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random789 · 01-18-2004, 10:29 PM

What do you guys think of arrested development? I watched one episode of it and barely laughed once. It seems that half the people that mention it either think it was terrible or they love it and think it is the greatest show they've seen in a while. What do you guys think?

wondash · 01-19-2004, 05:50 AM

I watched the first 4 or 5 episodes. I liked it, but not enough to keep up with it every week. So I guess I'm an exception, don't love it, don't hate it.

MPower · 01-19-2004, 07:13 AM

It was okay in the beginning, but I think now it is starting to hit its stride and get funny.

gilada · 01-19-2004, 08:01 AM

it's pure bloody genius. which means that fox'll cancel it soon.

Psivage · 01-19-2004, 03:46 PM

Love it. Keeps me laughing throughout.

Prophecy · 01-19-2004, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by wondash
I watched the first 4 or 5 episodes. I liked it, but not enough to keep up with it every week. So I guess I'm an exception, don't love it, don't hate it.

Same here, the shows I saw were entertaining but i'm not devoted to it or anything. Actually I don't even know when it comes on locally.

Kaos · 01-19-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by gilada
it's pure bloody genius. which means that fox'll cancel it soon.

LOL

I said the exact same thing on some other message board!

notaneel · 01-19-2004, 08:44 PM

really really funny

gilada · 01-20-2004, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Kaos
LOL I said the exact same thing on some other message board!

Yup, Futurama, Family Guy, Andy Richtor Controls the Universe... if it's quality, it's gone.

bbb · 01-20-2004, 04:27 PM

I think it's a great show. One of the funniest shows to come along since Sienfeld. Just give it a chance.

yournamehere · 01-22-2004, 02:00 PM

I think it's a great show.

I just have one very small complaint:
If you had asked me a year ago who I thought the most beautiful woman in the world was, I might just have answered, "Patricia Valesquez".

However, this year I think I might change that answer to "whoever <i>originally</i> played Marta, before her"

I'm never satisfied.

chillytap · 01-22-2004, 08:38 PM

I think its a really good show. It's pretty clever compared to a lot of other shows.

JohnnyRoyale · 01-23-2004, 12:25 PM

I think it's interesting, but only in comparison to everything else on. As a show on it's own, I think it leaves a lot to be desired. For example, why have all that voice over stuff? Do the writers think their being way to clever for the common folk to figure out what's going on? I'd say not, since the "too clever" seems to be little more than a remixing along the lines of a friends or sienfeld episode.

The only redeeming factor is they have that guy who was on Mr. Show (can't remember the name)...he's a funny guy, but far too underexposed on this show.

FoolThemAll · 01-23-2004, 03:08 PM

"Mr. Wendell" is pretty cool, but I'm not a big fan of them otherwise.

Kaos · 01-25-2004, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by JohnnyRoyale
I think it's interesting, but only in comparison to everything else on. As a show on it's own, I think it leaves a lot to be desired. For example, why have all that voice over stuff? Do the writers think their being way to clever for the common folk to figure out what's going on? I'd say not, since the "too clever" seems to be little more than a remixing along the lines of a friends or sienfeld episode.

The only redeeming factor is they have that guy who was on Mr. Show (can't remember the name)...he's a funny guy, but far too underexposed on this show.

If you want to know why they have the voice over, go here and click the link for the exclusive interview with Executive Producer Ron Howard (He's the one narrating the show)

And the Mr. Show guy is David Cross.

And tonights episode (Jan 25) was hilarious as always.

edit: Damnit I forgot the link (I was sleepy!) http://www.fox.com/arresteddev/#end

Daval · 01-26-2004, 06:34 AM

I just saw most of yesterdays episode for the first time.

It was interesting and funny in spots. I think its worth checking it out again.

It was a little difficult watching it for the first time yesterday because quite honestly I wasnt sure of the background and whatnot.

aintyoboyfriend · 01-26-2004, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by FoolThemAll
"Mr. Wendell" is pretty cool, but I'm not a big fan of them otherwise.

I was gonna say the same thing. prolly why the band is suing fox.

PoteMatic · 01-26-2004, 09:45 AM

Notihng better on sunday nights...

KWSN · 01-26-2004, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by gilada
Andy Richtor Controls the Universe... if it's quality, it's gone.

I miss that show a lot...

tooth · 01-27-2004, 01:48 PM

I think that it's funny, but I don't schedule my life around it or any thing like that.

It does make me feel like the writers are sitting around saying "look how clever and witty and off the wall we can be." But I still find it entertaining.

The voice over bit, I think, is to give a bit of a documentary or "fly on the wall" aspect to the show.

And yeah, Andy Richter was great.

elfstar · 04-06-2004, 08:50 AM

Arrested Development is just so amazing in so many ways. The characters are all really interesting, and the actors who portray them are just astounding (I especially enjoy David Cross as the obliviously gay, never-nude brother-in-law). The writing is fresh and smart and completely devoid of tired sitcom cliches. The show doesn't need a laugh track to tell you what's funny, and it doesn't have to teach you a lesson at the end of every episode.

And of course the most important thing of all, is that the show is freakin' hilarious. During most episodes I can hardly stay in my seat. My gf loves it so much she watches the episodes over and over (that's a little excessive for me, although the show does have good repeat value - you might miss some of the more subtle jokes the first time through).

ChasingAmy · 05-28-2004, 04:04 PM

Henry Wrinkler. Need I say more? He's not my favorite character, but he is hilarious!

Hows this Quote: "You aren't one of those men that's dressed up like a women are you?" Hooker "No..." and he drives away! LMFAO.

Fucking hilarious!

Kris.

kutulu · 05-28-2004, 04:14 PM

I really liked the show. Unfortounately we didn't keep up on it because of its time slot.

bond007 · 05-28-2004, 11:18 PM

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If you had asked me a year ago who I thought the most beautiful woman in the world was, I might just have answered, "Patricia Valesquez".

However, this year I think I might change that answer to "whoever originally played Marta, before her"

her name is Leonor Varela. and you're right... she is gorgeous!!!

according to IMDB, she's from Chile and was born Dec. '72. she's probably best known for her role as Cleopatra (a made-for-tv movie from 1999).

01-18-2004, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
random789 Upright	What do you think of Arrested Development? What do you guys think of arrested development? I watched one episode of it and barely laughed once. It seems that half the people that mention it either think it was terrible or they love it and think it is the greatest show they've seen in a while. What do you guys think?

01-19-2004, 08:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
gilada Psycho Location: Dallas, Tx	it's pure bloody genius. which means that fox'll cancel it soon. __________________ Hey, this isn't rocket surgery. See my futurephone pics at: http://gilada.textamerica.com See my DVD's at: http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mycollection.asp?alias=gilada

01-19-2004, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
notaneel Crazy	really really funny __________________ "I don't have no trouble with you fuckin' me/But I have a little problem with you not fuckin' me" - Ol' Dirty Bastard

01-22-2004, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
yournamehere Invisible Location: tentative, at best	I think it's a great show. I just have one very small complaint: If you had asked me a year ago who I thought the most beautiful woman in the world was, I might just have answered, "Patricia Valesquez". However, this year I think I might change that answer to "whoever <i>originally</i> played Marta, before her" I'm never satisfied. __________________ If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors: "If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too." It won't hurt your fashion sense, either. Last edited by yournamehere; 01-23-2004 at 07:56 AM..

01-23-2004, 12:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	I think it's interesting, but only in comparison to everything else on. As a show on it's own, I think it leaves a lot to be desired. For example, why have all that voice over stuff? Do the writers think their being way to clever for the common folk to figure out what's going on? I'd say not, since the "too clever" seems to be little more than a remixing along the lines of a friends or sienfeld episode. The only redeeming factor is they have that guy who was on Mr. Show (can't remember the name)...he's a funny guy, but far too underexposed on this show. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

01-19-2004, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
wondash Psycho	I watched the first 4 or 5 episodes. I liked it, but not enough to keep up with it every week. So I guess I'm an exception, don't love it, don't hate it.

01-19-2004, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
MPower Psycho	It was okay in the beginning, but I think now it is starting to hit its stride and get funny.

01-19-2004, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Psivage Psycho	Love it. Keeps me laughing throughout.

01-20-2004, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
bbb Tilted	I think it's a great show. One of the funniest shows to come along since Sienfeld. Just give it a chance.

01-22-2004, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
chillytap Upright	I think its a really good show. It's pretty clever compared to a lot of other shows.

01-23-2004, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
FoolThemAll Walking is Still Honest Location: Seattle, WA	"Mr. Wendell" is pretty cool, but I'm not a big fan of them otherwise. __________________ I wonder if we're stuck in Rome.

01-26-2004, 06:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
Daval Junkie Location: The True North Strong and Free!	I just saw most of yesterdays episode for the first time. It was interesting and funny in spots. I think its worth checking it out again. It was a little difficult watching it for the first time yesterday because quite honestly I wasnt sure of the background and whatnot. __________________ "It is impossible to obtain a conviction for sodomy from an English jury. Half of them don't believe that it can physically be done, and the other half are doing it." Winston Churchill

01-26-2004, 09:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
PoteMatic Registered User	Notihng better on sunday nights...

01-27-2004, 01:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
tooth Addict	I think that it's funny, but I don't schedule my life around it or any thing like that. It does make me feel like the writers are sitting around saying "look how clever and witty and off the wall we can be." But I still find it entertaining. The voice over bit, I think, is to give a bit of a documentary or "fly on the wall" aspect to the show. And yeah, Andy Richter was great.

04-06-2004, 08:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
elfstar Upright	Arrested Development is just so amazing in so many ways. The characters are all really interesting, and the actors who portray them are just astounding (I especially enjoy David Cross as the obliviously gay, never-nude brother-in-law). The writing is fresh and smart and completely devoid of tired sitcom cliches. The show doesn't need a laugh track to tell you what's funny, and it doesn't have to teach you a lesson at the end of every episode. And of course the most important thing of all, is that the show is freakin' hilarious. During most episodes I can hardly stay in my seat. My gf loves it so much she watches the episodes over and over (that's a little excessive for me, although the show does have good repeat value - you might miss some of the more subtle jokes the first time through).

05-28-2004, 04:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
ChasingAmy Single :) FFA Location: Prince George, British Columbia	Henry Wrinkler. Need I say more? He's not my favorite character, but he is hilarious! Hows this Quote: "You aren't one of those men that's dressed up like a women are you?" Hooker "No..." and he drives away! LMFAO. Fucking hilarious! Kris. __________________ Don't you know about the bird?

05-28-2004, 04:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
kutulu Junkie	I really liked the show. Unfortounately we didn't keep up on it because of its time slot.