Seeing that Fisher strongly resembled their friend Amy Sedaris, they showed her a copy of the tape and, suitably impressed with Sedaris's imitation of Fisher, began developing a series based around the idea of Fisher going back to high school herself. A classic show that is extremely funny but is not for everyone. This is a comedy of epic proportions. Also, I own a novelty Flatpoint High t shirt. Now go back to the good ole days of throwing your fastfood wrappers out the car window and inhaling 2nd hand smoke in every indoor space. Steven Colbert is also really funny. "Junkie whore, wait i've already done that". Principal Blackman and Percy Kittens devise a clever plan to uncover a racist. Strangers With Candy: Season 2 Amy Sedaris 292 DVD 26 offers from $5.00 Strangers With Candy - Season Three Amy Sedaris 242 I swear you could see his dangly bits at one point. Strangers with CandyS3 E3Trail of Tears. It would have been Twitter cancelled after 1 episode today, but I'm glad Paramount + shows it. I wouldn't mind shoving something in that can of yours. [quote]Chris Carmack at his yummy freshest, giving Jeri his jumbo frank in secret. Its timeslot was Sundays at 10:00p.m. (ET). R112 There's a job waiting for you down the block from your house that doesn't require a thought in your head or a hope in your heart. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. Orlando warns Jerri to stay away from the wrong crowd, but Trish's skunk weed proves to be too difficult to pass up. R152, perhaps you would. It seems like a century ago since this was on the air. Looks like he's stuck with Colbert as a writer and producer on both his Comedy Central show and the Late Show. Bring a book! Words cannot explain Strangers with Candy. Go figure. I love Jerri of course, but for me, Amys best character ever is foul-mouthed teen, Piglet. He is actually her half-brother. A prequel film of the same name was released in 2005. I like your new fake mustache. Jerri delivers an inspirational speech at the Flatpoint High homecoming celebration in the hopes of being crowned queen. Maybe there should be a thread dedicated to all of the great character names: Onyx Blackman, Iris Puffybush, Jimmy Tickles, Tammy Littlenut (aka Coppertop), Percy Kittens, etc. Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News. He looked so angelic that he really sold his introduction, when they suspended him in the air, as if he were an angel coming down from the rafters. Strangers with Candy - TV Series | Comedy Central US Jerri Blank describes herself as a "boozer, user and a loser," and when she gets to redo her high school years and turn her life around, her comically bad judgment sticks. After hearing about Jerri's homecoming queen nomination, Mr. Jellineck offers her some tips on winning the hearts of the people. A mysterious culprit has spray-painted a racial epithetending in the letters I-G-G-E-Rin the hallway of Flatpoint. In the complete Season Three Box Set, the episodes "Trail of Tears" and "Is My Daddy Crazy?" Jeri Blank is 46 and just got out of prison. Next, R119, see "Another Period" on Comedy Central streaming app - funny shit, "It looks like two longshoremen fighting over a squirrel"--the reverend looking at Jerri's nude photo. In her later life, she became an actress, which included a role in the television show Sex and the City. Watching 02:14 Strangers with CandyS1 E3 Kill the Pain Jerri confronts her mom about her embarrassing behavior, leading Mrs. Blank to admit to why she drinks. Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. Jerri Blank: "Packing a Musket", by Jerri Blank. Most important to us, the viewer is it's rare ability to actually make one laugh out laud. Mr. Noblet discovers that Jerri is a violin prodigy, and he strives to use her talents for his own purposes in competing against Mr. Jellineck's orchestra. Love, love, love this show. Could she be the mysterious vandal? Exit 57 was bizarre and hilarious. How I Met Your Mother (2005) - S02E10 Romance, Strangers with Candy (1999) - S01E07 Feather in the Storm, Good Times (1974) - S01E05 Michael Gets Suspended, Community (2009) - S03E15 Origins of Vampire Mythology. BTW, whoever suggested that the writers were "white supremists," I sincerely hope you are joking. Comedy Central and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of comedy partners. I was completely drawn in. for your pointless bitchery needs. S3 E10. Here's the thing though: I don't recall ever laughing at any point, and from everything I've heard, it's meant to be a comedy. She mentions lots of NC specific things in just the first season. 2023 Comedy Partners. On top of this she tries to fit which is hard to do but makes friends with Megawatti (Carlo Alban) & Tammi (Maria Thayer). Here's what the distributor says about their film: "STRANGERS WITH CANDY is a prequel to the Comedy Central series of the same name, "the story of Jerri Blank (Amy Sedaris), a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over, only to confront the most dangerous gang of allthe cool kids. Jerri's nude self-portraits ignite a censorship showdown at Flatpoint High. Maria Thayer played Tammi Littlenut. I didnt realize it was on Paramount+. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. I have this memory of telling a friend "I watched the Strangers with Candy movie so you don't have to". I was originally annoyed, being a fan of British and subversive humor, but the first time I actually sat an watched an episode all the way through I was hooked. R141, the one with Jerri and Tammi (it's spelled with an i) Littlenut raising a baby together is genius, absolute genius. moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. In one episode, she and a classmate become secret lovers, but he's so ashamed of being with her that she hides in dumpsters, air ducts, etc. When Jerri refuses to spy on another student, Mr. Noblet threatens her trip to Big Time Island. It had no laugh track and an uber-ridiculous concept that provokes a ton of laughs because the main character, Geri, is so old, nasty looking (thanks to great makeup on an otherwise cute-as-hell Amy Sedaris) and more experienced than her other schoolmates. - Me, a racist? When they're beggin' you please to get down on your knees, near their groinage, Excusa me, but you see, don't you touch, where they pee, without coinage. Hard to believe Stephen Colbert could be involved with this and turn out to be such a knitted brow, neo-puritan, woke preacher. All Rights Reserved. I thought about the show again when Colbert was shedding tears for America during the Jan.6th insurrection. there are so many lines i could tell u from this show because it was genius. It's very different from most sitcoms, and most of the timing and originality of the jokes are pulled off terrifically. Watch Episodes Episodes & Videos About Season 3 Full Episodes All Videos 22:08 Sign in to Watch S3 E1 Jerri's Burning Issue Downloaded every episode. Of course, seeing as Strangers With Candy is based entirely on Spoof Aesops, Jerri's intentions of leaving her twisted, drug-addled past behind her never come to fruition. The second episode opening scene in which Noblett and Jellineck met in the bathroom WAS really hot. The series ran for 30 some episodes, and the first 10 episodes (season 1) are included on this 2 DVD set. Shows can't get away with actual homophobia and racism (tho many do in subtle ways still) and some get in trouble then CLAIM they were parodying - but actual comedic PARODYING of bigoted stuff is still done. Inner Beauty. If you're gonna reach for a star, well, reach for the lowest one you can. "Scary Jerri So Hairy Down Therey" One of the most original lines in strangers with candy. They go to the basement where her father (Colbert) is sculpting a squirrel. I liked it when she added the prefix STEP when addressing Deborah Rushs character, and Larc Spies, Derek my step-FAG! That was rough, fucked-up dialogue, and very funny. Oh Ramon! I literally cannot remember a single thing about it and thus cannot be SURE I watched it. While she tries to navigate the sightless world, he fights for the right to play on the football team. I blurted "Oooh Florida, beautiful weather, harsh penal system" with a furrowed brow. [quote]It could never be made today because of its frequently sexist, homophobic, and racist comments, and outrageous situations. I woke up with blood on my ass. Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. I think in one scene Sedaris literally growls and huffs at the Baby. To me, this is perhaps the best comedy show ever written and acted. Stephen Colbert does a good job, but Paul Dinello goes further! with. Youd think someone open to having sex with a donkey would be more accepting of other cultures, but ours is not to ask why. You've got to watch! Jerri wonders if she can cure her stepmother's lover's insanity in time for him to speak at Flatpoint High's Occupation Week. I've always thought Paul Dinello was really handsome and funny, and wondered why he didn't have a bigger acting career. Find the exact Why fight it?, "My husband specified 'No Darkies' at his funeral.". Tammi's hip bones catch Mr. Noblet's eye, and Jerri considers the impact of her dietary habits. It's available on Glint, Glimmer in some parts of Mexico its known as Satans Hairlip. Yeah its a major cult hit that spawned a (shit) film. Very funny episode. Colbert was hardly a young boy in it, either: Paul Dinello was (is?) You're Hitlers! moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. 02:11. Gimme your pinky so I can make it was all stinky! Strangers with Candy (1999) - S01E07 Feather in the Storm clip with quote I hear you're protecting a racist. All Rights Reserved. When Jerri announces she's giving up on music, her father finds the courage to overcome his hatred of the violin. Each character is funny. R133 The movie was pretty much unwatchable, just putrid. OP, I came to this thread as soon as I felt like it. Watching this show is much like watching a beautiful woman pick her nose. The premise is that Geri fell into a life of crime as a high school student and spent ~30 years of hard time. Was it so bad I completely blocked it from my memory? The way Jellineck was standing so closely behind Noblett as he used the urinal was extremely erotic. That "Pizza! You'll laugh throughout the show. The Last Temptation of Blank. video strangers with candy principal blackman Strangers With Candy Movie added by Snerkie Thanksgiving Pageant added by elisalazz video "The Trip Back" PSA - Inspired Strangers With Candy - 2/3 added by elisalazz Jerri Blank, I mean, Florrie Fisher. However, things are warped in this show's universe. R144 Indeed the Strangers With Candy movie recycled a lot from the show and was a huge disappointment but you shouldn't lump Brain Candy into the group. (The man locks you in a tin box under the punishing Florida sun after cutting sugar cane all day, soaking in your own filth, she recalls with a sting.) What is the Spanish language plot outline for Strangers with Candy (1999)? Cant wait until the movie i can just imagine how beyond over the top they went for the silver screen. It seems like the writers perfect every little joke. Her real motive isnt protecting Pauls reputation, its getting him in the sack. - All pumpkins are racist. Reserve the next gen Samsung deviceAll you need to do is sign up with your email and boom: credit for your preorder on a new Samsung device. Strangers with Candy is an American comedy television series produced by Comedy Central. That's right. When I saw the commercials for this show, I thought it looked stupid and annoying. Let's hope it lasts for several more seasons. Bizarre, hilarious sitcom from Second City vets, You'll be transfixedfor better or worse. capped off with a trite, moralistic conclusion. Chris Carmack at his yummy freshest, giving Jeri his jumbo frank in secret. 07/19/1999. Sedaris, Colbert, Dinello, and Rouse (along w/ Jodi Lennon) had previously created the short-lived, underrated, Cable Ace Award winning "Exit 57" for Comedy Central, which was equally brilliant. And I was teaching kids some of the time. Now, at age 46, she returns back to the same high school and is treated like any other high school student (even though she uses foul language, tells racist and sexist drugs, and frequently talks about giving somebody the shiv, etc. I'd hate to think Stephen would fuck his best friend's ex, plus I believe he was married for most of the time they've known each other. Jerri finds herself attracted to a blind classmate. Stranger's With Candy has such a funny premise, and a highly un-believable one that you just have see it to believe it. Jerri can't help herself from falling for Ricky, the new kid in school. Jerri must confront her racist views when a secret from her past reveals surprising news about her heritage. Strangers With Candy was an absolutely brilliant comedy that took the concept of After-School Specials and turned it on its head - then gave it a wedgie - and then gave it a swirlie. #StrangersWithCandy Winona Ryder, Paul Rudd & More of Strangers with Candy's Best Celebrity Guests 48,881 views Jul 14, 2019 804 Dislike Comedy Central 10.9M subscribers From Andy Richter to. Jerri's extreme diet plan leading up to the debate team tryouts leads Mr. Jellineck to call her family in for a meeting. For those who mentioned the scene where Colbert and Dinello make out, they had an even hotter gay scene together in another project. She gropes around for an explanation, claiming the graffiti was meant to be a parable, or a pun, or maybe it was a riddle. The one where Stew went crazy and was stapling cheese squares to the roof! I cried when I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. This page was last edited on 11 March 2022, at 19:58. Sarah Thayer was so good. At the time, Strangers with Candy was really out there and a real guilty pleasure. A few jokes landed badly, like a line written for Deborah Rush in a scene between her character and Principal Blackman at Jeris fathers funeral. Jerri and Mr. Jellineck have close encounters of the school bully kind. - All pumpkins are racist. Strangers with Candy S1 E10. Orlando, you can't be a pilgrim. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she "stole the TV.". R173 That's the episode I show people who have never heard of SWC (back in 2007 that was a lot of people). Iris Puffybush (Dolores Duffy): Secretary to Principal Blackman (and, as implied on several occasions, "much, much more"). Remember it, I have the full series on DVD! Especially the little white ones. Stew the meat man! With so much garbage on television these days, it's refreshing to see a show so original and well-written as Strangers With Candy. principal. Maybe he's happier behind the camera. Meat man "Stu" (. They did a sketch where a girl comes home from a date, her boyfriend (Dinello) is with her. Jerri must again face her own racist views when she discovers that she is a full-blooded Native American Indian and is sent to a cultural-immersion camp for adopted redskins. You can watch it on Comedy Central or Paramount+. Strangers with Candy. They, along with Greg Hollimon and many other stars of the series, were also alumni of Chicago's Second City comedy troupe. My lip walked into a door.". Jerri is asked to spy on her lockermate, looking for signs of retardation. - We all know you're a racist bastard. It is politically incorrect, vulgar, and rudeit's fantastic! When you walk 'til you limp and give a cut to a pimp, you're a street whore. R154 I know Amy said Derek was too old, he looked like a longshoreman. Orlando had probs with some of the racist jokes in the show & didnt want to come back to be made fun of. . Jerri Blank discovers her mother has died, her father, Guy, has remarried to the hateful Sara Blank, and she has an arrogant half-brother Derrick. The series started on April 7, 1999, and concluded its third and final season on October 2, 2000. The series was first envisioned by Amy Sedaris as a parody of after school specials. Her catatonic senior citizen father and alcoholic and abusive step-mother are both superb! funny stuff. As a result of the Second City connection, many episodes feature other more famous alumni like Richard Kind ("Mad About You," "Spin City") and Tim Meadows ("Saturday Night Live"). From racism and classicism to bisexuality and class bullying, Strangers With Candy made the case for smart writing in an irreverent setting. That episode in which Jerri and Tammi co-parent the baby for health class is probably the best in the series. YOUR FAVORITE COMEDY CENTRAL SHOWS ARE ON PARAMOUNT+. I know, it sounds like a fevered dream. I find it hysterically funny. R41, youve got 15 minutes to shove some pie down that hole of yours, then its camper time! many people fail to see the brilliance in strangers with candy.it is an extremely funny show.there are also a lot of subtle jokes or references that may go above the viewers head but if gotten, are hilarious. It was when SWC was first airing. ;). Jerri must lose weight to be in physical shape for the debate team, which she thinks is her ticket to popularity. That was better comedy. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. The premise is that Geri fell into a life of crime as a high school student and spent ~30 years of hard time. I was a young science teacher back then, and loved the dirty, amoral retooling of the old After School Specials. Too bad they never made an episode called "Karma," eh? The following is a list of episodes for the Comedy Central original series Strangers with Candy. 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