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An entire thread dedicated to the best in British comedy, Rowan Atkinson. For those not familiar with him, I can recommend two of his sketches, the Hell Sketch (http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~afarrell/things/Hell.html) and the Fatal Beatings (http://www.rowanatkinson.org/fatalbeatings.htm) sketch.
Also he's well known for Blackadder, Mr Bean, and The Thin Blue Line.

So come praise one of the best British (and therefore one of the best) comedians, in my opinion, ever. All Hail Rowan Atkinson!

(feel free to quote any of your favourite quotes of his, name your favourite episodes from your favourite shows or just applaud this brilliant comedian.)

Nooo! Not the appreciation threads again!

*is dragged away by Sancta's STASI*

Hail Rowan!!!!! One of the best ever!

Nooo! Not the appreciation threads again!

*is dragged away by Sancta's STASI*
Its not an appreciation thread for an NSer, but for one of the greatest comedians ever!

I have a cleaver plan my Lord. :D

I have a cunning plan my Lord. :D
Muuuch better;)

That scene of the Perfect prince.. then the prince's twin brother... evil twin brother...handicaped evil twin brother...lol

The scene in Blackadder III (?) where he tries to convine the general that he's gone mad.

"Wibble!"

:p

<--- EDIT: What the heck does that mean? :confused:

Sorry Atkinson fans. I have to say this...
Blackadder is great. No harm there, but after that only
respectful thing from him was Hot Shots 2

Its not an appreciation thread for an NSer, but for one of the greatest comedians ever!

Oh, God. Fortune vomits on my eiderdown once more.

Oh, God. Fortune vomits on my eiderdown once more.
Is that right? May I remind you, cursed creature, that your inheritance
depends upon your not drinking and not gambling.

Is that right? May I remind you, cursed creature, that your inheritance
depends upon your not drinking and not gambling.

Ah, being good and going to heaven. You see, the thing about heaven is that heaven is for people who like the sort of things that go on in heaven. Like, well, singing, talking to God, watering pot plants.

Then again, I'm as poor as a church mouse, that's just had an enormous tax bill on the very day his wife ran off with another mouse, taking all the cheese.

Then again, I'm as poor as a church mouse, that's just had an enormous tax bill on the very day his wife ran off with another mouse, taking all the cheese.
Oh, Edmund, I am sorry -- I had no idea. But do not despair, for I have some small savings carefully harvested from my weekly allowance, set aside against my frail old age. By lucky haps, it is just over a thousand, methinks, and has for years has been hidden beyond the wit of any thief, in an old sock......under the squeaky floorboard......behind the kitchen dresser.

You've seen it!

You've seen it!

A man may fight for many things. His country, his friends, his principles, the glistening ear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn.

Mr. Bean! What a classic!

*appreciates*

Not the Nine O'Clock News - I like trucking, I like trucking, I like trucking and I like to truck *sqashes hedgehog*

Classic :)

*appreciates*

I love Mr. Bean and the Blackadder shows. My personal favorite was the Mr. Bean sketch where he was in that hotel.

Then again, as cool as Rowan is, he is still better with people to work against - I don't find Mr. Bean as funny as Blackadder or not the nine o'clock news. Baldric in Blackadder, Smith&Jones in NtNO'CN (??)...

I think Rowan Atkinson is one of the best comics of our day. "Bean: The ultimate disaster movie" was probably the funniest thing I have ever seen in the cinemas.

He went to the RGS in Newcastle. What a wanker.

He also went to Oxford, which is a plus point!

(Blackadder) When I mentioned that he probably went to one of the big universities, Oxford, Cambridge or Hull, you failed to spot that only two of those are major universities.

(Melchett) Thats right, Oxfords a complete dump!

Rowan Atkinson rules. :D

Rowan Atkinson rules. :D

Rowan Atkinson is better than you. :D
but then, Rowan Atkinson is better than all of us. Don't cry.

Blackadder is the best comedy EVER.

Blackadder is the best comedy EVER.
I second that motion! Did anybody read the hell sketch? Brilliant.

Atheists over here please, you must all be feeling like a right bunch of charlies!
Christians, I'm afraid the Jews got it right

Well, it is said, Percy, that civilized man seeks out good and intelligent company, so that, through learned discourse, he may rise above the savage and closer to God.


Yes, I've heard that.



Personally, however, I like to start the day with a total dickhead to remind me I'm best.

'nuff said, really.

Rowan Atkinson is better than you. :D

but then, Rowan Atkinson is better than all of us. Don't cry.

Liar. I'm better than everyone! :mad: *storms off in a huff, hides in closet and starts crying* :(


:p

Hail Rowan!!!!! One of the best ever!

Why thank you, my name's Rowan, i never knew i was appreciated in my right-wing thatcherite attitude to life

Blackadder's great but what about the racist policeman sketch from "Not The Nine O' Clock News"?

He's an arse in real life. refuses to talk to fans, won't sign autographs, etc.

He's an arse in real life. refuses to talk to fans, won't sign autographs, etc.
And wanting some privacy makes him an arse? As opposed to someone trying to live as normal a life as he can? Not all people are David "Look! A camera, how's my hair?" Beckham. Frankly, I respect him for that. It proves he isn't an egoist, which is a fate that has befallen many celebrities.

Fantatic show. Wish I could find them again.