Funky Funster

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I Hate Star Trek, But This Is Funny

2009-12-06T17:51:00.000-08:00

Cool Claymation

2009-10-23T12:53:00.001-07:00

2009-10-21T13:31:00.000-07:00

Another great Jerry Jackson cartoon: SUPER MARRIO BRO'S PARONDIES

2009-10-01T12:09:00.001-07:00

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Lahey Is The Shit

2009-05-31T10:36:00.000-07:00

Queenie's In Trouble!

2009-05-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

The Baby Shower

2009-05-21T16:56:00.000-07:00

12/2/08

The Final Countdown

2009-05-18T14:56:00.000-07:00

This excites me...

2009-05-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

Great song at the end.

Keyboard Cat Guitar Tab

2009-05-08T14:59:00.000-07:00

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2009-05-07T17:24:00.001-07:00

Challange!!!

2009-04-17T17:52:00.000-07:00

Tracy Morgan is The Shit

2009-04-09T12:55:00.001-07:00

Did this inspire Joaquin Phoenix?

2009-04-06T16:01:00.001-07:00

2009-03-29T05:48:00.000-07:00

Next Video Ninkomfuckinpoop...

A Swing and a Miss!

2009-03-28T11:43:00.000-07:00

May None of Them Be Missed

2009-03-19T15:43:00.001-07:00

Where Was The FCC in the 70's?

2009-03-16T11:30:00.000-07:00

Giving Flight of the Conchords a Chance....

2009-03-14T19:45:00.000-07:00

I first saw this New Zealand duo during one of their live performances on HBO. The live show is completely musical, and although the songs seemed creative enough, I didn't give them a chance. Unless it's an Adam Sandler song, it's just not funny enough for me. I'm looking at you JIMMY FALLON.

Then I caught an episode of their series on HBO a few weeks back starring my favorite current SNL cast member, Kristen Wiig. She played a mutual love interest of both Bret and Jemaine, and they all weave a web of lies that grow more absurd as the show progresses. They meet while her character is searching for her missing epileptic dog in the park.

In the context of the show's script, the songs make more sense, but they are not the best part of the show. They are interjected in the form of thematic music videos that relate to the plot in some way. I find myself laughing more at Murray the manager and Jen the stalker than the main characters. Don't get me wrong, I really doubt the show would work without Bret and Jemaine.

Flight of the Conchords season 2 continues Sundays at 10pm pm on HBO right before Eastbound and Down.

Kenny Powers Highlight Reel

2009-03-14T18:53:00.000-07:00

This is the complete training video from episode 4 of HBO's Eastbound and Down. If you saw the show, it puts the 9/11 reference with the flag backdrop into context. If you haven't heard of it, now you have no excuse.

Danny McBride plays Kenny Powers, an ex-pro pitcher down on his luck trying to make a comeback. His character reminds me of the one he played in The Foot Fist Way, but is less self-aware and much more ignorant and narcissistic.

He has played great supporting roles in Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, Superbad, and Hot Rod to name a few. His independent film The Foot Fist Way really shows his comedic skill, so much so it got picked up by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay for distribution. They continued working with McBride, becoming executive producers of Eastbound & Down.

Ferrell also plays a car dealership owner with a great wig worthy of laughs in itself. I first saw the pilot about a year before it actually aired on HBO, (Thanks Mininova) so I am ecstatic that the first season is underway. You may recognize some of the EB&D cast from smaller roles they played on Reno 911, namely Principal Cutler played by Andrew Daly (I saw him today on Reno as a pervy guy in the park with a fishing hat and glasses) and Steve Little, who plays the music teach who emulates Kenny Powers. (I'm pretty sure Steve was the naked bank robber with a speech impediment on an episode of Reno 911 where he repeatedly shouts to Dangle, "I'm gonna sue you like your mother didn't know!" while being handcuffed and put in the squad car.)

The show returns for it's fifth episode Sunday, March 15th at 10:30pm on HBO.

I just noticed that HBO is playing the first 4 episodes right now as I type this. Now I can catch the jokes I missed while laughing over them the first time...

Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy

2009-03-12T17:27:00.000-07:00

I've been seeing the ads on Comedy Central for over a month now. I have always had an problem with "Larry" or Dan Whitney as he is known by family and friends. A few weeks back on the Stern show, Artie Lange asked the question on mine and everyone elses mind: would they roast Dan or his alter-ego redneck persona? I finally got the answer today from the Comedy Central site featuring an "uncensored" ad for the show. (I use quotes with their term uncensored, because they allow the word fuck but bleep Lisa Lampanelli's use of the word cunt, not sure why)

Anyway, they show a clip of Jeffrey Ross the roast veteran, going on about the reality of Larry. Quote:
"This is ridiculous...(he's) not even a real person..why don't we just roast Dora the Explorer or Popeye the sailor man!"

I will have to watch it now that I know there will be some reality cast upon his facade. The Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy airs Sunday March 15th at 10pm/9c

UPDATE: They showed the Blue Collar Comedy Special earlier today, and it revitalized my hate for this douchenozzle. The other 3 I can tolerate, even if I don't laugh, because they are realistic (albeit somewhat amplified) portrayals of the comics themselves. I wonder what Jeff Foxworthy actually thinks of Larry. Enough about that.

Thanks To Bjork, I Am No Longer Afraid

2009-02-24T17:24:00.001-08:00

Norm MacDonald is The Shit

2009-02-11T16:22:00.001-08:00

Squirrel Melts

2009-02-08T07:23:00.001-08:00

9 Seconds of Low-res LOLZ

2009-01-22T15:43:00.001-08:00

2009-01-20T16:16:00.001-08:00

The hosts early work..

David Cross on Why Arrested Development got Cancelled

2009-01-12T11:44:00.001-08:00

Great Ad

2009-01-10T07:42:00.001-08:00

Best scenes from Dewey Cox Story

2009-01-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

Amazing Grace

2008-12-09T13:42:00.000-08:00

Stop Carlos Mencia

2008-12-08T17:52:00.000-08:00

After watching Joe Rogan rip Mencia apart on YouTube at some comedy club, I had even more reasons to dislike the guy.

There's something about his act that is insulting to watch, like Larry the Cable Guy. Only Larry, or Dan Whitney as he was once known, pisses me off even more. I guess it's cause I feel duped. I mean, I realized that Larry was a character, but I assumed it was also a true amplification of the comic himself. Watch this, and see a totally different act.

I've read some forum comments saying that what Dan Whitney does is no different than the standup of over the top comics like Gilbert Godfried or Andrew Dice Clay. Or even more like Sasha Baron Cohen. No comparison. His act comes across as dumbed-down, and I'm certain that most of his audience is not in on the joke. In interviews and his books he reasons that he stays in character in public to ensure that he does not forget the character. I honestly think some of his diehard redneck fanbase would be crushed if they heard him without the Texan drawl. He maintains the Larry persona in all interviews.

The Boys Are Back!

2008-12-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

Watch the latest special, "Say Goodnight to the Bad Boys" here.

A message from Mike Clattenburg, creator of the Trailer Park Boys:

“Over the past few months there has been a lot of discussion among our fans and those in the media about the future of Trailer Park Boys. Will there be another season, another special, another movie? The last thing we want to do is keep our loyal fans in the dark about the show we have all loved doing for the past eight years, so we’d like now to shed some light.

We have a final one hour television special, “Say Goodnight To The Bad Guys”, which goes to air on Showcase on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Then after that, our sequel movie, “Countdown To Liqour Day” (working title), is due to be released in Canadian theatres in October, 2009.

But, after that, there will be no more. Yes, it’s the end of Trailer Park Boys. Our fans have been so supportive and inspiring that we wanted you to be the first to know. Much love and thanks from all of at Sunnyvale Trailer Park.

Mike"

2008-11-21T14:24:00.001-08:00

This Is My Milwaukee

2008-11-21T13:49:00.000-08:00

The Merrill Howard Kalin Show

2008-11-20T20:14:00.000-08:00

Behold the amazing imitations and unique culinary techniques of a cable-access legend. Parts two and three after the jump. Am I the only one who hates that phrase? After the jump. Bullshit. Part two and three are

below, I'm not posting each clip on it's own page, you won't find any top 11 lists here either.

I really only laugh when he does the "Mmmmm-wwmmmuummmm!!!" high pitches squeals of delight. Merrill truly lovedhis food.

Gary Busey is The Shit

2008-11-20T13:18:00.000-08:00

The I'm late because it was foggy excuse by Gary Busey
Uploaded by garybuseyonbusiness

This reminds me of "I'm With Busey", a show that ran for one season on Comedy Central. If you haven't heard of it, check out some clips on YouTube or try to find the whole series. He is incredibly unpredictable and hilarious to watch.

Kyle the Skateboard Punk

2008-11-18T13:40:00.000-08:00

Tony Hawk made a cameo appearance in the film as one of the skateboarders, he is credited at the end. Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero and two other professional skateboarders also appeared in the film in uncredited roles. --wikipedia

Fat Bitches Need Love Too, Craig....

2008-11-15T16:11:00.000-08:00

For those who don't know, the title of this post is a Chris Tucker reference from Friday. If he would have done the sequels instead of becoming Jackin Chan's sidekick he would still be funny.

Chris Lilley

2008-11-14T15:48:00.001-08:00

My newest discovery is old news for any fans of Australian comedy. Summer Heights High premiered on HBO earlier this month. Chris Lilley writes and stars as the 3 main characters. They are played so well, it is easy to forget they are all the same guy. After a bit of research I discovered his earlier work, We Can Be Heroes. He played 6 different characters in that show, (shown above) one of which is brought back for his newer series. Both are readily available via bittorrent with lots of seeds. Download them and enjoy. He worked on a show called Big Bite before that, but I can't find it anywhere.

He really gets into the roles. I read that he spent a lot of time at a public school researching for Summer Heights High, to not only better understand his characters' world, but also to ensure the show was current. Sometimes the characters are so real, I don't laugh at them. There are moments of unease and discomfort that remind me of The Office (UK original) or Curb Your Enthusiasm, and believable personalities that reflect real people we all know.

In We Can Be Heroes, he plays two brothers who are constantly interacting. The two are often edited on screen so well together, I stopped picking it apart trying to figure out how they cut it so well. Lilley doesn't use extreme amounts of makeup to distinguish the characters, in fact he is very recognizable no matter who he plays. The magic is in the performance. I honestly think he could pull these roles off without any makeup or costume changes whatsoever.

He seems dedicated to creating his own visions with little outside influence. I really hope that the show is a success on HBO, but I also worry that his creation will be raped like so many other concepts borrowed or acquired by US television.

NBC is doing this with The Office right now. This original UK show was great show, and I really doubted they could pull off the American ripoff. I was reassured in knowing that Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant would be involved. Yesterday I saw an interview with Gervais where he states that his involvement in the US version would be minimal. He compared the show to a cover song; you wouldn't expect original musicians to have direct input in another bands rendition of their song.

I think one of the reasons my favorite shows remain so memorable is because they knew when to quit. Good shows can end with a strong fan base even though they can potentially generate ad revenue for years to come by rehashing old ideas and writing pure drivel.

What The Bible Says....

2008-11-14T15:31:00.000-08:00

I can't tell how real Donnie Davies is. I mean, it's obviously comedic, right? There seems to be some honest homophobia there. Regardless, it makes me laugh every time.

Fuck You from Alex Trebek

2008-11-14T15:25:00.000-08:00

Funnier than Will Ferrell's impression.

Yii C'mon

2008-11-14T15:09:00.000-08:00

Speak the Hungarian rapper. Just watch. It's a powerful message.

Jayus (jae-us)

2008-11-14T14:47:00.000-08:00

From Indonesian, meaning a joke so poorly told and so unfunny that one cannot help but laugh.

Ancient Laughs: World's Oldest Jokebook

2008-11-14T14:33:00.000-08:00

"Philogelos: The Laugh Addict" was compiled from manuscripts ranging from the 11th to 15th centuries, however the wording and context show origins as early as fourth century ancient Greece. It has recently been translated into an English book. The video above shows comic Jim Bowen talking about the inherent comedic traits that survive to this day.

Free Highlights from the book

Tim Meadows is The Shit

2008-11-14T13:40:00.000-08:00

I just stumbled upon this series from an ex-SNL writer starring Tim Meadows and David Spade. It's not hilarious, but it has it's moments. The costumes, retro products and ads are very well done. David Spade's character is funny, in spite of David Spade. The wig and getup are priceless. See my favorite David Spade role here

Meadows delivery is amazingly funny to me. It's something about the timing. "But look, he was an older dude. Old people do drugs." He made me laugh the most in The Dewey Cox Story too. Now that I think about it, maybe it's the drug references that make it work so well. I thought he was the longest running cast member on SNL, but Wikipedia says Darrell Hammond surpassed his record in 2005.

Seeing Tim Meadows in Carpet Bros reminds me that he is one of the most underrated comedians out there IMHO.

Keeping Up With KITH

2008-11-14T12:04:00.000-08:00

This made my day. I found a short from earlier this year by The Kids in the Hall. It's nice to see the guys working together again after all these years. I knew they had live tours in recent years, but was surprised to come across this.

I was 9 when it began airing on the great CBC. Growing up in a fairly strict Christian household, I am glad my folks didn't pay much attention to the content. It was quite edgy for the time, and I seem to recall watching it in early primetime, sitting on the floor at my grandmothers playing with my Hot Wheels while the adults played cards. I knew this show was something special. Along with the newfie sketch comedy Codco, I was receiving a healthy dose of raw and controversial comedic influence at an early age, all thanks to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (Codco is another post altogether)

It aired in Canada CBC starting in 1988, and later was shown on CBS and HBO in the US. After the show ended, they did a movie called Brain Candy. I wasn't overly impressed, as it didn't seem to capture the vibe of the sketch series.

Mark McKinney went on to SNL for a few seasons. (Lorne Michaels produced KITH as well) His roles were lame and forgettable, but I don't blame him; I think he was just given crap characters. Lately he's been doing Canadian television. I hate CTV comedies, so I haven't given Robson Arms a chance. NOTE TO CTV: Your crappy sketch comedy shows are ruining it for Canadian comic representation as a whole.

Bruce McCulloch also wrote for SNL. I seem to recall seeing him in a sketch or two. More recently he has created a comedy called "Carpoolers" with Jerry O'Connell. I haven't seen it but an IMDB comment has someone claiming it was their next "Friends" If that is anywhere at all true, I will not like this show.

Dave Foley seem to gain the most notoriety in the US, starring in the sitcom NewsRadio. He's also done a ton of movie work, the last thing I saw him in was Uwe Boll's Postal. And I thought the videogame Postal 2 was tasteless.

Scott Thompson is the funniest gay comic ever. (Ant wishes he could be as creative at this guy.) In KITH, he played the best old lady characters, very believable. He's done a bunch of movie work as well, but nothing that stands out for me. I'm sure he's a household name in the gay community.

Kevin McDonald plays the most memorable characters for me. I think its the googly eyes and that look of shock. He did a lot of movies and tv after KITH. He played the pastor on That '70s Show, and worked on Seinfeld and Friends.

Recently I downloaded every season of The Kids in the Hall via bit torrent, about 16 GB of comic gold. You know how lots of shows you loved as a kid now seem to have lost their appeal as you get older? This didn't happen with the Kids. Sure, maybe I didn't get a some of the jokes when I was 10, but it is timeless for me nonetheless. It's still just as cool. If you haven't seen it, you should.