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OK, so which one do you think is the best detective? Are they equally good?

Colombo has Monk beaten by this [--] much. Monk is a tad too egotistical for my taste, but that's all that I don't like about him.

Kirk and Picard... both are good, both have their own methods of doing things... and both should be judged by their own merits.

columbo has a glass eye, plus he always knows whodunnit from about 10 minutes in and the rest is watching him outsmart the culprit to get the evidence. columbo is smarter and more entertaining and he has a glass eye.

OK, so which one do you think is the best detective? Are they equally good?

You just had to do it. Well, my vote is for MONK of course. :)

You just had to do it. Well, my vote is for MONK of course. :)

Columbo is just annoying - kind of like an adult Pig-Pen. The unwashed trenchcoat, dripping ashes, dishevelled, totally lacking organization. Ew.

The bordeline OCD in me loves Monk.

Columbo is just annoying - kind of like an adult Pig-Pen. The unwashed trenchcoat, dripping ashes, dishevelled, totally lacking organization....

equals lovable *nods*. or else i'm buggered.

Columbo is just annoying - kind of like an adult Pig-Pen. The unwashed trenchcoat, dripping ashes, dishevelled, totally lacking organization. Ew.

The bordeline OCD in me loves Monk.

ahh... but did you know that is how Columbo investigates... he's observant and he puts just enough pressure on the perp to get him to confess.

Neither. Ms. Marple and Poiro (spelled wrong, without a doubt) are the best.

Neither. Ms. Marple and Poiro (spelled wrong, without a doubt) are the best.



It Poirot. But yes they are better dectives.

It Poirot. But yes they are better dectives.

Also spelled wrong. No one can beat Monk as a detective, btw.

or else i'm buggered.

and not in a good way.

Both are great, but I love Monk too much not to vote for him.

Of course, if the question were about the best "current TV title character loosely based on Sherlock Holmes," Monk would end up in second place after all. Greg House pwns all. :p

Also spelled wrong. No one can beat Monk as a detective, btw.

Pshaaaw. Forgive me, but your head is as putty. Your mind has flown the coop. The barrier's down and the lights are flashing, but there ain't no train coming.

Columbo is your anima.

For instance, would this ever happen:

Holy Cow!! (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitled1kg3.jpg)

Of course not.

I vote monk, but I think the format of his episodes are becoming repetitive.

Pshaaaw. Forgive me, but your head is as putty. Your mind has flown the coop. The barrier's down and the lights are flashing, but there ain't no train coming.

Columbo is your anima.

For instance, would this ever happen:

Holy Cow!! (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitled1kg3.jpg)

Of course not.

Just a taste of Monk greatness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWJ5sI7i8U0

Just a taste of Monk greatness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWJ5sI7i8U0


Whatever, mortal.

What does that prove?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j7hSnIx2TA&mode=related&search=

Just a snippet of Columbo's majesty.

Columbo's whole appearance was a facade to throw off those he was investigating. Very entertaining to watch.

Whatever, mortal.

What does that prove?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j7hSnIx2TA&mode=related&search=

Just a snippet of Columbo's majesty.

Pffth! If this scene of Monk craziness doesn't convince you then I guess nothing will. One of the better scenes I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAow18ho58g

Pffth! If this scene of Monk craziness doesn't convince you then I guess nothing will. One of the better scenes I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAow18ho58g

Pretty good. But on the homage-o-meter, Columbo is off the chart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZBpRMo9obc&mode=related&search=

Need I reference Wings of Desire?

Columbo, he drives a Peugeot 403.

I'm a ship tossed at Sea!

First I'm like;
Because I'm Old and I actually remember Columbo before reruns, I'll vote for him...

Then I'm like:
But I watched that Monk guy just the other day and cracked my ass off laughing...

Then I'm like,
Yeah, but what part of Columbo isn't greater because that guy was just great in "The Princess Bride" (yeah yeah, I know, I meant it as a joke)


And then I'm like...
But that Monk guy is probably like that because he got his head blown off one too many times in MiB, it's not his fault and he could use the vote...

And then I'm like................................

Damn this topic, damn it to hell! :p I can't decide, I can't even decide to call them equal! :confused:

Pretty good. But on the homage-o-meter, Columbo is off the chart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZBpRMo9obc&mode=related&search=

Need I reference Wings of Desire?

Homer is funny. Has nothing to do with Columbo.

Homer is funny. Has nothing to do with Columbo.

Come on. You're talking like Michaelangelo could paint without paint.

Sam Vimes.

Come on. You're talking like Michaelangelo could paint without paint.

Far as I'm concerned Homer was mocking Columbo. Not giving him any kind of praise or honor in the impersonation.

Far as I'm concerned Homer was mocking Columbo. Not giving him any kind of praise or honor in the impersonation.

Oooh!

He tried his best to get it right.

He left parade to get some water.


Just what will it take to make you recognize dedication?

Oooh!

He tried his best to get it right.

He left parade to get some water.


Just what will it take to make you recognize dedication?

Have it your way. My admiration of Homer has dropped a notch.

Columbo indeed.

Whatever, mortal.

What does that prove?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j7hSnIx2TA&mode=related&search=

Just a snippet of Columbo's majesty.

What language was that?

Sam Vimes.

Fabricati Diem, Pvnc.

Well, Monk, of course! Besides, compared to my family, he's just so normal!

Columbo, he drives a Peugeot 403.
Exactly! That alone lets him win. He's so brave... :D

Monk has taken the lead! Yay! :)

Alt account.

Shouldn't we be asking which show has the best script writers?

Monk is awesome :D

Shouldn't we be asking which show has the best script writers?

No. Better actor maybe.