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Experimental TV: Comedy

This thread is part of an experiment to determine Buffistas' interest in television discussion. It will close on June 1st, 2007, after which there will be a brief skirmish to sort out what we want to do next. This thread is for discussion of all comedy, regardless of airing station. [NAFDA]

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Jessica - Apr 20, 2007 11:26:17 am PDT #84 of 447

If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

Have you seen episodes from seasons 2 and 3 of the US version?

I have, and I agree with GC on this one -- the US show is fine, but it's not Great in the same way that the UK one was. It's an above-average American sitcom, but it's still...an American sitcom. If the shows didn't have the same name, they'd be impossible to compare, because they're such different critters.

I can't think of many scenes anywhere in television that can compete with Tim taking his mic off in the S2 finale. It's one of those perfect moments.

Jessica - Apr 20, 2007 11:28:40 am PDT #85 of 447

If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

(And I'm now running through all of my other favorite moments from the show in my head, which means I need to hear "Free Love Freeway" RIGHT NOW. Thank goodness for YouTube!)

Hayden - Apr 20, 2007 11:33:22 am PDT #86 of 447

aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."

I can't think of many scenes anywhere in television that can compete with Tim taking his mic off in the S2 finale. It's one of those perfect moments.

I'm with Jessica on all of this.

Scrappy - Apr 20, 2007 11:42:11 am PDT #87 of 447

Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

I agree. The original is a work of art and the USian version is a sitcom. But it's a very GOOD sitcom, and there aren't really that many out there right now.

Hayden - Apr 20, 2007 11:55:09 am PDT #88 of 447

aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."

I agree with that, too. I am agreeable today.

erikaj - Apr 20, 2007 11:58:33 am PDT #89 of 447

Always Anti-fascist!

No. And believe me, I was not looking for another show. Cause they're all Not-The-Wire, and thus, fall short of greatness every day. But this one snuck up me. But I won't ever say "Jam" as a name. Ever. Ooh, Corwood got laid last night...how's the other guy holding up? (/gratuitous, though sanitized, Wirefiend banter)

Topic!Cindy - Apr 20, 2007 12:13:27 pm PDT #90 of 447

What is even happening?

I think they're utterly different, too. I just don't think the US version is lacking in heart.

Glamcookie - Apr 20, 2007 12:36:21 pm PDT #91 of 447

I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

t pulls out BBC Office DVDs

erikaj - Apr 20, 2007 12:41:48 pm PDT #92 of 447

Always Anti-fascist!

Like I said, was completely expecting Jim to let party-crasher Michael finish the Parton part, and possibly make some smart-ass applause...when he bailed him out, somehow that touched me. And I don't really mean porn, though I'm beginning to crush on him.

Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 20, 2007 12:49:04 pm PDT #93 of 447

"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

30 Rock just lost me thanks to the Alec Baldwin voicemail rant at his daughter. I'm never going to be able to watch one of his goofy moments on this show or SNL and smile again.

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