I agree, it's pretty amusing but far from the funniest thing I've ever seen. Spider, did I miss something he said? He just sounded like a huge dork trying narrate himself through a stupid gimmick.
What really makes this video amusing is listening to his comments and trying to relate them back to that guy's life. This is his second attempt. What happend with the first? Why are South American balloons better? How come this balloon trick is his hobby?
Oh, now you are going to be 'I'm The Office fan'. I told to watch it so many times, then once you finally did, you gave it the - meh. Plus, have you even watched the original British ones? You are a Jackie-come-lately, I only like the Lions when they are winning guy.
I've been an Office fan, BEFORE it was even in the US. So, I have no problems telling you that 30 Rock is funnier than The Office.
Back to the balloon guy.. Plus, how did he decide that his second attempt warranted being immortalized? What was he planning on doing that necessitated being recorded? My thoughts are he was just going to crawl inside the balloon. OK..... that has been done plenty of times. In his situation, it would be very anti-climatic. All you would see is a big balloon and hear his voice 'OK, I am entirely inside the ballon now. It seems I need to stick with the South American variety of large balloons.' There are photos on the back wall. He has kids it seems. Plus there is a Marine photo. I will assume it is not him.
I also liked him reconsidering having used a spotter. Having a balloon spotter is a no-brainer.
Oh, now you are going to be 'I'm The Office fan'. I told to watch it so many times, then once you finally did, you gave it the - meh. Plus, have you even watched the original British ones? You are a Jackie-come-lately, I only like the Lions when they are winning guy.
I've been an Office fan, BEFORE it was even in the US. So, I have no problems telling you that 30 Rock is funnier than The Office.
I've admitted to not instantly being drawn into The Office. It definately requires a few shows under your belt to get the characters down. I'm a Jackie-come-lately who only likes things cuz they're popular? Yeah, sure.
By the way, the US and British shows are completely different. I realize the US one is based on the British one but it's far from being the same show. So you were a fan of the US one before it even existed? Wow - That's impressive! And for the record, I couldn't get through the British one -- I'm sure it's funny, but I couldn't understand a damn word. It is their language, right? How come I can't understand them?
Sorry, go back to talking about the backstory of balloon guy. It has as many layers open to discussion as the Matrix, it would seem...
Dude, 30 Rock is, without question, funnier than The Office.
I'm afraid that's not the concensus in Lowell. Bells in fact commented on whether there was anything funny in the last episode at all (I wouldn't be that harsh, but it hardly has the out-loud-laughs of The Office for all of us). I'm not sure Bells would watch at all if he didn't want to see Tina Fey's boobies. We all find Tracy Morgan annoying -- his whole getto retard speech pattern -- but I think that's a hit with you guys.
For me the show is basically funny because of Lemon, Jack and the intern. You could throw Morgan, hat-guy, etc. out the window as far as I'm concerned. Where as I find every character on The Office amusing (I love that Toby is back!).
You Lowell turds have been breathing too much of that King's Mill flour dust. Admittedly, Tracy Morgan has gone swiftly south with his character from the first season. Lemon, Jack, and Kenneth are what make the show. The only other improvement would to show Lemon's assistant, MUCH more. Good lord she is smokin. Nothing against The Office, it just doesn't have the same bust out laughing, humor.
As far as the US and British Shows being completely different. Maybe now, negro, but the first season was an exact copy of the British show. So I'll chalk your comment up to - you don't know what the fuck you are talking about.
What really makes this video amusing is listening to his comments and trying to relate them back to that guy's life. This is his second attempt. What happend with the first? Why are South American balloons better? How come this balloon trick is his hobby?
Right on, Fatty! I can see how some don't find it as funny as I did. But if you view this as a small, 2 minute window into this guy's life, there's so much there. You've got to wonder what happened during the first attempt. Did it end badly? Why is there no U.S. balloon manufacturer that will step up and endorse this man's... er... hobby? When he says, "this is all I need now..", it's as though this was on his "Things That Can Go Wrong" list.
Sorry, go back to talking about the backstory of balloon guy. It has as many layers open to discussion as the Matrix, it would seem...
Yeah, but at least the layers in the 'balloon guy' video aren't needlessly complex, painfully contrived, and shoe-horned into an otherwise enjoyable sci-fi movie.
Because I'm keeping with tradition and that's how we've been doing things on JA since inception.
Touche' Bone. I almost forgot where I was posting for a minute. You're absolutely right. I certainly dish it out, so I should learn to take it :) Lesson learned.
My last post got lost... I said that Crockett's video was acceptable, but no SNL Portman Short, or the great 'Cock in the Box'. If you've never seen those.... get Googling bitches!
There's a pilot in my class that looks just like Natalie Portman. Every time I look at her I think of drizzling chocolate syrup down her ass crack and getting fiendish with my face all up in it. Unfortunately she's married.
There is no better Portman video, Bunkz. And please don't watch the dick in the box video. It will give away my Christmas surprise to you. The first time we meet, I will be carrying you a nicely wrapped gift.
There is no better Portman video, Bunkz. And please don't watch the dick in the box video. It will give away my Christmas surprise to you. The first time we meet, I will be carrying you a nicely wrapped gift package.
HA HA HA Fatty! I know what you are talking about now. I think Justin Timberlake was in that one... I will be sure to blush when I see you holding a nicely wrapped package!
I love how we have gone from a man in a balloon to Crank in the Box! Fatty, I look forward to Christmas with the Cranks!
Bert - that was the same video Crockett posted. I liked it. It's almost a real song. It could probably do well on the Euro charts if it weren't a joke.
Oh, and speaking of which sitcoms are funnier than which, I will actually break ranks and say that as of late I tend to find "How I Met Your Mother" generally funnier than either The Office or 30 Rock. Doogie is a comedic genius, and there are always several laugh-out-loud moments per episode.
I have never watched the show, but my husband does and I hear him cracking up in the other room when it is on. He said the same thing to me about Doogie last week...
What about Two & A Half Men? A buddy of mine was in yesterday and told me he loves that show. Me? I refuse to watch it just based on the fact that Charlie Sheen is always wearing shorts. "I'm out!" just based on that alone.
What are the all-time best comedies? Shows that you can still watch today and laugh: Of course Seinfeld. But I would also offer up Everybody Loves Raymond. Probably not hip -- But that show cracks me up. All In The Family was often genius and still is more cutting edge that most TV today. I'm due for re-watching Arrested Development sometime too.
I refuse to watch it just based on the fact that Charlie Sheen is always wearing shorts. "I'm out!" just based on that alone.
Really? That's enough? Wouldn't you wear shorts all the time if you lived on the beach? I'm not saying it's a great show, although I do find it entertaining occasionally in small doses, but your reason for disliking it makes no sense.
You should be refusing it because you'd rather watch Earth 2. I don't think anybody wears shorts on that show by the way.
It's a popular trade seller at Rookies, and I've been meaning to try it out but haven't yet. Guess I better get a move on! I hope it doesn't move Earth 2 viewing further off...
This guy is 33, lives with his parents, and built a $20,000 robot with sensors in her lower region, and claims to not be "bot sexing" her. Methinks he is a liar!!!!
Fatty, besides looking like Shakira, what would have your bot do?
So now if we are still posting videos.... and Crockett, yours gets a MEH. Too long. The boobies are not enough to carry it.
But, here is something facinating. I came across this video and it totally changed my ideas on Hitler. I can see why he captivated a nation. Here is a translated version of his 1934 Triumph of Will speech.
AND...... this one. It is a bit long like the Danish video. But at 2:30 or so (when the old guy in the wife beater comes on) it jumps the shark and you can stop it. This should be Ross' brand.
So now if we are still posting videos.... and Crockett, yours gets a MEH. Too long. The boobies are not enough to carry it.
Actually, I find it more interesting that the Danish can air a commerical with such content.
Our whole country went whole ape shit when Janet "Ms. Jackson if you are Nasty" Jackson had her "wardrobe malfunction."
So now if we are still posting videos.... and Crockett, yours gets a MEH. Too long. The boobies are not enough to carry it.
But, here is something facinating. I came across this video and it totally changed my ideas on Hitler. I can see why he captivated a nation. Here is a translated version of his 1934 Triumph of Will speech.
Interesting. Hitler is a freestyle rapper. I always pictured him as more Old School, R&B tracks over acoustic rhythms. Learn something new every day.
Oh, and speaking of which sitcoms are funnier than which, I will actually break ranks and say that as of late I tend to find "How I Met Your Mother" generally funnier than either The Office or 30 Rock. Doogie is a comedic genius, and there are always several laugh-out-loud moments per episode.
I recently DL'd this current season of HIMYM. Thanks for the heads up on that, Berts. It is a funny show. Doogie is the man, plus they sprinkle in enough eye-candy to make a good show out of it. I'll go back and get the rest of the older seasons.
Rad - Two and a half men stink worse than my drawers in the JC Penny's restroom garbage.
For those of you looking for something a little different... There is this show called The IT Crowd. It is a little amatuerish at times, and some of the episodes are very bad. But there are a few that are pretty original and funny. One in the first season has one of the guys getting caught using the handicap stall, so he makes up a story that someone stole his wheelchair. One from this season has the IT nerds learning some 'Man phrases' so that can survive in short social situations at bars. I guess I am liking this show because it is a breath of fresh air. I don't see everyone liking these, but if you are tired of some of the old crap, it might be worth exploring. Robot - it just might be your brand of justice.
Rad - Two and a half men stink worse than my drawers in the JC Penny's restroom garbage.
I couldn't agree more. You could set your watch to the call and response between the actors and the laugh track. [intro] [setup] [punchline] [laugh_group_a], repeat, cash check.
Rad - Two and a half men stink worse than my drawers in the JC Penny's restroom garbage.
I couldn't agree more. You could set your watch to the call and response between the actors and the laugh track. [intro] [setup] [punchline] [laugh_group_a], repeat, cash check.
And don't forget you have to watch Charlie Sheen in shorts. I guess Rad likes that sorta thing.
Dude, I don't think I ever said it was a good show. I just stated Zilla's reason for disliking it was not good enough. Ross's argument has much more merit. He is an ugly kid. Rob's laugh track comment is also well-founded, although the same could be said for a number of shows. Everbody Loves Raymond comes to mind. (I'm not saying I like that show mind you, merely that I've seen it and become annoyed by it's laugh track.)
Dude, 30 Rock is, without question, funnier than The Office.
The Swerbs have finally watched The Office. Swerb's verdict as recently posted on that other, non-JA site? "The Office is funner than 30 Rock"
So there you have it. We win.
Anyone catch MODERN FAMILY? The first episode showed some possibilities in that Arrested-Development-kind-of-way, but we'll have to see. I think we're watching eps 2-3 after The Office 1-hour wedding show tonight.
Perhaps you are watching another show - Crack Rock, perhaps? You're all nuts! 30 Rock is by my estimation, episode-for-episode, funnier about 75% of the time. So yeah, every 4th or 5th episode, The Office will beat it, but man... I don't know what you folks are watching.
Hard to compare the two. I laugh out loud at 30 Rock. I laugh at The Office too, but there's a lot more nervous laughter. It's like watching a retard ride a bike with a loose front wheel. You know it's all going to come apart, and when it does, you want to be there to see it.
It's like watching a retard ride a bike with a loose front wheel. You know it's all going to come apart, and when it does, you want to be there to see it.
I am with Ross in the 30 Rock camp. Baldwin is way beyond any character on The Office. I've been a fan of The Office for years - even watched the British series before the US one, but still - I'd watch 30 Rock before The Office. Yes, they are 2 different types of humor.. but a man has a right to pick his favorites!
A new contender for fav comedy series for Bells and I: Curb Your Enthusiasm. Bells likes it better than The Office (an assertion I find hard to argue with). We just finished up the 7th season (that just ended with the Seinfeld reunion). This series is pretty, pretty, pretty sweet and very Seinfeld-like actually.
Perhaps you are watching another show - Crack Rock, perhaps? You're all nuts! 30 Rock is by my estimation, episode-for-episode, funnier about 75% of the time. So yeah, every 4th or 5th episode, The Office will beat it, but man... I don't know what you folks are watching.
Word on the street is that the Johnsons haven't finished watching last season's 30 Rock, yet are up-to-date on The Office. Bert - Can we add you to our ranks? The Office > 30 Rock!!!
What's everyone been up to? I've been out of the loop. We should have a reunion of sorts some day. Rent a suite in Vegas or something - guys only weekend ala "The Hangover".
I will be sure to bring these up tomorrow when the group gets together. I can probably do any of these, this far in advance. Memorial Day everyone usually heads out to my house for the weekend, but it might be a nice change of pace - the ladies could still do that and the men could have an adventure...
