Wow. Just wow. Thrash? Conor? Could we get a count on how many riffs were in this? I'm guessing something obscene like 1500 separate riffs. That's a lot. And did the guys miss a single running joke? (Okay, I didn't catch a What's Happening line. Nor a Daddy Day Care one. Nor Schnappi? Noooo! ) Anyway, some lines.
"The Juggalos are rather tame today"
"Leeeegolas."
"Grandma!"
The shoutouts to every actor who got a small role.
"Bunch together! They can kill more of us that way!"
"Lord Will of Helm!"
"YOU'RE GOING TO WAKE UP FRODO!"
"At least I'll die doing what I love. Staring at crates."
"This is how the Tea Party imagines itself."
"Pretty much Mafia goons at heart."
"Growl, growl, growl.Arr, arr, arr."
"Spiders are not kosher or halal."
"I was so close to curing cancer."
"It's the Arcade Fire! And they brought about half of their live band!"
"The fields run dark, but not with blood!"
"Orcs are just a total bunch of Samanthas."
"And he said that Voodoo Lounge was the best Rolling Stone album!"
"Those are actually from Large Earth."
The baby elephant walk segment.
"Garsh. She's a swordy lady."
"Gymkata!"
"Zac Efron?"
"And security brings me down with a llama tranquilizer."
"It's raining orcs! Hallelugh!"
"Birdemic! Get the coat hangers!"
"Fro versus the Volcano!"
"Wheeee! I'm Hans Gruber!"
"They did whaaaat?"
"Oh my eye!"
The El Kabong noise. Wow.
"I hope he didn't ask Frodo to be his ringbearer."
I liked the Fringe shoutout even though they're dead wrong about it being an X-Files ripoff.
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
"Talking horses make nice, silent glue."
"This is how the Tea Party imagines itself."
"Suddenly I'm hungry for Hershey's kisses."
"Lava-Nagila"
"I just hope he didn't ask Frodo to be his ring-bearer."
Quote from: ShadowDog on June 22, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
Not that I know of, though I'm guessing the explanation would probably be something like "Gandalf, a.k.a. Incánus, a.k.a. Mithrandir, a.k.a. Olórin, a.k.a. Tharkûn, a.k.a. Magneto, used his staff to channel the light of the sun to drive off the fell beasts the first time, for the clouds Sauron had sent forth to ease the passage of his orcish forces had not yet covered the city in a second darkness and some sort of barbecue sauce. Thereafter, once the clouds had covered the battlefield, the sun's light was no longer strong enough to be used in such a manner again."
Just a wild guess. But it's probably best not to dwell on such questions lest the inevitable question arise, namely..."Why in the name of Ilúvatar didn't Gandalf just summon Gwaihir the giant eagle again when they were all in Rivendell and FLY over to Mount Doom to drop the ring in? The Nazgûl were still horsebound at that point and other than those guys, Mordor seems to be pretty lacking in the aerial defense department, especially since the giant eagles seem to be pretty darn good at stealth, given that nobody ever seems to notice them approaching until they're right on top of the enemy!"
As guesses go though, that sun thing made a sort of sense.
Quote from: LucasM on June 23, 2010, 01:51:32 AM
"Talking horses make nice, silent glue."
Yeah, I laughed out loud at that one.
"Except you, Sam. Grow a pair, fatty"
Many mentioned already here. Many I've forgotten. I did a Google search on Vada Sultenfuss' mention. Yeah, my mind was sufficiently blown.
The part where Kevin (or maybe it was Bill) was riffing that guy running in battle: "The Good Humor man is here! ... Somebody get me a Toasted Almond." Then I kept cracking myself up imagining the riff ending with a trail off: "TOOOOASTED... ALMOOOOoooonnnnd!!!!!!"
Ok, so during the Steward of Gondor / Pippin's song scene, Kevin says "You wound me, sir." I've been trying to track down the original quote. I guessed it was Shakespeare, but my research doesn't show any connection. Only thing I found close was this guy (http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/25/128800371282384426.jpg). Appropriate for the scene, but it sounds like it should be something else. Some help here?
Quote from: ShadowDog on June 22, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
I remember hearing that Ian McKellen asked Peter Jackson why Gandalf wouldn't use his magic staff. Jackson jokingly responded, "The batteries died."
I actually thought about what the movie would be like had he used it. Then I thought it'd be too ridiculous watching Gandalf running around from parapet to parapet trying to blind a Nazgûl. The first time, the troops just needed those things off their backs. Having them descend on Minas Tirith, I don't think it would've made much difference cuz they'd just come right back. Uh oh. Nerd quotient filled for the day. Later, folks.
Quote from: ShadowDog on June 22, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
You won't find the answer in the books because the flying Nazgul never wrought the havoc on the battlefield in the way they were portrayed in the movie. The riders scared the hell out of anybody who saw them but the creatures they rode were not used to attack men except maybe Theoden's horse. Jackson took a lot of liberties to make this movie.
Quote from: ShadowDog on June 22, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61kIL334X8
Best lines:
"So whenever you guys are done, we'd like a turn bouncing on the bed as well."
"Whatever you do, don't think about Stay-puffed Marshmellows"
"Mordor opened another new casino. Now Gondor's tourism is going to tank"
"Now to finish the last Twilight book"
"Because Gimli doesn't count non-white humans"
Quote from: ShadowDog on June 22, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
My best guess is that with Helm's Deep it was because Saruman's magic was in control of that Orc army and not as powerful as Gandalf because he let himself be seduced by Sauron. With Minas Tirith it was because they were facing the full might of the Dark Lord Sauron himself.
HOBBIT HOOUUUSSSSE! (that had me rolling).
It was all a dream. Patrick Duffy's in the shower.
(Upon seeing Arwen) Another Legolas, only less feminine.
The Driveshaft jokes.
All the bits about the movie being almost over.
Theodan's slumber parties were known for their generous bed times and grape drink.
Quote"Whatever you do, don't think about Stay-puffed Marshmellows"
:clap: I forgot, that is def one of my fave jokes! :D :D
Quote from: jindar on June 24, 2010, 09:59:17 PM
Quote from: ShadowDog on June 22, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
Really liked the running gag about the White Wizard not using his lighty power to run off the dragons the second time. And seriously, what the hell? Was it explained in the book why he couldn't do that again?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61kIL334X8
I like how this has been answered like 4 times now but people keep on wanting to put their 2 cents in. No wait... I
don't like it. :angry: What a buncha nerds.
;)
Well I actually have the clip, so there. :P
I showed it to my friend today and the Jeff Dunham reference floored him. He's a huge fan.
Quote from: jindar on June 25, 2010, 09:32:41 PM
Well I actually have the clip, so there. :P
Exactly. Watch the clip people! What other evidence do you need!?
QuoteI showed it to my friend today and the Jeff Dunham reference floored him. He's a huge fan.
My bro's a big fan too. I'm def gonna show him that! Haha. Thanks for reminding me.
"Gandalf the Gay." So obvious and yet I've never heard it before now.
$%#@& gravity. How does it work?
Quote from: Darth Geek on June 26, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
$%#@& gravity. How does it work?
Was that in reference to ICP? I thought I remembered a gag like that but couldn't remember the context.
Quote from: stansimpson on June 26, 2010, 08:21:32 PM
Quote from: Darth Geek on June 26, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
$%#@& gravity. How does it work?
Was that in reference to ICP? I thought I remembered a gag like that but couldn't remember the context.
I think it is supposed to be.
Tons of great lines, some I really liked:
"It's called Happy Meadow Acres!"
"That's how my dad used to greet my sister's new boyfriends."
"The acting advice that Megan Fox tragically never received."
"AAAH! It's worse than Billy Corgan!"
(Line I had been saying myself since first seeing the movie yet laughed anyway) "Witch-King, a Mister Drago would like a word with you..."
(Ditto of previous comment) "He's pining for the fjords!"
"Yours for $89.99 plus tax!"
"Think they'll make a Snorks movie?...oh, yeah, Frodo!"
"Frau Blucher must be nearby!"
"Yes, the snarky kill-quip was invented by Tolkien in 1954."
"YYYYESSSSS?"
"Oh, by the way I dropped some acid about an hour ago..."
"I sure hope Chewie gets a medal this time..."
"Don't kill me! Uh...wait a minute..."
"And that answer is...'go to hell!' "
"Galadriel Energy Drink with Elendiel Extract - when you HAVE to get to the Crack Of Doom!"
"You know, I almost hate to mention it, but every guy in this army is three days from retirement."
"Pssh, doesn't look that evil to me, bet he was just KILL KILL KILL!"
...and personal favorite:
"And we WILL cry and wet ourselves so embarrassingly that they WILL turn back disgusted."
Quote from: stansimpson on June 26, 2010, 08:21:32 PM
Quote from: Darth Geek on June 26, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
$%#@& gravity. How does it work?
Was that in reference to ICP? I thought I remembered a gag like that but couldn't remember the context.
It is, go look up their latest single "Miracles", which paints them as the truly ignorant fools that they are, and it actually created a meme of "[insert name of something], how does it work?", a parody of a line from the aforementioned song.
Quote from: djshire on June 27, 2010, 12:42:44 PM
Quote from: stansimpson on June 26, 2010, 08:21:32 PM
Quote from: Darth Geek on June 26, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
$%#@& gravity. How does it work?
Was that in reference to ICP? I thought I remembered a gag like that but couldn't remember the context.
It is, go look up their latest single "Miracles", which paints them as the truly ignorant fools that they are, and it actually created a meme of "[insert name of something], how does it work?", a parody of a line from the aforementioned song.
Oh I'm def familiar with "Miracles" (and its removed-by-one-degree SNL parody "Mysteries"). I was just trying to remember the exact line and when the guys said it.
Quote from: stansimpson on June 26, 2010, 08:21:32 PM
Quote from: Darth Geek on June 26, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
$%#@& gravity. How does it work?
Was that in reference to ICP? I thought I remembered a gag like that but couldn't remember the context.
They make reference to ICP twice. Once around Faramir's ambush of the orcs early in the film. (Around the "Let's visit grandma" bits.) Bill refers to the Jugallos being rather restive and then tosses in something else. And then towards the end during the battle, IIRC, we get the "Gravity. How does it work?" part.
That's it! Thanks, Compound. It was there in the air the whole time. You can't even hold it.
"YOU, SHALL NOT, SING!"
"Magneto, Lady Guy Guy, and Jim Henson's Stooge Babies."
"Death, taxes and bad Liv Tyler accents."
"Years later, when trying to cancel his AOL account, Frodo would remark 'Geez, getting out of Shelob's web was easier than this'."
"If this doesn't win me craziest corrupt Middle Earth ruler I'll eat my hat. And that will do it for sure."
"The great and powerful Oz has gone off his meds."
"I can't believe our horses joined the orcs." (and I can't believe I never noticed that before)
"Ow, right on my big whimsical keys!"
"Sam, no, NO... oh, he's just helping him up."
And my favorite:
Mike "Yes elves live thousands of years, but only because everything happens to them in ethereal slow motion. It's a hell no one would choose."
Bill "I don't know, the trade off might be worth it..."
Mike "Did I mention the eternal Enya soundtrack"
Bill "Horray for death!"
Quote from: CJones on June 30, 2010, 08:33:38 PM
"I can't believe our horses joined the orcs." (and I can't believe I never noticed that before)
I LOVED that line!
And
Quote from: Compound on June 22, 2010, 10:46:07 PM
"YOU'RE GOING TO WAKE UP FRODO!"
Like always, so many great lines.
Loved the MST3K call-back (or just referencing the same original, but still a nice reminder)...
"Oh, Sam..."
"You made the pants too long again."
"Well, they're just kind of NAPKIN!"
"Well! Great movie, but finally OH DEAR GOD!"
"That spells out 'I regret nothing.'"
"AH! BIRDEMIC!" "Grab the coat hangars!"
"It's National High Five Day!"
I missed the Dunham ref. Where was it?
Quote from: Indomitus on July 05, 2010, 11:12:28 AM
Like always, so many great lines.
Loved the MST3K call-back (or just referencing the same original, but still a nice reminder)...
"Oh, Sam..."
"You made the pants too long again."
I never got that reference, finally got around to looking it up, odd little song.
My fav: the "book-dropping" scene:
Arwen: "Well, time to finish the last Twilight book... Good Lord this is repulsive! I will never be clean again!"
Elrond: "What'cha got there, sweetie? Oh, Breaking Dawn, huh?... AAAHHH, it's more offensive than Mein Kampf!"
:clap:
The bit about why they didn't just use the Eagles in the first movie.
Just watched it again.
Best Jeeves And Wooster reference ever.
HO-DE-HO-DE-HO-DE-HO!
TEE-DEE-HEE-DEE-HEE-DEE-HEE!
Quote from: Tony Farms AKA Puma Man on September 06, 2010, 01:49:34 PM
The bit about why they didn't just use the Eagles in the first movie.
I've heard this brought up many times before (HISHE.com, my brother, etc.). Glad to see the guys mention it, but... um... remember the Nazgul? Yeah, that's Sauron's personal "Just Try It By Air, Losers!" strategy. I know that undercuts the joke(s), but that's the answer.
But at the beginning, all the Nazgul are grounded... just do it before they get rivered to undeath.
Quote from: stansimpson on September 12, 2010, 09:07:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Farms AKA Puma Man on September 06, 2010, 01:49:34 PM
The bit about why they didn't just use the Eagles in the first movie.
I've heard this brought up many times before (HISHE.com, my brother, etc.). Glad to see the guys mention it, but... um... remember the Nazgul? Yeah, that's Sauron's personal "Just Try It By Air, Losers!" strategy. I know that undercuts the joke(s), but that's the answer.
What if they had outfitted the Eagles with heat-seeking missiles?
What about that, smart guy?
Quote from: Tony Farms AKA Puma Man on September 13, 2010, 05:25:12 PM
Quote from: stansimpson on September 12, 2010, 09:07:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Farms AKA Puma Man on September 06, 2010, 01:49:34 PM
The bit about why they didn't just use the Eagles in the first movie.
I've heard this brought up many times before (HISHE.com, my brother, etc.). Glad to see the guys mention it, but... um... remember the Nazgul? Yeah, that's Sauron's personal "Just Try It By Air, Losers!" strategy. I know that undercuts the joke(s), but that's the answer.
What if they had outfitted the Eagles with heat-seeking missiles?
What about that, smart guy?
Well then the sharks with laser beams attached to their heads could shoot 'em down.