It's Not Just A Bad Dream
America ruins everything and this is no exception! The American version of the beloved Australian comedy "Kath & Kim" has already shot its first episode. NBC has also bought 7 more episodes bringing its order total to 13 episodes. Molly Shannon plays Kath and Selma Blair plays Kim. Give it a bone, NBC!
NBC might as well just stab me in the heart with Skeletor's clavicle bone. This is illegal!
I'm not that only one that is shitting mad about this fuckery. Selma Blair spoke to news.com.au about the Australian backlash, "Some people are really protective and horrified that we're doing it in the United States."
The crappy US version will take place in a suburb in Florida. It's the same set-up. Molly will play an overly positive mother and Selma will play her celebrity-obsessed, bitchy daughter.
Selma also claims she gained some weight to play chunky ass Kim, "The joke is I wear the same clothes from when I was 13 and when I sit down there will be a big roll over my shorts and I call myself the hottest thing. There will definitely be the appearance of a thong or two."
Kath & Kim is the one of the only shows that makes me laugh until I barf. "Cops" is the other show, but for different reasons.
You can already see the Americanization from just the first photo! Molly and Selma are supposed to look frumpy and fugly! They look semi-hot. Epponnee Rae is not happy about this.
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Oh I love Father Ted! And most English comedy for that matter. Except the fourth season of Coupling (that sucked because Jeff wasn't in it).
Must be why I married a Brit.
Submitted by DreamyAguileraEyes on July 3, 2008 - 11:54am
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DAE do you watch "Little Britain"? I *love* that show.
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Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't get Molly Shannon.
The US version of the Office is brilliant BUT nothing like the English version. The English one is uncomfortable and very dark. The US version goes for more obvious humor and Michael is at the heart of it a likeable if idiotic guy.
Whoever said that American attempts to adapt foreign humor don't work is right. I've tried showing friends over here episodes of Father Ted and every American I've shown it to just doesn't get it.
Submitted by fibi on July 3, 2008 - 11:41am.
This is going to suck. I have never found Molly Shannon funny although she seems to think she's hilarious. You know, they're going to try and play it for obvious laughs and I'll be crying into my Foster's.
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I think her best role to date was as the racing team owner's drunk wife in Talladega Nights.
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I'm sort of shy, and I'm not much of a talker, but if you poke me I'll probably rustle up a sentence or two.
Submitted by joe shmoe on July 3, 2008 - 4:48pm.
Submitted by DreamyAguileraEyes on July 3, 2008 - 11:46am.
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I know it's Australian - I'm wondering if it's popular in the UK
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*headdesk* Sorry, didn't read the post probably.
It's think it is popular. Not overly popular. It's has good ratings when it airs over here.
~♥~my little boy breathes new life into me~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
~♥~Rather than change who I am for Max, I bring the life lessons I've learned to the table~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
The orginal ausie actors look like the real kind of people they've created.
The american version already looks sexed up and slap sticky bad. The show will probably be geared towards the middle america crowd.
Hollyweird, just don't mess with Absolutely Fabulous. No one can duplicate Patsy and Edina.
well that just ruined my morning. not that i give a gators nut sack about whats on tv. but the fact i had to see that eighty year old selma first thing. that shit put me in a bad mood.
'guyliner-wearing, walking vagina known as Pete Wentz'-MK-july 1,2008
NOOO!!! NOOOO!!! NOOO!!!! Although I had the same reservations about "The Office". Now I love The Office but it PALES in comparison to the original. And is a completely different show.
Likewise, I'm sure the Shannon/Blair version of Kath & Kim will be awful at first and then maybe actually try to be its own show and might not suck.
Although I agree with whoever said that Molly Shannon is NOT funny. Her only funny character was Mary Catherine Gallagher. And even THAT became tedious to watch. Ugh.
fibi, quite agree on your assesment of Molly Shannon. I just don't get her. But...she is working the HGTV hairdo.
The Office made a good transition from British comedy to American. Ricky Gervais is a genius though.
Submitted by DreamyAguileraEyes on July 3, 2008 - 11:46am.
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I know it's Australian - I'm wondering if it's popular in the UK
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Oh I seen this preview last night. I like Molly Shannon tho. Selma Blair is kind of a Slut on a regular basis tho, Like in Cruel Intentions.. But aren't we all, in our own ways.. *nervous laugh* well aren't we??
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So that's what your after... A Farter?
Submitted by joe shmoe on July 3, 2008 - 4:40pm.
Submitted by M.E. on July 3, 2008 - 11:38am.
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It's a hugely popular show in Australia - and maybe the UK, not sure.
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It's an Australian show.
M.E. - this is the frist ep from season 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnuXUztRovI
~♥~my little boy breathes new life into me~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
~♥~Rather than change who I am for Max, I bring the life lessons I've learned to the table~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
Submitted by RichBitch on July 3, 2008 - 11:42am.
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Hahaha! And who would play Sharon and Kel?
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Submitted by OXA on July 3, 2008 - 11:38am.
~♥~Rather than change who I am for Max, I bring the life lessons I've learned to the table~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
SHE WILL TEACH HIM HOW TO DRESS LIKE A TRANNY FOR PRESCHOOL.
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BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Look at moiye! Look at moiye! Look at moiye!
Now I've got one thing to say to you America, nooooooooooooooo!
This is going to suck. I have never found Molly Shannon funny although she seems to think she's hilarious. You know, they're going to try and play it for obvious laughs and I'll be crying into my Foster's.
T is for Twat.
C is for Cougar.
W is for Wrinkled and Dried-Up Vag-Hole.
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"I'm allowed to complain that my fucking butt hurts every now and then." - Lolo
Submitted by M.E. on July 3, 2008 - 11:38am.
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It's a hugely popular show in Australia - and maybe the UK, not sure.
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have no clue what this show is or why people are upset.
WHEN U TAKE A SUCCESSFUL SHOW FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY AND TRY TO DO IT AMERCIAN STYLE IT LOSES ITS HUMOR, DOES NOT TRANSLATE WELL AND FUCKS UP A PERFECTLY GOOD SHOW.
Makes sense Molly Shannon is only 8 years older than blair. She should be playing her mother.
I have no clue what this show is or why people are upset.
~♥~Rather than change who I am for Max, I bring the life lessons I've learned to the table~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
SHE WILL TEACH HIM HOW TO DRESS LIKE A TRANNY FOR PRESCHOOL.
That's just great.
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" N'oubliez pas que le cerveau est l'organe sexuel par excellence."~Laurence Dubois
Oh for fuck sake.
~♥~my little boy breathes new life into me~Xtina to Glamour~♥~
~♥~Rather than change who I am for Max, I bring the life lessons I've learned to the table~Xtina to Glamour~♥~