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Can't wait for series 3 of The Mighty Boosh?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadband/mediawrapper/consoles/threeplayer/bb_rm_console.shtml?pack1
Online and ready to go. Must Say It Is Brilliant.
Feedback on it here (Y)
Andy xxx
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I just don't know what to do.
I want to wait and see it properly on the telly.
But....it's right there! Waiting!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
MUHAHAHAHA Im an icy bastard. I tempt more than a curly wurly
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i'm going to wait for it to come on telly i think. very tempted though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh fuck it.
Hold the door open you juicy dangler, I'm coming in.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
That sounded wrong.
I've only watched five minutes, but already I feel very good about the jacket I bought last week purely for the elbow patches.
Me and Howard were meant to be...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Well I must say that I do like those Mighty Boosh chaps and I too will be glad to see their mushes back on telly in something new!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
noel fieldings as feminine as ever (L)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Just makes Howard look more MANLY.
Rawr!!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
ohhh Howard. He could mess me up big time 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yum.
I'm liking his hair this series.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, earman2009 said:
I'm going to show a bit of backbone and wait for the show to air on TV. After saying that, I'm not entirely sure when that is. 
I know it's soon though. I've just bought series 1+2 on DVD and am watching them at the moment to keep me occupied in the meantime.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Next Thursday on BBC3!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
and you call yourself a boosh fan
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I am, it seems, destined to not watch this series of Boosh (at least not with everyone else). Why do they insist on scheduling things against Question Time?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
lol
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Well, it's funnier than The Mighty Boosh.
Far more surreal as well.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
'Question Time' is too cringe making for me.. I don't know what makes me cringe most, the questions or the answers.
One thing is for sure, I've never watched that program and been satisfied either by the questions raised or the answers drivel.
TV cotton wool. Not a serious program at all IMHO.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
programme*
The ridiculous answers certain politicians give amuses - and on occasions angers - me no end. Particularly hilarious are David Lammy, Hazel Blears, Tessa Jowell, and, if I can stand to listen to her voice long enough without ripping my own ears off, Ruth Kelly.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i love mighty boosh. i can't wait for it.
what's people's favourite episodes?
i would say...
1. nightmare of milky joe
2. tundra
ooooh
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i just gave in and tried to watch it. the flipping clip kept stopping and reloading. how annoying.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 9, 2007, 9:38 AMi love mighty boosh. i can't wait for it.
what's people's favourite episodes?
i would say...
1. nightmare of milky joe
2. tundra
ooooh
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The Nanageddon one springs to mind right now. Love this show, but I shall wait until its on TV. Im a bit surprised that three series in theyre not trying to push the Boosh more; still on BBC3 and at half ten, which seems like a rubbish time slot to me. Cant wait to see it though!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Did you see the BBC Two broadcasts of series one? 6:30pm or something ridiculous, with the Boosh gimp-mask-thing-logo over their mouths - with accompanying 'squelch' sound effect - to mask naughty words.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 9, 2007, 5:57 PMDid you see the BBC Two broadcasts of series one? 6:30pm or something ridiculous, with the Boosh gimp-mask-thing-logo over their mouths - with accompanying 'squelch' sound effect - to mask naughty words.
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Yeah, I did see some; what was the point? If you have to censor it, just put it on later!!!! I think it could be pushed a lot more on BBC2 than it is, like lead baloon and gavin and stacey have been.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, earman2009 said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 9, 2007, 5:57 PMDid you see the BBC Two broadcasts of series one? 6:30pm or something ridiculous, with the Boosh gimp-mask-thing-logo over their mouths - with accompanying 'squelch' sound effect - to mask naughty words.
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Well, that's just stupid!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Andy basically read out the whole bit about Question time to me, and keeps confusing our parents by talking about Eels 
I thought the first episode was good, but not so good as I was anticipating-only by a teeny margin though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I've only watched half of it, keeping some for later, like. But it's even better than I was expecting!
I suppose because when I rewatch the first two series, it can seem a bit dated now (only cos I overwatched them when they came out.) But they've really managed to move it on and make it new, while still keeping in the same Booshy style.
Phew.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
but the Hitcher is too perfected!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Have they sacked Michael Fielding yet? he's got all the performing ability of a slab of concrete.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Gasp!
That's his charm!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
What, being unutterably shite?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
they would never fire him-family ties and all
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Cinnamon @ November 11, 2007, 12:33 PMWhat, being unutterably shite?
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Well, yes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Fair enough, it worked for Terry Jones in Python.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i watched this last night. i thought it was pretty good.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
I want a jacket of aggressive beige!
or maybe angry plum? 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Camo said:
I feel so behind the times now.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Get yourself some elbow patches and join the revolution, Camo.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
eels....eels....eels....eels
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Simon Stratton said:
Has it started? Did I miss it? Damn!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
It's on telly this Thursday.
All these fools have watched it online. You can too if you like. But make sure you all watch it on TV too, or they won't get any flipping viewing figures!
Although I suppose they somehow count the internet viewings too...(?)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Internet viewing figures are infinitely more easily calculable, and infinitely infinitely more reliable and accurate. ... So watch both.
Unless you don't want to, like me, in which case just watch it on TV.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
anyone watch this?
i watched it again and thought it was genius. it gave me a lovely warm feeling.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
come on you f mothers. i want to discuss eels.
zooo wake up!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jay72 said:
Didn't disappoint - as good as ever. The strongest stuff for me comes when Vince and Howard are both in the same scene and exchanging banter. Such as when Howard was trying to convince Vince about his elbow patches.
Wish they'd get rid of the moon though. Never found that skit funny and still don't.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i agree. i like the directions their coversations take. like the dialogue about leroy going skiing on his own. brilliant.
the songs do it for me though. they give it that extra dimension.
we're super magic men. we stay up til 5am.
i thought this episode was a bit more adult than other episodes. i watched it with my 7 year old and there was the odd scene which was a bit uncomfortable. maybe thats why its on at 10.30
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I loooooooved it!!
There were a few swear words, which is nice. At least your 7 yr old's learning from the best.
I didn't even recognise Rich Fulcher for a few seconds.
The only thing is I seem to be going off pink blob (Tony Harrison I think he's called). Ayoade is still fantastic though.
I LOVE the shop. It looks amazing, and it's all really stylish - the rain and the street outside the shop when the Hitcher came in was beautiful.
And most importantly, it made me laugh loads. Hurrah!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i play the cds in the car on the way to school. my kids often go into school singing "shoot your face off". which i kind of like.
my 7 year old taught a boy in her class all the words from Calm a llama down.
i love tony harrison. and ayoade. in fact i really like the whole shamen gang thing. the way they behave like lads on a real stag was funny.
its shows like that this that make me feel sad when they are over and i have to wait a whole week for the next one. sopranos did that to me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Quote: zooo @ November 16, 2007, 11:32 AM
The only thing is I seem to be going off pink blob (Tony Harrison I think he's called). Ayoade is still fantastic though.
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Yeah I thought it was good but I also have the feeling the rest of the series is going to be better. I wonder which episode is going to be the 'Ballad of Milky Joe' episode for this series i.e. the best one
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 16, 2007, 10:43 AMi watched it with my 7 year old and there was the odd scene which was a bit uncomfortable. maybe thats why its on at 10.30
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: ajp29 @ November 16, 2007, 11:50 AMYou cleft
Yeah I thought it was good but I also have the feeling the rest of the series is going to be better. I wonder which episode is going to be the 'Ballad of Milky Joe' episode for this series i.e. the best one
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milky joe was close to tv perfection for me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: Cinnamon @ November 11, 2007, 12:39 PMFair enough, it worked for Terry Jones in Python.
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<mere words fail me..>
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
And Ricky Gervais in, well, anything.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Re: The Boosh.. Having no telly is really frustrating, I haven't seen it yet.. I may have to resort to internet then.. They are getting great reviews everywhere too! That's nice to see, something that actually is worth raving about rather than most of the 'mediocrity' that gets classed as 'great' by the pundits in the press (and on here too.. )
Up The Boosh, I say!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
As wacky and random as ever! I enjoyed it overall though. It looks like they make things up as they go along, but really a lot of work goes into it with all those sub-stories being tied up at the end.
Does anyone else think that Julian looks like a white Snoop DD? Especially when he was dancing in the hat?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jay72 said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 16, 2007, 10:43 AMi like the directions their coversations take. like the dialogue about leroy going skiing on his own. brilliant.
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That's the point I was struggling to put into words earlier. They just do that sort of thing so well. Loved the way that particular conversation kept going off on tangents.
Rich Fulcher was ace too.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ November 16, 2007, 2:41 PMDoes anyone else think that Julian looks like a white Snoop DD? Especially when he was dancing in the hat?
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Yes! It's been said many a time. He's aware of it too.
Rich Fulcher was amaaazing as a woman.
Apparently episode two is miles better even than 1.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ November 16, 2007, 3:33 PMYes! It's been said many a time. He's aware of it too.
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Before glancing at your avatar just then, I'd not even thought of it before. Uncanny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 16, 2007, 3:47 PMBefore glancing at your avatar just then, I'd not even thought of it before. Uncanny.
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It only hit me when he was doing that dance inside eel-man's hat. Has he done a spoof before? that would be hilarious!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
just watched episode two online. very good again. mad as ten bears.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I watched episdoe two just now! heaaaaps better imho 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Well I know that certain people on here love it so I watched it last night. Probably the first time I'd watched it all the way though.
I thought it was great. Was that a typical episode?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yep!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ November 16, 2007, 5:52 PMI watched episdoe two just now! heaaaaps better imho
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My comedy crystal balls are working then
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Well, when it's good ...it's good any everyone tends to agree!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
it seems to have more depth this series. better production - sets, costumes , effects. the scripts are tighter too. little things become important as the episode moves on. still funny too.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
The hitcher looked so much better.
It actually stood up to being in such a close up!
Couldn't have done that last series.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Just watched it, really good I thought. As others have already mentioned, my favourite bits are also when Howard and Vicnce are just chatting away.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
I liked how they made Vince more naive, like in the first series, and the more quick-fire, energised feeling this time around, but I can honestly say, with great disappointment, that I didn't laugh once watching it. The 'plot' seemed odd in a way that the Boosh has never been - I felt like I didn't 'get' the rules and I've been a fan since the start, and also I felt slightly alienated by the 'the horrors' reference, which made me feel like they were explicitly pandering to 'that' kind of Boosh audience.
"The hitcher looked so much better."
You thought? He just looked really young (Noel's face) and increased the feeling of "new Boosh not my Boosh" I had.
And why was Tony Harrison speaking so slow and weird?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Retinend @ November 17, 2007, 5:51 PM
And why was Tony Harrison speaking so slow and weird?
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Tony talked like that last series, didnt he?
And its interesting to note some saying the effects and general production values seemed beeter, because apparently the Boosh were given less money than previous years to make it!
And, maybe this makes me odd, but I didnt find anything at all weird about the story! Its exactly what youd expect from the Boosh, lovely and odd and strangely random! Loved the pop stars skinny flamingo legs.
And as for refernces to pop stars and the like, they have had bits like that before, Razorlight popped up and Vince name checked The Kings of Leon, for instance, last series. I dont think this is pandering to certain types of fans, its entirely in context for the Vince character, and whats more to Noel Fieldings real life persona; he genuinly hangs around with the NME fodder.
Cant wait for episode two, I love the Boosh!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
No, I don't think so; I found it slower and weirder.
I wasn't that happy with the Razorlight appearance either...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Retinend @ November 17, 2007, 6:18 PMNo, I don't think so; I found it slower and weirder.
I wasn't that happy with the Razorlight appearance either...
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I didnt find it slow, and as for weird-this is the Boosh! The weirder the better! And actually, what was that weird about it, in comparison to previous episodes anyway? Milky Joe wasnt weird?!?! They run a shop, naboo had a stag doo, the Hitcher tried to threaten them into giving him money; it wasnt really the most bizzare story theyve had.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Tony Harrison's always talked that slow I reckon. I did find him funnier before though.
I think it was classic Boosh. No more or less weird. No more or less funny.
It has changed somehow though, in a good way. I watched a bit of series one last night as it was on TV somewhere, and it has advanced loads. In style, I suppose.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ November 17, 2007, 7:33 PMI watched a bit of series one last night as it was on TV somewhere...
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Somewhere, somehow, through time and space...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
zooo! I really thought the Hitcher lost a lot for not being so oatmealy and repulsive! looked too much like Mr Fielding, and spoiled it a bit for me if Im honest.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Stylo said:
I am a big Boosh fan, but must admit to being a bit disappointed with ep 1 series 3... I liked the set up, LOVED Rich Fulcher, but where has the originality gone? It felt like they'd just re-hashed a handful of out-takes from series 2 to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ep 2 tho...
PS I see DB's got a new Bollo suit... I guess the old one must have stunk to high heaven after the tour!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ November 18, 2007, 2:21 PMzooo! I really thought the Hitcher lost a lot for not being so oatmealy and repulsive! looked too much like Mr Fielding, and spoiled it a bit for me if Im honest.
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Oh, maybe that's why I liked it? More Noel-y?
Dunno. I suppose I like that he now looks like a real person who really is green, rather than a dude with loads of crap on his face.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I dont like associating Noel with that vile Hitcher 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Aw, but now he's had a crisis of conscience.
He's just a loveable old cockney uncle. With a knife.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
and disgusting habits with his pee
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh my.
Poor Howard. 
He was all sexy again by the time he met up with Lady Rich though.
I'm gonna mess you up.
*swoon*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
XD Thats why I love the outtakes-peeing on each other, Rich as a woman, scat singing
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i think its changed in the scripting. its much tighter than in previous series with everything tying up at the end. its also less cheap looking - the mod wolves, the killer roo - they were great but very cheap looking. the sets and props all look much swisher now.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 18, 2007, 9:11 PMi think its changed in the scripting. its much tighter than in previous series with everything tying up at the end. its also less cheap looking - the mod wolves, the killer roo - they were great but very cheap looking. the sets and props all look much swisher now.
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I think I mentioned this before, but in an interview it was mentioned that they were actually given less money than previoulsy to make this series; perhaps the production staff have just got better?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
They spent only 30% of the budget on cocaine this time.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 18, 2007, 9:16 PMThey spent only 30% of the budget on cocaine this time.
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That is the first and last time I will ever use one of those blighters.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Don't sully their name!
Only Bollo does hard drugs...
It's weird, cos when Red Dwarf got more slick, I hated it. Boosh hasn't got slick in quite the same way though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Pip Bond said:
Quote: Stylo @ November 18, 2007, 3:15 PMIt felt like they'd just re-hashed a handful of out-takes from series 2 to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ep 2 tho...
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I thought that a bit too, but it was still superior to many 'comedy' things on BBC3. It looked good, though, as ever, and I did laugh a lot.
I came across Boosh by accident, watching BBC2 in bed on evening when I was ill - must've been early evening - it was The Monkey Hell episode I first saw and I thought I might have died form the illness and gone to a better place.
Milky Joe is pure joy, I agree.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Yeah I came across it by accident, and it was Bollo that I saw first! But that was like 2...maybe 3 years ago now
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I saw the pilot first. Because I am fabulous, and had seen Noel doing standup on telly about 10 years ago.
(He is older than he looks!)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh, not that much older then.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
its...18 years my senior
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
They were on one of those godawful T4 shows, and seemed rather irritated as the sycophantic studio audience were laughing at EVERYTHING they were saying. Noel Fielding could have admitted that he'd just been at his mother's funeral and the cretins would have dutifully fallen about squawking.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Which show was this?
They were on T4 2 years ago and the audiences were silent and just stared at them slack jawed.
But now the Boosh are in NME every week, so I suppose they've been officially approved as funny...
(Scats - he could literally be your dad!! That's hilarious.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I know very much haunted by that! theyre taking over NME this week! *yay!!!*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
God knows; I'd say that it was one with irritatingly loud presenters, awful music and graphics that could provoke an epileptic fit but for T4 that seems quite conventional.
Goodness Gracious, he's over twice my age...how wise he must be...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
more than twice mine! I win hehe
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Are you sixteen as well? I thought that I was the most hideously juvenile.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
I remember seeing both Boosh boys doing individual stand up acts on a show years ago called gas, I think, that Lee Mack presented each week. Noel did odd little stories about the animals in his garden, where as Julian did some very weird shit indeed!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I like them on their own, too, but like them the best when theyre together! hehe nope Cinnamon! Im 16-and not 17 until July! But I dont think that some people here think I am... I come out with things which are ridiculously inappropriate. I muck up my facade when I go on about exams!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ November 19, 2007, 7:28 PMI remember seeing both Boosh boys doing individual stand up acts on a show years ago called gas, I think, that Lee Mack presented each week. Noel did odd little stories about the animals in his garden, where as Julian did some very weird shit indeed!
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Yeah! I loved that show.
Julian's was all about getting on the tube and following someone home and killing them. I liked it.
Noel used to talk about making friends with spiders.
Aw.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
is that the same one where Julian did about the weed smoking cheese plant? who rapes people?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Camo said:
Ok! I finally watched ep 1 of the new series and it's actually funny the first go round!
...ew... stoner rape plant?!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ November 19, 2007, 7:37 PMis that the same one where Julian did about the weed smoking cheese plant?
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I don't actually remember that part offhand. But I'm sure it was in there somewhere.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Pip Bond @ November 19, 2007, 2:19 PMI came across Boosh by accident ...
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If Zooo was a boy, I bet she would too. Daily.
Quote: Pip Bond @ November 19, 2007, 2:19 PM... watching BBC2 in bed on evening when I was ill - must've been early evening ...
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Yes, was in the 6pm slot, if I remember rightly.
Quote: zooo @ November 19, 2007, 6:26 PMI saw the pilot first. Because I am fabulous, and had seen Noel doing standup on telly about 10 years ago.
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With the skeleton costume? And the pigeon thing?
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ November 19, 2007, 7:08 PMits...18 years my senior
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Yeah, but you still would.
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ November 19, 2007, 7:28 PMI like them on their own, too, but like them the best when theyre together! hehe nope Cinnamon! Im 16-and not 17 until July! But I dont think that some people here think I am... I come out with things which are ridiculously inappropriate. I muck up my facade when I go on about exams!
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At first, we thought that she was a 43-year old trucker from Leeds. Called Barry.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Wouldnt surprise me Aaron! and we had a discussion in English about who we "would"...our teacher wasnt impressed...especially when we were talking about who we "would" if we were the opposite sex...I blame these forums entirely!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
This conversation is going weird places...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I just read it back and realised that I'll stop talking for a bit...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Oh no, do carry on if you wish!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
*muffles* SEX! I dont know where that came from
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I do.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
right thats it...not talking I will scat sing like Howard instead
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, we all know what you're thinking though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Skee bop!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 20, 2007, 4:30 PMWith the skeleton costume? And the pigeon thing?
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Yeah! And other things, he was on quite a lot. There seemed to be a lot more TV shows back then that had standup.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Am I the only one who waits for the TV broadcast? I started watching the first episode online but after a few minutes I stopped and thought "this is... wrong...", and waited a couple of days to watch it. I guess that's the price you pay for purism.
Anyway, that was a really good episode, I liked the Being John Malcovich style design of Vince's body, the special effects were surprisingly good, Rich Fulcher was great (I liked his character's end payoff with the pin) and one of my favourite Boosh villains was back. Very funny, I lot better than the first episode.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
OMG! Episode 3 is SO good Gary Numan lmao!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Retinend @ November 23, 2007, 5:17 PMAm I the only one who waits for the TV broadcast?
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No, you're not.
Except it clashes with Question Time on its premiere broadcast, so I don't watch it even then.
And have currently managed to miss every repeat so far.
Nevertheless, it's all sitting on my computer, ready to watch.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I thought the 2nd episode was the best so far.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I wait for the TV version too!!
It's all pixellated and rubbish on my computer.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jay72 said:
Quote: Retinend @ November 23, 2007, 5:17 PMAm I the only one who waits for the TV broadcast? I started watching the first episode online but after a few minutes I stopped and thought "this is... wrong...", and waited a couple of days to watch it. I guess that's the price you pay for purism.
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I did watch the first episode on TV for the same reason, but because I often work late on Thurs (and cause my vid refuses to record off Freeview) the online broadcasts are a godsend (as the BBCI Player now I have got it to work).
Am loving this series so far. Best sitcom on TV at the mo, although I understand why its not everyone's cup of tea.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
it is wonderful to see something so different on tv. these are people who can be properly funny.
that said, every now and then they serve up a complete dud. like episode 3.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Naboo is to the Mighty Boosh what a hammond organist would have been to the Beatles.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Indeed. Maybe if they'd had one, they would still be together today...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Decisions, decisions, decisions.. said:
Quote: zooo @ November 24, 2007, 7:47 PMIndeed. Maybe if they'd had one, they would still be together today...
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They would still be together today, but would they REALLY still be together today?
Series 3 IMO, is a totally amazing production, if a little (according to rumour mongers) unfunny in the most intricately, infinitesimally small slices, HOWEVER, having watched ep's 1 & 2 again, I find I am laughing at the more obscure jokes that I must have missed first time around.
Just don't ask which ones as I cannot remember,
For I am a Goldfish hybrid..
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Decisions, decisions, decisions.. @ November 27, 2007, 1:47 PMThey would still be together today, but would they REALLY still be together today?
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I think series 3 is brilliant.
Screw the naysayers!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Decisions, decisions, decisions.. said:
Here here!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Is it time to admit that I've not watched any of it yet?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Decisions, decisions, decisions.. said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 27, 2007, 2:10 PMIs it time to admit that I've not watched any of it yet?
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It's never too late Aaron!
Do it! do it! do it!..
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Quote: Decisions, decisions, decisions.. @ November 27, 2007, 1:47 PMThey would still be together today, but would they REALLY still be together today?
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Yes, the first law of identity - A=A
God, I hate studying epistemology, it turns my brain into extremely logical and analytical mush. Still, what do I care, nothing's actually real anyway, I'm just a brain in a jar and everything I experience is the result of sensory manipulations...the manipulator must have a quirky sense of humour...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Hehe my english teacher is very confused when we start singing Boosh songs just thought I'd say so!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
I think she'd be confused by you singing ANY songs while learning english.
Try breaking into Here Comes The Sun during act 2 of King Lear.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
haha! it was Blake today
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Cinnamon @ November 27, 2007, 5:45 PMI think she'd be confused by you singing ANY songs while learning english.
Try breaking into Here Comes The Sun during act 2 of King Lear.
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
SBFs getting carried away with Aaron . its not good sister of mine. i think you should go for someone more like say Joe?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
ANDY! Im coming to use the printer so Im going to kill you in the process
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, The Rude Baron said:
Not seen 3. But saw series 1. Watched it all to make sure I wasn't being hasty. Never laughed aloud once. Smiled 3 or 4 times in 3 hours.
Dancing with a mask on your head is considered comedy? Episode 1 was more Strictly Come Dancing. Everyone seemed to be dancing. It was like Sat Night Fever on fast forward.
Charlie the chewing gum monster flying on a magic carpet, putting hairdos on household appliances was random assosiations to sound funny. It was a 60 second section that bored me after 20 seconds and the mention of a flying carpet. To me that's lazy. Mod wolves ditto. And an excuse for more dancing.
Tango Triceratops. Chacha Chameleons. Slamdunk dildoes. Anyone can do that.
That guy with the hairdo grinned thru episode 1 and 2. That shaman guy? did nothing for me. Totally unfunny. The word cheese was tagged on to make him funnier. A disposable character.
The episode about "but did blar REALLY blar" became totally boring with overuse. Ah but did it REALLY? Yawn. Yes it did esp when one of them delivered the killer line to top all the "REALLY " bits at the end of the first scene. From there on in the joke was blown. it couldn't be topped because they fired the killer comeback line too early. The episode end was a recycle of the first scene. Each line was predictable, being a single gag overused to death. Something that would get slammed in the writers section.
Saying "the gem of kabooboo" or whatever isn't a joke just an odd sounding word. lenny henry shouting katanga came to mind. and it wasn't funny back then. If odd sounding words make me laugh then I would go work in a stroke unit.
If the series 1 scripts had been posted anonamously here before they had ever been shown on TV they would have been torn apart. If you are being honest.
The best thing about the show is Moon's charm. It seems genuine. But I want to get WHY Boosh is so popular. But do I REALLY?
So if anyone can explain what they see in it I am happy to hear. but no "coz their well fit" replies. If they were two gross ugly guys rather than being cool trendy types would they have such a big following?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Do you really not understand the concept of some viewers having a different sense of humour to you?
I think Peter Kay is utter tedium at its worst (but of course I suppose that's because he's not 'fit' enough.) Anyway, I understand that millions of other people think he's hilarious.
You silly sausage.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Decisions, decisions, decisions.. said:
Quote: zooo @ November 29, 2007, 12:16 PMDo you really not understand the concept of some viewers having a different sense of humour to you?
I think Peter Kay is utter tedium at its worst (but of course I suppose that's because he's not 'fit' enough.) Anyway, I understand that millions of other people think he's hilarious.
You silly sausage.
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Couldn't agree any more! Live and let live!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
anyone seen episode 3 yet?
i have and i would like to discuss it please.
come on zooo, you must have.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I HAVE!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ November 29, 2007, 6:51 PMI HAVE!
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what did you think?
i didn't enjoy it as much as 1 and 2. it seemed very self indulgent. i was never keen on those "crimping" songs.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I enjoyed it more than 1, but 2 is still my favourite I love the crimping! we crimp in lessons
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ydna said:
I havent cause i couldnt be bothered to watch it online, so ill just watch it tonight, but robyn ofcourse cant handle a late night
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Someone get rid of him
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: The Rude Baron @ November 29, 2007, 11:51 AM
So if anyone can explain what they see in it I am happy to hear. but no "coz their well fit" replies. If they were two gross ugly guys rather than being cool trendy types would they have such a big following?
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The people who like it, myself included, do so because they happen to find it funny. An obvious answer I know, but ask a stupid question . . .
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
As someone who doesn't find the show funny, I don't find them attractive either so they must appeal to their fans through humour alone.
Still, their DVD is marked 'Hip, Sexy, Magical', and it does seem odd that in the avalanche of adjectives the reviewer couldn't have at least put, I don't know, 'funny'?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I wouldn't have thought his whole review was those three words!
Although if it was, I'd like that job please.
The dvd producey people* chose that bit.
*And that's their official title.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Reviewing DVDs is fun.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Well, I'm sure it is! You jammy bugger.
About episode 3 - I really enjoyed it. Some very funny bits. Too many songs though. But it was nice to finally find out that it is called crimping.
I did like Howard's 'It's What's Inside That Counts' song.
And him calling Vince a shallow prostitute from the future. And Gary Numan! And Rumbelows. And the Moon.
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 29, 2007, 6:56 PMwhat did you think?
i didn't enjoy it as much as 1 and 2. it seemed very self indulgent. i was never keen on those "crimping" songs.
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I suppose it was a bit self indulgent. If you mean the bits I think you mean. Like lots of self referential bits. But I liked them. Lots of people do copy Vince/Noel's style.
I also like the '2am? That's our slot!' line. As it was very true last year.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: zooo @ November 29, 2007, 11:51 PMWell, I'm sure it is! You jammy bugger.
About episode 3 - I really enjoyed it. Some very funny bits. Too many songs though. But it was nice to finally find out that it is called crimping.
I did like Howard's 'It's What's Inside That Counts' song.
And him calling Vince a shallow prostitute from the future. And Gary Numan! And Rumbelows. And the Moon.
I suppose it was a bit self indulgent. If you mean the bits I think you mean. Like lots of self referential bits. But I liked them. Lots of people do copy Vince/Noel's style.
I also like the '2am? That's our slot!' line. As it was very true last year.
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there were definitely bits i liked but it didn't give me the same feeling as the first two. the first two had those lovely mental twisted ideas which make it so different. i didn't like it that the boosh were famous in episode 3. they've never really done that before. i think thats why it felt self indulgent to me. the fact that they were booked to do a show, that people were copying them, that they were in a magazine. it didn't feel like it was about 2 former zoo keepers working in a shop. maybe it felt inconsistent with everything that's gone before. and the pop stars just turning up for the sake of it is starting to annoy me. thats what the simpsons did when it ran out of ideas.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ShoePie said:
I watched the first two episodes of the first series boxset and had to turn it off as I found it too weird and unfunny.
So I wasn't expecting to like series 3 but so far it's been brilliant!! Now I have to go cap in hand back to my mate and borrow the boxset again hoping I'll get it this time round.
I don't know if series 3 is more mainstream than the last? The musics cool, I now want to start my own crimping band.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 30, 2007, 8:38 AMthere were definitely bits i liked but it didn't give me the same feeling as the first two. the first two had those lovely mental twisted ideas which make it so different. i didn't like it that the boosh were famous in episode 3. they've never really done that before. i think thats why it felt self indulgent to me. the fact that they were booked to do a show, that people were copying them, that they were in a magazine. it didn't feel like it was about 2 former zoo keepers working in a shop. maybe it felt inconsistent with everything that's gone before. and the pop stars just turning up for the sake of it is starting to annoy me. thats what the simpsons did when it ran out of ideas.
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Ah, I didn't actually notice that.
In the radio show, they used to play gigs. And, I'm sure in series 2 they mention doing it too.
I always think they're only 'famous' in like Shoreditch or, in their street. Rather than properly.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Shoreditch Massive. Word. Yo.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Decisions, decisions, decisions.. said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 30, 2007, 2:04 PMShoreditch Massive. Word. Yo.
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Camden Leisure Pirates throw your Cutlasses in the air!
Er wait, just let me move over here first, now, go on!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
anyone watched episode 4 online yet?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Nope...too tired...but I might very soon-so watch this space! Theyre on Jonathan Ross tonight if anyone's interested.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Watched it! Wasnt *that* good imho...got better as it went but the best bit of a bad bunch was definitely the executioner bit!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
strangely i loved episode 4. i laughed lots and lots. particularly when the dealer said he was having spaghetti hoops for his tea.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Just watched episode three, my favourite of series three so far, I loved it, and great to see Bob Fossil back-why isnt he in every episode?! And bring back Bainbridge! But yeah, great episode; very, very funny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I loved Bob Fossil's dance in episode 3
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mana said:
Episode 3 definitely the best so far! I was crimping all next day! xD
And Bobby Bob Bob too! xDDD
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Eh, quite funny, but far too self-referential for my tastes, the crimping has pretty much lost all its charm. I liked the music, though.
Quote: johnny roulette @ November 30, 2007, 8:38 AMthere were definitely bits i liked but it didn't give me the same feeling as the first two. the first two had those lovely mental twisted ideas which make it so different. i didn't like it that the boosh were famous in episode 3. they've never really done that before. i think thats why it felt self indulgent to me. the fact that they were booked to do a show, that people were copying them, that they were in a magazine. it didn't feel like it was about 2 former zoo keepers working in a shop. maybe it felt inconsistent with everything that's gone before. and the pop stars just turning up for the sake of it is starting to annoy me. thats what the simpsons did when it ran out of ideas.
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Very well articulated! I think the exact same, its more like the Noel and Julian show.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Quote: Mana @ December 1, 2007, 8:04 PMI was crimping all next day! xD
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Snap
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Why haven't you done the dishes?
-I thought I'd leave them, and then maybe a ghost would do them.
Why would a ghost do that?
- I dunno. I saw Casper on telly and just assumed.
We're going to have to get a cleaner.
-Do people really pick that for a job? You'd have thought they'd pick rock star instead.
It's not that simple.
-If I had to clean for a living, my mouth would frown, like a rainbow. But if it didn't, it'd smile like . . . An upturned rainbow!
That was off the top of my head to show how easy it ease to write such pedestrian, student comedy shit.
Comedy animal + random thought + autism = The Boosh.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I seriously thought you were quoting a Boosh scene then.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
.....?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Quote: zooo @ December 3, 2007, 12:18 AM.....?
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Are we supposed to fill in the gap? I love these things.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 2, 2007, 11:52 PMWhy haven't you done the dishes?
-I thought I'd leave them, and then maybe a ghost would do them.
Why would a ghost do that?
- I dunno. I saw Casper on telly and just assumed.
We're going to have to get a cleaner.
-Do people really pick that for a job? You'd have thought they'd pick rock star instead.
It's not that simple.
-If I had to clean for a living, my mouth would frown, like a rainbow. But if it didn't, it'd smile like . . . An upturned rainbow!
that was pretty good dialogue. do you have a treatment for this show? i might commission it.
That was off the top of my head to show how easy it ease to write such pedestrian, student comedy shit.
Comedy animal + random thought + autism = The Boosh.
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 2, 2007, 11:52 PMWhy haven't you done the dishes?
-I thought I'd leave them, and then maybe a ghost would do them.
Why would a ghost do that?
- I dunno. I saw Casper on telly and just assumed.
We're going to have to get a cleaner.
-Do people really pick that for a job? You'd have thought they'd pick rock star instead.
It's not that simple.
-If I had to clean for a living, my mouth would frown, like a rainbow. But if it didn't, it'd smile like . . . An upturned rainbow!
That was off the top of my head to show how easy it ease to write such pedestrian, student comedy shit.
Comedy animal + random thought + autism = The Boosh.
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that was pretty good dialogue. do you have a treatment for that show? i might commission it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Cinnamon @ December 3, 2007, 11:02 AMAre we supposed to fill in the gap? I love these things.
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Oblong!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ December 3, 2007, 12:18 AMI seriously thought you were quoting a Boosh scene then.
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Point proven!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I thought you were too!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 2, 2007, 11:52 PMWhy haven't you done the dishes?
-I thought I'd leave them, and then maybe a ghost would do them.
Why would a ghost do that?
- I dunno. I saw Casper on telly and just assumed.
We're going to have to get a cleaner.
-Do people really pick that for a job? You'd have thought they'd pick rock star instead.
It's not that simple.
-If I had to clean for a living, my mouth would frown, like a rainbow. But if it didn't, it'd smile like . . . An upturned rainbow!
That was off the top of my head to show how easy it ease to write such pedestrian, student comedy shit.
Comedy animal + random thought + autism = The Boosh.
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Cant say it fooled me, wasnt funny for one thing, and for gods sake will people stop saying that something is rubbish, or so called 'student comedy' just because its surreal or out of the ordinary. Writing that sort of stuff well is not easy, which is why so few who do become popular. And if you really dont like it, then dont watch it or bother to comment about it, as its a bit pointless.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
But it was funny! its not about how easy it is to do, just as much as it's not about "fooling". fair enough you dont like it, but is it fair to be derogatory? People didnt like Blake in his time-and even Shakespeare had rough times
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I didn't think it was at all funny.
Sorry, but to me you've just proved how easy it isn't.
I even tried really hard and imagined them saying the lines themselves, with their delivery, and it was still rubbish.
So, if they did ever do that sketch, I'd still have to say it was poo.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ December 3, 2007, 6:24 PMeven Shakespeare had rough times
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Too bloody right!
Quote: zooo @ December 3, 2007, 6:29 PMI didn't think it was at all funny.
Sorry, but to me you've just proved how easy it isn't.
I even tried really hard and imagined them saying the lines themselves, with their delivery, and it was still rubbish.
So, if they did ever do that sketch, I'd still have to say it was poo.
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Yeah, but come on, that's only about a 3 or 4 second snippet when performed, 10 at very most. Take an average Boosh episode, and I reckon there'd be more than enough similar few seconds scattered around.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ December 3, 2007, 6:20 PMCant say it fooled me, wasnt funny for one thing, and for gods sake will people stop saying that something is rubbish, or so called 'student comedy' just because its surreal or out of the ordinary. Writing that sort of stuff well is not easy, which is why so few who do become popular. And if you really dont like it, then dont watch it or bother to comment about it, as its a bit pointless.
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Surreal? Out of the ordinary? Father Ted fits that bill, so that's not quite true.
It's VERY easy to write that kind of guff. I've just proved it. That stupid trailer about the rubbish dissolving, it's quite frankly embarrassing and quite dull.
All Barratt does if offer curmudgeonly feed lines, for Fielding to say something like 'She had a face like a pause on a CD' - stuff that sounds like a comedic analogy but really is just meaningless twaddle.
Chris Morris is a genius at using unusual wording and ideas, the Boosh are just purveyors of RANDOM LOLZZZ whimsy that appeals to 17 year old media students.
And I CAN comment if I like - it's called a discussion.
Quote: zooo @ December 3, 2007, 6:29 PMI didn't think it was at all funny.
Sorry, but to me you've just proved how easy it isn't.
I even tried really hard and imagined them saying the lines themselves, with their delivery, and it was still rubbish.
So, if they did ever do that sketch, I'd still have to say it was poo.
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What delivery, really?
Barratt - just talks in a monotone voice, while Fielding sounds half like a child with autism, half Russell Brand.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Brand came way after!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ December 3, 2007, 7:12 PMBrand came way after!
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Don't get me started on Russell Brand . . .
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Seefacts, you seem to be *trying* to offend us, why are you so angry?
I'm not 17, I'm not a student, The Mighty Boosh isn't the first sitcom I've ever watched, and Noel's pretty pink eyeshadow hasn't blinded me into 'thinking' it's funny when it isn't.
They don't just turn up on set, improvise a bit of crap and put it out there laughing at us fools who buy it. They do actually craft it.
You think it's shit, as is your right. But it is ridiculous to say that therefore everyone who likes it is an idiot, or wrong to find it funny. Sadly, yours isn't yet the last word in what is good comedy and what isn't.
And again, you haven't just proved anything with your little scene. As it was a) crap and b) nothing like any Boosh I've seen.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Laura, calm. Calm. *offers a bit of cake*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
CALM?
About the BOOSH?
My avatar is LIVID!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: zooo @ December 3, 2007, 7:21 PMSeefacts, you seem to be *trying* to offend us, why are you so angry?
I'm not 17, I'm not a student, The Mighty Boosh isn't the first sitcom I've ever watched, and Noel's pretty pink eyeshadow hasn't blinded me into 'thinking' it's funny when it isn't.
They don't just turn up on set, improvise a bit of crap and put it out there laughing at us fools who buy it. They do actually craft it.
You think it's shit, as is your right. But it is ridiculous to say that therefore everyone who likes it is an idiot, or wrong to find it funny. Sadly, yours isn't yet the last word in what is good comedy and what isn't.
And again, you haven't just proved anything with your little scene. As it was a) crap and b) nothing like any Boosh I've seen.
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I'm not trying to offend, just offering a point across. In the same way I'd over-praise something I love.
The little parody bit I did made me laugh in terms of I could have imagined it being in the show.
That's how I see it. I don't believe it's a crafted show. Those jokes aren't crafted in anyway. Does Barrett have any good lines in it, or is he just the straight man?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Barratt has most of the good lines, in my opinion.
By good lines, do you mean the punchlines?
I think a good set up is just as important.
But anyway, yes, he has a bit of both.
They've been working together for years. I think they have a great partnership. Nearly as good as Vic and Bob, to me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 3, 2007, 7:11 PM
It's VERY easy to write that kind of guff. I've just proved it.
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Well, no, you havent; because what you wrote was, in my opinion, poor and not in the least funny; someone trying to show how easy it is and failing. And this stuff is crafted and worked on, of course it is. You dont like it, fair enough, but you do seem fairly damning about the fact that others could find it very enjoyable indeed.
What got on my nerves about what you said was not that you dont like the boosh, i mean why would I really care, its this sneery attitude that some people have that this kind of comedy is easy to do. And I dont think Father Ted is really a fair comparison, perhaps something like Vic and Bob is more on the right level, another duo who are often victims of this 'its something students could drivel in the form room' attitude.
Quote: Seefacts @ December 3, 2007, 7:11 PMthe Boosh are just purveyors of RANDOM LOLZZZ whimsy that appeals to 17 year old media students.
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And Im almost thirty and havent been a student for some time, yet it still appeals to me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ December 3, 2007, 7:36 PMWell, no, you havent; because what you wrote was, in my opinion, poor and not in the least funny; someone trying to show how easy it is and failing. And this stuff is crafted and worked on, of course it is. You dont like it, fair enough, but you do seem fairly damning about the fact that others could find it very enjoyable indeed.
What got on my nerves about what you said was not that you dont like the boosh, i mean why would I really care, its this sneery attitude that some people have that this kind of comedy is easy to do. And I dont think Father Ted is really a fair comparison, perhaps something like Vic and Bob is more on the right level, another duo who are often victims of this 'its something students could drivel in the form room' attitude.
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Vic and Bob are geniuses, most will agree. But The Boosh, to me, seem derivative nonsense.
Apologies about seeming sneery, that wasn't the intention.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 3, 2007, 7:38 PMVic and Bob are geniuses, most will agree.
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Well at least you're not a complete imbecile.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
I do have an unnatural infuriation with The Mighty Boosh, in that whenever I tell someone that I don't like it they reply, "It's just too random for you!" Then again, that is in a secondary school and I realise that people of all ages, genders, sexualities and species love it. Mighty Boosh fans should try and get hold of Peter Cook's The Misty Mister Wisty, which is great surreal comedy.
Laugh and let laugh.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I don't think I've heard of that. Though I do love Peter Cook.
I don't like Spike Milligan though. Which people often say I should.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Cinnamon @ December 3, 2007, 9:35 PMMighty Boosh fans should try and get hold of Peter Cook's The Misty Mister Wisty, which is great surreal comedy.
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Ah yes, now that is great, and if anyone likes that they should get the 'Why Bother?' cd, Peter Cook and Chris Morris, a match made in comedy heaven.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
What little I've seen of V&B, I didn't care for much. Just seemed ... Yeah. Anyone suggest a good place to start?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
what *has* happened to this thread? *wells up*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, The Rude Baron said:
What happened to this thread was it got a bite from the reality cobra of the gorgonzola nightmares.
SeeFacts, I thought i was reading Boosh too. couldn't see any diffrence in what you had writen. It is unfair to compare Father Ted and Vic and Bob as they were true surreal but boosh is in it's own category. subreal.
I wanted fans to explain what made this show great but just had the normal its funny replies and I must be mad to ask such a silly question in the first place. I want to see what elements make it poplar but it seems no one can get beyond the coolness of barret and fielding.
Linking random words is psychiatry not comedy. Cock Slugs. Buggerflies.
If a boosh script had appeared here in the critic forum, before the show was known it would have had a kicking. The script that repeated the same "But did it REALLY" joke for eternity was poor in relying on one joke and putting the climax response to it in the first scene not the last scene where a real writer would have put it. Most people who hate catchphrase shows will be repeating that to their mates weeks from now. But will they REALLY? sadly yes.
one good thing about the show was I like the guy who looks like a young Hitler hippy. And I like that bollo the ape can never put a kiss after his name on xmas cards. bet fielding and the other one never thought of that. Or did they ... REALLY?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
I might be one of the few people here who isn't at one end or the other of the Boosh opinion scale. I concede that none of them are great actors, Vince's long 'whimsical' imagery is rarely funny beyond the fact that it's LOL RANDOM XD (and a lot of its popularity with media students comes from that), but I think it's unfair to say that their stuff is pointless and written without much thought. Some of the jokes in the first series especially (the Spirit of Jazz's hat gag and Howard's sentence payoff come to mind) were very funny and hard to justify calling it formulaic or arbitrarily contrived.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: The Rude Baron @ December 4, 2007, 5:39 PM
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From you and Seefacts and a few others, yes. Because you don't like them.
We've established that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Let's tone down the vitriol of the Boosh bashing, if only for the sake of your psyches. Whenever one is quite so passionately provoked by a minor comedy it's best to think, "Sharia Law? Bigotry? Widescale Starvation? GAAAAAH!"
(God, I'm a hypocrite. If they appear on the television tonight then I'll be throwing bottles. Hopefully, however, I'll have the sense to turn over to the news and find something to really inspire my ire.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I think the Boosh Bashers should appreciate that it's just not their cup of tea but shouldn't start saying that it is undoubtedly crap and they could do better. Because they can't and have proven it by not doing anything. It's not like that Adam & Shelley crap where everyone agreed it was rubbish.
Plenty of people love it and its in series 3 so I think you should put it down to not being your taste and stop trying to work out why your taste isn't the same as others. Which is actually the answer to all this.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I echo all of that
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ December 4, 2007, 7:01 PMI think the Boosh Bashers should appreciate that it's just not their cup of tea but shouldn't start saying that it is undoubtedly crap and they could do better. Because they can't and have proven it by not doing anything. It's not like that Adam & Shelley crap where everyone agreed it was rubbish.
Plenty of people love it and its in series 3 so I think you should put it down to not being your taste and stop trying to work out why your taste isn't the same as others. Which is actually the answer to all this.
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I'm looking at it from a writer's point of view. I've been in contact with enough zany media students to know that gushing out a load of phrases like 'monkey nugget' and other such boring guff, is dead easy and not at all funny. TMB is just an extension of that, in my opinion. And it angers me because it's lazy and there's no craft. The fact I posted that little parody which a few on here, and on another forum, didn't know if I was quoting the show or not, proves that it's the dullest kind of 'animal whimsy'. (Fielding on the C4 quiz last year proved it too - banging on about badgers and rainbows alongside the even worse Russell Brand)
There was a interview with David Renwick on BBC4 last night which I caught the end of, and the fact he's so eloquent and intelligent and we know he's one of the best craftsmen working in television comedy, it annoys me to think that stuff like The Boosh is getting far more recognition with younger people.
Too much young comedy and student stand ups are going down this route of easy whimsical rubbish, thinking that Random object + random place = funny. It doesn't, in my opinion.
I don't rate them as performers either. Fielding is utterly appalling (his only saving grace was in The IT Crowd - thanks Mr Linehan!)and Barratt less so - I'm sure I've seen him in a few things where he's been okay.
As for the 'Can you do better' argument that invariable comes up every time something is criticised - yes, yes I could.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Well when you do, let us know.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: zooo @ December 4, 2007, 7:22 PMWell when you do, let us know.
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Okay, I will.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
That's an unfair critique, as we all - in our mutual despising of TittyTittyBangBang - imagine that we can do better than most catchphrase comedies. You can't admit that comedy is subjective but then claim that they're somehow elevated over Seefacts.
(Then again, I suppose you just did.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 4, 2007, 7:14 PMI'm looking at it from a writer's point of view. I've been in contact with enough zany media students to know that gushing out a load of phrases like 'monkey nugget' and other such boring guff, is dead easy and not at all funny. TMB is just an extension of that, in my opinion. And it angers me because it's lazy and there's no craft. The fact I posted that little parody which a few on here, and on another forum, didn't know if I was quoting the show or not, proves that it's the dullest kind of 'animal whimsy'. (Fielding on the C4 quiz last year proved it too - banging on about badgers and rainbows alongside the even worse Russell Brand)
There was a interview with David Renwick on BBC4 last night which I caught the end of, and the fact he's so eloquent and intelligent and we know he's one of the best craftsmen working in television comedy, it annoys me to think that stuff like The Boosh is getting far more recognition with younger people.
Too much young comedy and student stand ups are going down this route of easy whimsical rubbish, thinking that Random object + random place = funny. It doesn't, in my opinion.
I don't rate them as performers either. Fielding is utterly appalling (his only saving grace was in The IT Crowd - thanks Mr Linehan!)and Barratt less so - I'm sure I've seen him in a few things where he's been okay.
As for the 'Can you do better' argument that invariable comes up every time something is criticised - yes, yes I could.
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Look, we get you dont like it, so calm down! I happen to think Not Going Out is pedestrian poo, but its got a lot of admirers, I just accept its not my cup of tea and dont go on and on about it!!
And the whole 'its lazy, badly written, no craft, I could do better' is your own opinion; others disagree, evidently, so why not just accept it and realise that different people have different ideas about whats funny? And why the media students obsession? Leave the poor sods alone!
I like the Boosh, I think its funny, well written and wonderfully performed, you think the opposite, fair enough, why the bile? Im sure theres plenty of other shows you do like out there, just forget about this one, theres always going to be shows on you dont like, thats just a fact of life Im afraid, dont let it drive you bonkers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ December 4, 2007, 7:28 PMLook, we get you dont like it, so calm down! I happen to think Not Going Out is pedestrian poo, but its got a lot of admirers, I just accept its not my cup of tea and dont go on and on about it!!
And the whole 'its lazy, badly written, no craft, I could do better' is your own opinion; others disagree, evidently, so why not just accept it and realise that different people have different ideas about whats funny? And why the media students obsession? Leave the poor sods alone!
I like the Boosh, I think its funny, well written and wonderfully performed, you think the opposite, fair enough, why the bile? Im sure theres plenty of other shows you do like out there, just forget about this one, theres always going to be shows on you dont like, thats just a fact of life Im afraid, dont let it drive you bonkers.
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This is a discussion forum, the bile 9as you put it) is backed up with my opinions. I don't want to over-step into just shouting about it.
'Pedestrian poo' - do dogs step in that and get really annoyed, and have to wipe their feet on the curb?
re: media students - they really are arseholes (mostly)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
[quote name="Seefacts" post="71018" date="December 4, 2007, 7:32 PM"]This is a discussion forum, the bile 9as you put it) is backed up with my opinions.
I realise that, but an 'i hate it, well I like it, well I hate it, well i dont' sort of thing is pointless and hardly a proper discussion, everyones just restating the same case again and again, I think we all realise you think its shit by now, and you can hardly be surprised that, on a thread about the Boosh, if someone rips the show to shreds, those who like it will want to counter the statement. Lets just agree to disagree.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
[quote name="Matthew Stott" post="71020" date="December 4, 2007, 7:36 PM"]
Quote: Seefacts @ December 4, 2007, 7:32 PMThis is a discussion forum, the bile 9as you put it) is backed up with my opinions.
I realise that, but an 'i hate it, well I like it, well I hate it, well i dont' sort of thing is pointless and hardly a proper discussion, everyones just restating the same case again and again, I think we all realise you think its shit by now, and you can hardly be surprised that, on a thread about the Boosh, if someone rips the show to shreds, those who like it will want to counter the statement. Lets just agree to disagree.
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Okay, I'll meet you on the Not Going Out thread and we can do it all over again
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 4, 2007, 7:38 PMOkay, I'll meet you on the Not Going Out thread and we can do it all over again
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mana said:
This may have already been said in this thread, but... Any modwolves here?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
me!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
one thing i have learned recently in respect of comedy is that people have different tastes. for every person who thinks not going out is great, there will be another who thinks it is poor. likewise with the boosh and every other comedy show made. there will even be people who like adam and shelley, or katy brand (which just got another series).
i do like the mighty boosh but i can see why people don't like it. for me there are moments of genius which really make me laugh. but there are also bits which i think are really awful. that episode in the desert in series two was really dull. but the milky joe episode was wonderful. its also accessible to children unlike most other sitcoms out there - its about the only show i can watch with my kids.
its nice to see a healthy debate about it. it would be nicer if people didn't use such inflammatory language though.
by the way, who is david renwick?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Might Boosh isn't dialogue driven anyway. Its actually one of the classic rule-following sitcoms out there. There is always a few storylines and they always tie everything up, there are three acts, inciting incidents, plot escalation etc. From that point of view its well written and using the craft much better than some sitcoms loved here. It can be a bit too random but thats because it is the exact taste of the two writers, not many people will have exactly the same taste.
The characters are lazy-random people and their dialogue reflects that rather than the writing overall. I didn't think Seefacts attempt was anything like TMB myself.
But as long as we are not all repeating ourselves with exactly the same points then there is nothing wrong with Seefacts posting his opinions. I think it really boils down to you not liking the style - plenty do and I don't think you'll convince anyone different.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Shut up. All of you. I am bored now. 
Laura wants to do sex to Noel and Julian (probably at the same time).
Other people hate it.
End.
Grrrrrrr.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Quote: Aaron @ December 4, 2007, 9:06 PMShut up. All of you. I am bored now.
Laura wants to do sex to Noel and Julian (probably at the same time).
Other people hate it.
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And the OTHER thing that I fucking HATE is.....oh....
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
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Wrote One Foot In The Grave and Jonathan Creek - two of the most intricate and tightly plotted shows of all time.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: Seefacts @ December 5, 2007, 9:47 AMWrote One Foot In The Grave and Jonathan Creek - two of the most intricate and tightly plotted shows of all time.
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and neither of them funny. in my opinion.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Jonathan Creek is great, funny or not.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Wildjesusfishkid said:
Okay you lot, calm down; to quote from Blackadder " How about a game of Shove Piggy Shove?"
That always cheers me up. Happy days.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
shoving piggies is definitely not funny. although it is big and clever.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
See the little goblin,
See his little feet,
See his little nosey-wose,
Isn't the goblin sweet?
YES!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ December 4, 2007, 8:43 PMone thing i have learned recently in respect of comedy is that people have different tastes.
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You'd make a killing in the restaurant industry
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
I've realised why I don't like Noel Fielding - Simon Amstell summed it up perfectly on Buzzcocks last night. To quote him...
"It that how it works... you say funny words and it works does it - you throw out weird words - hippopotamus and juggling - anyone can do that! I've got facts based jokes! (high sarcastic voice Pair of scissors, made of glitter"
Being 'zany' and 'out there' isn't clever - anyone can do it if they want to.
(I now brace myself for the Boosh fans saying 'but its sooo much more than just being weird')
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Led, of course, by Laura.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
Quote: Mark @ December 7, 2007, 1:27 PMI've realised why I don't like Noel Fielding - Simon Amstell summed it up perfectly on Buzzcocks last night. To quote him...
"It that how it works... you say funny words and it works does it - you throw out weird words - hippopotamus and juggling - anyone can do that! I've got facts based jokes! (high sarcastic voice
Being 'zany' and 'out there' isn't clever - anyone can do it if they want to.
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so why don't they then? i don't see any other shows on TV doing what the mighty boosh do. i wish i did.
and simon anstell is a tit.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ December 7, 2007, 2:18 PMso why don't they then? i don't see any other shows on TV doing what the mighty boosh do. i wish i did.
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Exactly the same reason we have people posting in the Critique forum and not rolling around in piles of cash; they haven't been commissioned.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
[quote name="johnny roulette" post="71594" date="December 7, 2007, 2:18 PM"]
Quote: Mark @ December 7, 2007, 1:27 PMI've realised why I don't like Noel Fielding - Simon Amstell summed it up perfectly on Buzzcocks last night. To quote him...
"It that how it works... you say funny words and it works does it - you throw out weird words - hippopotamus and juggling - anyone can do that! I've got facts based jokes! (high sarcastic voice
Being 'zany' and 'out there' isn't clever - anyone can do it if they want to.
so why don't they then? i don't see any other shows on TV doing what the mighty boosh do. i wish i did.
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*WARNING* CRASS OPINION, AVOID IF YOU ARE A FAN. I RESPECT YOUR REACTION TO THE MIGHTY BOOSH. THIS IS MY PERSONAL VIEW AND I REALISE THAT COMEDY IS SUBJECTIVE. I ADMIT IT, I'M BEING BITTER. I'M ABOUT TO UNLOAD MY COMIC PREDJUDICE ACROSS THIS FORUM WITH LITTLE THOUGHT FOR THOSE THAT MIGHT BE OFFENDED. GOD, I'M A WANKER BUT I'M DESPERATELY SORRY. FORGIVE MEEEEEEEEE.....
Because they realise how dismal the Mighty Boosh is compared to Cook and Milligan?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jake How said:
I have never really liked that programme.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, SlagA said:
AGAIN CRASS OPINION, PLEASE IGNORE.
I'm with Cinnamon and Mark and a few of the others here. Boosh is the equivalent of 30 minutes of BlackAdder with pants on his head, pencils up his nose, saying 'Wibble'.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
Quote: Mark @ December 7, 2007, 1:27 PMI've realised why I don't like Noel Fielding - Simon Amstell summed it up perfectly on Buzzcocks last night. To quote him...
"It that how it works... you say funny words and it works does it - you throw out weird words - hippopotamus and juggling - anyone can do that! I've got facts based jokes! (high sarcastic voice
Being 'zany' and 'out there' isn't clever - anyone can do it if they want to.
(I now brace myself for the Boosh fans saying 'but its sooo much more than just being weird')
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To which noel i think replied with 'no - a motorcycle made of envy.'
which was the funniest line in the whole show.
The boosh is funny and reminds me at times of the Young Ones.
It's great to have a show that is just being fun and not trying to be clever. Give me this over Gervais based crap anyday.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
I agree with Mark! and I agree also that its so much more than that lol! I loved the "motorcycle made of envy" !
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Personally, I'd like any motorcycle I'm riding to be made of a physical substance. Such as metal.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Who has seen the new episode?
Dont look if you dont want a spooooiiler!
Noel and Julian kiss...they kiss A LOT
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Mark @ December 7, 2007, 1:27 PM"It that how it works... you say funny words and it works does it - you throw out weird words - hippopotamus and juggling - anyone can do that! I've got facts based jokes! (high sarcastic voice
Being 'zany' and 'out there' isn't clever - anyone can do it if they want to.
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As someone else said, Noel came back with a great 'zany' line that floored Amstell, who disolved into giggles. Its easy to put funny words together, but not, I think, easy to do it well.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Last night's episode was pretty much laugh-free also, Noel's brother is a terrible singer.
What's so funny about the line 'motorbike made from jealousy', anyway? I don't remember Amstell being 'floored' by a torrent of quickfire witticisms in Buzzcocks either.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
so that's no-one who has seen it then?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Good to see Fielding's rubbishness be pointed out. Shame I missed it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ShoePie said:
I think Simon Amstell is just very good at making fun of people but not going too far (with the guests he likes!) which is why he let Noel have the last word. Saying that I think this series of the Mighty Boosh has been great, original and very funny and very few people could do what they do.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Seems I touched some people's nerves - which shows that the Boosh is obviously much loved. i.e. clearly I'm not necessarily 'right', it's just an opinion.
But, that said, its nice to see that I'm not alone in my opinion about him being over-rated.
And, I agree with ShoePie and Retinend - I think Amstell let him have the last word. If anything he deliberately left it there as Noel's 'surreal' comeback neatly proved Amstell's point.
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Probably because there isn't the demand for it. Some people, like me, could no doubt be 'zany' too, but frankly I don't have any inclination to bother.
Don't get me wrong - to get where Noel Fielding has clearly shows he makes people laugh... it's just really not my kind of humour.
The Boosh is alright because Julian Barratt balances things up nicely.
Quote: Retinend @ December 7, 2007, 5:51 PMNoel's brother is a terrible singer.
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God, really? That man really can't act either. It really irritates me when casting a comedy properly is overlooked in favour of giving mates a job.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ December 7, 2007, 5:06 PMNoel and Julian *anti-spoiler snip*
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Laura just came.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, steve by any other name said:
For the third week in a row I tried to watch this, really tried too, this time. Managed to keep going for maybe a full 10 minutes, then keep dipping back in to see if it was ever likely to make me laugh. Afraid not. Which is completely fine, most things are subjective.
The curious thing though, was not that I, in my early 40's, didn't like it, but that my 17 year old doesn't think it's funny either. Thankfully he's gone off my family too now.
I just wondered what their target audience was, or what they thought it was.
And I don't think that long haired fellow is as funny as Bill Bailey on Buzcocks. And some time tit, Simon Anstell doesn't seem to be as funny as other some time tit Mark Lamar.
There, I think that's covered it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Quote: Aaron @ December 7, 2007, 6:39 PMLaura just came.
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good move
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i just watched episode 5.
that kiss...oh my god.
and naboo's secret!!!! i felt ill.
good episode
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
the kiss indeed
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
Quote: steve by any other name @ December 7, 2007, 6:46 PMFor the third week in a row I tried to watch this, really tried too, this time. Managed to keep going for maybe a full 10 minutes, then keep dipping back in to see if it was ever likely to make me laugh. Afraid not. Which is completely fine, most things are subjective.
The curious thing though, was not that I, in my early 40's, didn't like it, but that my 17 year old doesn't think it's funny either. Thankfully he's gone off my family too now.
I just wondered what their target audience was, or what they thought it was.
And I don't think that long haired fellow is as funny as Bill Bailey on Buzcocks. And some time tit, Simon Anstell doesn't seem to be as funny as other some time tit Mark Lamar.
There, I think that's covered it.
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Amstell is much funnier than lamar. Fielding is funny or at least more watchable than bailey. I don't know why absurd things are funny but i know they make me laugh. I guess it comes down to personal taste, I find my family and after you're gone and green green grass all painful to watch but they are all popular shows.
I would imagine the target audience is probably 16-30 year olds.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
As I said in the other thread, Simon did what one of you tried to do. Put a pedestrian 'scissors made of glitter' together. Didn't work. Noel came back with his line, and it did work.
Demonstrating (again) that no, 'anyone' can't do it.
It isn't just random zany words put together.
But for some reason, some of you can't see that.
Oh well.
And erm, kissing you say?...
*faints*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
Looooots of it in the space of about a minute lol
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Hee!
Whereabouts in the epsiode?
(not that I am going to go and watch that bit immediately....) 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
And then she explodes in a shower of ... Ahem. Anyway.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Scatterbrained Floozy said:
hehe quite near the end Laura
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Why did 'cinnamon's post get deleted?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
I deleted it because I was being pointlessly inflammatory. In the end they're just a couple of comedians and I shouldn't go on like it's Osama and Saddam Go Large.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
No, go on. It's funny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
There's a bit of a Boosh backlash going on, on sites I visit and at my school at least, although with the latter I think it's less of a backlash and more a case of people finally tuning in and not liking what they see. I think one of the worst things the Mighty Boosh did was the Old Gregg episode, which a certain kind of Boosh fan (I might say a rather large proportion of Boosh fans) find it hilarious to quote in a slightly mangled Old Gregg impression. Although then again, maybe I'm just getting annoyed because everyone knows about it now and it's the kind of 'cult show' that is wholly unremarkable to really like and know all the catchphrases etcetera, when I selfishly preferred it to be just something I knew about. I do think that objectively series 3 is not as good as the older episodes, however.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Very interesting Retinend - and a very honest review too. Thanks for posting that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Wildjesusfishkid said:
I am a Boosh fan but I have to agree, that this series is not as good as the first two. But tonight's episode had a cracker.
Vince: I'm waiting for the right time to emerge.
Howard: What are you? A pupa!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Joey Moose said:
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, and this is my first posting.....I've been browsing through all the friendly banter for a few days now though