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The Rubberbandits get Channel 4 Pilot show

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  • #2
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    i thought their 15 seconds was well and truly over


  • #3
    amiable
    Registered Users Posts: 12,206 ✭✭✭✭amiable


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    i thought their 15 seconds was well and truly over

    Not yet it would seem.

    Hopefully they do a good job of it:)


  • #4
    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    Mighty shtuff lads, well done. Going global but with a horse outside at least ye'll have transport.


  • #5
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    is it just me or does anyone else find them painfully unfunny?
    when it comes to comedy,us micks just cant do it


  • #6
    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    Fair play to them, I watched the blaps series, some parts were painful but there were definitely some really funny parts too, he boys have it they do however need a bit of direction.

    On the downside, their Limerick accents have been toned down to practically nothing but then I suppose I expected that in fairness, the Brits wouldn't be able to understand them. I will be watching. Atleast now they won't be censored by the eternal bores over RTE.


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  • #7
    Adolf Hipster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Adolf Hipster


    Fair play to them, hope it goes well for them!


  • #8
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    Relevant picture Rubberbandits%20LIT%200590056.png

    Saw and met them the other night in Dolan's for a LIT thing. Was very entertaining and they even went to the trouble of drawing me a picture of 2pac playing charades with an albatross. Two very clever guys who know how to put on a show.


  • #9
    ZombieBride
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭ZombieBride


    So they have been officially named (though how many people didn't actually know who they were?)


  • #10
    Roadend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Roadend


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    is it just me or does anyone else find them painfully unfunny?
    when it comes to comedy,us micks just cant do it

    Me neither but they are making a good fist of it so fair play to them


  • #11
    source
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,287 ✭✭✭source


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    is it just me or does anyone else find them painfully unfunny?
    when it comes to comedy,us micks just cant do it

    You don't have to like them to wish them well, for example I can't stand jedward but I recognise that they're making a nice bit of money for being annoying and acting like eejits and wish them well with it, I still won't watch them or give them any of my money but fair play for making money off those that will.


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  • #12
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    source wrote: »
    You don't have to like them to wish them well, for example I can't stand jedward but I recognise that they're making a nice bit of money for being annoying and acting like eejits and wish them well with it, I still won't watch them or give them any of my money but fair play for making money off those that will.

    so you're happy at eejits for making money whilst the rest of us worry about paying the gas bill or the new water or household charges. deary me


  • #13
    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    ... when it comes to comedy,us micks just cant do it
    I'm disappointed that someone with such a wide appreciation of comedic talent seems, momentarily no doubt, to have forgotten those hilariously un-funny "micks" the likes of Tommy Tiernan, Dave Allen, Dara O'Brian, Dylan Moran, Ed Byrne, Chris O'Dowd, Pauline McLynn and the rest of the Father Ted crew, actors and writers. Nah, comedy is not our bag as you perceptively, if rather dismissively point out. We'll stick to whinging; you seem to providing leadership there bud, righ'?


  • #14
    amiable
    Registered Users Posts: 12,206 ✭✭✭✭amiable


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    so you're happy at eejits for making money whilst the rest of us worry about paying the gas bill or the new water or household charges. deary me

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=21


  • #15
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    source wrote: »
    You don't have to like them to wish them well, for example I can't stand jedward but I recognise that they're making a nice bit of money for being annoying and acting like eejits and wish them well with it, I still won't watch them or give them any of my money but fair play for making money off those that will.


    Now whilst I do find the Rubberbandits a bit hit and miss and at times they tread in rip off territory imho, I think they are about as far removed from the likes of Jedward as they could be.

    The RBs have shown themselves to have a degree of actual talent, and have worked hard to get to the stage where they are making a living out of what they do.

    Jedward on the other hand are just talentless, and nowt more than a reflection of the Z list celebrity culture of nowadays. All you need do nowadays to be a "celeb" is get some time on a reality show or just keep calling yourself a musician/comedian/whatever you are trying to pretend to be until the label sticks.

    Britain has had Z list no marks for years, and Ireland in it's role as a mini me to England is fast catching up in the nomark stakes. Lots of talentless nomarks of try to pretend they are somebodies.

    But I think it would be harsh to put the RBs in with the talentless nomarks that Limerick and Ireland is building up at a fairly quick rate. Not always my cup of tea, but defo have talent.


  • #16
    Roadend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Roadend


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    so you're happy at eejits for making money whilst the rest of us worry about paying the gas bill or the new water or household charges. deary me

    Have you made any effort to come up with something that some people might enjoy and you would then make money out of it, or are you just complaining because someone is doing well for themselves?


  • #17
    source
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,287 ✭✭✭source


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    so you're happy at eejits for making money whilst the rest of us worry about paying the gas bill or the new water or household charges. deary me

    As someone who is recently unemployed, with a mortgage and all the other bills that go with house ownership, yes, I am happy that they're making money. I wouldn't have half the balls or talent they do to go out and put myself out there to be put down. They're making money out of it and fair play to them.

    You're post above just shows you as a begrudger, here's a translation of your post "oh wah wah, I've bills to pay that I can't afford, why should they make money and not me!!!" :rolleyes:

    Seriously get over it, the rubberbandits are making something of themselves, and I say well done, they've worked hard at it for the last few years and it's working out for them.


  • #18
    source
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,287 ✭✭✭source


    Kess73 wrote: »
    Now whilst I do find the Rubberbandits a bit hit and miss and at times they tread in rip off territory imho, I think they are about as far removed from the likes of Jedward as they could be.

    The RBs have shown themselves to have a degree of actual talent, and have worked hard to get to the stage where they are making a living out of what they do.

    Jedward on the other hand are just talentless, and nowt more than a reflection of the Z list celebrity culture of nowadays. All you need do nowadays to be a "celeb" is get some time on a reality show or just keep calling yourself a musician/comedian/whatever you are trying to pretend to be until the label sticks.

    Britain has had Z list no marks for years, and Ireland in it's role as a mini me to England is fast catching up in the nomark stakes. Lots of talentless nomarks of try to pretend they are somebodies.

    But I think it would be harsh to put the RBs in with the talentless nomarks that Limerick and Ireland is building up at a fairly quick rate. Not always my cup of tea, but defo have talent.

    That wasn't my point mate, what I was trying to say is while you may not like what the group does, it doesn't mean you have to put them down and begrudge their success, I was just using jedward as an example of a group I detest but still say fair play to them for making money at it.


  • #19
    amiable
    Registered Users Posts: 12,206 ✭✭✭✭amiable


    Rufus Hound has just posted this about them on twitter
    I have spent some time over the last two days watching Rubberbandits videos on YouTube. Phenomenal


  • #20
    Roadend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Roadend


    I don't find rufus hound in the least bit funny either :D


  • #21
    amiable
    Registered Users Posts: 12,206 ✭✭✭✭amiable


    Roadend wrote: »
    I don't find rufus hound in the least bit funny either :D

    Well that doesn't bother me.

    My point is that he has over 500,000 followers on twitter and he has just praised them on that platform which bodes well for them.


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  • #22
    TONY DAY
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭TONY DAY


    I just can't understand the mentality of people like the Jesus character above!! Ok fine he doesn't like them. They're not everybodys cup of tea fair enough.
    But to not wish them well is a bit strange. Bit of envy and begrudgery going on.
    This is a new venture for them and i really hope they can make a name for themselves over in England. I can see them losing a few fans and also gaining some new ones as well because there material will probably be a bit different to what we are used to.
    But, they're are two talented young men who seem to have their head on their shoulders so fair play to them!!


  • #23
    vkid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭vkid


    not a fan of them myself at all really. But fair play to them. Anyone succeeding should be a good news story. Any other reaction is pure begrudgery tbh


  • #24
    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    My nephew knows one of the RubberBandits and says he's sound out, no celeb bs attached to him even since the CH4 thing broke. He seems to realise how fortunate they are to doing something they enjoy and bringing enjoyment to others while making a few quid. Well grounded lad & happy to get the opportunity.


  • #25
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    source wrote: »
    That wasn't my point mate, what I was trying to say is while you may not like what the group does, it doesn't mean you have to put them down and begrudge their success, I was just using jedward as an example of a group I detest but still say fair play to them for making money at it.


    I just despise talentless nomark "celebs" :D


    Have no problem with anyone with genuine talent doing well regardless of whether I like everything they do or not, but the wannabes and no marks bug me. I see the no marks as a sign of the idiot generation that buy into not needing talent, not needing hard work, and who have "entitlement" attitudes.

    Jedward are poster boys for that generation.

    Actually that gives me a very good idea for a reality show.



    Jedward Vs Kess: The houseparty


    I get locked into a house with them for 24 hours. All the external doors and windows are blocked up. All the interior doors have locks and keys that can be used by those in the house.

    If Jedward survive they win some prize.

    Great idea for a show. We could even have special "guests" like the bauld Sniper dropped into the house, and the producers could play Mortal Kombat soundbytes when I get my hands on someone. :D


    Could get the RBs as the show presenters or maybe have them as the play by play commentators.


  • #26
    roast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭roast


    Fair play to the lads, they deserve it!


  • #27
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    mathepac wrote: »
    I'm disappointed that someone with such a wide appreciation of comedic talent seems, momentarily no doubt, to have forgotten those hilariously un-funny "micks" the likes of Tommy Tiernan, Dave Allen, Dara O'Brian, Dylan Moran, Ed Byrne, Chris O'Dowd, Pauline McLynn and the rest of the Father Ted crew, actors and writers. Nah, comedy is not our bag as you perceptively, if rather dismissively point out. We'll stick to whinging; you seem to providing leadership there bud, righ'?

    not one person you quoted there is funny. as for father ted, the most over-rated 'comedy' if there ever was one, the only thing it had going for it was the british talent that produced it.
    ''father jack said feck HAHAHAHAHAHAHA''


  • #28
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    not one person you quoted there is funny. as for father ted, the most over-rated 'comedy' if there ever was one, the only thing it had going for it was the british talent that produced it.
    ''father jack said feck HAHAHAHAHAHAHA''

    GTFO-Meme-Rage-Face.png


  • #29
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    not one person you quoted there is funny. as for father ted, the most over-rated 'comedy' if there ever was one, the only thing it had going for it was the british talent that produced it.
    ''father jack said feck HAHAHAHAHAHAHA''


    I can see why someone called Jesus would not like Father Ted :D


    But Father Ted is simply not up for debate. Ted rocks, and let that be an end to it :P


  • #30
    Adolf Hipster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Adolf Hipster


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    mathepac wrote: »
    I'm disappointed that someone with such a wide appreciation of comedic talent seems, momentarily no doubt, to have forgotten those hilariously un-funny "micks" the likes of Tommy Tiernan, Dave Allen, Dara O'Brian, Dylan Moran, Ed Byrne, Chris O'Dowd, Pauline McLynn and the rest of the Father Ted crew, actors and writers. Nah, comedy is not our bag as you perceptively, if rather dismissively point out. We'll stick to whinging; you seem to providing leadership there bud, righ'?

    not one person you quoted there is funny. as for father ted, the most over-rated 'comedy' if there ever was one, the only thing it had going for it was the british talent that produced it.
    ''father jack said feck HAHAHAHAHAHAHA''
    Humour clearly isn't your thing I guess.


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  • #31
    ObviouslyJesus
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    humour is my thing though. i love a good comedy but im afraid the irish are unable to produce good stuff. the rte tried it with devastatingly embarrassing results.our stand ups are washed up not recognised on the international stage. i suppose people soon got tired of curse words in a culchie accent passing as comedy


  • #32
    Insect Overlord
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    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    humour is my thing though. i love a good comedy but im afraid the irish are unable to produce good stuff. the rte tried it with devastatingly embarrassing results.our stand ups are washed up not recognised on the international stage. i suppose people soon got tired of curse words in a culchie accent passing as comedy

    Once again. Dave Allen. Dylan Moran. Dara O'Briain.

    You're talking (off-topic) rubbish.


  • #33
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    who?
    that screeching whiney hasbeen?
    that overhyped nomark?

    please! these guys who hold nothing to your gervais, sessions,merchants etc
    great british talent

    seems all you have to do in ireland is put a dunnes bag over your head, talk in a scumbag accent and rap about hash to be funny. (on topic)


  • #34
    RonMexico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭RonMexico


    Did you come here to make friends with an attitude like that? Sounds like a blatant troll account.


  • #35
    Dannyriver
    Registered Users Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭Dannyriver


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    who?
    that screeching whiney hasbeen?
    that overhyped nomark?

    please! these guys who hold nothing to your gervais, sessions,merchants etc
    great british talent

    seems all you have to do in ireland is put a dunnes bag over your head, talk in a scumbag accent and rap about hash to be funny. (on topic)

    Thankfully for the Bandits your CV didn t make it to the desks in Channel 4. Im sure you d have been promoted to head of comedy and entertainment in no time with that eagle eye for quality comedy that you possess. The Bandits would never have been offered the quarter of a million investment if you d gotten the job.....I know...a disgrace... all because of a Dunnes bag.... the dirty chancers ... The rest of us stuck with ESB bills...and either of us could have thought of it and made a fortune...shur **** it if you private mail me...I could meet you with 2 plastic bags and a video cam and we could make a funny video of us ...put it on you tube...we ll be famous in no time... have you any talent? I can dance like a spider and I know 2 chords on the Ukulele. :D;)


  • #36
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    RonMexico wrote: »
    Did you come here to make friends with an attitude like that? Sounds like a blatant troll account.
    pardon me for having a different opinion to you :eek:


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  • #37
    ObviouslyJesus
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    Dannyriver wrote: »
    I could meet you with 2 plastic bags and a video cam and we could make a funny video of us ...put it on you tube...we ll be famous in no time... have you any talent? I can dance like a spider and I know 2 chords on the Ukulele. :D;)

    and yet we would be marginally better than the rb's


  • #38
    Dannyriver
    Registered Users Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭Dannyriver


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    and yet we would be marginally better than the rb's

    Obviously Jesus :D


  • #39
    Raiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,929 ✭✭✭Raiser


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    so you're happy at eejits for making money whilst the rest of us worry about paying the gas bill or the new water or household charges. deary me

    What do you care about household or water charges when you're fcuking off to Thailand?

    You're going to get crucified again when your Mum finds out the Lads are off to Pattaya Jesus, its not known for its libraries and museums is it? ;)

    - At least you can walk on water, airfares are a rip off aren't they?

    - Bit of bush drinkin' turnin' water inta whine wine.

    <Tires of the endless biblical fun puns>

    Sorry, on topic, the Rubber Bandits are on the scene a long, long time, fair play and good luck to them........


  • #40
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    begrudgers


  • #41
    RonMexico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭RonMexico


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    begrudgers

    Now THAT is funny.


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  • #42
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,346 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    The bible, now that is funny


  • #43
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    who?
    that screeching whiney hasbeen?
    that overhyped nomark?

    please! these guys who hold nothing to your gervais, sessions,merchants etc
    great british talent

    seems all you have to do in ireland is put a dunnes bag over your head, talk in a scumbag accent and rap about hash to be funny. (on topic)

    if Life's Too Short has shown anything is that Gervais peaked with The Office and Extras, his shtick has run its course, writing the same Brent/Millman character but in minature form, Merchant I'll give you, his standup is far funnier than Gervais's smug "I'm better than you" act,and he's Wheatley, which earns him a billion cool points.

    It does make me laugh that people still think the rubberbandits are a new fad, I remember listening to their tapes, yes tapes, in school back in the late 90's, yet people still think they've only been around since Horse Outside was released, no thats just when the general public heard of them and the became mass market, they've been working their arses off for years doing what they do.

    you might learn a thing or two about comedy at some point, its ok, everyone has to start somewhere ;)


  • #44
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,941 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Even tho I'm not big into them, I've heard only good things about them outside of their persona's. Best of luck to them, they are a good example that anything can happen if you put time and effort in. Plus they are having a laugh while doing it!


  • #45
    savagecabbages
    Registered Users Posts: 871 ✭✭✭savagecabbages


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    i thought their 15 seconds was well and truly over

    I first heard of the rubberbabdits in 2003. Thats a long 15 mins....


  • #46
    Adolf Hipster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Adolf Hipster


    krudler wrote: »
    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    who?
    that screeching whiney hasbeen?
    that overhyped nomark?

    please! these guys who hold nothing to your gervais, sessions,merchants etc
    great british talent

    seems all you have to do in ireland is put a dunnes bag over your head, talk in a scumbag accent and rap about hash to be funny. (on topic)

    if Life's Too Short has shown anything is that Gervais peaked with The Office and Extras, his shtick has run its course, writing the same Brent/Millman character but in minature form, Merchant I'll give you, his standup is far funnier than Gervais's smug "I'm better than you" act,and he's Wheatley, which earns him a billion cool points.

    It does make me laugh that people still think the rubberbandits are a new fad, I remember listening to their tapes, yes tapes, in school back in the late 90's, yet people still think they've only been around since Horse Outside was released, no thats just when the general public heard of them and the became mass market, they've been working their arses off for years doing what they do.

    you might learn a thing or two about comedy at some point, its ok, everyone has to start somewhere ;)
    Same, remember listening to the sawn off shotgun skit and the melted mars bar skit well before horse outside, definitely not 15 minutes of fame anyway.


  • #47
    franciebellew
    Site Banned Posts: 148 ✭✭franciebellew


    ObviouslyJesus wrote: »
    is it just me or does anyone else find them painfully unfunny?
    when it comes to comedy,us micks just cant do it

    Yep I agree. Pure dung. Watched a few of their videos online and they are pure nonsense.

    That shows a cert to fail


  • #48
    franciebellew
    Site Banned Posts: 148 ✭✭franciebellew


    Insect Overlord wrote: »
    Once again. Dave Allen. Dylan Moran. Dara O'Briain.

    You're talking (off-topic) rubbish.

    You think Dara o brien is funny?

    Jesus Christ there's more Craic in an egg


  • #49
    seachto7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭seachto7


    franciebellew wrote: »
    You think Dara o brien is funny?

    Jesus Christ there's more Craic in an egg

    longevity is the key here.....


  • #50
    ObviouslyJesus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 94 ✭✭ObviouslyJesus


    obviously humour is subjective,we all have our opinions. the rubberbandits producing the kind of intellect toilet low brow humour they do is like the current state of the music charts when all you need is a keyboard with three keys, dancers with fake jabs and massive holes,autotune and strobe lighting. its a sad reflection on current society when every facet of entertainment is swimming in sh*t. i suppose you cant blame the rb's for taking advantage of said market but as supposed intellects one would have hoped for an attempt at more high brow humour rather than releasing songs in the hope its the talk of the night in places like the steering wheel and the spotted dog.


  • #51
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    seachto7 wrote: »
    franciebellew wrote: »
    You think Dara o brien is funny?

    Jesus Christ there's more Craic in an egg
    longevity is the key here.....

    Seachto7 got it in one. The point is that there are widely recognised, successful Irish comedians. Longevity at the top is a decent yard-stick for countering stupid arguments, whether or not you happen to find the performers funny yourself.


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