What do you think are the qualities of this type of comedy?
2007-03-21 07:18:48 · 13 answers · asked by pookie 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
It's deeply surreal, in the tradition of Python, and attacks institutions and traditions like the Catholic church, celebrity culture, racism and the very nature of faith without ever being cruel, or spiteful. Of the three priests, one is a psychotic drunk, one is barely sentient and one is a hopelessly corrupt, vain coward, yet they're all completely lovable. And the writing never got lazy (sadly, it never got a chance, with the untimely death of Dermot Morgan). It's also very, very, very funny. Check out "Big Train" on DVD, Graham Linehan's earlier project (with Simon Pegg from Shaun Of The Dead!), funniest TV show of all time, no contest. Down with this sort of thing!
2007-03-21 07:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Voight-Kampff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the funniest TV shows ever, my 13 yr old grandson as bought all the videos and loves them all, I know that Dermot Morgan would be hard to replace but surely another actor could be drafted in to restart this brilliant series.
2007-03-21 07:52:42 · answer #2 · answered by jaybee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very amusing to think priests in Ireland are so backward. Mrs Doyle plays the perfect housekeeper.
2007-03-21 07:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's irreverent, it's surreal, and it's funnier by far than anything American TV has going right now, with the possible exception of The Simpsons.
2007-03-21 07:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it's hilarious!
O'Hanlon (forgive me I can't spell his first name) makes the show! The character Dougal is superb! His expressions, the things he comes out with, quality.
Mrs Doyal also is a top character too!
2007-03-21 10:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Katieg101 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's awful, especially Father Dougal, but Mrs Doyle rocks! Aah ya will!
2007-03-21 07:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Twisty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesnt make any sense and they over excagerate everything but it works. Its really original and the plots are different per episode - its just good all round!
2007-03-21 08:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's hilarious!! Also, I'm Irish & Catholic & my uncle is a priest & we used to love putting it on when he visited just to see the appalled look on his face & the colourful language coming from his mouth! I thought priests weren't allowed to swear in real life!!!!!!
2007-03-21 07:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by minispice79 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love this show
Its quite surreal. I cant think of anything else to say about it really. If I think of something I'll add it on ..
2007-03-21 07:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want to kick bishop brennen up the @rse
2007-03-21 07:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋