View Poll Results: Vote on your THREE favorites
Space Balls
5
17.86%
Something About Marry
3
10.71%
Super Troopers
10
35.71%
Office Space
10
35.71%
X-mas Vacation
4
14.29%
Happy Gilmore
11
39.29%
Tommy Boy
8
28.57%
Airplane
3
10.71%
American Pie
7
25.00%
Napoloen Dynomite
5
17.86%
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Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
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Disturbed Riders
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Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
Okay I took some of the comedys from the previous thread and decided to make poll for best ever comedy. Even if your favorite isn't in here, VOTE for ONLY THREE and we'll see who wins.
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Disturbed Riders
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Re: Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
Originally Posted by NorthShoreRyda
Where the *** is Old School??? Come on now 
Good Point.........opp's, I also forgot Caddyshack and I think Wedding Crashers could be a classic soon.
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Disturbed Riders
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Re: Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
Just found this top ten comedies on the web ?????????
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Airplane! -- The blueprint for being stupid for stupid’s sake. A timely spoof of disaster films (remember The Towering Inferno?), the plot is absolutely irrelevant. Lloyd “Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Day To Stop Sniffing Glue” Bridges was never better. On the plus side, it inspired Naked Gun, a film that could have easily made this list. On the negative, however, it inspired a horde of copy-cat films that are too terrible to list.
Fletch -- Yes, it’s on TNT every other day. (Damn that nefarious Ted Turner!) It doesn’t make this film any less funny. Chevy Chase’s timing is dead-on, and the various characters he plays throughout are comic genius. (Don Corleone, Mattress Inspector pretty much says it all.) The plot is actually pretty good, and the film is a faithfully hilarious adaptation of the novel. A no-brainer for this list. Have you seen the records room?
Tommy Boy -- Holy shnikes, I miss Chris Farley. This is the hallmark film of Farley’s self-described comedy of “Fattie Fall Down.” I’ve probably watched this film twenty times – and repeated the lines with friends from it enough to count for several other complete viewings. Farley and David Spade play off of each other perfectly, and while the story isn’t going to test the limits of your imagination, it’s entertaining. Rob Lowe, Brian Denehey and Dan Aykroyd are all great in supporting roles. That’s gonna leave a mark.
Caddyshack -- I saved the best for last in this category. It’s stupid broad-based comedy that works at every moment. Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Chevy Chase, all at their best. Murray’s Carl Spackler is perhaps the funniest comedic character ever, and there isn’t a scene in here that can’t be considered a classic. Plus, and this isn’t to be taken lightly, it’s about golf. Spackler’s speech about the Dalai Lama, his hedge clipping “It’s in the hole!” a thing of legend.
THE KNIGHTS THAT SAY “NEE!” – THE BRILLIANT…
These are the films that make you gasp in wonder at how clever the film is, with scenes that are indelible in ways you know you could never think of.
Monty Python and The Holy Grail -- That’s no ordinary rabbit. The film is so full of brilliant moments that I recognize a new thing almost every time I’ve seen it. The entire Python brand of comedy could fill this list completely, but this is the best (just nudging out Meaning of Life.) John Cleese and company are flat out brilliant, hysterical and so clever it almost hurts.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery -- Oh, this is clever. It’s been overplayed, people like me abuse things like dancing Austin icons, etc. It’s still pure genius. The first time I saw this film, I thought it was amusing. Each time thereafter, it gets funnier and funnier. Having Elizabeth Hurley in it doesn’t hurt things, to be fair, but Mike Meyers created a movie that will last the test of time. (The sequel’s pretty good, too…)
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure -- Talk about creating a new world, and painting indelible scenes, Pee Wee is so bizarrely wonderful it’s almost indescribable. His daytime television show was equally brilliant in dancing the line between being a kids show and keenly adult, and this film does the same thing. Whether it’s dancing to “Tequila,” his trip to The Alamo, or his fight in the giant pool with Francis, every scene here is priceless. You either “get” this film, or you don’t, and I’m just happy that I do.
HAVE FUN STORMING THE CASTLE! -- THE CLASSIC
These films are simply wonderful, through and through. Great plot, great acting, great writing.
The Princess Bride -- If you don’t like this film, this doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t like you, but you’re going to have to work a lot harder. The story, brilliantly adapted from the equally wonderful William Goldman novel, the timing and dialogue is so clever that I have a constant grin on my face when I watch this. The cast (Wallace Shawn, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, just to name a few) is phenomenal, and the writing is unparalleled.
Animal House -- This almost went in the slapstick category, but the film is just too well done for that. Niedermeyer, dead! Whether you actually lived this life in college or not isn’t the point – the comedy is clever and it resonates with everyone. John Belushi is the heart of the film, but there are incredibly great performances by everyone. You guys playing cards? A timeless classic.
Swingers -- Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau tag-teamed this film of pure genius. Presumably about young guys in Los Angeles, it’s also about Mikey’s (Favreau) ability to resolve the fact that his relationship with his ex-girlfriend is over. Vaughn is literally in a “star-making” role as Trent. The film perfectly captures the way guys talk to each other (not necessarily in the language, but the tone, cadence and heart), has scores of memorable scenes and dialogue, and is in almost continual rotation in my ideal library.
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Airplane! -- The blueprint for being stupid for stupid’s sake. A timely spoof of disaster films (remember The Towering Inferno?), the plot is absolutely irrelevant. Lloyd “Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Day To Stop Sniffing Glue” Bridges was never better. On the plus side, it inspired Naked Gun, a film that could have easily made this list. On the negative, however, it inspired a horde of copy-cat films that are too terrible to list.
Fletch -- Yes, it’s on TNT every other day. (Damn that nefarious Ted Turner!) It doesn’t make this film any less funny. Chevy Chase’s timing is dead-on, and the various characters he plays throughout are comic genius. (Don Corleone, Mattress Inspector pretty much says it all.) The plot is actually pretty good, and the film is a faithfully hilarious adaptation of the novel. A no-brainer for this list. Have you seen the records room?
Tommy Boy -- Holy shnikes, I miss Chris Farley. This is the hallmark film of Farley’s self-described comedy of “Fattie Fall Down.” I’ve probably watched this film twenty times – and repeated the lines with friends from it enough to count for several other complete viewings. Farley and David Spade play off of each other perfectly, and while the story isn’t going to test the limits of your imagination, it’s entertaining. Rob Lowe, Brian Denehey and Dan Aykroyd are all great in supporting roles. That’s gonna leave a mark.
Caddyshack -- I saved the best for last in this category. It’s stupid broad-based comedy that works at every moment. Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Chevy Chase, all at their best. Murray’s Carl Spackler is perhaps the funniest comedic character ever, and there isn’t a scene in here that can’t be considered a classic. Plus, and this isn’t to be taken lightly, it’s about golf. Spackler’s speech about the Dalai Lama, his hedge clipping “It’s in the hole!” a thing of legend.
THE KNIGHTS THAT SAY “NEE!” – THE BRILLIANT…
These are the films that make you gasp in wonder at how clever the film is, with scenes that are indelible in ways you know you could never think of.
Monty Python and The Holy Grail -- That’s no ordinary rabbit. The film is so full of brilliant moments that I recognize a new thing almost every time I’ve seen it. The entire Python brand of comedy could fill this list completely, but this is the best (just nudging out Meaning of Life.) John Cleese and company are flat out brilliant, hysterical and so clever it almost hurts.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery -- Oh, this is clever. It’s been overplayed, people like me abuse things like dancing Austin icons, etc. It’s still pure genius. The first time I saw this film, I thought it was amusing. Each time thereafter, it gets funnier and funnier. Having Elizabeth Hurley in it doesn’t hurt things, to be fair, but Mike Meyers created a movie that will last the test of time. (The sequel’s pretty good, too…)
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure -- Talk about creating a new world, and painting indelible scenes, Pee Wee is so bizarrely wonderful it’s almost indescribable. His daytime television show was equally brilliant in dancing the line between being a kids show and keenly adult, and this film does the same thing. Whether it’s dancing to “Tequila,” his trip to The Alamo, or his fight in the giant pool with Francis, every scene here is priceless. You either “get” this film, or you don’t, and I’m just happy that I do.
HAVE FUN STORMING THE CASTLE! -- THE CLASSIC
These films are simply wonderful, through and through. Great plot, great acting, great writing.
The Princess Bride -- If you don’t like this film, this doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t like you, but you’re going to have to work a lot harder. The story, brilliantly adapted from the equally wonderful William Goldman novel, the timing and dialogue is so clever that I have a constant grin on my face when I watch this. The cast (Wallace Shawn, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, just to name a few) is phenomenal, and the writing is unparalleled.
Animal House -- This almost went in the slapstick category, but the film is just too well done for that. Niedermeyer, dead! Whether you actually lived this life in college or not isn’t the point – the comedy is clever and it resonates with everyone. John Belushi is the heart of the film, but there are incredibly great performances by everyone. You guys playing cards? A timeless classic.
Swingers -- Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau tag-teamed this film of pure genius. Presumably about young guys in Los Angeles, it’s also about Mikey’s (Favreau) ability to resolve the fact that his relationship with his ex-girlfriend is over. Vaughn is literally in a “star-making” role as Trent. The film perfectly captures the way guys talk to each other (not necessarily in the language, but the tone, cadence and heart), has scores of memorable scenes and dialogue, and is in almost continual rotation in my ideal library.
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Re: Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
Originally Posted by r1dude
Just found this top ten comedies on the web ?????????
Quote
Airplane! -- The blueprint for being stupid for stupid’s sake. A timely spoof of disaster films (remember The Towering Inferno?), the plot is absolutely irrelevant. Lloyd “Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Day To Stop Sniffing Glue” Bridges was never better. On the plus side, it inspired Naked Gun, a film that could have easily made this list. On the negative, however, it inspired a horde of copy-cat films that are too terrible to list.
Fletch -- Yes, it’s on TNT every other day. (Damn that nefarious Ted Turner!) It doesn’t make this film any less funny. Chevy Chase’s timing is dead-on, and the various characters he plays throughout are comic genius. (Don Corleone, Mattress Inspector pretty much says it all.) The plot is actually pretty good, and the film is a faithfully hilarious adaptation of the novel. A no-brainer for this list. Have you seen the records room?
Tommy Boy -- Holy shnikes, I miss Chris Farley. This is the hallmark film of Farley’s self-described comedy of “Fattie Fall Down.” I’ve probably watched this film twenty times – and repeated the lines with friends from it enough to count for several other complete viewings. Farley and David Spade play off of each other perfectly, and while the story isn’t going to test the limits of your imagination, it’s entertaining. Rob Lowe, Brian Denehey and Dan Aykroyd are all great in supporting roles. That’s gonna leave a mark.
Caddyshack -- I saved the best for last in this category. It’s stupid broad-based comedy that works at every moment. Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Chevy Chase, all at their best. Murray’s Carl Spackler is perhaps the funniest comedic character ever, and there isn’t a scene in here that can’t be considered a classic. Plus, and this isn’t to be taken lightly, it’s about golf. Spackler’s speech about the Dalai Lama, his hedge clipping “It’s in the hole!” a thing of legend.
THE KNIGHTS THAT SAY “NEE!” – THE BRILLIANT…
These are the films that make you gasp in wonder at how clever the film is, with scenes that are indelible in ways you know you could never think of.
Monty Python and The Holy Grail -- That’s no ordinary rabbit. The film is so full of brilliant moments that I recognize a new thing almost every time I’ve seen it. The entire Python brand of comedy could fill this list completely, but this is the best (just nudging out Meaning of Life.) John Cleese and company are flat out brilliant, hysterical and so clever it almost hurts.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery -- Oh, this is clever. It’s been overplayed, people like me abuse things like dancing Austin icons, etc. It’s still pure genius. The first time I saw this film, I thought it was amusing. Each time thereafter, it gets funnier and funnier. Having Elizabeth Hurley in it doesn’t hurt things, to be fair, but Mike Meyers created a movie that will last the test of time. (The sequel’s pretty good, too…)
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure -- Talk about creating a new world, and painting indelible scenes, Pee Wee is so bizarrely wonderful it’s almost indescribable. His daytime television show was equally brilliant in dancing the line between being a kids show and keenly adult, and this film does the same thing. Whether it’s dancing to “Tequila,” his trip to The Alamo, or his fight in the giant pool with Francis, every scene here is priceless. You either “get” this film, or you don’t, and I’m just happy that I do.
HAVE FUN STORMING THE CASTLE! -- THE CLASSIC
These films are simply wonderful, through and through. Great plot, great acting, great writing.
The Princess Bride -- If you don’t like this film, this doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t like you, but you’re going to have to work a lot harder. The story, brilliantly adapted from the equally wonderful William Goldman novel, the timing and dialogue is so clever that I have a constant grin on my face when I watch this. The cast (Wallace Shawn, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, just to name a few) is phenomenal, and the writing is unparalleled.
Animal House -- This almost went in the slapstick category, but the film is just too well done for that. Niedermeyer, dead! Whether you actually lived this life in college or not isn’t the point – the comedy is clever and it resonates with everyone. John Belushi is the heart of the film, but there are incredibly great performances by everyone. You guys playing cards? A timeless classic.
Swingers -- Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau tag-teamed this film of pure genius. Presumably about young guys in Los Angeles, it’s also about Mikey’s (Favreau) ability to resolve the fact that his relationship with his ex-girlfriend is over. Vaughn is literally in a “star-making” role as Trent. The film perfectly captures the way guys talk to each other (not necessarily in the language, but the tone, cadence and heart), has scores of memorable scenes and dialogue, and is in almost continual rotation in my ideal library.
Quote
Airplane! -- The blueprint for being stupid for stupid’s sake. A timely spoof of disaster films (remember The Towering Inferno?), the plot is absolutely irrelevant. Lloyd “Looks Like I Picked The Wrong Day To Stop Sniffing Glue” Bridges was never better. On the plus side, it inspired Naked Gun, a film that could have easily made this list. On the negative, however, it inspired a horde of copy-cat films that are too terrible to list.
Fletch -- Yes, it’s on TNT every other day. (Damn that nefarious Ted Turner!) It doesn’t make this film any less funny. Chevy Chase’s timing is dead-on, and the various characters he plays throughout are comic genius. (Don Corleone, Mattress Inspector pretty much says it all.) The plot is actually pretty good, and the film is a faithfully hilarious adaptation of the novel. A no-brainer for this list. Have you seen the records room?
Tommy Boy -- Holy shnikes, I miss Chris Farley. This is the hallmark film of Farley’s self-described comedy of “Fattie Fall Down.” I’ve probably watched this film twenty times – and repeated the lines with friends from it enough to count for several other complete viewings. Farley and David Spade play off of each other perfectly, and while the story isn’t going to test the limits of your imagination, it’s entertaining. Rob Lowe, Brian Denehey and Dan Aykroyd are all great in supporting roles. That’s gonna leave a mark.
Caddyshack -- I saved the best for last in this category. It’s stupid broad-based comedy that works at every moment. Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Chevy Chase, all at their best. Murray’s Carl Spackler is perhaps the funniest comedic character ever, and there isn’t a scene in here that can’t be considered a classic. Plus, and this isn’t to be taken lightly, it’s about golf. Spackler’s speech about the Dalai Lama, his hedge clipping “It’s in the hole!” a thing of legend.
THE KNIGHTS THAT SAY “NEE!” – THE BRILLIANT…
These are the films that make you gasp in wonder at how clever the film is, with scenes that are indelible in ways you know you could never think of.
Monty Python and The Holy Grail -- That’s no ordinary rabbit. The film is so full of brilliant moments that I recognize a new thing almost every time I’ve seen it. The entire Python brand of comedy could fill this list completely, but this is the best (just nudging out Meaning of Life.) John Cleese and company are flat out brilliant, hysterical and so clever it almost hurts.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery -- Oh, this is clever. It’s been overplayed, people like me abuse things like dancing Austin icons, etc. It’s still pure genius. The first time I saw this film, I thought it was amusing. Each time thereafter, it gets funnier and funnier. Having Elizabeth Hurley in it doesn’t hurt things, to be fair, but Mike Meyers created a movie that will last the test of time. (The sequel’s pretty good, too…)
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure -- Talk about creating a new world, and painting indelible scenes, Pee Wee is so bizarrely wonderful it’s almost indescribable. His daytime television show was equally brilliant in dancing the line between being a kids show and keenly adult, and this film does the same thing. Whether it’s dancing to “Tequila,” his trip to The Alamo, or his fight in the giant pool with Francis, every scene here is priceless. You either “get” this film, or you don’t, and I’m just happy that I do.
HAVE FUN STORMING THE CASTLE! -- THE CLASSIC
These films are simply wonderful, through and through. Great plot, great acting, great writing.
The Princess Bride -- If you don’t like this film, this doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t like you, but you’re going to have to work a lot harder. The story, brilliantly adapted from the equally wonderful William Goldman novel, the timing and dialogue is so clever that I have a constant grin on my face when I watch this. The cast (Wallace Shawn, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, just to name a few) is phenomenal, and the writing is unparalleled.
Animal House -- This almost went in the slapstick category, but the film is just too well done for that. Niedermeyer, dead! Whether you actually lived this life in college or not isn’t the point – the comedy is clever and it resonates with everyone. John Belushi is the heart of the film, but there are incredibly great performances by everyone. You guys playing cards? A timeless classic.
Swingers -- Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau tag-teamed this film of pure genius. Presumably about young guys in Los Angeles, it’s also about Mikey’s (Favreau) ability to resolve the fact that his relationship with his ex-girlfriend is over. Vaughn is literally in a “star-making” role as Trent. The film perfectly captures the way guys talk to each other (not necessarily in the language, but the tone, cadence and heart), has scores of memorable scenes and dialogue, and is in almost continual rotation in my ideal library.
Princess Bride was my favorite movie when I was a kid: "Anybody want a peanut?" -Andre the Giant is a comedic genius
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Disturbed Riders
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Re: Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
ya-ya, I forgot a few.........I should have put about twenty choices. I still can't believe i forgot Caddy Shack or even Slapshot to name a few oldies................oh crap, my other favorite was an oldie called "Strange Brew"........anyone old enough to remember that one. 
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Re: Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
Originally Posted by r1dude
ya-ya, I forgot a few.........I should have put about twenty choices. I still can't believe i forgot Caddy Shack or even Slapshot to name a few oldies................oh crap, my other favorite was an oldie called "Strange Brew"........anyone old enough to remember that one.
I might as well admit it... Rick busts me about my age anyways! (He can be such a hoser) I remember it and actually own the video. Another movie that we quoted quite a bit when it came out. Kim
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Re: Favorite Comedy - Top Ten>>>>>>>>>
Originally Posted by Tall_Dallas
Monty Python...
2nd it. Thats some funny ****.
.....And Napolean Dynomite blew my nuts (this is the first time I don't want to be blown again).
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