British humour in the US
Feb 8th 2006, 4:18 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by dunroving
Says who?
This could be a whole new thread.
Right now my vote goes to only fools and horses - the episode where del and trigger go to a wine bar is simply superb
Feb 8th 2006, 4:23 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
It might have been the biggest, and it was good but it def wasn't the best.
This could be a whole new thread.
Right now my vote goes to only fools and horses - the episode where del and trigger go to a wine bar is simply superb
This could be a whole new thread.
Right now my vote goes to only fools and horses - the episode where del and trigger go to a wine bar is simply superb
Feb 8th 2006, 4:26 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
My favourite is where Del falls through bar.
The fancy dress Batman and Robin sketch when they are running through the alley is up there with the bar sketch as well.
I've given up forwarding English jokes to the septics here. It usually gets me in more trouble than it's worth.
Feb 8th 2006, 4:31 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Fitz750
You know it's coming but it still makes you laugh.
The fancy dress Batman and Robin sketch when they are running through the alley is up there with the bar sketch as well.
I've given up forwarding English jokes to the septics here. It usually gets me in more trouble than it's worth.
The fancy dress Batman and Robin sketch when they are running through the alley is up there with the bar sketch as well.
I've given up forwarding English jokes to the septics here. It usually gets me in more trouble than it's worth.
Feb 8th 2006, 4:32 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
My favourite is where Del falls through bar.
Feb 8th 2006, 4:58 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Patrick
When you use self depreciating humour the americans do take it a bit seriously and try to gee you up!
I was at a luncheon yesterday and they only had forks so I asked for a knife and in unison everyone ask why? so I replied "because I'm civilised!"
I was at a luncheon yesterday and they only had forks so I asked for a knife and in unison everyone ask why? so I replied "because I'm civilised!"
Feb 8th 2006, 4:58 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Schnorbitz
Followed closely by the chandelier episode!
**CRAAASSHSHSSSSS**
Feb 8th 2006, 5:00 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Yep, but the yanks needed canned laughter to help them spot when someone was actually being sarcastic 
Feb 8th 2006, 5:03 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
My favourite is where Del falls through bar.
Feb 8th 2006, 5:04 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Hehe yeah I think it's just the dead pan way David Jason delivers it that makes it so hilarious. But then he learnt his trade from the Master...one Ronnie Barker.
Feb 8th 2006, 5:12 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Partystar
Yeah, I still think it was superb that he managed to fall like that. Without sticking his hand out or even flinching, very good work David Jason!
Feb 8th 2006, 5:19 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Apparently it wasnt scripted...he really didnt know the bar hatch had been opened and just adlibed it afterwards. A true professional... turned an on camera accident into classic comedy.
Feb 8th 2006, 5:29 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
My favourite is where Del falls through bar.
"Play it cool trig, play it cool"
Feb 8th 2006, 5:29 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Feb 8th 2006, 5:30 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Partystar
Met him once, I was so starstuck!!! He also had a shop in Chipping Norton, near where I used to live.
