"Rings" humor in Clerks II - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tigerlily Gamgee · 07-28-2006, 10:42 AM

Who has seen this movie?
What are your opinions on the LOTR humor in the movie? I, personally, found it hilarious and I laughed so hard I was crying. But, I am curious if everyone reacted this way.
Is there really a line between the two trilogy fans (Star Wars vs. LOTR)???
If you haven't seen it, and you like Kevin Smith movies and aren't easily offended, I recommend it to take care of all of your raunchy stupid-funny needs.

narfforc · 07-28-2006, 12:05 PM

Just to add to what Tigerlilly has said, yes it is very funny and it also very adult....
18 Warnings for parents........

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-28-2006, 02:20 PM

Yes, I saw it. I went with my oldest brother. And I found it to be hilarious, if a bit jaw-dropping here and there. To add to the warnings, my jaw dropped every so often. Mine. If you can't handle some truly crude humor, for the love of everything holy, don't see Clerks II.

Now...

From the group of people that post frequently here, I know that we are a wide variety in our nerdity, and there are very few of us that believe in the Listerfiend.

But who else found it interesting to note that their Transformers-loving Rings nerd was an extremely naive, uber-religious, greasy-haired teenage nerd with very little life experience of any kind?

MatthewM · 07-28-2006, 03:21 PM

Listen, I know most are going to disagree with me, but I refuse to see the movie. I don't like people making fun of LotR, it's personal to me. There are certain things that can be funny such as the little skit with Jack Black and Sarah Michelle Geller at the Council of Elrond (I believe it was shown at the Grammys a few years ago) but things like Clerks II just makes me irate. I'm probably alone in this, so don't get on my case- it's how I feel.

Encaitare · 07-28-2006, 04:08 PM

I haven't seen it yet, but I saw the commercial that shows a bit of the Star Wars/Rings debate and it looks hilarious! Must get around to seeing it...

Lalwendë · 07-31-2006, 02:07 AM

Is this only on in cinemas so far? I mean, is it out on DVD yet? I usually see any Kevin Smith film that comes out anyway, but this sounds funny.

I've had many a Rings/Wars debate with the geek circle here, wonder how it will come out with the Smith treatment?

07-28-2006, 10:42 AM	#1
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	"Rings" humor in Clerks II Who has seen this movie? What are your opinions on the LOTR humor in the movie? I, personally, found it hilarious and I laughed so hard I was crying. But, I am curious if everyone reacted this way. Is there really a line between the two trilogy fans (Star Wars vs. LOTR)??? If you haven't seen it, and you like Kevin Smith movies and aren't easily offended, I recommend it to take care of all of your raunchy stupid-funny needs. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

07-28-2006, 12:05 PM	#2
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Just to add to what Tigerlilly has said, yes it is very funny and it also very adult.... 18 Warnings for parents........ __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

07-28-2006, 02:20 PM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	One Ring to rule them all... Yes, I saw it. I went with my oldest brother. And I found it to be hilarious, if a bit jaw-dropping here and there. To add to the warnings, my jaw dropped every so often. Mine. If you can't handle some truly crude humor, for the love of everything holy, don't see Clerks II. Now... From the group of people that post frequently here, I know that we are a wide variety in our nerdity, and there are very few of us that believe in the Listerfiend. But who else found it interesting to note that their Transformers-loving Rings nerd was an extremely naive, uber-religious, greasy-haired teenage nerd with very little life experience of any kind? __________________ peace

07-28-2006, 03:21 PM	#4
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	Listen, I know most are going to disagree with me, but I refuse to see the movie. I don't like people making fun of LotR, it's personal to me. There are certain things that can be funny such as the little skit with Jack Black and Sarah Michelle Geller at the Council of Elrond (I believe it was shown at the Grammys a few years ago) but things like Clerks II just makes me irate. I'm probably alone in this, so don't get on my case- it's how I feel. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

07-31-2006, 02:07 AM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Is this only on in cinemas so far? I mean, is it out on DVD yet? I usually see any Kevin Smith film that comes out anyway, but this sounds funny. I've had many a Rings/Wars debate with the geek circle here, wonder how it will come out with the Smith treatment? __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-28-2006, 04:08 PM	#5
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I haven't seen it yet, but I saw the commercial that shows a bit of the Star Wars/Rings debate and it looks hilarious! Must get around to seeing it...