Hey, let's not be like that - I don't mind anyone getting a kick out of a sitcom and I'm not going to rant on them if they don't like say, Seinfeld. But let me get a little more specific as to why I feel the I.T Crowd hasn't really worked.

I agree those eps had their moments but you're probably looking at the very, very best bits there. The Outing relied on broad, farcical humour which you can't use to sustain a series and had nothing to do with the situation of the show (which is supposed to be where the humour comes from).

But mostly I don't see where the gags are most of the time. Having a bloke pretend like he's from The Matrix and not giving him any jokes means you're putting A LOT on the actor. And most of the time this show does not get the balance of jokes and performances right.

In The Final Countdown Roy doesn't want to be mistaken for a window cleaner by an aquaintance. But because the antagonist is so sketchily drawn along there isn't anything at stake nor is there a payoff. And like most of the principals the guy playing Roy doesn't have the comedic acting chops to pull this off. A similar situation in Seinfeld would have worked because Jason Alexander (this would be a George situation) can turn average material into gold. And I'm beginning to wonder what Katherine Parkinson is supposed to be doing - her character doesn't develop and her storylines are as flimsy as can be.

It's interesting that Linehan co-wrote Father Ted which was much better than the I.T Crowd and is solely responsible for this.

I'll say this again - the best thing about the show is Matt Berry. He's clearly having fun and has a character that could go places. The show should be about him or some similar nutcase and the guys in the basement should be peripheral characters. I'm glad that Noel Fielding and Chris Morris appear to be gone as they were bloody awful.

In reply to this comment by kymbos:
Haven't seen the new series, but there are a few episodes of the earlier series' that are as close to perfect comedy as it gets. The one where they go to see Gay - the Gay Musical is brilliant, and the one where the boss starts going out with the woman who used to be a man. And the one where the old boss dies and they have his funeral.

If you don't find it funny (in general), I honestly pity you.

*quality

One of the best things to come out of this sorry excuse for a country. Can't wait for Chris Morris to tackle the chav issue...

cool! number one! thanks people. thanks chris morris.

wonder if anyone bought the film at sundance.

total chris morris.

i go with the *parody. trouble is, i am guessing loads of people on god tube commented "powerful, moving video, god bless you for spreading His love".

i am almost scared to look...

the only thing that makes me doubt that this is parody is.... the casting is SO GOOD.

does the bit where they cut to the "citizen cameraman" also turn your stomach, or is it just me?

total chris morris here.

Thanks Zonbie.

Another chance for the world to suckle at the mighty comedy teat of Chris Morris.

*promote chris morris silliness!

Darcus Howe's a bit of a tool. I couldn't find a clip of his appearance on Brass Eye, but here's a transcript:

Chris Morris: I’m sitting opposite a man, he knows nothing, he talks all the time, the result is he’s a trenchant buffoon, he had no idea how to present television shows, he looks ridiculous in that fashion wear. He swans around all the time hoping that people will recognise him, when infact nobody’s even remotely interested. He’s taken up enough time on this show already and he hasn’t even opened his mouth. God knows why he’s here, I’ve nothing to ask the guy. And for all I know he may be a coco shunter too. Darcus Howe.
DH: What’s a coco shunter?
CM: Coco Shunter? That’s just what I’ve got, er, oh, sorry, that’s the introduction to Robert Elms.

btw,

Who invented copper wire?
Two jews fighting over a penny.

A nigger and a spic in a car; who's driving?
The cop.

What's the difference between the pile of dead niggers in my garage and the pile of dead babies in my garage?
I didn't fuck the pile of dead niggers.

PURE CHRIS MORRIS!!!! PURE! PURE! PURE!!!!!!

Didn't even see this in the queue. The high water mark of British TV. Pure fucking genius.

If you have never heard Blue Jam, download some mp3s, get them on your ipod, wait til dark, and you'll be in for a real treat.

http://chris-morris-blue-jam-series-1-episode-1-mp3-download.kohit.net/_/408684

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OMG is this Chris Morris? I cannot believe this is not on here!!!

It's Chris Morris, It's funny, It has exploding dogs...and swearing politicians - so I am required to *beg for this to get seen!

OK I got it wrong, Mark Heap is not the godfather he's the nephew. Chris Morris ruuuules Loving any of these sifts

LOL, well it seemed appropriate

"I slept longer than I anticipated" LOL I need to check online more, I think Chris Morris released some new stuff I was not aware of... This being one of them

Glad you liked though

I have some other videos that are pending the sift either funny or wtf


In reply to this comment by grinter:
"wetting, myself" ..brilliant tagging Zonbie!