So, I caught up with the Venture Brothers. I agree with Corwood - I have no idea what this show is anymore (besides convoluted, weird and oddly compelling). There are moments of humor (sometimes LOL-worthy), but I can't remotely call it a comedy anymore. I think it's some kind of work of genius - I mean the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen parody with Samuel Clemens and Oscar Wilde? Brilliant! - but I'm not sure it even belongs with the other Adult Swim shows at this point.
Mighty fine shindig.
Mal ,'Shindig'
Comedy 1: A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants
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Frankenbuddha - Aug 13, 2008 5:23:31 pm PDT #957 of 8624
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
DavidS - Aug 13, 2008 6:08:16 pm PDT #958 of 8624
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I thought the Lepidopterists episode was funny, but otherwise it's been low on laughs. I did enjoy the last episode though.
Jon B. - Aug 14, 2008 6:27:45 am PDT #959 of 8624
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
What I've found odd is how many episodes this season have focused on flashbacks.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 14, 2008 7:00:21 am PDT #960 of 8624
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
What I've found odd is how many episodes this season have focused on flashbacks.
Maybe they are gearing up for a big Watchmen tribute.
Laga - Aug 14, 2008 7:28:46 am PDT #961 of 8624
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Maybe they are gearing up for a big Watchmen tribute.
Ooh I just got all tingly.
Tom Scola - Aug 14, 2008 7:34:59 am PDT #962 of 8624
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
So who killed Dr. Venture? The episode seemed to imply that it was his not-actually-mute bodyguard, but it also hinted that maybe it was Rusty himself?
Vortex - Aug 14, 2008 8:02:09 am PDT #963 of 8624
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I thought that it was the bodyguard, since he felt all guilty.
Torque - Aug 16, 2008 1:47:39 pm PDT #964 of 8624
Bad Wolf
Yeah I assumed it was Kato.
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 17, 2008 6:25:42 pm PDT #965 of 8624
"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
This Bob Saget thing is the first celebrity roast I've watched, as others I've seen advertised previously lacked someone as hot as John Stamos filling in the hosting duties. But are they always this unfunny? Cloris Leachman is the only roaster that's consistently had good jokes so far.
Laga - Aug 17, 2008 6:30:38 pm PDT #966 of 8624
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I thought the William Shatner roast was highlarious. Pam Anderson was mostly funny because of how out of control Courtney Love was. Bob Saget hasn't aired yet in my region so I can't tell you if it's just that I like roasts. I'm sure the uncensored version will be funnier.