Author Topic: Parks and Recreation (Read 2290 times)

Eel O'Brian · « **on:** April 11, 2009, 03:40:20 PM »

$:-\$

the anti-government guy was funny, though

Barry Egan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:42:34 PM »

Reb · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:42:57 PM »

It gave me huge respect for Steve Carell. It showed how easy it is to make that part unfunny.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:46:32 PM »

the office guys seem to have forgotten how to stage a gag, too - when amy poehler fell down the pit it just looked awkward

i'll give it a chance for a couple more episodes

if you go back and watch the very first episode of the office it isn't that funny or well-made, either

Cheebs · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:47:18 PM »

I want to marry Rashida Jones

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:50:44 PM »

she was the reason i kept watching past the first ten minutes, even though her part isn't funny or well-written either

i was reading an article where it seemed the people involved were already doing damage control, saying things like "it gets funnier!" which had a certain air of desperation

i think the theme of this show is "maybe people will think they're watching an hour-long episode of the office"

Reb · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:55:38 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 11, 2009, 03:46:32 PM

the office guys seem to have forgotten how to stage a gag, too - when amy poehler fell down the pit it just looked awkward

i'll give it a chance for a couple more episodes

if you go back and watch the very first episode of the office it isn't that funny or well-made, either

This was terrible, I stopped watching. I never had that urge with The Office.
I never really liked Amy Poehler and it seems the writing enhances all her annoying qualities.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:57:10 PM »

yeah, it was pretty bad, but it might get better, and there is always the chance they will stick rashida jones in a slinky dress at some point

Reb · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:01:38 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 11, 2009, 03:57:10 PM

yeah, it was pretty bad, but it might get better, and there is always the chance they will stick rashida jones in a slinky dress at some point

Screencap it, to spare me the wasted hours.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:04:04 PM »

I'll give it a chance since Amy Poehler is Tina Fey's buddy.

Btw, 30 ROCK was pretty weak this week as well. There're only a couple of episodes left in this season. I hope they finish strong.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:58:44 PM »

The mural was pretty funny.

Maybe it'll take some time to get going, the premiere wasn't so awful that I've lost all hope.

Tucah · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:01:27 PM »

It sucked, and I really like Amy Poehler in general.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:29:03 PM »

the second episode was even worse

Reb · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:39:48 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 18, 2009, 12:29:03 PM

the second episode was even worse

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:51:25 PM »

Once Dollhouse crashes and burns, I'll look for something else I want to fail. This might very well be the one.

Tucah · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:33:51 PM »

Yeah, the second episode wasn't much better. I'll give it one more episode before I skip out on it.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2009, 03:06:20 PM »

That douche stole my band name from Rock Band, "Just the Tip."

Yeti · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:32:11 PM »

I'm not defending this show as I've never even heard of it, but the first episodes of the American Office were downright atrocious and it's a pretty solid sitcom now.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:39:37 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on April 19, 2009, 01:32:11 PM

I'm not defending this show as I've never even heard of it, but the first episodes of the American Office were downright atrocious and it's a pretty solid sitcom now.

The problem with the first season of the American Office was that it tried to hard to ape the style and jokes of the British version and it just didn't work. It got good when they finally decided to go in their own direction.

Reb · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2009, 02:13:59 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on April 19, 2009, 01:32:11 PM

I'm not defending this show as I've never even heard of it, but the first episodes of the American Office were downright atrocious and it's a pretty solid sitcom now.

It was never this bad, not even close.

chronovore · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:11:13 PM »

http://imgur.com/gallery/cYcSW

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:41:34 PM »

What a turnaround. From Worst to First.

Perd Hapley

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:46:21 PM »

Fucking love this show

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:53:07 PM »

Just watched all of the blooper reels the other night, normally I hate them but these were so good:

helios · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:53:27 PM »

I didn't shave my mustache. It rubbed off. From friction.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #25 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:56:16 PM »

Epic bump.

Mandark · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:36:32 PM »

I was reading the thread wondering why nobody suggested Eel skip the first season.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:55:17 PM »

pretty funny reading this thread, especially the comparisons to The Office, which never really achieved the same peaks this show managed to reach after finding its footing.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2013, 11:01:19 PM »

Most miraculous recovery in TV history. Seriously.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2013, 11:13:17 PM »

Cool Blasterz

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #30 on:** June 24, 2013, 11:19:00 PM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on June 24, 2013, 11:01:19 PM

Most miraculous recovery in TV history. Seriously.

I almost feel sorry for Paul Schneider.

Mandark · « **Reply #31 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:08:56 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on June 24, 2013, 11:01:19 PM

Most miraculous recovery in TV history. Seriously.

The Simpsons and especially Blackadder have to be up there too.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:25:08 AM »

Are we including The Simpsons on the Tracey Ullman Show?

I have extreme nostalgia glasses with the Simpsons as I watched the series from basically day one.

Mandark · « **Reply #33 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:41:03 AM »

God, remember how huge early Simpsons was as a marketing phenomenon? All the Bart catchphrase stuff and street vendors selling bootleg merchandise (including the black Bart stuff). So weird in retrospect.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #34 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:38:57 PM »

Watched the first two episodes. Terrible. I'm not sure if I want to hang in until it gets good.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #35 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:44:53 PM »

It's worth it. hell you can just watch the last two episodes of Season 1 and go from there.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #36 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:46:17 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on June 26, 2013, 08:38:57 PM

Watched the first two episodes. Terrible. I'm not sure if I want to hang in until it gets good.

just skip the first season entirely.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #37 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:55:07 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on June 26, 2013, 08:38:57 PM

Watched the first two episodes. Terrible. I'm not sure if I want to hang in until it gets good.

It's terrific. Suck it up and just watch the awful first season like the rest of us had to.

Bebpo · « **Reply #38 on:** June 26, 2013, 10:11:23 PM »

I started Season 3 the other night. The first ep was probably the most I've laughed in 25 mins in a long time.

S2 was great and S3 is off to an even better start!

Mandark · « **Reply #39 on:** June 26, 2013, 11:31:06 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on June 26, 2013, 08:46:17 PM

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on June 26, 2013, 08:38:57 PM
Watched the first two episodes. Terrible. I'm not sure if I want to hang in until it gets good.

just skip the first season entirely.

Yeah, first season's turrible and all you need to know for continuity is that Rashida Jones lives next to a giant hole that they want to turn into a park.

Plus some stuff about past relationships that becomes irrelevant pretty quickly.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #40 on:** June 26, 2013, 11:32:15 PM »

Rashida Jones

helios · « **Reply #41 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:01:32 AM »

Quote from: Steve Contra on June 26, 2013, 11:32:15 PM

Rashida Jones

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Bebpo · « **Reply #42 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:50:42 PM »

Yup, that is a good looking individual.

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Author Topic: Parks and Recreation (Read 2290 times)