British Comedy > American Comedy

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applesxc47

I saw that godly sketch today:D

We own the entire collection of Flying Circus

A clip :) Love it 2

I haven't had much of a foray into the medium of American stand-up, but from what I've seen it's absolutely clear that British stand-up comedians are far funnier than American ones. Absolutely and demonstrably.

super_mario_128

Eh, It's all about choice.

My only problem with British Comedies is that they are TOO SHORT.

I think the format is 6 episodes per series? I know that makes it a bit more 'fresh' since it there isn't as much content going on which might drag down a series after a few seasons, but growing up under the American format of comedy series episodes, It's brutal.

British Comedy is a bit tongue in cheek and filled with slang that a non british person wouldn't reconize or get right off the bat, which would sour it for most. But I can traverse both worlds since I live in 'em, I guess.

Plus Peepshow is my current fave comedy to watch, hands down. And this is coming from a Seinfeld fanatic.

For the most part I agree. Though I am one of the only americans I know who even gets British humor. in a film class we got to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail.. and omg.. Complete and utter silence, other than me who was on the floor rolling. Same thing happened to me when I tried to show my friends Black Books, Spaced, and the British office, they just didnt get it.

British humor (for the most part) seems to be more intelligent and american humor is more crude/slap stick. I like the british approach more, While we do get some intelligent comedies ... every once and a while ( Strangers with candy is all that comes to mind lol) They dont succeed as well as other comedies in america do at all (Vampires Suck #2 really america?..)

VendettaRed07

IMO the best tv comedy moments has always been from British TV without doubt. However, I would also say that the gems are inconsistant, but when they come, they shone brightly.

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I don't think British Comedy is better. Although the 2007 version of "Death at A Funeral" was pretty good.

american comedy is so low brow

Americans are going to disagree because they don't understand British humour at all.

Personally, I think it's better:

• League of Gentlemen
• Mighty Boosh
• That Mitchell and Webb Look
• Shooting Stars
• Only Fools and Horses
• Faulty Towers
• Blackadder
• Mr Bean
• Top Gear (I would definitely call it a comedy as it's just hilarious)
• Mock The Week
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks

The only American comedies I find amusing are:

• Scrubs (one of my favourite comedies)
• Simpsons
• Family Guy

american comedy is so low brow

dontshackzmii

like this?

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american comedy is so low brow

Overlord93

like this?

mmmmmmm...yes..quite

Death at a Funeral to me seems to be more of the black comedy, just like Mexicans have their special brand of comedy black people have their special brand of comedy, and so do white people. Mexican comedy tends to lean towards making fun of life in a dysfunctional family, black comedy tends to be slightly racest, and white comedy tends to be more dirty and sexual ie. Adam Sandler, I perfer witty, intellegent humor.

Americans are going to disagree because they don't understand British humour at all.

Personally, I think it's better:

• League of Gentlemen
• Mighty Boosh
• That Mitchell and Webb Look
• Shooting Stars
• Only Fools and Horses
• Faulty Towers
• Blackadder
• Mr Bean
• Top Gear (I would definitely call it a comedy as it's just hilarious)
• Mock The Week
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks

The only American comedies I find amusing are:

• Scrubs (one of my favourite comedies)
• Simpsons
• Family Guy

CBR600-RR

Have you been watching Pete vs Life? Its really excellent and totally original as well :)

I love Spaced, Green Wing, Peep Show. I do find the British office to be a bit boring.

I find most British comedy dull and boring. Though american comedy trying to copy british comedy is even worse.

Original American comedy is the best. We have a reputation as the worlds laughing stock after all.;)

Well, the British did make Monty Python...THEY ARE SUPERIOR!

No way, Americans are good at comedy, just like the French, but I don't like most British comedy.

Have you been watching Pete vs Life? Its really excellent and totally original as well :)

Wolls

No I haven't, I may have to. :)

I'll take American classic comedy any day over British classic comedy.. Nothing can compare to movies like Animal House, Porky's, Revenge of the Nerds, Slapshot, Dr. Strangelove, Mel Brook's movies, The Producers, The Big Lebowski, Ghostbusters.. And many many more.sSubZerOo

Those are terrible.

American humor.

It's better.

I'll take American classic comedy any day over British classic comedy.. Nothing can compare to movies like Animal House, Porky's, Revenge of the Nerds, Slapshot, Dr. Strangelove, Mel Brook's movies, The Producers, The Big Lebowski, Ghostbusters.. And many many more.sSubZerOo

American humor.

It's better.

Razor-Lazor

Meh, it was funny, but not hilarious.

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]I'll take American classic comedy any day over British classic comedy.. Nothing can compare to movies like Animal House, Porky's, Revenge of the Nerds, Slapshot, Dr. Strangelove, Mel Brook's movies, The Producers, The Big Lebowski, Ghostbusters.. And many many more.CBR600-RR

Those are terrible.

Wow really :|

American humor.

It's better.

Razor-Lazor