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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"I think the majority have had their day. I tend to prefer modern comedy shows, although I can probably give Only Fools a pass."
I think generational aspects come into Comedy Shows from different eras.
I grew up in the 60's-80's when Comedy Shows were of the respective decades and some were of their time! They were written by the top Script Writers of the Times.
Today's "Comedy shows" appear to be utterly lacking in comedic content and appear to be performed by people who think it will be funnier if they SHOUT at each other adding in a few expletives for good measure!
Comedy, like music, films and art, is subjective.
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"I think the majority have had their day. I tend to prefer modern comedy shows, although I can probably give Only Fools a pass."
Think you are right. Some shows are best left as fond memories, although I do like Dads Army and Porridge, both of which seem to be on perma-repeat.
What modern comedy do you like? I might just be getting old, but none of the recent stuff tickles my fancy.
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"The sarcastic wit of Blackadder never ceases to make me chuckle.
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Stuff like Dunny on the Wolds by election episode & Baldricks short holiday just crack me up everytime. Mr S Baldrick  |
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"I think the majority have had their day. I tend to prefer modern comedy shows, although I can probably give Only Fools a pass.
Think you are right. Some shows are best left as fond memories, although I do like Dads Army and Porridge, both of which seem to be on perma-repeat.
What modern comedy do you like? I might just be getting old, but none of the recent stuff tickles my fancy.
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Surprisingly I like a lot of American comedy now - Arrested Development, Schitts Creek, Parks & Rec, Veep.
Their comedy was always shit in the past, but I feel like their sitcoms may have overtaken now. |
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I'm not sure I can say I miss many of these shows for a number of reasons.
Sit-coms are often a reflection of the world and societal attitudes at the time.
Viewing many of them from a historical and also psychoanalytical lens, beneath the thin veneer of humour, you uncover casual racism, misogyny and sexism, homophobia, ableism, and a crap ton of other shitty behaviours that would not pass muster today.
Fawlty Towers is an example of a man suffering a long and sustained psychological and physical breakdown, and projecting his worst traits on others, eg constant bullying, racism, and harassment of his staff.
Turn off the canned laughter and it becomes a documentary in which we see a man unravel and psychological abuse himself and all around him.
Turn on the canned laughter, and we are encouraged to find this amusing.
The subconscious messaging is clear.
It's ok to laugh at people in mental distress, and watch them implode.(Fawlty Towers)
It's ok to laugh at Baldrick being constantly bullied by Blackadder. Because the canned laughter encourages you to do so. It absolves you of any deeper understanding of Baldrick's nature or empathy for his plight.
Canned laughter is a form of conditioning, and next time you hear it, look to see where it is placed and why. Imagine the scene without the canned laughter and see if you feel the same way about the situation.
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"I'm not sure I can say I miss many of these shows for a number of reasons.
Sit-coms are often a reflection of the world and societal attitudes at the time.
Viewing many of them from a historical and also psychoanalytical lens, beneath the thin veneer of humour, you uncover casual racism, misogyny and sexism, homophobia, ableism, and a crap ton of other shitty behaviours that would not pass muster today.
Fawlty Towers is an example of a man suffering a long and sustained psychological and physical breakdown, and projecting his worst traits on others, eg constant bullying, racism, and harassment of his staff.
Turn off the canned laughter and it becomes a documentary in which we see a man unravel and psychological abuse himself and all around him.
Turn on the canned laughter, and we are encouraged to find this amusing.
The subconscious messaging is clear.
It's ok to laugh at people in mental distress, and watch them implode.(Fawlty Towers)
It's ok to laugh at Baldrick being constantly bullied by Blackadder. Because the canned laughter encourages you to do so. It absolves you of any deeper understanding of Baldrick's nature or empathy for his plight.
Canned laughter is a form of conditioning, and next time you hear it, look to see where it is placed and why. Imagine the scene without the canned laughter and see if you feel the same way about the situation.
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I’d still find Fawlty Towers hilarious without the laughing |
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"I think the majority have had their day. I tend to prefer modern comedy shows, although I can probably give Only Fools a pass.
Think you are right. Some shows are best left as fond memories, although I do like Dads Army and Porridge, both of which seem to be on perma-repeat.
What modern comedy do you like? I might just be getting old, but none of the recent stuff tickles my fancy.
Surprisingly I like a lot of American comedy now - Arrested Development, Schitts Creek, Parks & Rec, Veep.
Their comedy was always shit in the past, but I feel like their sitcoms may have overtaken now."
I usually HATE American comedy but I love the US Office |
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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago
Kettering |
"I'm not sure I can say I miss many of these shows for a number of reasons.
Sit-coms are often a reflection of the world and societal attitudes at the time.
Viewing many of them from a historical and also psychoanalytical lens, beneath the thin veneer of humour, you uncover casual racism, misogyny and sexism, homophobia, ableism, and a crap ton of other shitty behaviours that would not pass muster today.
Fawlty Towers is an example of a man suffering a long and sustained psychological and physical breakdown, and projecting his worst traits on others, eg constant bullying, racism, and harassment of his staff.
Turn off the canned laughter and it becomes a documentary in which we see a man unravel and psychological abuse himself and all around him.
Turn on the canned laughter, and we are encouraged to find this amusing.
The subconscious messaging is clear.
It's ok to laugh at people in mental distress, and watch them implode.(Fawlty Towers)
It's ok to laugh at Baldrick being constantly bullied by Blackadder. Because the canned laughter encourages you to do so. It absolves you of any deeper understanding of Baldrick's nature or empathy for his plight.
Canned laughter is a form of conditioning, and next time you hear it, look to see where it is placed and why. Imagine the scene without the canned laughter and see if you feel the same way about the situation.
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"I think the majority have had their day. I tend to prefer modern comedy shows, although I can probably give Only Fools a pass.
Think you are right. Some shows are best left as fond memories, although I do like Dads Army and Porridge, both of which seem to be on perma-repeat.
What modern comedy do you like? I might just be getting old, but none of the recent stuff tickles my fancy.
Surprisingly I like a lot of American comedy now - Arrested Development, Schitts Creek, Parks & Rec, Veep.
Their comedy was always shit in the past, but I feel like their sitcoms may have overtaken now.
I usually HATE American comedy but I love the US Office "
It took me several tries to get into into but I loved it too in the end. |
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"I'm not sure I can say I miss many of these shows for a number of reasons.
Sit-coms are often a reflection of the world and societal attitudes at the time.
Viewing many of them from a historical and also psychoanalytical lens, beneath the thin veneer of humour, you uncover casual racism, misogyny and sexism, homophobia, ableism, and a crap ton of other shitty behaviours that would not pass muster today.
Fawlty Towers is an example of a man suffering a long and sustained psychological and physical breakdown, and projecting his worst traits on others, eg constant bullying, racism, and harassment of his staff.
Turn off the canned laughter and it becomes a documentary in which we see a man unravel and psychological abuse himself and all around him.
Turn on the canned laughter, and we are encouraged to find this amusing.
The subconscious messaging is clear.
It's ok to laugh at people in mental distress, and watch them implode.(Fawlty Towers)
It's ok to laugh at Baldrick being constantly bullied by Blackadder. Because the canned laughter encourages you to do so. It absolves you of any deeper understanding of Baldrick's nature or empathy for his plight.
Canned laughter is a form of conditioning, and next time you hear it, look to see where it is placed and why. Imagine the scene without the canned laughter and see if you feel the same way about the situation.
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Yes minister was excellent, and much of the material still plays well today. |
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"Fawlty Towers a classic...
Oh and a more "modern" sitcom.... Father Ted"
Barely a week goes by without me mentioning father Ted, they just nailed it. And some great early appearances from Graham Norton |
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"I think the majority have had their day. I tend to prefer modern comedy shows, although I can probably give Only Fools a pass.
I think generational aspects come into Comedy Shows from different eras.
I grew up in the 60's-80's when Comedy Shows were of the respective decades and some were of their time! They were written by the top Script Writers of the Times.
Today's "Comedy shows" appear to be utterly lacking in comedic content and appear to be performed by people who think it will be funnier if they SHOUT at each other adding in a few expletives for good measure!
Comedy, like music, films and art, is subjective.
Today's"
Re today’s comedies being shouty sweary things with no comedic value ... can you give me some examples? Sounds like Bottom which was 20 years ago. Or the young ones which was 30.
Have you tried Derry Girls? |
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"Bread
Keeping up appearances
The good life
Gimme gimme gimme
Nighyty night"
I grew up fancying Barbara from the good life. Ended up living very near her in Chelsea and saw her regularly. Lovely lady.
Keeping up appearances ... I have met a few contenders for the part of hyacinth, my mother in law runs her very close. |
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"Porridge.
Have it on dvd and never ceases to make me laugh.
Great writing, great acting."
Barker is brilliant. In different shows he becomes a completely different person. Whereas David Jason is still basically David Jason, whether he is Granville, frost or Del Boy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Are there many current British sitcoms. The only recent one I can think of is Mrs Browns Boys?
There’s lots. Did you see Derry girls? "
No. I just googled current British sitcoms nad I haven't seen any of them...  |
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No I don't 'miss' them. I remember them fondly and will watch an episode or two if im in a nostalgic mood but times move on and a lot of new comedy is different It is engaging and stimulating. Old sit coms are dated but there are one or two that stand the test of time and remain relevant.
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
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There was a heyday and even a time when you could skip channels from sitcom to sitcom.
The old days were good for many of us but like anytime not so for others.
I like nostalgia and hasn’t time changed and in ways we would never have imagined?
My best friend at work and a few years older introduced me to PC thought. It bored me to death. He never had a single friend of colour and after being hassled at the local community club changed a fair bit.
I married a black woman and now realise he was right in many ways but not so in others. My wife loves a lot of old comedy and tolerates my fondness for endless reruns.
Much of it had heart and even soul. Tbh the bad ones usually sunk without trace. Few people are really offended except many of the very young.
But the girl in my pics is of dual heritage. She loves us oldies and in no way is offended by our often un PC nonsense.
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Porridge, Fawlty Towers and Blackadder. For the latter I agree the bullying of Baldrick is an issue. Father Ted and The IT Crowd, don’t like the writer’s view on Trans but his comedy is spot on.
I disagree with the comments that today’s comedy is all shouting, not with (happily seen others also mention this) Derry Girls and American shows like Curb your Enthusiasm or Parks and Rec.
Great stuff in any era  |
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"Porridge, Fawlty Towers and Blackadder. For the latter I agree the bullying of Baldrick is an issue. Father Ted and The IT Crowd, don’t like the writer’s view on Trans but his comedy is spot on.
I disagree with the comments that today’s comedy is all shouting, not with (happily seen others also mention this) Derry Girls and American shows like Curb your Enthusiasm or Parks and Rec.
Great stuff in any era "
Love Derry Girls
“Muvvaaaaa fuckkaaaaaassss!” |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The last few weeks at about 6.00 pm on the drama channel I think.I find my self watching Bread the comedy set in Liverpool "
I remember having a Bread board game as a child and loving it. Thinking back it seems crap. I don’t think today’s children would thank u for it ! |
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I’ve recently been rewatching the box sets of some classic oldies! Porridge, the young ones, faulty towers, and Auf Wiedersehen Pet! I need to find Bottom, and Open all hours, would love to watch those! I definitely prefer the older shows to the new ones! Aha just remembered Alan partridge, love that show! Miss pc |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"Porridge.
Have it on dvd and never ceases to make me laugh.
Great writing, great acting.
Barker is brilliant. In different shows he becomes a completely different person. Whereas David Jason is still basically David Jason, whether he is Granville, frost or Del Boy. "
Or Dangermouse |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
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Steptoe - Yes! The dirty old man & Harold the sophisticated rag & bone man.
Quality acting despite them both not liking one another... Vewry funny. The films were as good as the episodes too! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can someone tell me the name of the lady in keeping up with appearances I need to slag someone
Hyacinth Bouquet."
UnicornSparkles This is who you remind me of in your floral dresses and high pitched posh accent drinking tea while on a e scooter |
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"Steptoe - Yes! The dirty old man & Harold the sophisticated rag & bone man.
Quality acting despite them both not liking one another... Vewry funny. The films were as good as the episodes too!"
and also the majority of the episodes were just the two of them...most of the old school sitcoms where totally un pc,but where of their time, and had brilliant actors and scriptwriters. |
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"Can't believe nobody has mentioned Rising Damp. Quiz question...can anyone tell me why Rigsby named his cat Vienna?"
Rigsby called the cat Vienna so that no matter how bad the weather or what was outside, at 10 o'clock he would open the front door, put the cat out and say Goodnight Vienna. |
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"Can't believe nobody has mentioned Rising Damp. Quiz question...can anyone tell me why Rigsby named his cat Vienna?
Rigsby called the cat Vienna so that no matter how bad the weather or what was outside, at 10 o'clock he would open the front door, put the cat out and say Goodnight Vienna. "
Correctly correctington! And for a bonus point, Rigsbys first name? |
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"Can't believe nobody has mentioned Rising Damp. Quiz question...can anyone tell me why Rigsby named his cat Vienna?
Rigsby called the cat Vienna so that no matter how bad the weather or what was outside, at 10 o'clock he would open the front door, put the cat out and say Goodnight Vienna.
Correctly correctington! And for a bonus point, Rigsbys first name?"
The original name for, Rigsby, was, Rooksby. It was changed feom the screen/stage play. |
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"Can't believe nobody has mentioned Rising Damp. Quiz question...can anyone tell me why Rigsby named his cat Vienna?"
I remember watching it as a kid and I could appreciate the writing and acting, but for some reason not enjoying the show. Watched it recently and thought the same as I did as a kid.
But I liked 321 that quiz show with the stupid clues and dusty bin. Absolute trash tv (see what I did then ? ) but loved it. So it horses for courses in some cases. |
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