elmuerte Posted August 26, 2011 Lol, same here Although, I believe "milliways" should have been there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted August 27, 2011 Is Red Dwarf any good, as an investment of time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted August 27, 2011 Loved Red Dwarf when I was a kid, but not so much after going back to it recently. It's very crass, stupid and British. Overall, I'm a little fond of it. The first series had a really low budget and it shows. The next few really pick up, and I'd say it peaked with series four. If you want a sample of it, try the first episode to see if you like the premise, then if you're not too worried about spoilers or continuity, any of these episodes to show it at its best: Polymorph, Bodyswap, Camille, or DNA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted August 27, 2011 I think it's dated, but if your grew up with it, or are especially open to British humour, there's some gold there. The first two series, and the last two, are the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thompson Posted August 27, 2011 I love that show, although the last 2 seasons were noticeably worse than the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted August 27, 2011 Red Dwarf is still one of my favorite series. But why listen to me, listen to Patrick Stewart about Red Dwarf: HKw6Z0CCNtY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thompson Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Godding. Edited August 27, 2011 by Thompson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keibo Posted August 27, 2011 Godding. That's pretty much made my day lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted August 28, 2011 I've seen all of Red Dwarf, but I don't think you really lose much if you just see the first season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted August 28, 2011 brkl, are you saying that if you've seen the first season you've seen them all? Because that would be a strange opinion. Apart from that, everyone's been pretty much on target. There are a lot of fans who love the second season in particular, though (Queeg especially). For the first two seasons, you have to see past the terrible budget and some inexperienced actors to enjoy the characterisation and dialogue (especially in the second) and some cool sci-fi concepts even if they don't always blend with the comedy too well. Then from season 3 they reboot it a little with a brighter look and some new cast. Again, it starts off a bit wobbly budget- and effects-wise but the writing and the acting keep getting better from then on, and the whole thing is a lot tighter. My personal favourite season is 6, with 5 a close second. I recommend watching all of them, but stick to one ep a day or a week otherwise you'll get fatigue. And don't bother with 7 or 8 except out of curiosity - one of the two writers left and it suffers really badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 29, 2011 I would dance the shit out of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted August 30, 2011 brkl, are you saying that if you've seen the first season you've seen them all? Because that would be a strange opinion. If you see the first season, you get to experience the feel of the show, see that lovely introduction at the start of each episode and in general you will see what the show is about. There are a couple of stand out episodes later, but in general the show doesn't get any better later (but it's often a lot worse). As for the effects budgets and such, the less you see of that the better. It's not like they are ever good, so the show is not at its best when it's showing off special effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted August 31, 2011 There are a lot of fans who love the second season in particular, though (Queeg especially). For the first two seasons, you have to see past the terrible budget and some inexperienced actors to enjoy the characterisation and dialogue (especially in the second) and some cool sci-fi concepts even if they don't always blend with the comedy too well. Then from season 3 they reboot it a little with a brighter look and some new cast. Again, it starts off a bit wobbly budget- and effects-wise but the writing and the acting keep getting better from then on, and the whole thing is a lot tighter. My personal favourite season is 6, with 5 a close second.I recommend watching all of them, but stick to one ep a day or a week otherwise you'll get fatigue. And don't bother with 7 or 8 except out of curiosity - one of the two writers left and it suffers really badly. This = Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noyb Posted August 31, 2011 Can't sleep. Clown will eat me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted August 31, 2011 It is a Dell book, apparently. A Dell book. Of jokes. By Dell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 31, 2011 A DELL BOOK DELL A DELL BOOK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted September 1, 2011 I hope that's tongue-in-cheek, because it's pretty much the standard argument for 40-year-old losers who aren't very good at online games. "It's only because I'm having awesome sex the whole time with my hot girlfriend and because I've got a job." As if those are all things that automatically happen to you when you turn 20 and CANNOT BE DONE before that age. And this guy even adds in "and because I go extreme sporting every day." Surrre you do, pal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJW Posted September 1, 2011 I think it's safe to say he is exaggerating for comic effect. edit: Also how does not being good at any type of game make one a loser? Ability at games bears no relation to one's worth. I'm pretty crap at a lot of game genres but I still enjoy them. It's exactly that "you suck" attitude that this strip was created in response to. Most people who suck, do not, in fact suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted September 1, 2011 I think it's safe to say he is exaggerating for comic effect.edit: Also how does not being good at any type of game make one a loser? I didn't say it does, I said this is the response of losers (at life) who suck (at a game). And I hope he's aware of that and playing on it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted September 1, 2011 The guy's a douche. He left his bro hanging, and then left his X-Box running. What about Electrical fires? The environment? Talk about irresponsible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted September 1, 2011 Everyone knows it should be getting drunk and having sex with a stranger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orv Posted September 1, 2011 This is utterly amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites