Fat Old Guy Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 "BTW, I think I follow the Disney thing but I don't know about the Levi-Strauss thing. What's that all about? " Let's start with Levi-Struass being headquartered in San Francisco. Levi's, expecially the button fly jeans are very popular among homosexuals (so says the Washington post) Many Levi employees are homosexuals. Levi-Strauss pulled their support of BSA a couple years ago to show support for the homosexual community. Consequently, I don't buy Levis or Dockers. A couple years ago my son gave me a Docker's branded watch for my birthday so I smashed it with a hammer. Just kidding there but I did ask my wife how she could let him spend his money on that. I can't eat veal because she feels sorry for the calves but she doesn't support any of my boycotts. I also won't spend any money on Spielberg (sp?) movies anymore. Need I say that my wife still goes and takes the kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I hate to be the self-appointed thread monitor here, but hey guys, this is Open Discussion and not Issue and Politics. People who don't want to read about controversial issues are watching. The question was what movies you think are funny, not which movie production companies, directors and sponsors you find to be politically incorrect, and why. Packsaddle, thank you for mentioning Galaxy Quest, I forgot about that one, it is very funny. I have it on tape and watch it now and then. But if we are going to talk about space movies, how about the Star Trek movie that (gently) spoofed Star Trek? Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is a legitimate comedy and has some very funny scenes. Admittedly, you have to be a Trek fan or at least familiar with the old series and/or movies to appreciate much of it. Otherwise, you would probably focus more on how bad Walter Koenig's Russian accent is than on the absolutely hilarious conversation between him and the two U.S. Navy intelligence guys (or whatever they are) on the nuclear sub after he is arrested. And, you wouldn't be quite sure why the spike-haired punk-rocker playing his music too loud on the bus, falls unconscious when Spock puts his hand on his shoulder. And, I suppose, the novelty of Kirk and Spock saying "damn" and other mild expletives every few minutes wouldn't seem so funny either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemgren Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"(finally on DVD) or it's modern knockoff, "Rat Race" "What about Bob?" "All of Me" "Funny Farm" I love Mel Brooks, Monte Python, John Candy, Robin Williams(This message has been edited by shemgren) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sst3rd Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Has anyone mentioned "Airplane" yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packsaddle Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 NJCubScouter, You're right! I forgot about Star Trek IV...I even own a copy. The line that got me occurred on Earth when discussing the period literature, it went something like this: Kirk mentioned some of the period authors, among them Jaqueline Suzanne and (as I remember) Harold Robbins. Spock responded with reverence, "Ah, the classics." I nearly fell out of my chair. And the scene when Scottie tries to verbally address a classic Macintosh. I guess I am sort of a trekkie (My buddies and I saw all of the originals first time through and many times after) but that is why I especially like the Galaxy Quest fun-making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster7 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 If I had to name ONE - I still stand by Ground Hog Day But if we're making short lists, ADD French Kiss The Ghost & Mr. Chicken (I'm with you slontwovvy - but I think we may be reliving our childhood on that one) Planes, Trains and Automobiles The Great Outdoors Heaven Can Wait Mister Roberts White Christmas (This is my, "wish I was born in that generation movie - I love Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) Christmas Story (A Classic!) Maverick (My kids love this one) What Women Want (My wife loves this one) Joe v. the Volcano (My buddy loves this one) Big Fat Greek Wedding Bob Hope in just about anything... This list can definitely grow depending on my mood - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozemu Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 heres another for the Holy Grail and Doctor Strangelove also: The Gods Must Be Crazy The Dish Hercules returns The Castle The Full Monty Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels anything by Steve Irwin (only one movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle90 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 THE GREAT OUTDOORS with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd. Just watched it again last week with 6 of my scouts and all had some great laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packsaddle Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I thought about Dr. Strangelove but I wasn't so sure about global destruction fitting with comedy...but I see your point, it was a great (but dark) comedy. I DID forget another favorite - Men In Black (the first one). Even more recently, I thoroughly enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean (anti-Disney persons are missing a real treat). Although not strictly on the subject but a source of laughs for me, at least, I really liked The Little Mermaid (sorry, another Disney product). And I get lots of laughs at the boys' horrified reactions to this news. Moreover, they're speechless when I defend the Nintendo version as the best ever. I find that this ploy keeps them a little off balance giving me an occasional tactical advantage in the head games they keep trying. Great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Has anyone given thought to the fact that most actors are people that we wouldn't want as Scouters but yet we shovel money at them. Drunks, drug users, adulters, philanderers, homosexuals, draft dodgers, etc.. There are good people in Hollywood but they are few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packsaddle Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Fat Old Guy, I've heard similar things said about San Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, OR...well, you get the idea. So maybe we should have listed Bedtime for Bonzo (not too certain about the chimp, though).(This message has been edited by packsaddle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 By Hollywood, I meant the movie and TV business, not the city itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshirescouter Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I loved Airplane. 'Over Under Under over' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River2K Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Rocketman "It wasn't me it was Julie!" Uncle Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packsaddle Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Yeah, Uncle Buck was good. I really liked John Candy. I am a little surprised that absolutely no-one listed a Jerry Lewis film...not that I know one that stands out. I just expected someone else to mention him. OK, King of Comedy, supporting role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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