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I'll double down and put Leslie Nielsen right behind Chase on the Not Funny list.
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"I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
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Too late. I already did it.
"I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark TwainComment
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Nielsen is ok, because he clearly didn't mind appearing like a complete idiot. However, they both stand for entire generation of rather mediocre comedians who give me the feeling they're funny because you had to think they're funny.DISCLAIMER: the author of the above written texts does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any offence and insult; disrespect, arrogance and related forms of demeaning behaviour; discrimination based on race, gender, age, income class, body mass, living area, political voting-record, football fan-ship and musical preference; insensitivity towards material, emotional or spiritual distress; and attempted emotional or financial black-mailing, skirt-chasing or death-threats perceived by the reader of the said written texts.Comment
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Chaplin appeared idiotic and was funny.
I agree with your mediocrity comment. It's like we're told we should find these people funny."I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark TwainComment
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I wouldn't put Leslie Nielsen in the top 10 of greatest ever... but I liked him.Originally posted by Wezil View PostToo late. I already did it.
Naked Gun is a classic. I'm not sure about the sequels though.To us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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Surely you must be joking.Originally posted by Wezil View Post"My nation is the world, and my religion is to do good." --Thomas Paine
"The subject of onanism is inexhaustable." --Sigmund FreudComment
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I love this line. And I'm not providing context to people who haven't seen it.Originally posted by Guynemer View Post
To us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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Leslie Nielsen (a Canadian) had an entire and fairly substantial career as a serious actor (first TV role was in 1948) before he did Airplane!, Police Squad, and Naked Gun. While he was never considered a great actor, Nielsen was known for his leading man looks, commanding voice, and serious demeanor.
The whole freaking POINT was that he wasn't a comedian. Airplane! was all about casting against type (it also had serious actors Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges and Peter Graves doing deadpan roles), and it revitalized Nielsen's career.
Criticizing Leslie Nielsen as a comedian is like criticizing Obama as a basketball player.Apolyton's Grim Reaper 2008, 2010 & 2011
RIP lest we forget... SG (2) and LaFayette -- Civ2 Succession Games Brothers-in-ArmsComment
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Fine. "Comedic actor". Stop splitting hairs.Originally posted by -Jrabbit View PostTo us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003Comment
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Nope. Not quite the same.Originally posted by PLATO View PostFine. "Comedic Basketball Player". Stop splitting hairs.
Obama doesn't play basketball for a living.To us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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"I...love...you..."
"I love you too, Nordberg."
"No...drugs...drugs!"
"Hey, nurse, get this man some drugs, can't you see he's in pain here?"
"No...heroin.."
(looks around) "I don't know, that's kind of a tall order. You might have to give me a few days on that one."Comment
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Might as well.Originally posted by Sava View Post
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003Comment
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HAHAH I KNOW RIGHT AND THIS GUY SHOULD STICK TO LOGGING AHRRRRRRROriginally posted by PLATO View PostMight as well.
To us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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