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In the not too distant future, next sunday A.D.

TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
edited August 2011 in Social Entropy++
There was a guy named Joel
Not too different from you or me
He worked at Gizmonic Institute,
Just another face in a red jumpsuit.
He did a good job cleaning up the place,
But his bosses didn't like him
So they shot him into space.

We'll send him cheesy movies,
The worst we can find (la-la-la).
He'll have to sit and watch them all,
And we'll monitor his mind (la-la-la).
Now keep in mind Joel can't control
Where the movies begin or end (la-la-la)
Because he used those special parts
To make his robot friends.

Robot Roll Call: (All right, let's go!)
Cambot! (Pan left!)
Gypsy! (Hi, girl!)
Tom Servo! (What a cool guy!)
Croooow! (He's a wisecracker.)

If you're wondering how he eats and breathes
and other science facts (la la la),
Then repeat to yourself, "It's just a show,
I should really just relax
For Mystery Science Theater... 3000!"
*guitar riff*

I've been a fan of MST3K since it first came to Comedy Central. I watched every season from season 3 onward as it was produced, and I've seen the previous 3 seasons (2, 1, and 0) since. I have the entire series bootlegged (I kept circulating the tapes!)

MST3K is, by far, my absolute favorite TV show of all time. It makes me sad that it is 100% unknown outside of the US, because the comedy style it employs is both timeless and cultureless. I interviewed Mary Jo Pehl a few years ago and she said that there was conscious effort by the writers (MST3K was written by a staff of about 25 people) to avoid any and all pop culture references (unless they were extremely dated, like, 1950's references) so the show would be timeless and could transcend nations.

My father and I had a saturday routine from 97-99. We'd go to the movies in the mall during the day. We'd get there usually about 3 or so hours before the movie began, so we could go check out Sam's Club for PC games, or Electronics Boutique for console games, or kill some time at the arcade, or grab a bite to eat at whataburger or something. Then, around 5 pm or so, we'd see our movie. We'd get out at around 7, get home around 8. We'd dick around on the PC or sega with whatever game we'd bought for an hour or so, then we'd go to the family room, pop some popcorn, turn on the sci-fi channel, pop in a blank VHS tape from the bulk collection we'd bought, then record the MST3K of the week. We did that just about every single saturday from 97 until the show ended in 99.

Damn. I was like 13 years old when that routine started. I suddenly miss living at home.

Easily the best show of all time IMO. I love the fact that it was so incredibly cheap to produce. It makes the sharp writing stand out even more, because the show isn't great because of production values (there are none) or special effects (again, there are none). The show is great entirely based off the incredibly sharp writing.

For those from other countries (or too young to have seen MST3K) and have no idea what I'm talking about, have a taste of the greatest TV show America has ever produced:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M4_XZ3FLHw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRB3xDg5pnU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngBNklagsHQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVytXppIFw0

I love that the spirit of MST3K will never, ever die. MST3K was cancelled 3 times, and revived twice. And even after it's final cancellation (which had a GREAT ending, btw, the final episode ends with a scene that is completely fitting for the show and puts a huge smile on my face), the concept is still alive today, with the same cast, via Cinematic Titanic and Rifftrax. Rifftrax is a bit rough, and I don't like that they do modern movies, but CT is fucking great. It IS MST3K. it's the true successor to the show, and the CT version of Santa vs the Martians is, IMO, far superior to the MST3K version.

Again, best show EVER.

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  • Skull ManSkull Man RIP KUSU Registered User regular
    THE HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND

  • HunterHunter Chemist with a heart of Au Registered User regular
    I used to live for the 30 hour marathon on Thanksgiving.

  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Skull Man wrote:
    THE HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND

    HORROR OF PARTY BEACH

  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    Rifftrax is way better than CT and nothing will ever be better than the MST3k version of Santa Claus Conquest the Martians


    but yes I love MST3k

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Hunter wrote:
    I used to live for the 30 hour marathon on Thanksgiving.

    The Turkey Day Marathons were awesome, especially the custom host segments.

  • Sweeney TomSweeney Tom Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    I LOVE THIS THREAD

    AND THIS SHOW

    Sweeney Tom on
  • Sweeney TomSweeney Tom Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    BUT NOT DOUBLE POSTS

    AND NOT HAVING AN AVATAR

    AND ESPECIALLY NOT DOUBLE POSTS

    Sweeney Tom on
  • Skull ManSkull Man RIP KUSU Registered User regular
    oh hey they're fighting with Casio keyboards

  • wirehead26wirehead26 Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    wirehead26 on
    I'M NOT FINISHED WITH YOU!!!
  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    Centipede Damascus on
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Balefuego wrote:
    Rifftrax is way better than CT and nothing will ever be better than the MST3k version of Santa Claus Conquest the Martians

    but yes I love MST3k

    Wrong. Rifftrax is written by the people you see who watch the movie, usually just Mike, Bill, and Kevin. CT, by contrast, is written by about 90% of the writers who wrote for MST3K (more than just the people on screen), and it shows in the jokes. Rifftrax relies too much on pop culture, which makes it dated already (go watch some early episodes. Chuck norris jokes, really?) while CT adheres to the classic "keep it timeless" quality that MST3K had. That, and CT makes fun of 60 year old B movies, while Rifftrax makes fun of 3 year old blockbusters. I'm sorry, but the spectacle of a blockbuster alone is better than anything in, say, the doomsday machine.

    That, and the cast has admitted that many of their old episodes from MST3K weren't done well. Santa vs the Martians was redone specifically because Joel wasn't happy with that version. The jokes in the CT version had me rolling on the floor, which is impressive, since they never reused a single joke from the original.

    I dream of a CT/Rifftrax cross-over, though.

  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    no you are wrong

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • Skull ManSkull Man RIP KUSU Registered User regular
    thesonicretard has some really fucking strong opinions about jokes about movies

  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    wirehead26 wrote:

    I'm making a game, and Punch Rockgroin is one of the names of the villains in the game.

  • Skull ManSkull Man RIP KUSU Registered User regular
    ooh can I see some stuff from your game?

  • MaceraMacera UGH GODDAMMIT STOP ENJOYING THINGSRegistered User regular
  • BusterKBusterK Negativity is Boring Cynicism is Cowardice Registered User regular
    There aren't many youtube clips that I find funny every time
    No matter how often I watch them
    But this is one
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iqLhdInGrk

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Skull Man wrote:
    thesonicretard has some really fucking strong opinions about jokes about movies

    I have some really fucking correct opinions about MST3K being the greatest of all time.

  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Skull Man wrote:
    ooh can I see some stuff from your game?

    Not yet :-\

  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    BusterK wrote:
    There aren't many youtube clips that I find funny every time
    No matter how often I watch them
    But this is one
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iqLhdInGrk

    That is an awesome episode.

    "Looooook! I drew a 'R'!"

  • Sweeney TomSweeney Tom Registered User regular
    MST3K is the best show ever

    But Rifftrax is better than CT

  • Skull ManSkull Man RIP KUSU Registered User regular
    never far from his trusty van

  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Skull Man wrote:
    never far from his trusty van

    lmao ROWSDOWER!

  • thorgotthorgot there is special providence in the fall of a sparrowRegistered User regular
    i saw rifftrax live a few weeks ago

    jack and the beanstalk

    it was incredibly funny

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  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    ROWSDOWERRR

  • ChicoBlueChicoBlue Registered User regular
    I have watched and enjoyed some MST3K and Rifftrax, but I don't think I have ever laughed at either.

  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    thorgot wrote:
    i saw rifftrax live a few weeks ago

    jack and the beanstalk

    it was incredibly funny

    I saw rifftrax live a few years ago, can't even remember the movie

    I didn't like seeing it live. The same reason I hate the live episode of CT - everyone in the audience forcibly laughed as hard as they could at every joke. It felt like a sitcom studio audience. A lot of the jokes in MST3K are grinworthy IMO, but not bust a gut laughing out loud funny.

    I found the laughter distracting.

  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    Saw the Twilight Rifftrax.

    That one part where they are running through the woods.

    I thought I was gonna burst at the seams.

  • MaceraMacera UGH GODDAMMIT STOP ENJOYING THINGSRegistered User regular
    ChicoBlue wrote:
    I have watched and enjoyed some MST3K and Rifftrax, but I don't think I have ever laughed at either.

    that's because you're a sociopath

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    Uriel wrote:
    Saw the Twilight Rifftrax.

    That one part where they are running through the woods.

    I thought I was gonna burst at the seams.

    I love the twilight rifftrax. That, and the X-men one, are my two favorites.

    That X-men one was the first I saw and man it hooked me on rifftrax instantly.

  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    ChicoBlue wrote:
    I have watched and enjoyed some MST3K and Rifftrax, but I don't think I have ever laughed at either.

    what makes you laugh, Chico?

  • BusterKBusterK Negativity is Boring Cynicism is Cowardice Registered User regular
    I saw Rifftrax live the actual guys there

    That being said I'm less of a fan of Rifftrax
    To me it's just not the same unless the movie is obscure
    Otherwise it feels more like riding on the coattails of popularity
    Like a gossip rag or Kathy Griffin

    Visit http://www.cruzflores.com for all your Cruz Flores needs. Also listen to the podcast I do with Penguin Incarnate http://wgsgshow.podomatic.com
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  • LednehLedneh shinesquawk Registered User regular
    MST3K is weird for me

    I can watch clips on Youtube and laugh my arse off, but if I try to watch a whole episode it just doesn't elicit the funny

  • BucketmanBucketman Call me SkraggRegistered User regular
    edited August 2011
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  • Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    I remember when I was a kid and we would rent MST3K on VHS from the local Blockbuster

    good times

  • ChicoBlueChicoBlue Registered User regular
    ChicoBlue wrote:
    I have watched and enjoyed some MST3K and Rifftrax, but I don't think I have ever laughed at either.

    what makes you laugh, Chico?

    Usually little things that catch me off guard.

    Really good hard laughs are few and far between.

    I think Kochi caused the last one a few months ago and I went red in the face and started squeaking.

    Usually when I watch or read or see something funny I just sort of mentally acknowledge that I have witnessed something amusing.

  • ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    Yeah I'm with Chico. I can think something is pretty funny without laughing at it.

    Usually to start laughing it has to catch me off guard.

    http://atlanticus.tumblr.com/ PSN: Atlanticus 3DS: 1590-4692-3954 Steam: Artreus
  • The Lovely BastardThe Lovely Bastard Registered User regular
    I never stop laughing

    I have joker disease

    the only cure is to clown prince some crimes

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  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    Ledneh wrote:
    MST3K is weird for me

    I can watch clips on Youtube and laugh my arse off, but if I try to watch a whole episode it just doesn't elicit the funny

    Somehow it just isn't the same without Mike and the robots on the screen.

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