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besson3c · Dec 22, 2009, 02:19 PM

I *love* this site, especially since I'm a big Will Ferrell fan. For those of you that are not familiar with it, this site was the brainchild of some investors that approached Ferrell and Adam McKay about putting this site together with their comedic signature on it. The first video was the Will Ferrell Landlord clip:

The Landlord from Will Ferrell and Adam "Ghost Panther" McKay - Video

It has since been opened up to include videos from all sorts of celebrities and other people who can produce funny stuff. It seems a little more vetted than YouTube overall.

Any other favorite videos from this site? I have tons that I like, Ferrell's and others, but I'd like to see some of your favorites first

Laminar · Dec 22, 2009, 02:39 PM

The Landlord clip is terrible. "Oh haha! A child uses CURSE words! It's so NOVEL!"

besson3c · Dec 22, 2009, 02:43 PM

You are welcome to post a clip you like better Laminar, there are hundreds/thousands of clips of things on that site.

Laminar · Dec 22, 2009, 02:45 PM

Yeah, The Landlord relies on the same weak "cute but surprisingly vulgar" premise that Sarah Silverman tries to pull off.

The Final Dakar · Dec 22, 2009, 02:48 PM

It's my angle as well.

besson3c · Dec 22, 2009, 02:50 PM

Featured celebrities:

Eva Longoria
Jack Black
James Franco
John Mayer
Lindsay Lohan
Natalie Portman
Nick Swardson
Olivia Munn
Paris Hilton
Sarah Silverman
Will Arnett
Zac Efron

There is also that Aziz guy from Parks and Rec, several SNL characters, various comedians, etc.

besson3c · Dec 22, 2009, 02:52 PM

Maybe this is more you, Laminar?

Demetri Martin Stand Up Presentation from Demetri Martin - Video

Chuckit · Dec 22, 2009, 02:57 PM

I've always wondered who Ordie was and why they let all these unfunny celebs do skits if he's so hilarious.

I did actually like Lindsay Lohan's Internet dating ad, though.

mattyb · Dec 22, 2009, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I *love* this site, especially since I'm a big Will Ferrell fan.

You just keep on digging.

Laminar · Dec 22, 2009, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Maybe this is more you, Laminar?

Demetri Martin Stand Up Presentation from Demetri Martin - Video

I enjoy that clip outside of Funny or Die.

Now, what I find totally unfunny is The Landlord.

Laminar · Dec 22, 2009, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar

It's my angle as well.

High five.

besson3c · 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

I enjoy that clip outside of Funny or Die.

Now, what I find totally unfunny is The Landlord.

I don't know how you can make that more clear

What is unclear is why you seem to be picking a fight here, but whatever...

besson3c · Dec 22, 2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by mattyb

You just keep on digging.

Digging? What? Did Funny or Die have sex with some girlfriends here or something?

mattyb · Dec 23, 2009, 10:14 AM

You keep on digging a deeper and deeper hole for yourself.

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 12:53 PM

Sorry, I fail to see how a thread like this digs a hole, and/or why I should care...

Jawbone54 · Dec 23, 2009, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

High five.

This picture is funnier than anything on Funny or Die.

The Final Dakar · Dec 23, 2009, 04:04 PM

Makes you wonder if Patrick Warburton is on funny or die.

Laminar · Dec 23, 2009, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

This picture is funnier than anything on Funny or Die.

It's especially funnier than that crappy The Landlord clip.

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 04:41 PM

Laminar: is this more your speed? Star Trek Redubbed from TubularGoldmine - Video

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 04:48 PM

Here's another one that some of you might like: Jack Black, Ben Stiller & Robert Downey, Jr. at 2008 MTV Movie Awards from That Happened!, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, and Ben Stiller - Video

The Final Dakar · Dec 23, 2009, 04:51 PM

Yeah, everyone loves Jack Black and Ben Stiller.

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 04:54 PM

Hey, post your favorite video from that site or anywhere else, I don't care. I'm just trying to entertain you clowns. Do I need to take my pants off?

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 05:17 PM

I like this one: Third Date with Will Ferrell from Will Ferrell - Video

Chuckit · Dec 23, 2009, 06:28 PM

Like I said, I like Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Profile.

turtle777 · Dec 23, 2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

The first video was the Will Ferrell Landlord clip:

The Landlord from Will Ferrell and Adam "Ghost Panther" McKay - Video

The rating is 100% Die. Do you think that's a coincidence ?

-t

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

The rating is 100% Die. Do you think that's a coincidence ?

-t

Where do you see the ratings for "chosen" videos such as this one?

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 07:23 PM

Here's the sequel to the Landlord, Good Cop, Baby Cop:

Good Cop, Baby Cop from Will Ferrell and Adam "Ghost Panther" McKay - Video

turtle777 · Dec 23, 2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Where do you see the ratings for "chosen" videos such as this one?

Once you submit your rating (clicking on Funny or Die), it'll swing to Die.
I assume this shows the overall rating.

-t

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 07:26 PM

And some environmental tips:

Green Team from Will Ferrell, Adam "Ghost Panther" McKay, and John C Reilly - Video

And for those of you that like porno and/or Judd Apatow:

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/4d5...ated&rel_pos=2

besson3c · Dec 23, 2009, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Like I said, I like Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony Profile.

Me too!

mattyb · Dec 24, 2009, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Sorry, I fail to see how a thread like this digs a hole, and/or why I should care...

Amazing, you're actually digging faster.

KeyLimePi · Dec 24, 2009, 02:27 PM

I really wanted to like FoD, but it has yet to make me smile. In fact, I've seen a couple videos there that actually made me mad because they had some relatively well-known talent but the writing/direction just couldn't deliver the funny.

turtle777 · Dec 24, 2009, 02:30 PM

99% of the videos are utter crap. Every single video I watched was rated "Die", except the Lindsay Lohan spoof.

-t

besson3c · Dec 24, 2009, 02:40 PM

I need some frame of reference videos then so that I know what you guys find funny...

I thought that there were some Will Ferrell fans in here?

turtle777 · Dec 24, 2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I need some frame of reference videos then so that I know what you guys find funny...

I thought that there were some Will Ferrell fans in here?

Will Ferrell ain't no Midas. Lot of the stuff he touches remains sh!t.

-t

besson3c · Dec 24, 2009, 03:10 PM

I still want to know which internet videos you guys like more. Maybe the main point of disagreement here is in the overall quality of all internet videos? I mean, Star Wars kid and cat playing the piano are some hit YouTube videos. Do you find those any funnier than FoD videos?

If you generally find most internet videos unfunny, I can see how you would find FoD videos the same.

0157988944 · Dec 24, 2009, 03:53 PM

Turtle: when you rate something "Die" it swings to "Die," not showing an overall rating. Before they did the "Chosen One" crap, it had a very high score, in the 90%s

turtle777 · Dec 24, 2009, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by adamfishercox

Turtle: when you rate something "Die" it swings to "Die," not showing an overall rating. Before they did the "Chosen One" crap, it had a very high score, in the 90%s

I don't see a rating, only # of views.

How do you see the initial rating, and not your vote ?

-t

0157988944 · Dec 24, 2009, 04:16 PM

On a non-"Chosen" video, it's shown as the default. Here's a random video, you'll see the 73% overall rating between the funny and die buttons.

THE GLASS BEEF - Little Bird from Paul Rust - Video

turtle777 · Dec 24, 2009, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by adamfishercox

On a non-"Chosen" video, it's shown as the default. Here's a random video, you'll see the 73% overall rating between the funny and die buttons.

THE GLASS BEEF - Little Bird from Paul Rust - Video

I guess the "chosen ones" have such a bad rating that they rather show the total # of votes, to make it look like it's a great video

-t

0157988944 · Dec 24, 2009, 04:47 PM

As I said, "The Landlord" was in the 95% area. Chosen One is just ones made by celebrity partners, which can suck quite bad or be pretty good.