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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 29, 2008 7:14:28 GMT
Big topic - generalised in 'British' being probably BBC English and 'American' covering the whole of the States. In the 70's/80's it was generally said in Britland that we had the best sense of humour - we would poo poo American humour and then go on to say did you see Mash/Cheers/Taxi/etc etc last night. Great wasn't it ! WE would say that Americans didn't do satire - ha! Little Britain (US version has apparently flopped as being too crude) Right over to you Guys
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Post by rayman2112 on Dec 29, 2008 10:03:24 GMT
Well, I watch a LOT of BBC programming, and I was sure to catch every episode of Little Britain USA (which was brilliant). I'm not one to compare humour, because it's all so different and there are 100000 ways to make people laugh. The two brands are different, I wouldn't pick one over the other, I'm just happy they both exist. I would say I probably prefer the British sitcoms though. There are only a few new US shows that I watch regularly these days. The US shows have a tendency to go with quantity over quality. All the successful shows strive to get to 100 episodes so they can live forever in syndication $$$. Most great British sitcoms finish with around 20 episodes, so like I say, too tough to compare since they're so different. For stand up comedy, I prefer the Americans, but thats probably just a comfort thing since I can probably relate to them easier. Thats just an idea, but I haven't given it much thought. That reminds me, the full series of Saxondale is coming out on DVD early next month I think. Time to pre-order!
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Post by rebecca on Dec 29, 2008 14:48:30 GMT
I don't know, it's hard to say. British humor is a bit exotic just because it's within reach but there are things I don't get. And this is one thing that's great about knowing people on the internet, isn't it?
In the end, I prefer smart humor over silly, verbal humor over pratfalls and sight gags. There are some things in British humor, like Fawlty Towers, that everybody loves but just don't do it for me. I tell you though, this reminds me that I lent my favorite Eddie Izzard DVD to someone who never gave it back, and that's irritating me all over again!
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Post by rebecca on May 9, 2009 2:45:21 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on May 9, 2009 6:39:15 GMT
;D ;D I thought the sidekick really was an immigration officer and thought he must be glad he moved to the States to get that response cause over here it would have been a smirk and a mild titter
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Post by maddogfagin on May 9, 2009 8:51:45 GMT
Wonderful ;D
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Post by broadsword on May 9, 2009 10:08:30 GMT
No idea where to put this but...........
Jimmy Tarbuck was compering a Royal Command show once, looked up at the Queen in the Royal box and said "Oh yes that reminds me, I need a stamp"
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Post by nonrabbit on Apr 15, 2010 13:39:40 GMT
or Scottish
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Post by nonrabbit on May 16, 2010 11:08:04 GMT
See your Mrs C looks less than impressed with our Willie no Kissin
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 19, 2010 16:04:55 GMT
The late Stanley Unwin invented his own language which I don't suppose our friends across the pond will understand. Mind you there'll be a few Brits who might struggle with it too ;D
Stanley Unwin talks about the budget. Also, inexplicably, a short feature about boomerangs. Deep Joy.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 7, 2011 18:03:39 GMT
and speaking of inventing a new language so bad it's good
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 16, 2011 10:15:57 GMT
Love him
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hipflaskandy
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Post by hipflaskandy on Jun 22, 2011 10:33:26 GMT
Don't really 'get' the us 'v' them thing with regard to most topics - but especially not where 'humour' is concerned. There is so much, from both countries mentioned, that I find hugely amusing - and so much from both that I don't find funny at all. Not surprised they didn't take to Little Britain - it was totally not my cup of tea, either.
An example of one writer from USA that I currently find funny... My sister (born and raised UK) emigrated to the USA aged eleven (m' parents moved over there) - ended up marrying and living in Texas. She sends me various suggestions (vid/film/books) with regard to what's happening over there... and as a result, I'm currently working my way through several books by David Sedaris that she's sent over. Three out of four (read so far) have been a real hoot - one was way off the mark completely! Now I notice the BBC have currently been featuring Mr Sedaris on Radio Four - and his readings from his anecdotal-style books have, thus far been quite amusing. Never heard of him? Why not check the Beeb iplayer? I nearly crashed the car (in fits of laughter) while driving back from a gig - his description of his 'Stadium Pal' accessory-for-men was wonderful!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 22, 2011 15:01:25 GMT
tongue in cheek re the "v" thing mind you it's one of my obsessions comparing "over there - over there" to over here - it's in the family well half of my genes anyway
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hipflaskandy
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Post by hipflaskandy on Jun 29, 2011 10:38:17 GMT
tongue in cheek re the "v" thing mind you it's one of my obsessions comparing "over there - over there" to over here - it's in the family well half of my genes anyway Ah - I musta sounded too heavy in reply - sorry mate - I wasnae that serious mesel. Twas understood you were not that serious. Big (manly) hugs!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 29, 2011 18:31:58 GMT
tongue in cheek re the "v" thing mind you it's one of my obsessions comparing "over there - over there" to over here - it's in the family well half of my genes anyway Ah - I musta sounded too heavy in reply - sorry mate - I wasnae that serious mesel. Twas understood you were not that serious. Big (manly) hugs! I accept your big manly hugs and no more will be said about how our humour is far far superior to those Colonials and their ilk
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 18, 2012 11:09:20 GMT
The Slaughtered Lamb Undead music venue i41.images obliterated by tinypic/fpcvt2.jpg[/IMG] Welcome T' Yorkshire
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hipflaskandy
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Post by hipflaskandy on Jan 20, 2012 10:52:59 GMT
Of course.... you realise my HipflaskAndy 'handle' on here has been pinched from an American comedian....
Any stabs at who? And the famous quote? Anyone?....
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 20, 2012 11:44:52 GMT
Welcome T' Yorkshire Another welcome T' Yorkshire.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 20, 2012 18:00:19 GMT
Welcome T' Yorkshire Another welcome T' Yorkshire. LOL Thats brilliant! I'm sending that to my son in 't Skipton Love the chair backs ;D
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 20, 2012 18:06:52 GMT
Of course.... you realise my HipflaskAndy 'handle' on here has been pinched from an American comedian.... Any stabs at who? And the famous quote? Anyone?.... Gie us a clue Pal
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 20, 2012 18:12:13 GMT
It's a Dundee accent - with subtitles ye ken.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 24, 2012 11:10:41 GMT
From the BBC's "The Story of English."
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 24, 2012 17:18:58 GMT
'Tis but a scratch
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hipflaskandy
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Post by hipflaskandy on Jan 25, 2012 13:24:14 GMT
Of course.... you realise my HipflaskAndy 'handle' on here has been pinched from an American comedian.... Any stabs at who? And the famous quote? Anyone?.... Gie us a clue Pal USA comedian/actor from many decades back! Quote went summat like... I keep a hipflask handy in case I see a snake - which I also keep handy!'
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Post by broadsword on Jan 25, 2012 21:38:16 GMT
Let's see, W. C. Fields liked a drink, so is it him HipFlask?
The following is rumoured to be one of his:
"I don't have a drink problem, I drink, I get drunk, I fall down, I get up"
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 25, 2012 21:50:44 GMT
he also said...' it was a woman who drove me to drink...and I never had the courtesy to thank her'
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hipflaskandy
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Post by hipflaskandy on Jan 25, 2012 22:34:22 GMT
You got it, Broadsword! Go to the top of the class! ;D Well done.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 27, 2012 8:15:49 GMT
Don't watch this if you have an appointment at the dentist.
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Post by hipflaskandy on Jan 30, 2012 9:33:47 GMT
OUCH! I'm due at the dentist this coming Thursday - thanks mate!
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