OT: Sens Lounge XCX: Posted to the limit, one more time edition

[DrEasy]

It is. My parents are addicted to TV5 hehe

I mostly watch TV5 for the news (but I change channels when they get to African news and I feel guilty about it!). Also shows like "Des racines et des ailes" make me want to travel to France. "On n'est pas couche" infuriates me (the host and the panelists are often terrible) but it's a good show to catch up on French culture and politics. I wouldn't need to watch it if I lived in France.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Just found out that there is a BBC version called Accused.

Of course they made it first.

A great reminder that North American TV is, generally, boring as ****!

 

[Micklebot]

Just found out that there is a BBC version called Accused.

Of course they made it first.

A great reminder that North American TV is, generally, boring as ****!

Funny, same thing applies to mustard...

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

Hmmmm, I dont know, I think North American TV produces some pretty good quality content. I have to imagine its scale is way larger than other countries too, so youre gonna get more garbage as well.

I will say, I take the American Office over the British office every time, and I like Gervais and plenty of British comedies. Extra's >>> British Office. And the IT Crowd is another great british show.

 

[Daffy]

Hmmmm, I dont know, I think North American TV produces some pretty good quality content. I have to imagine its scale is way larger than other countries too, so youre gonna get more garbage as well.

I will say, I take the American Office over the British office every time, and I like Gervais and plenty of British comedies. Extra's >>> British Office. And the IT Crowd is another great british show.

Steve Carrell can't hold Ricky Gervais' jockstrap.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Steve Carrell can't hold Ricky Gervais' jockstrap.

Well, that used to be true, but Gervais has gotten stale in the last 5 years or so.

I'll still take the UK Office over the US one though. Every episode is a masterpiece.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Hmmmm, I dont know, I think North American TV produces some pretty good quality content. I have to imagine its scale is way larger than other countries too, so youre gonna get more garbage as well.

I will say, I take the American Office over the British office every time, and I like Gervais and plenty of British comedies. Extra's >>> British Office. And the IT Crowd is another great british show.

There absolutely is high quality stuff made in North America. Mad Men was some of the best TV I have ever seen (did take some time to really get gripping but that's fine).

It's just that, and there ain't nothing wrong with it, that cultures tell stories a certain way. I grew up in Europe, so seeing European TV was like a giant breath of fresh air.

I really should make an effort to seek out high quality Middle-Eastern or even Asian TV shows. I would love to "feel" the difference.

As far as The Office goes, the UK and US have same starting points but went their separate ways. I have a lot of respect for what they did with the US version, that was a great adaption.

 

[Daffy]

Well, that used to be true, but Gervais has gotten stale in the last 5 years or so.

I'll still take the UK Office over the US one though. Every episode is a masterpiece.

Stale? No chance. He's one of the best stand up comedians in the world. Easily top 3, can make a good argument for the best.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Stale? No chance. He's one of the best stand up comedians in the world. Easily top 3, can make a good argument for the best.

I haven't found his last few specials as funny as they used to be. Granted I may hold him to higher standards than a lot of other comedians as he has put out some amazing content in the past.

 

[coladin]

Tears Are Not Enough.

Listening to "Do They Know it's Christmas " and "We are the World" this season, in has the kids listen to our version. They laughed at the quality of it I guess, it is 1985, but they liked it better than the USA song.

My teenage daughter said: "what if they redid it like the US version and British?

What a list of singers there would be...wonder why it hasn't been done yet?

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I just preferred Michael Scott character much more and where they went with it.

Like I said I liked the UK office a lot but if someone says you want to throw on The Office or Extras I’m choosing extras every. Single. Time. To me that’s the funniest thing Gervais has ever done. That show was absolutely hilarious. I think the David Bowie episode might be one my favorite episodes of TV ever.

And just to throw out another show I absolutely adore- flight of the conchords

 

[DrEasy]

I just preferred Michael Scott character much more and where they went with it.

Like I said I liked the UK office a lot but if someone says you want to throw on The Office or Extras I’m choosing extras every. Single. Time. To me that’s the funniest thing Gervais has ever done. That show was absolutely hilarious. I think the David Bowie episode might be one my favorite episodes of TV ever.

And just to throw out another show I absolutely adore- flight of the conchords

I could buy you a kebaaaab!

 

[Stylizer1]

Just found out that there is a BBC version called Accused.

Of course they made it first.

A great reminder that North American TV is, generally, boring as ****!

I won't watch anything on cable unless it's from HBO, Showtime, Fox, Or Netflix. I tried watching an episode of Macgyver, Magnum P.I., and Leathal weapon and couldn't believe how shitty they were. There still are some good shows but they are just too infrequent.

 

[Masked]

A great reminder that North American TV is, generally, boring as ****!

Oh I'm stomping the brakes, put that idea right through the f***ing windshield.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Oh I'm stomping the brakes, put that idea right through the ****ing windshield.

Even commercials are different. It really is another experience.

One thing I found is that, at least British and French shows, don't always cast amazing looking people. It goes such a long way towards making everything feel more real.

That being said, I did specify generally. As with everything, there's some great and some bad; I just don't like the ratio here. Who knows? Maybe I'd feel the same way if I lived over there and got to watch what we have here, finding the over-the-top stuff thrilling.

 

[Daffy]

I just preferred Michael Scott character much more and where they went with it.

Like I said I liked the UK office a lot but if someone says you want to throw on The Office or Extras I’m choosing extras every. Single. Time. To me that’s the funniest thing Gervais has ever done. That show was absolutely hilarious. I think the David Bowie episode might be one my favorite episodes of TV ever.

And just to throw out another show I absolutely adore- flight of the conchords

Have you ever seen the show called Derek with Ricky Gervais? Such an amazing show.

 

[DrEasy]

Even commercials are different. It really is another experience.

One thing I found is that, at least British and French shows, don't always cast amazing looking people. It goes such a long way towards making everything feel more real.

That being said, I did specify generally. As with everything, there's some great and some bad; I just don't like the ratio here. Who knows? Maybe I'd feel the same way if I lived over there and got to watch what we have here, finding the over-the-top stuff thrilling.

There's some reaaaaally bad French shows out there. They thankfully don't make it overseas to TV5, and stay instead in TF1 or M6 where they belong.

 

[Blotto71]

Funny, same thing applies to mustard...

If only there were a place that we could debate that..

 

[branch]

I would respond to the mustard and mayo Q but am afraid of administrative retribution.

I’ll just change my answer to papaya habanero pepper sauce.

 

[Icelevel]

It is. My parents are addicted to TV5 hehe

Bleu nuit?

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Bleu nuit?

All. The. Time.

 

[Stylizer1]

All. The. Time.

Bleu nuit?

12:05 a.m, channel 5 I think, or was it 10, 11?

 

[Daffy]

12:05 a.m, channel 5 I think, or was it 10, 11?

I remember it being 11 but could be wrong.

 

[Stylizer1]

I remember it being 11 but could be wrong.

I just remember it was 2 clicks away from Saturady Night Live so it's either 5 or 11. I think it was 11.

Benny Hill was on Channel 19 at 11:30pm on ABC. Boobies were okay back then.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I just remember it was 2 clicks away from Saturady Night Live so it's either 5 or 11. I think it was 11.

Benny Hill was on Channel 19 at 11:30pm on ABC. Boobies were okay back then.

In France, they sometimes have naked ladies in commercials for yoghurt.

Classy naked too, not dirty or degrading or anything. Granted using naked women to sell stuff isn't great, but it really exemplifies the differences in cultures.