Best example of British comedy, because so far I am not amused.

Everyone states how great British humor is. That it's "smart" and "intellgient". Now, I've watched some old school stand up like Mr. Bean, and two Monty Python movies, and I just dont know...I thought they were complete rubbish. People state British comedy is satirical genius, but I found no such thing. Python was just funny voices, silly walks, and charactersdressing up as grannies. Things I would have thought funny when I was in elementary school. Am I not watching "true" british comedy? Is there a good stand-up you can point me in the right direction of to help me get a clearer picture?

Rowan Atkinson a.k.a Mr. Bean. :|

Everyone states how great British humor is. That it's "smart" and "intellgient". Now, I've watched some old school stand up like Mr. Bean, and two Monty Python movies, and I just dont know...I thought they were complete rubbish. People state British comedy is satirical genius, but I found no such thing. Python was just funny voices, silly walks, and charactersdressing up as grannies. Things I would have thought funny when I was in elementary school. Am I not watching "true" british comedy? Is there a good stand-up you can point me in the right direction of to help me get a clearer picture?

MetallicaKings

Try only fools and horses

Im Alan Partridge is genius. :) Try it.

Blackadder seasons 2,3 and 4, Black Books, Father Ted, Thin Blue Line, Spaced.

Watch Blackadder. It's probably the best TV show in existence. Other TV shows I liked were Fawlty Towers, Are You Being Served?, 'Allo 'Allo and Monty Python. Yeah it can get a bit silly sometimes but if you watch the right stuff it can get very witty. How can you say Monty Python are nothing but silly voices and walks. Watch Life of Brian and Meaning of Life, hell even the Holy Grail. Those movies are full of satire and clever jokes (I also enjoyed Erik the Viking which I saw recently. It's probably funnier if you're familiar with Norse mythology though).

You don't have to watch ancient British comedy, you know.

I don't see what's so "intelligent" about British humor...

You don't have to watch ancient British comedy, you know.

MobilechicaneX

Original "The Office" by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Also: Garth Merenghi's Darkplace, The Mighty Boosh, Peep Show, Extras, The Ricky Gervais Show, and if you want more maybe the IT crowd (has a laugh track and pretty campy but is still pretty good if you just want more)

oh yeah i forgot Da Ali G Show, heheheh

Everyone states how great British humor is. That it's "smart" and "intellgient". Now, I've watched some old school stand up like Mr. Bean, and two Monty Python movies, and I just dont know...I thought they were complete rubbish. People state British comedy is satirical genius, but I found no such thing. Python was just funny voices, silly walks, and charactersdressing up as grannies. Things I would have thought funny when I was in elementary school. Am I not watching "true" british comedy? Is there a good stand-up you can point me in the right direction of to help me get a clearer picture?

MetallicaKings

I.T. Crowd might appeal to your nerdy side :)Wolls

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You get use to it thats how its funny

Try... My Family.. Or The Family, don't remember the name exactly. horgen123

Black Books :)tofu-lion91

The show "No Heroics" is hilarious.

Watch this.

And this.

If you think British comedy is not amusing after watching these you have no soul.

Only Fools and Horses

Fawlty Towers

I'm Alan Partridge

The Office

The Fast Show

Harry Enfield

...Sorted.

The Mighty Boosh- Watch season 2 first though. It's the best season and carries over no story from the first whatsoever. I'mma tell you It's the funnies thing I've seen.

The Young Ones- Pure nonesensical comedy at It's second finest (Before the Mighty Boosh). A cult classic also. You'll love it.

And also, MONTY PYTHON IS NOT JUST STUPID VOICES!!!!!!!

There are two great examples of British comedy that is recent.. Those would be Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead.

Watch this.

And this.

If you think British comedy is not amusing after watching these you have no soul.

Buttons1990

Yea i never understood why people considered british comedy to be witty and intelligent.

I mean i guess if you are comparing it to a larry the cable guy movie.

But the US has far better offerings.

Hey! Mr. Bean was hilarious. Most other british comedies are crap though. The funniest British show I've seen was Top Gear. :?

comedy doesnt age well, watch something new..

comedy doesnt age well, watch something new..

halokillerz

Everyone states how great British humor is. That it's "smart" and "intellgient". Now, I've watched some old school stand up like Mr. Bean, and two Monty Python movies, and I just dont know...I thought they were complete rubbish. People state British comedy is satirical genius, but I found no such thing. Python was just funny voices, silly walks, and charactersdressing up as grannies. Things I would have thought funny when I was in elementary school. Am I not watching "true" british comedy? Is there a good stand-up you can point me in the right direction of to help me get a clearer picture?

MetallicaKings

Dennis Pennis is the man! This too.

Liitle Britain, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The Inbetweenersleperphiliac

shaun of the dead and hot fuzz were simplistic comedies with kindergarten punchlines (havent seen the others). Will farrell can freestyle better comedy in his sleep.

Dennis Pennis is the man! This too.

Arsephixiation

put on some thick glasses and annoy people with inapporpriate questions? in comedy, thats whats known as a hack... if you have to create an alternate persona to be funny... thats means... YOU ARE NOT FUNNY. Ask larry the cable guy.

I'm a huge fan of British comedy.
They have such great shows;

Bottom
Black Adder
Allo' Allo'
Fawlty Towers
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Dennis Pennis is the man! This too.

SoBaus

put on some thick glasses and annoy people with inapporpriate questions? in comedy, thats whats known as a hack... if you have to create an alternate persona to be funny... thats means... YOU ARE NOT FUNNY. Ask larry the cable guy.

But Larry is a hick! Paul is funny! (Hick as opposed to Hack)

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Dennis Pennis is the man! This too.

SoBaus

put on some thick glasses and annoy people with inapporpriate questions? in comedy, thats whats known as a hack... if you have to create an alternate persona to be funny... thats means... YOU ARE NOT FUNNY. Ask larry the cable guy.

Might I ask also, Is Larry the cable guy one of those american "comedians" who puts on the role of a complete dickhead, only to ammuse nobody except halfbrains?

Let's not forget The Baldy Man...lest we?

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