Tickling the Old Funny Bone

DanaC · 08-09-2009, 06:37 AM

I think we need a video comedy thread. This is it.

We have humour threads, sure, but as a lover of TV comedy especially, I'd like to share some of what I consider to be the greatest comedy sketches, shows and stand-up. I'd also really like other people to feed my comedy obsession by introducing me to shows and comedians I may not have come across before.

I have in mind that this thread will be for 'classic' comedy clips. But that doesn't date-stamp them at all. Sometimes you see a sketch or a show and know that it has instantly joined the pantheon of great comedy moments, along with Blackadder, Monty Python and Steve Martin's pussy joke.

So, I will kick things off with two clips: one old and one new(ish):

First up is a clip from the late 80s/early 90s show A Bit of Fry and Laurie, featuring the marvellous Stephen Fry and his erstwhile comedy partner Hugh Laurie (now the grouchy but still rather wonderful House).

The interrogation scene:

Second is a sketch from the current high fliers of comedy sketchland, the partnership of Mithcell and Webb, from their show That Mitchell and Webb Look: In th show it's split into two parts, here it's combined into one sketch.

The SS Sketch

casimendocina · 08-09-2009, 07:20 PM

Sundae · 08-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Well, now you've gone up the Nazi alley. As it were.
Ooh how very Dick Emery.

This was controversial.
I liked it because two of my favourite men were getting it on.
When I read the criticism I realised it's pretty tragic in terms of stereotypes. Then I decided it was so outre it didn't even need to be forgiven... Yeah okay - it still makes me a little uncomfortable.

Anyway! So, enough with the politics!

DanaC · 08-14-2009, 04:42 PM

Oh Sundae....that was naughty...but I like it.

Undertoad · 08-14-2009, 07:51 PM

Part of the filthiest comedy work ever recorded

Shawnee123 · 08-14-2009, 09:33 PM

Think of the poor fucking 'amsters.

ZenGum · 08-15-2009, 08:37 PM

Monty Python Argument Clinic skit.

No I am not linking it. If you haven't already seen it, either you will never "get" it, or you're in a coma.

08-14-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Well, now you've gone up the Nazi alley. As it were. Ooh how very Dick Emery. This was controversial. I liked it because two of my favourite men were getting it on. When I read the criticism I realised it's pretty tragic in terms of stereotypes. Then I decided it was so outre it didn't even need to be forgiven... Yeah okay - it still makes me a little uncomfortable. Anyway! So, enough with the politics! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 08-14-2009 at 04:28 PM.

08-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Think of the poor fucking 'amsters. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-15-2009, 08:37 PM	#7
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Monty Python Argument Clinic skit. No I am not linking it. If you haven't already seen it, either you will never "get" it, or you're in a coma. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-09-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622

08-14-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Part of the filthiest comedy work ever recorded

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