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06-29-2005, 06:12 PM #1Eternal Member
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Everybody Hates Chris
I've always been a (moderate) fan of Chris Rock. At times he bores me, and other times he cracks me up (eg., his standup routine "I take care o' my kids..." ).
He's got a new sitcom coming out this fall. But he does not appear in it - it's a show based on his childhood. (My guess is that the show's name "Everybody Hates Chris" is a mildly clever reversal of "Everybody Loves Raymond").
When watching a trailer, I cringe a bit. My first impression is "Don't do it, Chris!!!" Doesn't look too good, IMHO. Almost seems like he's trying to morph part of his standup act into a sitcom. I don't really think it works. Mainly because he's not in it. It's a kid playing him as a young teen.
I hope I'm wrong, though. Would hate to see this cheapen his prescence as a comedian.
You can see a 7 minute trailer at http://www.upn.com/shows/everybody_hates_chris/ .
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06-29-2005, 06:31 PM #2Retired Moderator
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I like Chris Rock... have always been very amused by his show. Having seen the trailer, I would happen to agree with you... not sure this is going to fly.
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06-29-2005, 07:14 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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I don't like him but often trailers can be misleading and it can take a few shows to warm up.
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06-29-2005, 07:19 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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I recall watching or reading something about it though, I thought it looked decent. It wouldn't be anything compared to Raymond though.
I don't think it will last long though, as I presume the target audience would be adults. Most adults don't like to watch shows that don't feature adults.Haven't been on WHT for 6 years!
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06-29-2005, 07:21 PM #5Temporarily Suspended
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If that was made into a movie or something then I think it would work. I cant wait to see it it still though.
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06-29-2005, 07:51 PM #6Disabled
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I like chris rock, but it seems like whenever he gets involved in network tv, it turns out bad.
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06-29-2005, 11:52 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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Ugh. I hate the title of this show....(for obvious reasons)
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06-30-2005, 12:00 AM #8Junior Guru
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his standup's are great, but his movies do need some work with the exception of "the longest yard"
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06-30-2005, 01:20 AM #9Web Hosting Master
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Yes he is good lool
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06-30-2005, 01:30 AM #10Aspiring Evangelist
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Good comedian, horrible actor. He has one character that he plays in every show/movie he does. That's not acting, that's portraying himself, over and over again which can get to be annoying after a while.
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06-30-2005, 01:33 AM #11Retired Moderator
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I keep watching his HBO specials whenever it's on... not really 'sit down and watch the entire show' watching, but just even parts of it make me laugh.
"Make bullets cost $5000!"
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06-30-2005, 01:35 AM #12Eternal Member
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Originally posted by alpha
"Make bullets cost $5000!"
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06-30-2005, 01:55 AM #13Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by alpha
"Make bullets cost $5000!"
Everybody talks about how we need more gun control. But what we need is bullet control. Every bullet should cost 5000 dollars. You just say, I'm gonna shoot you, when I can afford it. I'm gonna save some money, get a second job, and then POW! You better hope I can't get some bullets on layaway!"
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06-30-2005, 02:10 AM #14Eternal Member
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Haha, reminds me of Elaine on Seinfeld in the episode about whether she considered some people "sponge worthy". At $5000 a pop, criminals would have to decide if you're bullet worthy.
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06-30-2005, 02:18 AM #15Temporarily Suspended
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Haha, well no I think im going to go pop in some of my Chris Rock DVD's.
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06-30-2005, 02:22 AM #16Web Hosting Master
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I will end up watching the show. Looks hilarious..although I find humour in a lot of things.
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06-30-2005, 08:38 AM #17Nothing to see move along.
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It looks great to me and i hope it comes to the UK ..