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‘OK, Snooki, Listen Closely!!’ Thursday Brings MTV’s First New Adventures Since 1997 (!) Of BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD!!
More than 200 episodes of “Beavis and Butt-head” ran on MTV between 1992 and 1997. This is like “Star Trek” coming back. And we may owe it all to ABC’s speedy cancellation of “The Goode Family” and the failure of “Extract” to significantly outperform “Office Space.”
Does this mean one day soon we’ll see Joel Hodgson or Mike Nelson cranking out fresh episodes of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” for Comedy Central?
It's strange to consider how much TV has changed since the arrival of the first incarnation of "Beavis" which hit MTV the same year "The Real World" did. When "Beavis" ceased production, reality TV was still a cable-confined novelty; "Survivor," "Big Brother," "American Idol," "The Bachelor," "Biggest Loser" and their ilk were still years in the future.
... whether they're causing headaches for others or just themselves, the two - and the show - remain very funny. It turns out that their brand of blunt but unexpectedly wise snark translates just as well to trashy reality shows as it did to trashy hair metal videos back in the day. ...
... The first segment is by John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, former executive producers of “King of the Hill,” and the second is by D J Javerbaum, formerly a writer for “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.” The first aims higher, with the duo mistaking a homeless man for a werewolf, and asking him to bite them so they too can be werewolves, and score dates. The second sketch is conceptually thinner but funnier, with Butt-Head mercilessly teasing Beavis for crying. ...
... this is a kind of American classic that goes right against the grain of what cartoons are supposed to be. Handmade and homely, slow and awkward, it evokes the awesome inertia of the bored teenager for whom life seems not endlessly promising, but merely endless....
... Having Beavis and Butt-Head tackle 21st century topics isn’t all bad. The premiere includes a pretty humorous story line that plays off pop culture’s obsession with vampires and werewolves. But I wouldn’t be surprised if, this time around, the line “This sucks, change it!” gets uttered more often by viewers than by the nose-picking, grunting characters who made it famous almost 20 years ago. …
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says:
... may play around with the same type of bathroom humor but does it in a smarter, more satirical way. …
The San Francisco Chronicle says:
... We laugh when the boys point out that all the people in the real-life teenage pregnancy shows seem to have their mouths agape all the time, but if you want to make fun of Snooki, just run a clip from "Jersey Shore." ... It definitely has its moments, but will its audience be restricted to just those who watched the show in the '90s or can it appeal to younger viewers? My money's tentatively on Judge making it work. He's proved himself a savvy filmmaker who builds his audiences by not pandering to them.
... Is the show still funny? Sure. But it now seems about as cutting edge and relevant as “Alf” or “Suddenly Susan.” ...
… works just OK. The problem is, there actually isn’t much of a need for the two dopes and their anti-wisdom anymore. Reality TV, not including all the contests shows, is a largely self-ironic genre. Everything from “The Real Housewives’’ franchise to “The Bachelor’’ has parody built into its core being, so that all the characters and situations are heightened to the point of spoofery. Most viewers are laughing at reality cast members like Snooki and the Situation - heh, heh - while simultaneously following them. …
... still a rowdy, guilty hoot … Judge's mumbling, "heh heh"-ing goofballs once again steal the show. …
10 p.m. Thursday. MTV.
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Their snipes at music videos pretty much passed me by and I only payed attention to the stuff in between. The whole MTV thing never took off with me.
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Was when they were in class and the bouncing pencil went up into his eye.. that caught me off guard and made me howl. The only reason why Mtv is dragging this shit out is 'cause the 'network' doesn't have anything "funny", and all it's programming is the same salacious, voyeuristic, mindless crap. Mtv had the world by the balls for a LONG time.. but as management changed so did the thought-process. You can't re-bottle lightning by dragging out material that was innovative 20 years ago. RIP Mtv.. to think I actually enjoyed watching your channel for the music videos.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 7:24 a.m. CST
I suppose they won't be on the couch watching music videos.
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
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I've loved Beavis and Butthead since I was a little kid, and probably too young to watch it. Since the show went off the air, there's been NOTHING on MTV worth watching. It seemed like Beavis and Butthead went, then the music went, and now look at that fucking channel. Glad they're bringing back a bit of the old MTV, back when it was worth a damn. And largojr, you really need to watch more B&B.
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It is SUPPOSED to be stupid, that what makes it funny. So sick of all these whiney bitches complaining about everything. Here's an idea, get your fat ass off the couch and go outside, then you'll enjoy watching more shows bc you don't do it ALL FUCKING DAY.
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http://liquidtelevision.com/
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God, I hope not. Not because I didn't like "Daria"; in fact, I loved it. And that's why I hope they don't revive it, because I don't want to see them fuck it up. B&B was easy to bring back, because like "The Simpsons," time was frozen for them: they're perpetually in high school. (And that's not even taking into account that it would take a miracle for them to ever graduate.) "Daria," on the other hand, was a complete cycle: the characters aged and progressed through three years of high school (in five seasons), culminating with her graduation. It was the perfect send-off, and trying to extend that (or find some way to shoehorn additional high school adventures into the narrative) would, in my opinion, be an exercise in futility. So, welcome back, B&B, but please, Daria, stay in college. Let your fans remember you the way you were, and not have their memories sullied by an ill-fated comeback.
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I'd like to see them bring Daria back.
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Just wondering. This was pretty much comedy gold. Gold I tell ya. 20 years ago.
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kills me every time
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In fact, gold's worth a shitload right now
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You know it's coming next.
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Clone High was an amazing show, bring it back NOW! B&B holds a special place in many hearts, I think this new run will be loved by most... It may not be edgy anymore, but it is still hilarious and different.
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I had to be in just the right mood for this show. It ment the difference between having it seem funny, or just annoying...
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or just have BB sit around making fun of crappy reality tv?
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Oct. 27, 2011, 9:55 a.m. CST
Here's a timely report from Deadline. I can't help but think that Beavis & Butthead would approve...
by Tom
http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/china-cracks-down-on-tv-shows-deemed-overly-entertaining/
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BUTT-HEAD: Yeah...milk squirted out its neck.
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Mr. Anderson kills.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 9:57 a.m. CST
Hello? Ahm lookin for some Spanish Tile? Hello? Anyone there?
by Somerichs
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Oct. 27, 2011, 9:57 a.m. CST
''Are you the little bastards that have been whackin' off in my tool shed?''
by Cletus Van Damme
Shit, I love it!
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For the first time this millennia.
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WTF??!!!
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"Uhhhuhuhuh, that was like other kids...or something..." Fucking wonderful. Splendid news. The Shake Weight tease had me weeping.
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...Millenials don't "get" irony, or really any kind of humor at all.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 11:22 a.m. CST
My fave is still when they "kidnap" Stuart and the voicemail they leave for his parents.
by Dogmatic
"ummm....we're like...kidnappers and stuff...YEAH, givesomemoney!!!....SHUT UP Beavis! Uh huh huh.....HEY BUTT-head don't use my NAME! hn hnn hn hnn" classic...
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Oct. 27, 2011, 11:23 a.m. CST
"You wanna PAY us to DO your wife?? Uh huh huh....ummmm....OK."
by Dogmatic
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Oct. 27, 2011, 12:03 p.m. CST
I always liked the time they watched the Pantera video
by I am_NOTREAL
and thought Pantera was the name of a person and not the band. Looking forward to this, Mike Judge gave a good interview on Stern last week.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 12:12 p.m. CST
Yes! YES! YES! YES! YES! WINGER SUCKS!!! THEY KILLED WINGER!!!! MAYBETHEY WILL KILL JERSEY SHORE!!!
by Particularly Hard Vato
OH I LOVED THIS SHOW. OH HOW I LOVE IT STILL. THE ONLY THING I AHVE EVER BOUGHT OFF OF A LATE NIGHT TV AD IS THE THREE DVD SET. OH I HOPE THEY DESTROY THE KARDASHIANS, JERSEY SHORE, AND EVERY OTHER DOUCHE BAG SHOW OUT THERE- BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD- DON'T SELL OUT- DON'T BE ALL NICE AND SHIT- BE MEAN AND DESTROY! DESTROY!!!!
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Oct. 27, 2011, 12:12 p.m. CST
ARE YOU THE BOYS WHO PAINTED MY CAT'S BUTT BLUE?
by Particularly Hard Vato
Uh- no. Those were, like, other kids...
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Oct. 27, 2011, 12:12 p.m. CST
Why is it that every time I pick my nose, it's full again in a few minutes?
by Margot Tenenbaum
FUNK DAT!
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Fire! Fire! FIRE!!!
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Oh wait....that's Hank Hill.
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And everything thereafter.
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Agreed. The 70's were troubled but great. The 80's were legendary with its excess. The 90's were pretty damn good. The 2000's were the beginning of the fall of our civilization. The 2010's are just starting, but I can already tell that this decade is probably gonna be shit.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 2:45 p.m. CST
This story is about Beavis and Butthead, and not one mention of Mike Judge?
by dahveed1972
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Youre not actually taking it anywhere.. Funk Dat!
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Oct. 27, 2011, 2:47 p.m. CST
mentioning office space doesnt count btw. is he even involved in this?
by dahveed1972
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Oct. 27, 2011, 2:47 p.m. CST
I always got a kick out of the few instances when Beavis turned into his alter ego, THE GREAT CORNHOLIO
by lv_426
He just needed some TP for his bunghole.
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it's gonna RULE.. heh heh, heh heh, yeah yeah it's gonna RULE!
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This is, like, long overdue!
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...All through my teen years I had to suffer through douches copying Beavis and Butthead's voices. Now a whole new generation must suffer as well! Mwuahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
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...TeenNick is playing old shows from the nineties, including HEY DUDE! And they keep hinting that they'll be airing SALUTE YOUR SHORTS. Herc, can you possibly confirm the shows they're thinking of airing?
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The first one took care of all the obvious jokes, but the rest were really funny. The one with Gutterball had me gasping for breath.
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what a ho. she does have nice boobs though.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 4:11 p.m. CST
Herc, I usually depend on you to remind to watch South Park.
by Shermdawg
But thanks to the title you went with for yesterday's story, I completely overlooked it. First episode I've ever missed....dangit.
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My DVR has the new episode as number 290, so this isn't a reboot -- just the end of a long hiatus.
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do I even have to say it?
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... was NEVER funny. Not then, not now.
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Rifftrax and Cinematic Titanic are cool and all, but I'd kill to get Joel/Mike and the bots back together.
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They haven't changed, but society seems to have gotten dumber and thus, Beavis and Butthead are now geniuses. The way they showed the absurdity of Twilight was absolutely profound.
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Funny episode so far. My only problem is with the the apparent recycling old pre-HD animation for the sofa segments. The upscaling is distracting. I hope they go to brand new HD animation for those segments in upcoming eps.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 9:26 p.m. CST
The funny thing is that Idiocracy was a Mike Judge film an it's almost where we're at now if B&B look like modern prophets.
by cookepuss
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Mike Judge is Jesus and will be murdered by society pretty soon. They will then make him out to be something else like they did with Tom Cruise, and await his return because they forgot that they just killed him.
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So everyone stop watching.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 10:03 p.m. CST
Porn Porn Porn Porn Porn Glasses Porn Porn Porn Porn Porn Porn
by Mitch
It takes the return of B & B to make me actually watch MTV again.
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Even if it's just repeats at 6 am Saturday morning.
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...this isn't grabbing me. Either I've grown up or this isn't funny. I guess I'm referring mostly to the Jersey Shore parts. I don't even want to watch that fucking show when it's being made fun of. But I never cared much for B&B when they made fun of music videos, either. I preferred them when they weren't watching TV. So maybe those parts will still be good. I'll try it out and see.
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bad.
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it's not as good as before but still made me laugh more than South Park.
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Oct. 27, 2011, 11:44 p.m. CST
they really need to avoid using old animation clips
by RedBull_Werewolf
when B&B were watching the videos, there was a clear downgrade in the resolution, almost like they cut corners by recyling animation from the original run..I know it's a small gripe but it really stood out, Lets hope MTV allows them to animate some new footage Overall the episode was solid, I laughed more at it then i have in the last three south parks
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characters were poor?
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I think this probably showed up ten years too late. I caught the "Jersey Shore" episode a few weeks back and, if anything, thought the commentary was being reined in a bit too much. Is MTV really gonna piss all over their main cash cow by seriously upsetting the cast members? Most of the stuff Beavis & Butt-head riffed on originally was shitty videos from has-been bands from the Eighties, which kind of fell in line with the whole grunge-as-reaction-to-hair-bands movement at the start of the Nineties, and those videos all took themselves seriously enough that it was easy prey. Making fun of MTV reality shows is like making fun of Jerry Springer: they already KNOW what horrible pieces of shit they are and revel in it. That's kind of the point. It's been the point since Puck showed up on "The Real World". Now, they're all Pucks. In that sense, the new "Beavis & Butt-head" is a bit behind the curve.</p><p> It's safe to say that, if the younger generation ever stops being apathetic and decides to rebel again, ala grunge, MTV definitely won't be spearheading it.
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That owned in theaters and it was a great fucking time. There's so much to say about the fucked up world today. It could focus on Beavis and Butthead stopping the Redneck Brigade that runs this country. "Beavis and Butthead Vs. Religion" There will be rioting in the streets over just the title.
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I was really looking forward to this one, and I have to say, they did a pretty damn good job. I hope Judge gets the voices back to the way they were, because Beavis sounds...wrong. Like his voice is less gutteral and somehow higher. The first episode made me laugh my ass off, but the second was just WAY too much of the same thing over and over again. The funniest part was Beavis hitting Butthead with his wheelchair. But yeah, I'm on board.
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Oct. 28, 2011, 8:04 a.m. CST
dingbatty-You'd think if they were poor they wouldn't have an IPhone
by Samuel Fulmer
Yet it's not uncommon to see poor people in real life that don't have jobs and claim to not be able to pay for food and rent, seem to have no trouble finding money for smokes, IPhones, Nice cars, etc. Maybe their parents are on EBT and the like.
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Hey if it works for you, enjoy. Tried watching it a few times, and just do not get it. When the friends I grew up with are way funnier than this TV show, either my friends should all be comedians, or the show should not be on TV. Or both. Peace.
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Before I get fucking slammed for saying the show should not be on TV. Just meant I don't find it any funnier than any given person with an average sense of humor, so I don't see the point. But if enough people like it, who am I to say whether it should be on TV, right? Plenty of dicks have said that about shows I loved. To each his own.
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MGMT's Kids, an LMFAO video, and some video with a telekinetic kid. And what's this? The name of the video, band, *and* the video's director at the end? Way to cover your ass there, Judge. Twilight was spot-on, the biting incident and aftermath were disgustingly funny, but the whole "porn porn glasses porn" clip had me guffawing. Can't wait for the cult episode, where Cornholio's 'followers' chant "I need TP, for my bunghole".
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Yeah, and all the welfare queens are driving Cadillacs.
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Made me laugh out loud several times - great stuff!!!!!! Now I can love the show all over again.
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Always enjoyed the first run, didn't rate the film, however this was very funny & I'm glad to see it back on. That they now use TV shows as well as music videos is a good thing & I hope Mike Judge goes to town on some of the silly crap that kids are having forced on them in the name of entertainment.......The endorsement of the porn guy in thier world & MTV's non-judgement like it's a "Lifestyle" choice [& for me when I thought hey his life could be worse then oh come on he doesn't smoke a cigar......] prove that yes Mike Judge Is A Prophet & That Idiocracy was a prophecy. Keep up the good work I say........... I am a Denizen of the night lol.
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Oct. 28, 2011, 11:26 a.m. CST
I wonder how long MTV will allow Beavis to shout "FIRE!" this time.
by WarrenSmooth
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From last night. "She's a bad Mother." and the ensuing description of what the kid's going to have to do. Awesome.
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Oct. 28, 2011, 12:49 p.m. CST
"Is this Florida?" "Uhhh...yeah, THAT's FLORida. (long pause) Florida SUCKS. uh huh huh" Welcome back boys.
by Dogmatic
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Oct. 28, 2011, 12:52 p.m. CST
@jediwuddayaknow "Yeah, hnn hnn, you're 1 now! Time to start pulling your weight around here! hnn hnn"
by Dogmatic
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Oct. 28, 2011, 12:53 p.m. CST
Judge is comng out much more in B&B now and Judge is smarter than the characters should be...but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I love it.
by Dogmatic
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Oct. 28, 2011, 12:53 p.m. CST
"You know I might read more if there was fire behind it. hnn hnn I wish I could set a book on fire WHILE I was reading it."
by Dogmatic
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That is all...
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You think that only because conservatives have no sense of humor. Not because the show isn't funny.
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Oct. 28, 2011, 2:43 p.m. CST
Really, mcgootoo? Really? So, because i don't vote the way you do I have no sense of humor?
by Coughlins Laws
Wow, really? Do you really believe that?
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Oct. 28, 2011, 2:45 p.m. CST
mcgootoo, I feel pity for you. Your hatred for people who differ from you politically causes you to make hateful, blanket statements about other people. Not a cool way to go through life...
by Coughlins Laws
I feel sorry for you. You may pass up a lot of good friendships or potential spouses because of your hatred based on political beliefs. It's kind of sad...
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2 of my best friends are a libertarian and a Republican. You don't pity me and I don't hate you- I just know you have no sense of humor.
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Oct. 28, 2011, 2:57 p.m. CST
So, claiming I've never laughed in my life ISN'T a hateful thing to say? And yes I DO pity you. I'm glad I'm not you or have your outlook on life...
by Coughlins Laws
It's very sad that you think you can tell anything about me personally simply because I won't vote the way you do...
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Judge must be getting too old for it now. Too bad. Call me. Mmm heh heh. Butthole.
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its always been stupid...even years ago.
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They don't find this funny because its making fun of them. It makes fun of idiots and guess who the idiots are..... I mean, sure, they may laugh, but then they're like, "Hey, let's go lynch a black man." His buddy will put down his issue of Guns 'N Ammo and reply, "No, let's go lynch a gay black man." They will high five, praise Jesus, and go eat at Texas Roadhouse to plan their attack.
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Always thought his stuff was a bit libertarianishy.
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That's the point. It's supposed to be stupid. I love people trying to seem above others about this show. What kind of asshole would judge someone's intelligence based on something as varied as sense of humor?
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to write stupid and have it be funny and not just nonsensical. Judge gets it.
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I cannot wait for the next episodes! I laughed my ass off in a way I haven't laughed maybe in years! Keep 'em coming Mr. Judge!!!
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"Doesn't this channel ever play music videos anymore?". You know its coming! LOL!
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I watched it back in the day and liked it, and watched this new episode and sort of liked it, but I kind of felt like I was in a timewarp or something. I mean, the show was a product of its time, and its time has passed.
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Agree with previous poster, that bit was always dumb, dumb, dumb, and completely unfunny. Had to change the channel whenever it came on.
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Oct. 29, 2011, 1:30 a.m. CST
I'm the Asshole who Judges Intelligence Based on Sense if Humor
by ass clown
If you didn't find this episode funny, you are an ignorant cunt, but it's okay, you should get defensive and attack me. People that have brains pick Up on the subtle aspect of the jokes that go way over the heads of the brain dead populous. If you are someone that thinks Dumb and Dumber and Zoolander are "stupid" movies, fuck you. You are a mentally deficient waste if oxygen that needs to stop breathing my air.
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MTV is cannibalizing itself and Mike Judge bent over for a big one. This isn't the same B&B that sat around criticizing music video, now they're sitting around chatting it up with Snooki. Blah. Cancel this crap. MTV died in the mid 90's.
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To the character from The New Sun
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Ok, just reading the comments, and had to mention my name is from the Short Sun (which is connected to the Long Sun).
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I was a little skeptical, a bit concerned. I read about it, kept wondering if it would be good still, how it would be different (aside from them watching shows like Jersey Shore instead of just videos) But I do trust Mike Judge so... How it's different: In the segments of them watching TV I noticed something genius, Beavis & Butthead are both a bit more clever than they used to be. In terms of their adventures though they are still as dumb as ever. Very smart Mr. Judge. How it's the same: Aforementioned " Dumb Adventures " And it's still funny as hell... that is if you already loved them to begin with. I laughed my ass off watchin it last night
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You're a fucking tard. Watch the fucking show. They cut up videos, the shitty reality TV stuff, and the adventures are just as awesome.
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I'll tell you melgibsoncalledmethenword: It's the kind of person who thinks it's fucking funny, that's who. What a dumb-fuck question.
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