Best Comedy of the Last 30 years - Round One

[swede123]

Ok, time for the poll to begin. If your favorite movie isn't included, tough luck. Just blame it on the retarted pollster's inability to understand what makes a comedy.

The seeding was done based on IMDB's average user rating. I disagree with many of these ratings and seeds, but at least this way it's all consistent instead of relying on me seeding them. As a result there are some brutally tough matchups in these early rounds, deal with it.

Anyway, here is round one...

[swede123]

The fucker poll reverted all the questions. Sorry about that. Start at the bottom if you want to proceed the proper way.

Swede

[chaas4747]

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The fucker poll reverted all the questions. Sorry about that. Start at the bottom if you want to proceed the proper way.

Swede

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Nice work Swede.

[ptmusic]

I can't believe either Mallrats or Napolean Dynamite will make it to the next round, but some surefire Final Four movies won't make it past this round because they are up against another Final Four.

I understand your reasoning, but it isn't reasonable.

-ptmusic

[wayabvpar]

Some brutal matchups there. There were a couple where I voted for the movie I liked better, but was not necessarily the funniest movie between the 2 (if that makes sense).

[Soul Daddy]

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I understand your reasoning, but it isn't reasonable.

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Yes it is, stop being results oriented. Nice job, Swede.

[jakethebake]

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I can't believe either Mallrats or Napolean Dynamite will make it to the next round, but some surefire Final Four movies won't make it past this round because they are up against another Final Four.

I understand your reasoning, but it isn't reasonable.

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[swede123]

So far I'm loving how Hannah and Her Sisters is getting smoked (haha) by Cheech and Chong. This goes to show that the average IMDB guy doesn't know nearly as much as us 2+2 bastards when it comes to comedy...

Swede

[DrunkIrish05]

hannah and her sisters isn't really even a comedy

[DMBFan23]

Tough draw for Fletch in the first round, looks like it won't be able to make it past Office Space. That one took me the longest to vote on. Also History of the World versus Spinal Tap is a tough one.

Anyone have any intersting prop bets on the Kevin Smith movies? I would think they'd do better than you'd expect from a random crowd given that the voting is done by 2+2ers

[Shajen]

Caddy Shack versus Austin Powers was tough for me...

Nice work Swede

[jakethebake]

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Caddy Shack versus Austin Powers was tough for me...

Nice work Swede

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...but there shouldn't be tough matchups in the first round. /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[sam h]

There should be a rule that if you haven't seen both movies in a matchup, you can't vote for that matchup.

[NutzyClutz]

Write in vote (ignoring tough luck rule) : My Cousin Vinnie

[jakethebake]

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Write in vote (ignoring tough luck rule) : My Cousin Vinnie

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Jesus! No [censored]!

[CollinEstes]

Can't believe Swingers is going to take a dive in the first round. Results don't lie I guess.

[jakethebake]

How the hell is The Blues Brothers, one of the great classic comedies of all time, not crushing Kingpin?

[Shajen]

Because Blues Brothers, while a great movie, with a lot of quotable scenes, isn't really all that funny?

Although Kingpin pretty much blows Moose cock too.

(For the record I voted for Blues Brothers, mainly because Kingpin was horrible.)

[DMBFan23]

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Can't believe Swingers is going to take a dive in the first round. Results don't lie I guess.

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While swingers would overtake many foes in my book, there is no shame at all in losing to Dumb and Dumber.

[jackdaniels]

Great work man!

[shant]

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There should be a rule that if you haven't seen both movies in a matchup, you can't vote for that matchup.

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This is how I went about voting.

[jakethebake]

Do you work in government?

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There should be a rule that if you haven't seen both movies in a matchup, you can't vote for that matchup.

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[Grisgra]

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles losing to Christmas Vacation is a mockery of a tragedy of a sham.

Also pretty painful putting up Something About Mary vs Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. I'm not surprised the former is winning, but the latter deserves much better.

[ryanghall]

Zoolander over Annie Hall? Have any of you who voted even seen Annie Hall? That's disgusting.

This may be the last time I visit this forum.

[bort411]

So do you like or dislike Steve Martin?

[TylerD]

There's a lot of 2nd rate films in that list.

[jakethebake]

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Zoolander over Annie Hall? Have any of you who voted even seen Annie Hall? That's disgusting.

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Yes. Annie Hall is disgustingly unfunny, pretty much like everything else Woody Allen ever did.

[ryanghall]

And I suppose you thought Zoolander was a real knee slapper.

[AngryCola]

Wow.

I don't know how else to say it...
You guys have absolutely horrible taste.

Some of these movies... How? Why?

[tbach24]

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Zoolander over Annie Hall? Have any of you who voted even seen Annie Hall? That's disgusting.

This may be the last time I visit this forum.

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Zoolander is easily the funniest movie ever.

[trying2learn]

zoolander was genius - though i like woody allen too.

[beerbandit]

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There should be a rule that if you haven't seen both movies in a matchup, you can't vote for that matchup.

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true


this is a rule ive always followed in these poles


cheers

[jakethebake]

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And I suppose you thought Zoolander was a real knee slapper.

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Did I say that? Like half these it doesn't belong on the list, but up against any Woody Allen crap, then yes.

[IndieMatty]

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles losing to Christmas Vacation is a mockery of a tragedy of a sham.

Also pretty painful putting up Something About Mary vs Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. I'm not surprised the former is winning, but the latter deserves much better.

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I voted for PT and Automobiles because it's one of my favorite movies, but Christmas Vacation is the overall funnier movie.

Comedies shouldn't make you want to cry at the end of them.

[touchfaith]

Trading Places v. The Jerk is just crual. These are two classics and should each be 1 and 2 seeds respectfully...

Also, DOGMA v American Pie is tough. I figured each of these for 3-4 seeds in this size field.

Great work overall.


Oh, and Billy Madison over The Princess Bride?? Are you people that nuts?

[samjjones]

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Oh, and Billy Madison over The Princess Bride?? Are you people that nuts?

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Yes. Princess Bride has about 10 laughs the whole movie. I think Chris Farley has that many alone in his cameo in Billy Madison.

[IndieMatty]

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Oh, and Billy Madison over The Princess Bride?? Are you people that nuts?

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Yes. Princess Bride has about 10 laughs the whole movie. I think Chris Farley has that many alone in his cameo in Billy Madison.

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Agreed. Princess Bride is a BETTER movie. Just not a better comedy.

[TheIrishThug]

anchorman got an unlucky first round pairing

also life of brian should not be tied with super troopers

[tbach24]

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anchorman got an unlucky first round pairing

also life of brian should not be tied with super troopers

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Anchorman sucked.

Life of Brian and Super Troopers are 2 of the funniest movies so it's pretty lame that they got matched up.

[IndieMatty]

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anchorman got an unlucky first round pairing

also life of brian should not be tied with super troopers

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anchorman is overrated.

monty python shouldn't be on the list.


Except for the Office--British "Humor" should not be considered comedy.

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[AngryCola]

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monty python shouldn't be on the list.

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*smacks forehead*

I can't ever come back to this thread... it... angers me.

[CollinEstes]

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Zoolander over Annie Hall? Have any of you who voted even seen Annie Hall? That's disgusting.

This may be the last time I visit this forum.

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Man people take these polls serious.

IT IS JUST FOR FUN PEOPLE. RELAX

[touchfaith]

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Oh, and Billy Madison over The Princess Bride?? Are you people that nuts?

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Yes. Princess Bride has about 10 laughs the whole movie. I think Chris Farley has that many alone in his cameo in Billy Madison.

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Billy Madison is probably one of the worse movies ever to come from the SNL croud, and that's saying a lot.

How it could be on the list over the likes of 50 First Dates or even something like Duece Bigalow.

I understand the Pricess Brides points. My contention is more against BM then for PB.

[samjjones]

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Anchorman sucked.


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I watched Anchorman this past weekend for the first time. I have a pretty diverse taste in comedy, ranging from the Marx Brothers to Woody Allen to Monty Python to Buster Keaton. I've enjoyed Will Ferrell in various skits on SNL. I laughed a grand total of twice watching Anchorman.

[pryor15]

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Yes. Annie Hall is disgustingly unfunny, pretty much like everything else Woody Allen ever did.

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you don't know very much about movies, do you?

for the record, Annie Hall is one of the greatest comedies ever made, much less for the last 30 years. I believe it's the last comedy to win Best Picture.

[EverettKings]

The following movies don't deserve to die so young:

Ace Ventura
Super Troopers (OR The life of Brian)
Billy Madison (OR The PrincessBride)
Wayne's World
Austin Powers
Napoleon Dynamite


Like someone said, some of these matchups shouldnt be until the final four (see bold)

[IndieMatty]

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monty python shouldn't be on the list.

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*smacks forehead*

I can't ever come back to this thread... it... angers me.

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Did you read it all? and the sarcastic smiley face? I was jopkeing ;I just dislike Monty Python. It was funny in High School, and somehow over the years I have grown to loathe it.

[Grisgra]

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So do you like or dislike Steve Martin?

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I love Steve Martin. Except in Three Amigos /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[touchfaith]

Some of you better get them [censored] troll accounts going and get Blues Brothers over the top damn it.

[ptmusic]

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anchorman got an unlucky first round pairing

also life of brian should not be tied with super troopers

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Anchorman is lucky to be in this at all.

-ptmusic

[jakethebake]

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I love Steve Martin. Except in Three Amigos /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

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I can't believe The Jerk is losing so badly. Trading Places was a great movie, but this should be much closer. I mean come one people, "I was born a poor black child..."

[swede123]

The Jerk is one of my top five comedies all time. A shame to see it lose.

Swede

[Vavavoom]

Wow TOUGH !!!

Airplane or Liar Liar.....
Monty Python or Super Troopers.....

My personal faves of my generation are Ace Ventura n American Pie.....but then I'm a kid....

[jakethebake]

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Airplane or Liar Liar.....

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This is tough? I'm not sure if you're kidding or not?

[PorscheNGuns]

Blues Brothers will appear in one of the later rounds, right?

-Matt

[Grisgra]

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Airplane or Liar Liar.....

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This is tough? I'm not sure if you're kidding or not?

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*sigh* He's not kidding.

No thread has convinced me as much of the general level of retardation of OOT as this one has. Airplane should make it to the top 4 in a cakewalk.

[MoreWineII]

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*sigh* He's not kidding.

No thread has convinced me as much of the general level of retardation of OOT as this one has. Airplane should make it to the top 4 in a cakewalk.

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Airplane is winning by 100+ votes.

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Blues Brothers will appear in one of the later rounds, right?

-Matt

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See: Group 2 - Four vs. Thirteen

[Vavavoom]

I was kidding.....

geez....Airplane is one of the all time classic comedies.....Was surprised that it just didn't get a bye straight to the Quarter Finals.....

i'm afraid that I'm not retarted....however *cough*, can't comment on everyone else.....


P.s...No Pink Panther ?? Can that be right ?

[daveymck]

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anchorman got an unlucky first round pairing

also life of brian should not be tied with super troopers

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anchorman is overrated.

monty python shouldn't be on the list.


Except for the Office--British "Humor" should not be considered comedy.

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Strangely I think with the exception of a few of the very good films on this list 75% of these films cannot be classed as comedy, Spinal Tap V History was the only tough matchup.

Seeing people vote for Dumb and dumber and the lampoon stuff just proves to me that as in Rock music british comedy is way ahead of its american counterparts. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

We needed some Carry on films in the list as well as well as some of the soft porn comedies Diary of.....

[diebitter]

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Except for the Office--British "Humor" should not be considered comedy.

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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Some (thankfully by no means all) Americans just crack me up when they don't get British comedy.

Maybe we should amp up a fake laughtrack on some of it - you'd know where to laugh then...

[diebitter]

Has anyone noticed... they all add up to 99%...

can I put all the spare 1%'s together and add The Man with Two Brains?

[Grisgra]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 83%
The Three Amigos: 17%

Stunning. It's like finding out that only 83% of those polled prefer eating filet mignon over a fart sandwich.

[swede123]

Nice simile!

Swede

[2planka]

Raising Arizona is getting hosed. Online polls are rigged.

[MoreWineII]

I tried to watch Three Amigos on about four seperate occasions and couldn't make it all the way through once.

[imported_CaseClosed326]

Outstanding job Swede. Really cool.

I am probably one of those people with aweful tastes that makes everyone want to leave this forum. /images/graemlins/grin.gif I just hope Waynes World can make it past the first round.