"We played those bitches like Jew's harp!"
What an amazing line read of such an odd way to be slightly racist.
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Can anyone recommend a different site that might recall the more thoughtful editing of past AVC? I definitely only visit A.V. Club out of routine these days…and I'm getting tired.
I've enjoyed the reviews for both seasons, but I would like to read more reviewing this season and less wrestling with preconceived notions. Discussion of and comparison to the first season is necessary, but it doesn't have to be done with a scowl. The story is compelling even without a flashforward device because if…
Echo chamber.
I'm assuming you and Mrs. Alger have debated subjects before, but I just want to say I found it heartwarming to see the two of you suddenly share Simpsons dialogue. Frequently reading comment thread debates feels like watching a spinning quarter. My expectation was to either see it go flying off the table or lose…
While I was hoping for something that sounded a little smarter and more satirical than this sounds like it will be, I am also somewhat excited by a B- grade.
So glad to see a solidly funny, original episode this season. I was kind of wincing at the rehashes of Season Two sketches in the first couple episodes.
The Lord grants 7 birthday wishes to his most graceful disciples.
Kirk just got his 6th wish…
Have you heard/seen Wizard People, Dear Reader?
Does anyone else recall Adult Swim airing a stitched together version of the China, IL web series a while back? I could have sworn that happened.
The Pride of Sioux City, IA
Your highlighting of Marshall's funniness made me think of the character and reminded me that this is one of three shows that ever mentioned my hometown on television. And after Letterman's Top Ten List left us, we needed the confidence boost. It's a terrible place, and I could completely…
Tim Minchin = tell it like it is > cheeky [] Russell Brand = cheeky > tell it like it is
Check out Tim Minchin. If you like Russell Brand, you'll probably like him. If you dislike Brand's style, you may find Tim Minchin to be more palatable but with similar comic notes. If you hate Brand you might still like…
Only Duff fills your "Q zone" with pure beer goodness!
I feel like this episode broke my brain in terms of caring about product placement. At first I was slightly offended. But damned if the notion of a KFC-sponsored educational space bus wasn't hilarious. Any exclamations regarding herbs and spices had me rolling. I…
Future Drag Queen
Minneapolis cable access television seems to be dominated by drag queen talk shows and drag queen cooking shows. After watching two clips of Fred's youtube series… it is very clear where he's headed. Though, he'll have to tone it down a bit if he wants his own Drag Queen Cooking Show.
Gateways to Gateways to Geekery
One of my favorite, most vivid, early t.v. watching memories was sneaking into my parent's bedroom while they were busy downstairs (usually when they figured I was asleep) and watching HBO. Most specifically, seeing a Helsing-like John Berryman put a steak through Norm's chest…
Petition anyone?
I've only taken part in two internet petitions before:
1.) against the proposed anti-contraception amendment
2.) against the filmmaking of Uwe Boll (which I don't feel strongly about, but thought it would just be a great moment in history),
but I think this is crying for some kind of petition. Conan…
It must also be reminded that Johnny doesn't say "herpes" but "herpee" instead, making it double funny.
New Tradition.
I have to say, this review was unnecessarily scathing. I plan on watching this movie every single year because it's a whole lot of fun (I don't think weight was ever intended). The broken chronology is a huge asset when you actually think about how the characters flow in and out of eachother's stories,…
Mediocrity Central.
I just got cable a month ago, I haven't had it for about 5 years and was kind of surprised by Comedy Central's programming. It seems they sunk all their intellect into two shows and decided that the other 23 hours of the day should be occupied by college humor and youtube hits (jeff dunham being in…