Arrested Development 3/27/05
03-28-05 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bralph
Actually it seemed to me that Michael's entire storyline was about Fox and AD. Michael has some mysterious ailment that puts him in the hospital (AD is floundering in ratings despite being the funniest thing on TV). He doesn't get any better despite being treated by the best doctor in the state. (AD performs poorly behind The Simpsons) Michael has minor surgery to correct the problem, but it doesn't work. In the end, he leaves the hospital without the problem getting corrected, and is content to move on with his life and whatever happens will happen. (AD keeps bringing teh funny, and if it gets canceled then so be it.)
The offices are forced to vacate their lofty penthouse and lease their space to someone else, and are happy about just being able to continue working. (AD bumped from post-Simpsons slot by Family Guy, but haven't been canceled yet.)
The offices are forced to vacate their lofty penthouse and lease their space to someone else, and are happy about just being able to continue working. (AD bumped from post-Simpsons slot by Family Guy, but haven't been canceled yet.)
03-28-05 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by xDareDevilx
wow, that's a huuuuuge stretch, but who knows....
I'm mad I didn't get the 22-18 joke until I read it here. This kind of joke though proves how amazing of a show AD is.
I'm mad I didn't get the 22-18 joke until I read it here. This kind of joke though proves how amazing of a show AD is.
Anyway, it was just my take on it.
03-28-05 | 03:06 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by Gunde
Makes perfect sense to me. Utterly brilliant.
03-28-05 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bralph
Thanks! Just as I came to my own defense, there was Gunde right there with me...
Chris
03-28-05 | 07:40 PM
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I could not stop laughing during this, awesome episode
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
03-28-05 | 07:52 PM
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Trust me, the turn around for shows like AD from when they are finished filming to when they air is rather quick. The joke about them not having them planned out... it was true. sure, they have a rough idea about the general direction of some of the characters, but the fine details of a show are worked out quickly.
sure, they have a rough idea about the general direction of some of the characters, but the fine details of a show are worked out quickly.
03-28-05 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EEz28
I could not stop laughing during this, awesome episode
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
03-28-05 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by EEz28
I could not stop laughing during this, awesome episode
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
03-28-05 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EEz28
I could not stop laughing during this, awesome episode
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
There was also the joke in which Tony Wonder had to change the name of his video because a band had it before, much like how the band Arrested Development sued over the name.
03-28-05 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kaempfer
Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II are Guns N' Roses albums. I think the joke is on the album names rather than the Arrested Development lawsuit. The humor can be way out there...
One could also expand on that since Axl Rose did threaten to sue someone else(the Offspring) over an album title... "Chinese Democracy," which he thinks he has some legal right to.
The 22-18 one flew right by me as well, but I was trying to keep up with my 8 month old daughter at the time, so AD didn't have my full attention.
I also think that is quite an astute observation bralph. I find it very probable with the caliber of writers on this show.
03-29-05 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackskeleton
Trust me, the turn around for shows like AD from when they are finished filming to when they air is rather quick. The joke about them not having them planned out... it was true. sure, they have a rough idea about the general direction of some of the characters, but the fine details of a show are worked out quickly.
sure, they have a rough idea about the general direction of some of the characters, but the fine details of a show are worked out quickly.
03-29-05 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
That's kind of insane, considering that they'll set something up that pays off a season and a half later.
and that's the genius of this show... it's unlike anything we've seen (seinfeld did it a few times, I guess)
03-29-05 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JTH182
and that's the genius of this show... it's unlike anything we've seen (seinfeld did it a few times, I guess)
where did the AD writers come from? anyone know other shows they have done? I'm curious if their "deep" humor can be seen elsewhere
03-29-05 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Right... on the surface for the casual viewer. For those looking for deeper jokes one could assume it is ALSO a reference to the name lawsuit. Didn't Wonder say he was sued over the title? That is why he changed it?
One could also expand on that since Axl Rose did threaten to sue someone else(the Offspring) over an album title... "Chinese Democracy," which he thinks he has some legal right to.
One could also expand on that since Axl Rose did threaten to sue someone else(the Offspring) over an album title... "Chinese Democracy," which he thinks he has some legal right to.
03-29-05 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
"Use your Allusion" 
Get it?
Get it?-What about Chaucer?
-Just anyone but Poe!
Last edited by Brain Stew; 03-29-05 at 07:50 AM.
03-29-05 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Brain Stew
-You can allude to Poe or someone. Wait, stratch that, I'm doing Poe!
-What about Chaucer?
-Just anyone but Poe!
-What about Chaucer?
-Just anyone but Poe!
i didn;t get that part.. please explain
03-29-05 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by j123vt_99
i didn;t get that part.. please explain
An allusion is a reference to another person's work, usually literature. So Tony Wonder says that he is going to reference Poe in his
03-29-05 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Brain Stew
Use Your Illusion is a set of albums by Guns N Roses. Use Your "Allusion" is a DVD by Tony Wonder.
An allusion is a reference to another person's work, usually literature. So Tony Wonder says that he is going to reference Poe in hismagic trick illusion and Chaucer in Buster's.
An allusion is a reference to another person's work, usually literature. So Tony Wonder says that he is going to reference Poe in his
03-29-05 | 09:02 AM
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The only show I can think of that has ever been this smart is MST3K.This show is so perfect, I wish I was a billionaire so I could finance endless seasons of this show. Please Fox do not let this show die, I hope their new president gains some appreciation for this show.
03-29-05 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Brain Stew
-You can allude to Poe or someone. Wait, scratch that, I'm doing Poe!
-What about Chaucer?
-Just anyone but Poe!
-What about Chaucer?
-Just anyone but Poe!
03-29-05 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Third Baseman
Hilarious episode (just watched it), as always!
The previews for next week look great.
"That kid has got moves"
The previews for next week look great.
"That kid has got moves"
I believe there was a kid on the internet who did something similar to what George Michael was doing on that tape, anyone remember?