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WMR · 02-25-2009, 03:23 PM

My god this show is freaking hilarious.

The last episode with Will Ferrell was one of the funniest things I've seen in a while.

missionhockey21 · 02-25-2009, 03:41 PM

I've been watching it. I enjoy Flight of The Conchords more so, but the shows are completely different and a bit poorly matched outside of both being comedies.... that said, it has been extremely funny so far as we witness the fall and quasi-rise of Kenny Powers.

"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is I'm not. I honestly just feel that America's the best country and all the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."

wheels · 02-26-2009, 08:07 PM

Wow. Do they have the whole "Redneck Flash in the Pan Closer" mythos down or what?

I can't figure out if Kenny Powers is Mitch Williams, Rob Dibble, or Rod Beck.

I know it's not intended, but Kenny's "love interest" is kinda sexy to me as well.

BoydsOfSummer · 02-27-2009, 03:05 PM

I'm still trying to figure out if that guy that plays Powers is a stinky actor or if it's just the despicable character played to perfection.

Jharb74 · 02-27-2009, 05:52 PM

It's a great show, because he just so happens to be a redneck. Instead of force feeding it down your throat every 5 seconds like the whole Blue Collar Comedy thing.

gilpdawg · 02-28-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BoydsOfSummer

I'm still trying to figure out if that guy that plays Powers is a stinky actor or if it's just the despicable character played to perfection.

That's Danny McBride. He's a very funny guy.

ian_madden · 03-05-2009, 01:23 PM

Danny McBride has every role that I would have if I were an actor in Hollywood. He is funny as all get out! I love both Flight of the Concords and East Bound and Down.

jmcclain19 · 03-18-2009, 01:17 AM

Sorry WMR but that show is bad, bad, bad.

I tried on two occasions to get into it and just couldn't last more than 10 minutes.

HBO seems to really be struggling outside of Entourage lately. Seems like most of there originals are complete swing and misses. Just a few years ago (Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Rome) HBO's original series was can't miss entertainment.

Razor Shines · 03-25-2009, 12:18 AM

Alright I watched all six episodes over the last few days. I think this show is hilarious. I've thought that Danny McBride has been really funny in the last few movies he's been in and he's excellent for this character. Except of course for the fact that he throws like a spazz, normally that would bother me, but in a comedy I can let it slide.

schmidty622 · 03-25-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wheels

Wow. Do they have the whole "Redneck Flash in the Pan Closer" mythos down or what?

I can't figure out if Kenny Powers is Mitch Williams, Rob Dibble, or Rod Beck.

I know it's not intended, but Kenny's "love interest" is kinda sexy to me as well.

John Rocker

vaticanplum · 03-25-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by schmidty622

John Rocker

I haven't seen this show, but I saw a commercial and within 30 seconds I assumed that's who it was about.

WMR · 03-25-2009, 03:39 PM

It's really not about Rocker at all. I wouldn't even think he was the inspiration, to be honest.

RosieRed · 03-25-2009, 08:25 PM

This show is an awkward mix of funny, awkward and sad. But I like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcclain19

HBO seems to really be struggling outside of Entourage lately. Seems like most of there originals are complete swing and misses. Just a few years ago (Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Rome) HBO's original series was can't miss entertainment.

Big Love is fantastic, one of my favorites on TV right now with some of the best character actors ever. In Treatment has been huge, and so has Flight of the Concords. True Blood is phenomenal.

So ...

:

jmcclain19 · 03-27-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RosieRed

This show is an awkward mix of funny, awkward and sad. But I like it.

Big Love is fantastic, one of my favorites on TV right now with some of the best character actors ever. In Treatment has been huge, and so has Flight of the Concords. True Blood is phenomenal.

So ...

:

My wife loves True Blood so yeah I see you there. Vampires aren't really my thing.

And I love Bill Paxton but I couldn't get into Big Love.

The Baumer · 03-27-2009, 06:02 AM

Gabriel, toss me a shrimp!

02-25-2009, 03:41 PM	#2
missionhockey21 Damn That Dunn Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,632	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? I've been watching it. I enjoy Flight of The Conchords more so, but the shows are completely different and a bit poorly matched outside of both being comedies.... that said, it has been extremely funny so far as we witness the fall and quasi-rise of Kenny Powers. "Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is I'm not. I honestly just feel that America's the best country and all the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism." Last edited by missionhockey21; 02-25-2009 at 03:45 PM.

02-26-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,581	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? Wow. Do they have the whole "Redneck Flash in the Pan Closer" mythos down or what? I can't figure out if Kenny Powers is Mitch Williams, Rob Dibble, or Rod Beck. I know it's not intended, but Kenny's "love interest" is kinda sexy to me as well. __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

02-27-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
BoydsOfSummer So Long Uncle Joe Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ohio Posts: 3,849	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? I'm still trying to figure out if that guy that plays Powers is a stinky actor or if it's just the despicable character played to perfection. __________________ 0 Value Over Replacement Poster "Sit over here next to Johnathan (Bench)...sit right here, he's smart."--Sparky Anderson

02-27-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
Jharb74 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest KY Posts: 241	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? It's a great show, because he just so happens to be a redneck. Instead of force feeding it down your throat every 5 seconds like the whole Blue Collar Comedy thing.

03-05-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
ian_madden Reds Fan 4 life!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Covington, Ky Posts: 337	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? Danny McBride has every role that I would have if I were an actor in Hollywood. He is funny as all get out! I love both Flight of the Concords and East Bound and Down.

03-18-2009, 01:17 AM	#8
jmcclain19 Smells Like Teen Spirit Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,487	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? Sorry WMR but that show is bad, bad, bad. I tried on two occasions to get into it and just couldn't last more than 10 minutes. HBO seems to really be struggling outside of Entourage lately. Seems like most of there originals are complete swing and misses. Just a few years ago (Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Rome) HBO's original series was can't miss entertainment.

03-25-2009, 12:18 AM	#9
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? Alright I watched all six episodes over the last few days. I think this show is hilarious. I've thought that Danny McBride has been really funny in the last few movies he's been in and he's excellent for this character. Except of course for the fact that he throws like a spazz, normally that would bother me, but in a comedy I can let it slide. __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

03-27-2009, 06:02 AM	#15
The Baumer Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,295	Re: Who else is watching Eastbound & Down? Gabriel, toss me a shrimp!

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