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Originally Posted by Katsunami
ApK mentioned Monthy Python. (I think Blackadder falls in the same kind of category.) I don't like those either, especially Monthy Python. Why do they seem to think the strident and screeching voices are 'fun'? Of all the Monthy Python movies, I actually only like "The Search for the Holy Grail." (It also seems to be the one referenced the most by far, in other movies, series, computer games, and books.)
For some reason, I can watch and rewatch Mr. Bean a gazillion times and still laugh. Don't ask me why.
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That would have been my question: do you like Monty Python? Because the type of humour is the same. I love Monty Python (even saw their last show earlier this month, during a live broadcast to our local theatre) and I love this series.
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Originally Posted by Katsunami
I have the same with Dutch comedians. They're just not funny; mostly, they're just offensive, except maybe Xavier Guzman. He is often genuinely funny. Pity George Carlin is dead. With him, I can laugh my @$$ off  |
I wouldn't really know about any recent Dutch comedians, but I'm more into cabaret. And especially Herman Finkers (for those non-Dutch amongst us: he's famous for his wordplays).
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Originally Posted by tompe
Interesting. I find Mr Bean boring and love Hitchhiker. You have to like word based humor I would guess to like Hitchhiker.
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Yes, that's what I'm thinking as well. Wordplays are important both in the Guide and in Monty Python (and we all know how many words Bean says...). I also think it's a book you most certainly must read in English or not read at all, as I doubt it can be decently translated...
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About the OT question: Discworld. Everybody seems to like it, I never got past the second chapter of the first book...