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Discussion on the new direction of CN's Adult Swim.
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| RJT |
c0r version: Why do you, or do you not, like the direction Adult Swim on Cartoon network is going?
I've noticed that especially over the last year, former c0r AS addicts have slowly but surely begun to dislike the new programming AS has.
In my opinion, this is completely understandable, as the new shows are in many ways a huge departure from the previous success of shows like "Sealab 2021" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force." The humor is significantly more abstract, and more than likely appeals to a more and more narrow fanbase.
On the other hand, I have really, really been enjoying some of the new shows. I really didn't care for "Squidbillies" at all, nor do I enjoy "Assy McGee", but there are a few that others have panned that I'm really enjoying.
I thought "Tom Goes to the Mayor" was brilliant, albeit completely different than the majority of what's on TV as "funny" right now, and I feel even more strongly about "Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!" A lot of complaints I've heard are that the show simply doesn't make sense, but it does - you just have to pay attention. I know it seems odd, but it isn't the simple dick & fart joke humor that's easily accessible and everyone "gets."
I also really enjoy "Saul of the Molemen," it reminds me of childrense TV I watched as a child if it were done by the crew that does Monty Python.
And I hope "Moral Orel" never dies. Lampooning the Evangelical Right is something I'm all for - and I think it's one of the funniest shows AS has ever put out.
Beyond that, I guess I'm really only creating this to see what some of the genuine criticisms you all have of the "new" Adult Swim? |
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| Demoted |
| eh, never really watched it that much to begin with :o |
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| chach |
| What are the new programs you dont like? You failed to mention any in your ramblings above... |
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| Demoted |
| quote: | Originally posted by chach
What are the new programs you dont like? You failed to mention any in your ramblings above... |
Um, he mentioned Squidbillies and Assy McGee. |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by chach
What are the new programs you dont like? You failed to mention any in your ramblings above... |
Re-read post you silly pothead :p
And I actually really do like the direction AS is going :)
I just think a lot of people here, don't. :o |
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| chach |
| quote: | Originally posted by Demoted
Um, he mentioned Squidbillies and Assy McGee. |
I dont consider those new shows as they are well into their second season... :o |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by chach
I dont consider those new shows as they are well into their second season... :o |
:stongue:
New is a relative term :p |
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| Demoted |
| quote: | Originally posted by chach
I dont consider those new shows as they are well into their second season... :o |
You're a star! :gsmile:
:p |
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| Yan |
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Mayor: Michael! How long has it been old friend?
Black: Too long, you sneaky devil.
Mayor: You CRABAPPLE!
Black: You delicious horseshoe crab!
Mayor: Ohhh I'd pinch you with my claws if I had any! Hee hee hee hee hee!
(Tom looks very awkward)
Black: Who's that?
Mayor: Oh that's toad, tash, tabim, taaaaaay...
Black: Looks like a Steven to me!
(Both of them laugh)
Mayor: Ahahaha Oooh Steven.
Black: Hello Steven.
Tom: Well, actually it's Tom Peters.
(Awkward silence)
Black: So, anyway, I got this new company car. It's really nice.
Mayor: What kind is it?
Black: You'll never guess.
Mayor: A LeBaron?
Black: A LeBaron!
(They do the handshake again, with Tom looking increasingly awkward.)
Funputer: Funputer does not recognise the word 'who' did you mean 'horsey'?
Need I say more?
TGTM was my fave. |
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| chach |
Pretty much i like all the shows on right now except saul of molemen just doesnt interest me at all.. omg did you see the crazy prison show haha it was ridiculous might be my new fav...
and we all know how i feel about tim and eric :) |
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| Yan |
| quote: | Originally posted by chach
Pretty much i like all the shows on right now except saul of molemen just doesnt interest me at all.. omg did you see the crazy prison show haha it was ridiculous might be my new fav...
and we all know how i feel about tim and eric :) |
Super Prison was awesome.
But it was a special. So there won't be anymore. :( |
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| idoru |
| I haven't watched much Adult Swim lately, but if it's anything like the thread a few down from this one then I doubt I'll like it. However, I'll give the shows a good watch this week to see what all of the hubbub is about. |
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