Mighty Boosh coming to Adult Swim in April

[Sarah]

Oh, yeah, that was big in Milan when I was there (and no doubt still is).  One of the guys at the magazine was from Naples, and he took a lot of the kind of ribbing that you grit your teeth and bear because you have to work with your tormenters every day.  In fact, because he was from a posh family, he often took part in the bashing, as long as it was directed at the right class.

[cutout]

I watched the first 3 Mighty Boosh episodes tonight. I'm feeling like the only one of my friends who just found it mildly funny. Same thing when I watched Flight of the Conchords - I end up giving the characters obligatory/courtesy laughs because there is an indie bent to the whole thing and they look and dress like people I'd hang out with. After a couple episodes, though, I realize the jokes and quirkiness just feel strained. I don't know what wrong with me. Does it change or get better after the first few episodes?

[Bryan]

Does it change or get better after the first few episodes?

Not really. The special fx get a little better (while remaining very lo-fi), but the tone remains pretty consistent.

[orator]

It's definitely not for everyone. If you want to try something a lot different with one half of the Boosh, try the show "Nathan Barley". Julian Barratt is brilliant in it.

edit: Now that I think of it, Noel Fielding pops up once in a while in that show as well.

[Steeley Chris]

I just finished season 1, and I loved it. But you guys are right about The Spirit of Jazz. I don't know who was more uncomfortable, Howard or me. Maybe Howard, just slightly.

I feel like the British wouldn't say "I'm not a racist, but...", they'd just say everything after the "but...".

[Big Plastic Head]

I just finished season 1, and I loved it. But you guys are right about The Spirit of Jazz. I don't know who was more uncomfortable, Howard or me. Maybe Howard, just slightly.

I feel like the British wouldn't say "I'm not a racist, but...", they'd just say everything after the "but...".

I am in the middle of season one and very much enjoying it. Favorite fake name so far?

"Biggie Shackleton"

[iAmBaronVonTito]

Favorite fake name so far?

"Biggie Shackleton"

yes.

[tits mcgee]

Great show.  The British know funny.  Also check out The Jam, The Brass eye, and any show starring Steve Coogan ( if you haven't already). 

[iAmBaronVonTito]

Great show.  The British know funny.  Also check out The Jam, The Brass eye, and any show starring Steve Coogan ( if you haven't already). 

theres a steve coogan thread floating around here somewhere.  and personally, i love The Jam.