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Post by Frederik on Nov 9, 2023 7:21:55 GMT -5
Problem Child 1+2
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Post by concealer on Nov 9, 2023 7:28:01 GMT -5
BUBBLE BOY
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Post by wheelienelson on Nov 9, 2023 8:01:12 GMT -5
love these Zane-y guys
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Post by paulkersey on Nov 9, 2023 8:02:47 GMT -5
Good call on Clifford. That movie is the absolute peak of ZGM. Martin Short playing a child??? and its so believable. Charles Grodin rules too.
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Post by pisswizard on Nov 9, 2023 8:39:30 GMT -5
Conan the Barbarian
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Post by jermojames on Nov 9, 2023 9:45:16 GMT -5
american psycho hahaha guy was off his rocker
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Post by killedbyboard on Nov 9, 2023 9:52:33 GMT -5
I feel like we would be remiss not to mention the Wayans Bros, who were true pioneers of this genre with Don't Be A Menace, Blank Man and Major Payne. Also, the fact that proto ZGM all star Pauly Shore barely gets a mention is sickening.
I feel like if a comedy came out in the early 2000's or late 90's, it was either a ZGM or what my friends and I affectionately dubbed "boner movies."
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Post by killedbyboard on Nov 9, 2023 10:01:43 GMT -5
Also, with that out of the way, I'm going to list movies now.
Paul Blart Mall Cop Mystery Men (maybe, different vibe) Super Troopers Beer Fest Dodgeball Tommy Boy The Mask Encino Man
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Post by Ⓝ𝒶𝓇匚𝐊ηĮ𝐟ᗴᖇ on Nov 9, 2023 10:06:24 GMT -5
Passion of the Christ
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Post by crobssssss on Nov 9, 2023 10:20:14 GMT -5
Watching Hellraiser 2 right now. Doesn't exactly fit, but Pinhead is kinda whimsy, zany, no?
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Post by larrygengurch12 on Nov 9, 2023 10:20:25 GMT -5
I know this doesn't strictly fit the rules, but come on You can't hurt me! Not with my cheese helmet
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Post by crobssssss on Nov 9, 2023 10:21:36 GMT -5
I feel like we would be remiss not to mention the Wayans Bros, who were true pioneers of this genre with Don't Be A Menace, Blank Man and Major Payne. Also, the fact that proto ZGM all star Pauly Shore barely gets a mention is sickening. I feel like if a comedy came out in the early 2000's or late 90's, it was either a ZGM or what my friends and I affectionately dubbed "boner movies." White Chicks, too!
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Post by Porch Honky on Nov 9, 2023 10:52:24 GMT -5
Club Dread
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Post by concealer on Nov 9, 2023 11:09:51 GMT -5
Pauly Shore is an ultimate Zany Guy and Major Payne is another great choice
Somebody name me some decent post-2009 ZGM’s if they exist. The 2000-2008 run of ZGM’s was so strong that it’s amazing how it dried up so fast. I blame, with no concrete evidence just feeling, the rising popularity of Marvel/superhero movies. ZGM’s were largely pointed toward the juvenile/young adult demo, while still maintaining full adult enjoyability, largely being PG-13. Superhero movies took over that demo, leaving little room. Also the decline of SNL and its alumni resulting in almost no more ZGM’s. Hot Rod is one of the last truly classic ZGM’s I can think of
We used to be a proper country
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Post by internetbully on Nov 9, 2023 11:22:23 GMT -5
Midnight Cowboy
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Post by killedbyboard on Nov 9, 2023 11:23:39 GMT -5
Pauly Shore is an ultimate Zany Guy and Major Payne is another great choice Somebody name me some decent post-2009 ZGM’s if they exist. The 2000-2008 run of ZGM’s was so strong that it’s amazing how it dried up so fast. I blame, with no concrete evidence just feeling, the rising popularity of Marvel/superhero movies. ZGM’s were largely pointed toward the juvenile/young adult demo, while still maintaining full adult enjoyability, largely being PG-13. Superhero movies took over that demo, leaving little room. Also the decline of SNL and its alumni resulting in almost no more ZGM’s. Hot Rod is one of the last truly classic ZGM’s I can think of We used to be a proper country I truly think that Apatow-style line-o-rama movies really supplanted the ZGM, and those had a great run too. You have to have the youth coming of age cultural touchstone mixed in with the ZGM; Superbad is an all-time great comedy. But they essentially sucked up all the oxygen for the ZGM. I think you could probably throw The Hangover series into the ZGM category though. I remember genuinely not thinking even the fkrst one was very good, so maybe modern studios just don't have the formula for a good ZGM anymore.
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Post by Hotdogscominurway on Nov 9, 2023 11:36:41 GMT -5
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Post by JDS~~~* on Nov 9, 2023 11:40:36 GMT -5
Come on guys. Hail the GOAT.
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Post by BIL Security Team Alpha on Nov 9, 2023 11:46:26 GMT -5
Tiger King is the ultimate Zany Guy Docuseries (ZGD)
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Post by temujin on Nov 9, 2023 11:55:47 GMT -5
adding to the Pauly Shore love...
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Post by vomitponx on Nov 9, 2023 12:04:28 GMT -5
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Post by JDS~~~* on Nov 9, 2023 12:04:34 GMT -5
Tiger King is the ultimate Zany Guy Docuseries (ZGD) we said Zany Guys, not lazy opportunists.
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Post by concealer on Nov 9, 2023 12:10:32 GMT -5
Some further stipulations (some exceptions allowed) I’ve come up with that may also invalidate some of my earlier choices but could help codify the ZGM genre some
- a costume or outfit that is generally recognized as theirs, think “could I go as this ZG for Halloween?” Austin Powers, Ace Ventura, Hot Rod, all great examples. This may call into question a Tommy Boy type movie, which could also fall safely under road trip or buddy comedy in exchange. However, a Beverly Hills Ninja could instead work
- interacting with non-zany characters or a non-zany universe, thus accentuating how zany they are, perhaps in a fish out water type manner. There can be others who are strange like them in their universe but having “straight” characters/universe to bounce off is important. See: Joe Dirt being interviewed on the radio show, etc
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Post by BIL Security Team Alpha on Nov 9, 2023 12:14:28 GMT -5
Did anyone say Bushwhacked yet?
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Post by killedbyboard on Nov 9, 2023 12:37:21 GMT -5
I think there are essentially only a few types of comedies:
1. Zany Guy Movies (ZGM) - funny guy, has outfit, talks in funny voice, sequels starring same guy, zany side characters etc. This is well trod.
2. Zany Situation Movies (ZSM) - mostly normal people thrust into crazy situations: The Hangover, Grown Ups, Big Daddy, Harold and Kumar, Girl's Trip, Friday etc.
3. Line-O-Rama (LOR) - a movie where the characters tell basically improvised stand up comedy jokes for laughs : 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Bridesmaids, The Trainwreck, Blockers, The Other Guys, 21 Jump Street, Role Models
4. T.een Boner Movie (TBM) - Movie has zany guys, but jokes are raunchy, boobs are shown, think Blink-182 album come to life. American Pie series, Road Trip, Van Wilder, Sorority Boys, Harold and Kumar again, Slackers
5. Thinking Man's Comedy (TMC) - throw all your sobering comedies about society, life, love, and parodies here. Jokes are abundant, but the movie has something to say, man.
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Post by malaiseforever on Nov 9, 2023 13:06:00 GMT -5
One of the weirdest ZGMs is Cable Guy. It’s like a zany guy who is also creepy and potentially wants to murder you and wear your skin. Recently talked with my friend about this one and I think it deserves a rewatch.
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Post by JDS~~~* on Nov 9, 2023 13:22:10 GMT -5
Some further stipulations (some exceptions allowed) I’ve come up with that may also invalidate some of my earlier choices but could help codify the ZGM genre some - a costume or outfit that is generally recognized as theirs, think “could I go as this ZG for Halloween?” Vote for Pedro ringer tee.
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Post by killedbyboard on Nov 9, 2023 13:27:07 GMT -5
Some further stipulations (some exceptions allowed) I’ve come up with that may also invalidate some of my earlier choices but could help codify the ZGM genre some - a costume or outfit that is generally recognized as theirs, think “could I go as this ZG for Halloween?” Vote for Pedro ringer tee. I'd throw Napoleon Dynamite in the TMC category myself, but admit it has crossover appeal.
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Post by JDS~~~* on Nov 9, 2023 13:28:59 GMT -5
Vote for Pedro ringer tee. I'd throw Napoleon Dynamite in the TMC category myself, but admit it has crossover appeal. You're right, I've been thinking about those pocket tots for almost 20 years.
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Post by BIL Security Team Alpha on Nov 9, 2023 13:30:47 GMT -5
Where does The Ringer fall?
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