Also, Michael Mackean and David (memfault last name - the guy who played Squiggy) had a funny version using rock bands: YES, THE WHO, and THE GUESS WHO.
So there is something I can do, besides scream like a woman?
Wesley ,'Chosen'
Natter 47: My Brilliance Is Wasted On You People
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 24, 2006 7:55:22 am PDT #5299 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Steph L. - Oct 24, 2006 7:55:56 am PDT #5300 of 10001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I laugh pretty much every single time I hear it
I think the reason I don't find it funny is that it's the embodiment of frustration borne out of shitty communication skills.
I know, I know. But there are whole areas of existence that are humor blind spots for me because I'm such an annoying pedant.
To prove that I do have a sense of humor, here is my list of Things That Never Stop Being Funny:
* Dick Cheney SHOT A GUY. In the face!
* "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." (To be fair, the funny part is the dude getting clocked in the head with the wrench 2 seconds later.)
* The Nextel commercial with the guys dancing to "Push It". (Hint: for best viewing quality, let the whole thing load first and then play it.) I can watch it on an endless loop, and it's funny every. single. time.
Tom Scola - Oct 24, 2006 7:57:55 am PDT #5301 of 10001
hwæt
The Animaniacs routine used band names also.
Amy - Oct 24, 2006 7:58:30 am PDT #5302 of 10001
Because books.
That Nextel commercial is hysterical.
The thing about Who's On First? You've not only heard of it, you've *heard* it. Fifty-something man who is unaware of its existence? Come on.
Kathy A - Oct 24, 2006 7:58:56 am PDT #5303 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Whenever I see Jeffrey Skilling's name, I marvel at the thought that this man is the brother of my favorite weatherman (oops, sorry--meteorologist!), who just oozes intelligence, integrity, and believability, in stark contrast to his slimy corporate weasel brother.
Topic!Cindy - Oct 24, 2006 7:59:28 am PDT #5304 of 10001
What is even happening?
Two hours 'til the 24 trailer goes live: [link]
Frankenbuddha - Oct 24, 2006 7:59:46 am PDT #5305 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
* The Nextel commercial with the guys dancing to "Push It". (Hint: for best viewing quality, let the whole thing load first and then play it.) I can watch it on an endless loop, and it's funny every. single. time.
That one does make me smile every single time I see it. I think it's the guy sitting there with the boom box on his lap and bopping his head that seals the deal for me with that one.
Steph L. - Oct 24, 2006 8:01:37 am PDT #5306 of 10001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I think it's the guy sitting there with the boom box on his lap and bopping his head that seals the deal for me with that one.
And they're just so *committed* to their horrible dancing, you know?
Strega - Oct 24, 2006 8:07:29 am PDT #5307 of 10001
I swear, I may start watching Studio 60. The more I hear about it, the more intrigued I am. You know how it's interesting to look at that series of cat paintings by a schizophrenic? It seems like that. Not all that pleasing aesthetically, but fascinating from a psychological standpoint. I was just reading this Websnark piece about it.
he's writing Studio Sorkin on the Aaron Sorkin Strip Starring People Portraying Aaron Sorkin's LifeI was aware of some of the elements Sorkin was pulling from his life, but I didn't realize how extensive it was. He's fantastically crazy.
P.M. Marc - Oct 24, 2006 8:07:38 am PDT #5308 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
You know what never stops being funny to me? I mean, every time I see it, I think, "No, can't be that funny," and every time, it's funnier?
That scene in Harold and Kumar where they sing Hold On.
I'm cracking up just thinking about it.
"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." (To be fair, the funny part is the dude getting clocked in the head with the wrench 2 seconds later.)
Also still funny.