. For instance, I went on You Tube the other day, and found some old episodes of The Fast Show. OMG, I forgot how much they used to make me laugh, I'm sitting there, unable to breathe while crying with laughter, my hubby is sitting there with that bemused look on his face as if to say "WTF is this?" lol!
Jan 27th 2008, 8:04 am
#59
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 68,280
Re: American Sit Coms
Cheater... on saturday night .thats funny
Jan 27th 2008, 8:15 am
#60
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,669
Re: American Sit Coms
SNL has its moments. The ones with Christopher Walken and his 'The Continental' character are absolutely HILARIOUS. !
