"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?

Tigerlily Gamgee · 07-31-2006, 11:32 AM

The thing is, though... they don't totally bash LOTR. There is one character who is bashing it and two who are defending it. So, it's not like it's a total LOTR bash-fest.
Besides, they only touch on the things that most Rings fans joke about anyway :-)

The one thing I can't tell is if Kevin Smith is a fan or not. It's obvious when watching his movies that he loves Star Wars and X-Men... but with LOTR it's hard to say. The characters supporting LOTR sure do throw around a lot of facts for Kevin Smith to have not, at least, done his research. Maybe he's indifferent? Well, I'm going to his Q&A this Saturday at Wizard World... so if he happens to say anything about it I'll let ya'll know

But, I understand if some people wouldn't want to see it.

Oh, and Feanor... I must say that I am a believer in both Listerfiend and Pillowpants (omg... I cried at that part of the movie... so funny/wrong)!

Boromir88 · 08-03-2006, 08:44 PM

I haven't seen Clerks II yet, but am anxious to go see it, and now I'm wanting to go see it even more.

I just wanted to say that recently I've seen a lot of movies that have had LOTR spoofs in it. Besides the South Park episode (which I still haven't seen) and the great Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans. I recently just saw The Date Movie, and when the guy and his fiance go to get a ring, Frodo, Sam and Gandalf all appear at the ring shop trying to sell the One Ring. And it's just an absolute hilarious spoof.

Then in the TV movie Desperation, based off a Stephen King book. The crazy/demon possessed cop, arrests someone called Peter Jackson. And he says 'Hey aren't you the guy who made Lord of the Rings? Boy you sure have lost a lot of weight.' (because this actor happens to be a hollywood fit boy).

So, rather recently, I've been seeing quite a few movies with LOTR references/comedy in it, now I desire even more to go see Clerks II.

10-15-2006, 01:58 PM

I thought it was pretty funny myself... I like how Smith always tosses in pop culture references like he did with Star Wars in Clerks I

Mattius · 10-23-2006, 06:29 AM

Yes Clerks 2 was amazing!!

The bashing of LotR was brilliant especially when the guy throws up because he's so mad!

Lalwendë · 10-23-2006, 08:46 AM

I still aint seen the whole film, but I've seen the Rings argument bit. Reminds me of the comic Rings Vs Star Wars arguments that used to go off at work with insults aplenty flying, so I found it funny. If anyone wants to see it, you can find it pretty easily on YouTube, but firstly I don't know if its legal so it might not even be there any more, and secondly its full of swearing so possibly best avoided by delicate flowers who might get offended (hence no link is being provided). And most Kevin Smith films are full of things to upset people anyway, so what would you expect?

Mattius · 10-23-2006, 09:46 AM

Yes! He is one of the most un-PC film makers around and for that I salute him!

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...

07-31-2006, 11:32 AM	#7
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	The thing is, though... they don't totally bash LOTR. There is one character who is bashing it and two who are defending it. So, it's not like it's a total LOTR bash-fest. Besides, they only touch on the things that most Rings fans joke about anyway :-) The one thing I can't tell is if Kevin Smith is a fan or not. It's obvious when watching his movies that he loves Star Wars and X-Men... but with LOTR it's hard to say. The characters supporting LOTR sure do throw around a lot of facts for Kevin Smith to have not, at least, done his research. Maybe he's indifferent? Well, I'm going to his Q&A this Saturday at Wizard World... so if he happens to say anything about it I'll let ya'll know But, I understand if some people wouldn't want to see it. Oh, and Feanor... I must say that I am a believer in both Listerfiend and Pillowpants (omg... I cried at that part of the movie... so funny/wrong)! __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

08-03-2006, 08:44 PM	#8
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	I haven't seen Clerks II yet, but am anxious to go see it, and now I'm wanting to go see it even more. I just wanted to say that recently I've seen a lot of movies that have had LOTR spoofs in it. Besides the South Park episode (which I still haven't seen) and the great Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans. I recently just saw The Date Movie, and when the guy and his fiance go to get a ring, Frodo, Sam and Gandalf all appear at the ring shop trying to sell the One Ring. And it's just an absolute hilarious spoof. Then in the TV movie Desperation, based off a Stephen King book. The crazy/demon possessed cop, arrests someone called Peter Jackson. And he says 'Hey aren't you the guy who made Lord of the Rings? Boy you sure have lost a lot of weight.' (because this actor happens to be a hollywood fit boy). So, rather recently, I've been seeing quite a few movies with LOTR references/comedy in it, now I desire even more to go see Clerks II. __________________ Fenris Penguin

10-15-2006, 01:58 PM	#9
JuliaChang Guest Posts: n/a	I thought it was pretty funny myself... I like how Smith always tosses in pop culture references like he did with Star Wars in Clerks I

10-23-2006, 06:29 AM	#10
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Yes Clerks 2 was amazing!! The bashing of LotR was brilliant especially when the guy throws up because he's so mad! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

10-23-2006, 08:46 AM	#11
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I still aint seen the whole film, but I've seen the Rings argument bit. Reminds me of the comic Rings Vs Star Wars arguments that used to go off at work with insults aplenty flying, so I found it funny. If anyone wants to see it, you can find it pretty easily on YouTube, but firstly I don't know if its legal so it might not even be there any more, and secondly its full of swearing so possibly best avoided by delicate flowers who might get offended (hence no link is being provided). And most Kevin Smith films are full of things to upset people anyway, so what would you expect? __________________ Gordon's alive!

10-23-2006, 09:46 AM	#12
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Yes! He is one of the most un-PC film makers around and for that I salute him! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?