Top 10 Comedies of all Time -- Thread
by kriess on Apr 9, 2010 2:26 AM CDT
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PrintOk, so I stole the idea from Nickel Rover over at Barking Carnival, but we're in the doldrums of the offseason, so get over it. Baseball season is great, don't get me wrong; however, it is only a mirage of happiness. Omaha is too far away to make plans anyways.
So, the drunken monkeys with typewriters over at BC put together their own top-10 list of their favorite comedies of all time. This is great because it takes our minds away from the ideas such that Avery Bradley may be leaving early, who's going to step up to replace Lamarr Houston, and where in the hell is billyzane?
Surveys.... All of the other blogs are doing it, don't you wanna be cool too?
Why?
Because you're cool. In fact, you're cooler than the other side of the pillow. And cool people know movies, especially the funny ones. Your DVD/Blu-ray library is probably stacked full of blockbuster hits like:
- Battlefield Earth
- Roadhouse
- Batman & Robin
- Gigli
- The Hottie and the Nottie
In fact, if I asked you to come up with your own top-10 list of the best comedies of all time, I bet you could even find time to get away from your Guido-hairstyle-Affliction-wearing-Cristal-pouring friends to come up with something decent. However, if Jon Heder is anywhere near your list, you will be automatically banned from BON. To start things off, I will put together my list. Enjoy, argue, comment, speculate, criticize, or do anything other than decompose in your office cubicles waiting for August to get here.
10: Airplane - The beauty of Jim Abraham's mind is obvious in this parody. Would be higher on my list if not for Julie Haggerty's annoying voice. Lloyd Bridges is a God among men however.
"it looks like I've picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue"
9: Swingers - Outstanding direction from Jon Favreau who acted as the writer and lead actor in this classic. Lines from Vince Vaughn are priceless. The hockey-game-on-SNES scene was outstanding, too. Truly a man's movie. Hey! What're you kicking me for? You want me to ask? All right, I'll ask! Ma'am, where do the high school girls hang out in this town?
8: Office Space - Wow. For the folks who are slowly decomposing in their cubicles, listening to their boss rant on and on about some bullshit TPS Reports, this movie is for you. Mike Judge created this movie from short comedic clips about Milton, the bumbling idiot office worker, and turned it into pure gold. Mostly filmed in Texas, as thats Judge's home state. In fact, Chotchkie's Restaurant was filmed at the Alligator Grille off N. Lamar in Austin.
Oh, oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday, too...
7: The Hangover - Yup, had to put it in here. You can thank Zach Galifinakis for that. Bradley Cooper played the same character he always plays, which works in this movie. Basically its a story about a bachelor party in Vegas-gone wrong, and a story that all men wish they could tell their son when its their wedding day. It was hard to put this movie over Out Cold on my favorite Zach Galifinakis movies, but I did it anyway. I hate myself.
Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon.
6: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie - In all honesty, this isn't even my favorite MST3K episode, however this is the only one made into an actual movie and shown in theaters. Their episode of "The Skydivers" would be my number one comedy of all time, but alas, it does not fit the stipulations. Mike, and his robot friends, Crow, and Tom Servo watch B rated Sci-Fi movies and basically make fun of them. In this movie, they make fun of "This Island Earth", which is actually a decent movie and the first movie ever to have legit special effects. Back in the day, Alamo Drafthouse used to show old reruns on the Big Screen. I'm actually kicking myself for not putting this as number 1.
Well believe me, Mike, I calculated the odds of this succeeding versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid... and I went ahead anyway.
5: Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Nothing needs to be said here. No need to explain the genius of this movie. It's just a flesh wound
4: Blazing Saddles - Another gem from Mel Brooks. Racism and Sexism at its best (in a comical way...get off your pedestal) Gene Wilder was tops in his prime and Cleavon Little was perfect for the part. This is a Western parody about a corrupt politician putting a black sheriff in a racist town to make it easier to put in a railroad through. Everything was perfect except for the ending....which was a little too out there for me.
Hey, where the white women at?
3: Dumb and Dumber - Classic. Epic. This is the pinnacle of all Jim Carrey movies. There is no other word to describe this masterpiece except "Perfect".
Petey? You sold my dead bird to a blind kid? Lloyd! Petey didn't even have a head!
2: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! - Another Jim Abrahams masterpiece in reuniting with the age-less Leslie Neilson as Lt Frank Drebin tries to thwart an assassination on the Queen. Co-starring The Juice (prior to his murdering days) this movie was laugh after laugh after laugh. Also it had one of the best lines from a comedy ever:
Nice Beaver! Thanks, I just got it stuffed.
1: The Big Lebowski: As if there were really another possible choice for the best comedy of all time. In the words of Scipio Tex..."John F&%@#ng Goodman!" The man made this this film. His beef with Smokey, his association with Nam, his "Is this your homework, Larry" scene....pure gold! Gold I tell you. I will admit that this is a cult classic, so you may have to watch it a few times to REALLY get the feel for it, or maybe you need to be somewhat intoxicated...whatever the case may be, there is no other movie that can even come close to topping this....except for maybe Super Troopers.
Let me explain something to you. Um, I am not "Mr. Lebowski". You're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
The reason Super Troopers is not on this list is because I can watch all of those 10 movies countless times and it will never get old for me. Super Troopers was the best...once. It just doesn't have that timeless feeling to it, I guess.
Anyways, there's my list. Comment, critique, or post your own below. Hope this helps add discussion that doesnt involve anything about UT sports, as this is the offseason, and we need something to keep us going and sane.
Adios, and Hook em!
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Good List
I can’t really argue with any of these. I think I might have put in The Meaning of Life instead of The Holy Grail, but they’re both good.
Also,
11. The Jerk
12. Zoolander
I'm not going to make a list at this time.......
but it seems to me that there needs to some kind of qualifier here.
No Abbot and Costello, Keystone cops and Harlod Lloyd.
Nothing antimated.
No Rocky Horror Picture Show.
No porn.
The Old Dinosaur over and out.
If it allowed porn...well...Showtime "porn"
Playmate of the Apes was just too damn funny.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Steve Martin
is an acquired taste for me. I haven’t acquired it. Agree with Bill Murray. Caddyshack and Stripes are great!
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
The Jerk is absolutely genius
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Apr 9, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you
bows
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It also features one hell of a ukulele duet.
By the way, as per your signature, the clearly inevitable break-up I was to have with my first long-term girlfriend (we were both 18) was precipitated by an argument we had over her fondness of Ayn Rand and that damn novel.
Many years later, with passions tempered, perspective gained, and wisdom cultivated, I still deem it to have been wholly justified…
Ha! That's funny, BH.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ironically
mine was precipitated by her lack of skill in cooking Spaghetti. So I completely understand where you’re coming from man!
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Animal House
should be in that list somewhere. I’m not sure I’d put Big Lebowski as #1, but different strokes for different folks.
Ah!!!
How the hell can I forget that one? For me that would fall somewhere in the upper top 10. Thanks!
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
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"Nobody leaves this field until we beat the hell out of them".................... L.J."Louis"Jordan in 1913 before kickoff of the Texas/ou game.
old school
Some Like it Hot and Its a Mad, Mad, Mad World
"Nobody leaves this field until we beat the hell out of them".................... L.J."Louis"Jordan in 1913 before kickoff of the Texas/ou game.
Monty Python's The Life of Brian...
…kicks the Holy Grail’s arse all over the map. It’s the best Monty Python by a wide margin, IMO.
I’ll have to think about the list, but my sense of humor seems to gravitate toward the type of over-the-top, action-kitsch variety found in movies like Grindhouse (Planet Terror/Deathproof).
I liked the Big Lebowski, although I think most Coen bros. movies are about as good. In the same John &$&!#ing Goodman vein, I still love Raising Arizona, and to this day it is probably the only Nicholas Cage movie I can watch without cringing and cursing in disgust.
Something from Kevin Smith probably also belongs on this list, but I can’t figure out which one.
I think another question to consider is whether we’re talking about the ten best movies that happen to be comedies or the ten funniest comedies. For instance, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels has been among my top three movies of all time since it came out, and it’s a comedy, but it’s not as funny as Superbad, which wasn’t actually as good a movie.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
Agreed.
Life of Brian is funnier, but gets far less play.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Apr 9, 2010 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Rush Hour 2 and Beverly Hills Cop
belong in the top 5. My Cousin Vinny and Analyze This in the top 10.
Also is it just me or is Dumb and Dumber drastically overrated by both kriess and NickelRover?
It's just you!
I routinely find myself thinking that I need to pick up a copy of Dumb and Dumber.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions
It’s not really a comedy until Matt Leinart starts talking at the end, but I could watch the 2005 Rose Bowl almost every day and not grow tired…
by jmptexas on Apr 9, 2010 8:45 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Me, Myself, And Irene
Somebody feel me on that one. The names, Hank….Fuck-Face.
Throw Ya Horns, Mayne
Commented at BC
But it’s just too hard to compare comedies across generations. Trying to determine whether Animal House or Old School is funnier is like debating whether George Mikan or Tim Duncan was better.
But yeah, having The Hangover on the list and not having Old School, Wedding Crashers, or Anchorman is also a non-starter for me. It’s like trying to put Kevin Durant on the top 50 NBA players of all time. Sure, he may get there, but it’s just way too early to tell. LeBron James? Yeah, he’s already made it.
Your generation has something to do with what you’re exposed to, I guess, but picking your favorites should be possible even with many decades of movies to choose from. I’m probably considered in the Anchorman, Old School generation, but would never in a million years put them above “Dr. Strangelove” because they weren’t nearly as funny, clever, or original as it was.
I also thought The Hangover was funnier than Old School, Wedding Crashers or Anchorman…. it’s really just personal opinions anyway….
Yeah, the Vince Vaughn/Will Ferrell thing...
…really gets repetitive to some people, including me. I think Vince Vaughn is funny, but he’s the same guy in every movie, so I don’t even laugh anymore because he does the same crap every time. Same with Will Ferrell. But I understand that some people have that preference for that type of humor, which is totally okay. Opinions vary.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Swingers was better when it was basically his only movie like that.
I agree it has lost something due to our VV exposure, which is too bad.
Still love Swingers though.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Apr 9, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I found it to be a colossal disappointment
But mostly because I wanted it to be about swingers.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I can no longer sit back
and allow Communist infiltration, Communist indoctrination, Communist subversion and the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.
by Loisaida Horn on Apr 12, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what I did
I lumped all of the Old Schools, Wedding Crashers, Hangovers….all in one pile. In my mind, they are all blends of the same movie with most of the same form of humor. So I picked the best one in my opinion, and disregarded the rest, for the sake of a top 10 list.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
That's a pretty good way to do it
And fair, too.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 10, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No Fletch or Young Frankenstien?
What about Sherlock Holmes Younger Smarter Brother?
I vote a redo!
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Fletch!, +1
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Apr 9, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I do feel bad for not including Fletch in my list
Sorry….you can make ur own.
:)
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Here are some others worth considering:
Porky’s – the scene where the coach’s and principal meet with Ms. Ballbreaker is classic. Police sketch artist!
DC Cab – Mr. T in tights, enough said.
Booty Call – You’re the MVP dog scene under the table.
Revenge of the Nerds – What the F#@& are Robster Craws!
White Chicks
Heartbreak Kid
Something About Mary
+∞
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
heartbreak kid... very very underrated
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Apr 9, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
My apologies texasboi01
Got caught up in the moment.
Dumb & Dumber #2
Dumb & Dumber had funny moments but is hardly the #3 comedy of all-time? Was it the laxative toilet scene? Come on. Above Blazing Saddles, Airplane, Holy Grail. No mention of Top Secret. Animal House. Trading Places. I guess that was a stirring the pot suggestion.
+1 for monty pythons and animal house.... also trading spaces
“I bet a lotta people out there are gonna go belly – up for that one!”
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Apr 9, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I usually disagree with you on a lot of posts
But Trading Spaces…yeah, good call.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
Stupid TLC.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
i laughed at the reactions sometimes..
..but it wasn’t a movie
by vy til i die on Apr 9, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Um, Trading Spaces is on some chick network...but the host is hot...or at least she used to be.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Apr 9, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Paige something or other.
Broadway Dancer with great legs. It was on TLC.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
ABSOLUTELY NO WAY HANGOVER SHOULD BE IN ANYONES TOP 10!
maybe the top 1000, but not top 10, sorry
Trading Spaces
Money Talks
Saving SIlverman
Dumb and Dumber
Life
Tommy Boy
Beerfest
Anchorman
Half Baked
Superbad
in no particular order
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Apr 9, 2010 10:04 AM CDT reply actions
Wow, GPT with an extreme statement
and in all caps no less…….. shocking.
"A lot of people look for the easy way to do anything, in swimming there is no easy way." - Eddie Reese
by SwimTexas on Apr 9, 2010 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I grant you Half Baked
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
No Hangover but Superbad?????????
Credentials revoked.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Apr 9, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah man
Well, that’s like….your opinion, Dude
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
This List NEEDS Fletch!
“It’s all right, they’ll be back. He went out for his urinalysis.”
“What kind of name is Poon anyways?”
“Keep ten for yourself. Go and get yourself a nice piece of ass.”
“Ever do any time Doc?”
- Just epic! I’d have to throw Old School/ Wedding Crashers into the mix as well. Basically the same movie.
that's what I'm screaming....
“I have a lease with an option to buy”
“moonriver”
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Receptionist: May I help you Dr…?
Fletch: Oh, it’s me, Dr. Rosenpenis. I’m just here to check out Alan Stanwyk’s file.
Receptionist: Dr. who?
Fletch: Dr. Rosenrosen, I’m here to get to the records room.
Receptionist: What was that name again?
Fletch: It’s Dr. Rosen, I want to check the records room.
Receptionist: Dr. who?
Fletch: Dr. Rosen. Where’s the records room?
For the most part i like the list
I think Spinal Tap and Caddyshack would be somewhere in my top 10 though
I also really liked Superbad
but i think its two recent to be an all time great. Same for the Hangover
I feel ashamed
Because this list is incredible. Almost* exactly what I would have said. Which means that we are of very similar taste in comedies. And I have never seen the Big Lebowski.
So I guess I should pick that up this weekend.
*I would have switched MST3K with either Fletch or Caddyshack
"A lot of people look for the easy way to do anything, in swimming there is no easy way." - Eddie Reese
Lebowski
my fave of all time. get it. get it right now.
by Infield Elephant on Apr 9, 2010 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree
I mean, I cant walk through a store without seeing a rug and thinking to myself, “That rug really tied the room together.”
Probably one of my favorite movies of all time, let alone comedies.
The "Big Bang" was actually a Will Muschamp chestbump......with the Earth!
Its hard for me to switch MST3K
All of their episodes can and should be considered movies, yet I could only use their actual movie. I have a very soft spot in my heart for MST3K.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Word.
Nice list – can’t argue with any of it really. Somewhere in there, I’m also going to have to add: Caddyshack, Raising Arizona, Anchorman, Half Baked, Ferris Bueller, Something About Mary, Groundhog Day, Spaceballs, Meet The Parents, Goldmember, Old School, Stripes, Vacation (+Xmas), Rushmore, Fletch, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Jerk, Three Amigos, Plains Trains & Autos.
Top Ten is too hard.
by Infield Elephant on Apr 9, 2010 10:29 AM CDT reply actions
Somebody's a Saturday Night Live fan!
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, How about some National Lampoons Christmas and Vegas Vacation.
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
Watch Xmas Vac every Xmas eve........
"Nobody leaves this field until we beat the hell out of them".................... L.J."Louis"Jordan in 1913 before kickoff of the Texas/ou game.
You had me with MST3K
My list would also have:
Some Like It Hot
Meet the Rutles (or Spinal Tap)
The Producers
Three Amigos
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
The Producers was funny
chorus…Springtime for Hitler and Germany
"You've got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket - you might have caught a fish" -- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Apr 9, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad somebody appreciates the pure genius
that is….MST3K
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Misty
During a particularly dark period of my life, I made out a list of reasons to live. Mystery Science Theater 3000 was #5.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
So I have to ask...
Mike or Joel?
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Can I choose TV's Frank?
Mike was much better, but Joel was the soul of the show.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
I liked Mike, because he was just funnier IMO
But Joel sang…that was awesome!
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
This is tough
But I’ll give it a shot
Tommy Boy (not sure how this didn’t make the list in the first place)
Happy Gilmore
Caddy Shack
Blazing Saddles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Dutch
Uncle Buck
The Big Lebowski
Dumb and Dumber (every Jim Carey movie thereafter has been a flop in my opinion)
Office Space
Animal House/Old School
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Some Dutch love
Nice!
Wouldnt make a top 10 comedy list imo, but great movie.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Apr 9, 2010 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Dude I love Al Bundy
His real name escapes me right now but everytime I see that movie I laugh the whole way through.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
The new show he is in
Modern Family is hilarious as well.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Not a fan of Yes Man or Bruce Almighty?
Man on the Moon?
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
I'm just not a fan of his comedy
I’ve tried. I really have. I’ve seen every movie he’s made since then. They have there funny parts but overall they are just mediocre to me. I just think he peaked early.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I'm mostly on the same level
I’m not usually a slapstick guy, but I think Ace, Mask, and Lloyd were his only roles that were funny at all. I did laugh at some parts of the Truman Show, but it was situational comedy, not Jim Carrey.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 9, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Fat guy in a little coat
Mr Farley….you are missed greatly.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
No kidding
You should read the book his brothers wrote about him. It’s called The Chris Farley Show. If you are a fan of him you will really enjoy it.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I'll have to check that out
Thanks!
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Okay, a few more
Encino Man (Betty Nuggs?)
Tootsie
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Phoebe Cates in the red bathing suit, oh yeah)
The Party
A Fish Called Wanda
Airplane (roger, roger, what’s your vector, victor still gets me)
Anything Monty Python
More recently America’s Sweethearts (Billy Crystal and Catherine Zeta Jones) was pretty funny. Most of the really funny classic movies are from the ’80’s.
"You've got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket - you might have caught a fish" -- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Apr 9, 2010 11:09 AM CDT reply actions
Excuse me, I speak jive
Cut me some slack, Jack. Chump don’ want no help, chump don’t get da’ help.
Say ‘e can’t hang, say seven up
by Infield Elephant on Apr 9, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
How did this not get mentioned?
“No! We can’t stop here! This is bat country!”
Def
“No point in mentioning these bats, poor bastard will see them soon enough.”
by Infield Elephant on Apr 9, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The reason
is something I’m not too proud of. I’ve never watched that movie…ahem….sober. So I have no real frame of reference. “…Its like a child walking into a movie theater, wondering whats playing”
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
The Big Lebowski
is actually a really well-written film. Its basically an exercise in character dynamics and character-driven action, and the motivational layers (and subtle repetition) in the dialogue make it one of the most clever films I’ve seen, comedy or otherwise.
Similar smart comedies:
Rushmore
Annie Hall
Dr. Strangelove
PlayTime
Other unmentioned favorites:
Coming to America
Ghostbusters
Clue
Kingpin
Team America
You keep saying that word
I do not think it means what you think it means.
by aaronlybrand on Apr 9, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know how I forgot Coming to America
I love that movie. Its hilarious. Kingpin is great as well.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
The endearing thing about Coming to America
is that the actors were noticeably having fun while making it. The barber shop scenes are perhaps second only to The Big Lebowski’s bowling alley scenes for back-and-forth comedy timing.
The Royal Tenenbhaums, not sure on the spelling......
another great smart comedy.
Kentucky Fried Movie? VHS “the movie”?
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I always thought Tennenbaums was the better overall film...
while Rushmore was the funnier of the two.
And KFM, wow, haven’t thought of that in years.
KFM is always funny.
Rushmore is the funnier of the two, I agree.
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The mark of a great comedy is the quotability of the movie
That’s why, although the movie itself is not top 10 worthy, Napoleon Dynamite would be in my Top10. There are just so many quotes from the movie that you can use in all different life situations.
Fletch: I’m John.
Gail Stanwyk: Ohhhh, John. John who?
Fletch: John Cock…tos…ton.
Gail Stanwyk: Thats a beautiful name.
Fletch: It’s Scotch/Romanian.
Gail Stanwyk: That’s an odd combination.
Fletch: So were my parents.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
I'll stop here....
Madeline: I’m sorry, who are you again?
Fletch: I’m Frieda’s boss.
Madeline: Who’s Frieda?
Fletch: My secretary.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
haha My Cousin Vinny
That is one of my Dad’s favorite movies.
“The utes”
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Well, I'm the same age as the Astrodome, so he and I are probably close
Happy 45th Birthday to the Dome Today. I’m afraid it won’t see very many more.
My friend Hal Morris that played first base for the Reds shares this exact birthday. The Reds played the ’Stros on April 9, 1990 and they wrapped the Dome up like a giant birthday cake and made the towers around the edge the candles—many years ago—but I thought it was super cool.
My dad is 47
turns 48 in July. I’m 24 but its still one that we both like.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Other noticeable omissions
Back to School
Spies Like Us
Oh, Brother Where Art Thou (it’s a genre-bender but had some extraordinarily funny scenes and dialogue)
Better Off Dead (2 dollars.)
Wedding Crashers (somewhat overated, but it always watchable)
16 Candles (I’d consider that a comedy. The romantic teen romance was a diversion)
Stripes
Spies Like Us and Stripes are great movies.
Family Guy did a spin on Spies Like Us that was hilarious.
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Better Off Ted
Absolutely. Full of great one-liners: “Gee Ricky, sorry your mom blew up”.
by Infield Elephant on Apr 9, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
OLD SCHOOL
Is my favorite. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love this movie. Super Bad was also great. There’s a lot of movies that I love but ithink old school is my #1. I laughed so hard during this movie. I think I might have wet myself. But everyone has legit contenders. This is mine
by Javi on Apr 9, 2010 2:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
no one's gonna throw out
The Blues Brothers?
Your women. I want to buy your women. The little girl, your daughters… sell them to me. Sell me your children.
It's a comedy?
The music is so good I forget to laugh.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
We're on a mission from God
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 10, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Top Ten comedies for someone like me is quite a challenge...
You almost need sub-categories to pull this off: I remember belly-laughing at Porky’s and so many others in the 80’.
In no particular order:
Caddyshack
Fletch
American Pie (modern day Porky’s)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
My Cousin Vinny
Dumb & Dumber
Airplane
Stripes
The Hangover
Office Space
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
I haven't seen anybody mention Death at a Funeral
The real version, not the upcoming American remake. Not sure it should be on any “top” lists, but I think it is one of the better comedies of the last five years.
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
Great discussion guys
This is exactly the kind of talk I was hoping for.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
and I love the quotability of Meet the Parents...it was a close on for me.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Whoa whoa whoa... no.
Though I can say Ive seen it multiple times, you are completely misleading people by throwing that name out there.
On second thought, great idea, go see Meet the Feebles if you havent, just dont watch it with your kids.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Apr 10, 2010 8:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Good post kriess
And imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, so the guys at BC should approve.
Strange that you get more chatter on a list of comedies than our football stuff. I guess Coach Brown & Co. are making our lives too easy. I think I will raise a ’rita to young Mr. Christian Westerman tonight.
Thanks
and I’ll raise your rita with a Crown and 7.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
I am going hand grenade...
For those who do not know what it is: Pull the pin and down it (shot of Jaigermeister), a Shot of Grey Goose falls into a 1/2 filled glass of red bull and then you down that too. Never more than two per night…or you begin to say very moronic things.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Apr 9, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more of a Makers guy
just give me some ice and I’m a happy man.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
For Bourbon
Go out an buy a bottle of Rowan’s Creek. Thank me later.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Just got back from "Date Night"
Not as bad as the reviews suggest, but it won’t make anyone’s list either.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
I can only take Steve Carrell in small doses.
but thats just me.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
I can watch him all day long in The Office.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
He's good here
So is Tina Fey. Crappy director and so-so script are what bring it down.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
Just got done seeing it
I thought it was pretty lousy.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
so many good ones already mentioned, but I really like these too
Drowning Mona – “Kiss ass!”
The Whole Nine Yards – “that rat f@*! piece of s#$! Tedeski….doesn’t deserve to be breathing…the air?”
I would probably include Super Troopers -- go watch it again its still funny!
Animal House is an obvious one you left out, but I think someone already said this. Other ones I would probably include:
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Fun drinking game: drink every time the word excellent is used.
Old School (this movie kicked off the Vince Vaugn / Wilson Bros / Will Ferrell movie machine)
Happy Gilmore “The price is wrong bitch!”
more as I think of them
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Apr 10, 2010 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
If we're including Adam Sandler movies
We have to go with Billy Madison over Happy Gilmore.
“That Veronica Vaughn…is one piece of Ace! I know from experience.”
“Nah ya don’t”
“Well not me personally, but a guy I know….him and her Got! It! On! Woooweee!”
“No they didn’t”
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Happy Gilmore was the first one I saw
so I’m biased, but its really a tossup. They’re really just the same movie in different settings.
Also, if you haven’t seen “Funny People” do yourself a favor — its really good.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Apr 10, 2010 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought Funny People was outstanding
Adam Sandler has actually come a long way from back then.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
I suspect large parts of that movie were autobiographical for Sandler
I hear there’s another movie coming out with Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, David Spade, et. al. that looks to be pretty funny.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Apr 10, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I did as well
I really haven’t seen Sandler make a bad movie other than Little Nicky. He was great in Spanglish and Reign Over Me. He has really shown that he can handle the dramatic roles as well as the funny ones.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
The movie is non-existent to me
But yes, that would be lumped in there with Little Nicky
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
The First "Porky's" Movie
I took a date, Real hot girl from our rival town, I lost my suave, debonair, and any hope for a 2nd date when the gym coach pulled the dudes wanker through the hole in the girls shower wall. Litearally fell out of my seat and LMAO…..especially when they showed the scene where the old lady put her foot against the wall and yanked with all her might.
You're a classy man. :)
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
If your bored and have access to netflicks might I suggest...
Zorro the Gay Blade
Crazy People
Grandma’s Boy
and speaking of Adam Sandler how bout " The Waterboy" Farmer Fran Rocks!
Farmer Fran also in Joe Dirt
F.Fran: Ohm eh war youa maykeh
J. Dirt:: You wanna see homos naked?
Ah!
I don’t know how I could forget Joe Dirt or Friday.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Dude wants to see homos naked...don't help me none..nt
" You think this is queer? (slapping his biceps) Are these queer? They’re large and in charge and lookin’ for chickies."
by vy til i die on Apr 11, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Classic!
You’re gonna stand there, ownin’ a fireworks stand, and tell me you don’t have no whistlin’ bungholes, no spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosker don’ts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers, with or without the scooter stick, or one single whistlin’ kitty chaser?
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Zorro the Gay Blade is hilarious!
I totally forgot about that movie.
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Ships?
Diego: you wear exotic perfume…and you don’t smell of ship oil.
Charolette: Ship oil? You meant the oil from boats?
Diego: No, ship oil… From the ships in the field.
Charolette: What ships in the field?
Diego: Jou have never heard of the ships in the field? The little ba ba bas???
Charolette: Oh. . . you mean sheep.
Diego: That’s what I said.
Charolette: No, you said ship. Pardon me, but you have a very pronounced accent!
No Idiocracy anywhere?
I think that was one of my favorites from the last decade.
“I went to Law School around here”
“You got your Law degree at Costco?”
“Shyeah, I know, right. I didn’t think I’d get in either”
One of the best Mike Judge movies ever.
Dax Shepard did a bang up job in that movie.
Starbucks ain’t what it used to be….
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Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Not sure where I'd put it on the list . . . and what would have to go BUT
Three Amigos simply has to be on this list!
who could ever forget this witty exchange!
Jefe: I have put many beautiful pinatas in the storeroom, each of them filled with little suprises.
El Guapo: Many pinatas?
Jefe: Oh yes, many!
El Guapo: Would you say I have a plethora of pinatas?
Jefe: A what?
El Guapo: A “plethora.”
Jefe: Oh yes, you have a plethora.
El Guapo: Jefe, what is a plethora?
Jefe: Why, El Guapo?
El Guapo: Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has no idea what it means to have a plethora.
Jefe: Forgive me, El Guapo. I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education. But could it be that once again, you are angry at something else, and are looking to take it out on me?
by Tubilidentata on Apr 12, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Horrendously underrated
Anyone mention Captain Ron, or is that just me?
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Apr 12, 2010 9:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Great list... but I would add these two -
Van Wilder (the original)
Buying the Cow
Not Top Ten, but definitely entertaining:
Fired Up
Hudson Hawk
Nacho Libre
History of the World Part One
And Anything Marx Brothers
"I've never gone into a game trying to win the Heisman Trophy; I go into a game trying to win." - Colt McCoy
Fired up was funny as hell
ALOT better than I thought it would be from the previews.
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Billy Madison?????
This movie provides some of the funniest quotes..
Mr. Madison, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Stop looking at me, swan.
Classic.
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Apr 13, 2010 7:09 AM CDT reply actions
Agreed
It was hard for me not to include many Adam Sandler movies. Thanks for the nostalgic quotes. Always good stuff. Gonna have to watch it again tonight!
Stumpy: It's called the '80s. Ford was president, Nixon was in the White House, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin' in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called "Utah".
Porky's has to be in there somewhere
funniest scene of all time
Balbricker: Now, Mr. Carter. I know this is completely unorthodox. But I think this is the only way to find that boy. Now that penis had a mole on it – I’d recognize that penis anywhere. In spite of the juvenile snickers of some, this is a serious matter. That seducer and despoiler must be stopped; he’s extremely dangerous. And, Mr. Carter, I’m certain that everyone in this room knows who that is. He’s a contemptible little pervert who…
Mr. Carter: Miss Balbricker!
Balbricker: Well, I’m sorry, but I’ve got him now, and I’m not going to let him slip through my fingers again. Now, all I’m asking is that you give me five boys for a few minutes. The coaches can be present – Tommy Turner and any four boys you see fit to choose and we… and we… can put a stop to this menace. And it is a menace.
[pause]
Balbricker: Well, what are you gonna do about it?
Mr. Carter: Five young boys in the nude, a police line-up so that you can identify his tallywhacker. Please, please can we call it a “tallywhacker”? Penis is so ppp… penis is so personal.
Balbricker: We can put hoods over their heads to avoid embarrassment. Now listen: we have got to do it, as distasteful as it is. I know it’s him. That
[pause]
Balbricker: tallywhacker had a mole on it. And that mole is the key to it.
Mr. Carter: Miss Balbricker, do you realize the difficulty of your request? Now, I would be very happy to, uh, to apprehend the young man myself. But can you imagine what the board of education would say if you were granted a line-up in order to examine their private pa… their private parts for an incriminating mole?
Balbricker: But Mr. Carter.
Coach Brakett: Mr. Carter, I think I have a way out of this. We, uh, call the police, and we have ‘em send over one of their sketch artists. And Miss Balbricker can give a description. We can put up “Wanted” posters all over school… "Have you seen this prick? Report immediately to Beulah Balbricker. Do not attempt to apprehend this prick, as it is armed and dangerous. It was last seen hanging out in the girls’ locker room at Angel Beach High School."
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