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[OAQfirst]

I think larkspur was simply showing that the video was 'billed' or 'entitled' as the world's funniest video. The rest of us, not understanding Dutch or Vlaams, are trying to understand the context and why the video is funny. Thanks for the explanation.

I think Monty Python has many more funnier videos.

I agree. Here is the imdb user comment that sheds light on the program:

This is state of the art humour that must be difficult to translate to other languages because of the multitude of cultural references it contains. Basically the show mocks TV-makers that abuse any poor soul whose behaviour is slightly out of the ordinary and who are only too willing to show off in front of the camera. It is true that Human Interest is polluting the media landscape as never before.

 

[Astronuc]

This is state of the art humour that must be difficult to translate to other languages because of the multitude of cultural references it contains. Basically the show mocks TV-makers that abuse any poor soul whose behaviour is slightly out of the ordinary and who are only too willing to show off in front of the camera. It is true that Human Interest is polluting the media landscape as never before.

I agree. I guess the skit is similar to something that Monty Python would do.

It's sad that there really are programs, e.g. Gerry Springer's show (hopefully doesn't still exist, and shouldn't have in the first place) and perhaps now Dr. Phil (?) that highlight the dysfunctional people in the world. I can't even watch Oprah.

 

[OAQfirst]

I agree. I guess the skit is similar to something that Monty Python would do.

It's sad that there really are programs, e.g. Gerry Springer's show (hopefully doesn't still exist, and shouldn't have in the first place) and perhaps now Dr. Phil (?) that highlight the dysfunctional people in the world. I can't even watch Oprah.

Springer I can understand, but Dr. Phil and Oprah? I don't watch their shows much, but I didn't think there was anything inappropriate. What is your perspective on those two?

 

[OmCheeto]

This article describes a failed tonsillectomy.

There's a somewhat longer version with subtitles, complete with introduction, and an epilogue where the laughing host was fired and had to get a new job because of the incident.

It's not all that much more funny, but you'll understand why he goes hysterical when the victim speaks of "Sweet Talk" and "Sex".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXf3wx5nPXU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXf3wx5nPXU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

 

[Quincy]

Dramatic Prairie Dog

 

[rootX]

How To Stop Laughing At An Inappropriate Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfGPylOBkMo

 

[Wellesley]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FzRH3iTQPrk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FzRH3iTQPrk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

 

[Astronuc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaGUY5ULTok

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFGvNxBqYFI

Pictures and music (Richard Walley) from home - and some cool art.

 

[humanino]

In the series

Pictures and music from home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQNeKmqqc4

 

[Astronuc]

humanino, those are some incredible paintings, especially the one at 3:30.

BTW, I didn't realize that you're Russian.

 

[humanino]

I didn't realize that you're Russian.

Not quite, but I only feel "a citizen of the world" anyway
I just really enjoyed your videos and wanted to share too. I don't know of such a good one about french art.

 

[lisab]

In the series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQNeKmqqc4

Beautiful art, humanino. Then I hit the floor laughing in the last few seconds..."a pig with his ears cut off..." !

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Not quite, but I only feel "a citizen of the world" anyway

Don't we all.

 

[Astronuc]

Not quite, but I only feel "a citizen of the world" anyway
I just really enjoyed your videos and wanted to share too. I don't know of such a good one about french art.

True. I'm glad you like the didgeridoo.


Ah - Belgians know how to have fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq6b9bMBXpg

 

[Equate]

In the series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQNeKmqqc4

Very nice!

 

[Andre]

Toon Hermans was one of the best Dutch comedians of the twenthienth century. Here he plays a minister/secretary of state eating an imaginary peach. The performance is sometimes during the 1960s-1970s. When I have time I'll translate the conversation:

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[Astronuc]

humanino, how about Henri Matisse et Claude Debussy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m-B_15icZA

or

Claude Monet French Painter (1840 - 1926) et
Music: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L. 86 Claude Debussy French Composer 1862 - 1918
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMY_bsDnpxc

 

[Astronuc]

Trobar de Morte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxvSWUsrw4

Very beautiful music with this one.

 

[neu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZkcNdBKYaM

 

[neu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fWzXNhfoQ8

 

[stevebd1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur5fGSBsfq8

 

[Oscar Wilde]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur5fGSBsfq8

This is incredibly hilarious; I love a spot of educated humor. Here's another MP sketch along philosophical lines:

 

[rootX]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2i9QYWzKGU

I don't know if it's real but quite hilarious.

 

[Cyrus]

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[humanino]

[...]

Who would have thought Italy can be so well organized. It looks like ... no ... How far in the past was that !?

 

[jtbell]

Airplane hits cow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCk4ywD_yyM

 

[Cyrus]

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[turbo]

In honor of May 5, a minor Mexican holiday.

 

[tribdog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqV0F0Mirsk"
I'd like to apologize, but this is the kind of stuff that makes me laugh. It isn't because she is a big girl making a fool of herself that I laugh, it is because she gets hurt making a fool of herself.

 

[tribdog]

Little Becky's Prank Calls - School Demolition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYA-rDP3Gss

spend about 2 hours listening to some of her other prank calls, well worth the time.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

This needs a little setup but is worth the effort for reasons that will be obvious. The main character is Josh Lyman, who is the White House Deputy Chief of Staff. He discovers that there is a website called LemonLyman.com, named in his honor. When he sees that some people on the website don't quite understand a comment that he made on TV, he attempts to correct them by posting online using his true identity. He decides to engage "the people" in an honest exchange of information, but he finds that things don't go quite as planned. Then, the White House spokeswoman discovers that Josh was posting on the internet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRHygbB1dp4

 

[OmCheeto]

This needs a little setup but is worth the effort for reasons that will be obvious. The main character is Josh Lyman, who is the White House Deputy Chief of Staff. He discovers that there is a website called LemonLyman.com, named in his honor. When he sees that some people on the website don't quite understand a comment that he made on TV, he attempts to correct them by posting online using his true identity. He decides to engage "the people" in an honest exchange of information, but he finds that things don't go quite as planned. Then, the White House spokeswoman discovers that Josh was posting on the internet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRHygbB1dp4

That lady reminds me of my newest employee.

She's the surrogate wife that I've never had.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

What had me rolling on the floor was his description of the internet forum - It's the lord of the flies in there!

Not to mention what he says about the moderator! That line nearly caused me to choke to death on my coffee.

 

[Astronuc]

Something to avoid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIn5f7YANBU

 

[neu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pic3nkBcQBI