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In thinking that Red Dwarf is still creasingly funny?

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Needhelp101 · 02/07/2022 09:22

For some reason, I started re-watching Red Dwarf last night (it's available on Now). It's still SO funny.

There was a scene between Lister and Rimmer in 'Marooned' as they were discussing losing their virginity which honestly approaches comic genius. Every time I thought the punchline was there, another one followed.

For context, Lister had said he lost his virginity 'in the ninth hole of the Bootle municipal golf course'

Lister (wistfully): She just took all her clothes off and stood in front of me, completely naked. I was so excited, I almost dropped me skateboard.
Rimmer: SKATEBOARD? How old were you?
Lister: Twelve
Rimmer: TWELVE? You lost your virginity when you were twelve?
Lister: Yeah
Rimmer: Twelve?
Lister: Yeah
Rimmer (aghast): Twelve? You were twelve?
Lister: Yeah
Silence...
Rimmer: You can't have been a full member of the golf course then.

And later
Lister: Are you saying I've got a big bum?
Rimmer: Big? It's like two badly parked Volkswagons 😁

Anyone else a fan?

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TyneTeas · 09/07/2022 23:37

Been reading this thread since it started. Have cooked fish for tea twice this week solely so I can sing the Gonna eat you little fishy song

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Needhelp101 · 09/07/2022 23:34

GarkandGookin · 09/07/2022 20:43

Our go to quote is ' it's only a shame he's awake', referencing Rimmer suggesting shooting someone in the back.
The first few series were wonderful. I used to video them to watch when I got home from the pub when they first came out.

Ommmmm, ommmmmm, It's called 'The Om Song'.

When commenting on killing someone in cold blood
Rimmer: Lister, I'd kill him if he was on the job.

And, strangely apt for these times
Lister: You're a sad weasel of a man, aren't you?

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DustyOwl · 09/07/2022 22:01

I have found my people! “I’m going to eat you little fishy” and “gotta make myself look big” pop into my head. DH and I were at school together and remember coming into school, just after a new one was aired, and comparing notes. They were on Netflix over lockdown, totally sorted us out.
We then watched the really, really new ones and we were pleasantly surprised. Some of the same magic and lots of jokes about them getting older and jumping many dimensions, fabulous.
The worst series was when they got rid of the laughter, but still left the gaps in the dialogue 🤔
Out two love it now too and we’ve had many a deep conversation about time travel and how it all fits together!

GoodJanetBadJanet · 09/07/2022 21:37

@BlossomWood
Many things get sung about in the style of I'm guna eat you little fishy... Usually I'm guna eat you little cakey

Yes, same 😁 Then when you've eaten too much, "ugh, I've been caked to death! Look out, food escape!" lol

BlossomWood · 09/07/2022 21:34

Many things get sung about in the style of I'm guna eat you little fishy... Usually I'm guna eat you little cakey.

GoodJanetBadJanet · 09/07/2022 21:21

Ommmmm, ommmmmm, It's called 'The Om Song'.
"You're too old, Grandad. Too old and too crypto fascist to receive what we're trying to transmit!"
😁

TheHateIsNotGood · 09/07/2022 21:13

Yep it was, and still is, great - as a Virtual Assistant myself, and being an aged crone in reality - I often laugh when I think of 'Holly'; and I'm possibly influenced by Red Dwarf in my approach to my VA work.

Isitsixoclockalready · 09/07/2022 20:52

Of course you are not being unreasonable OP. Superb series.

GarkandGookin · 09/07/2022 20:43

Our go to quote is ' it's only a shame he's awake', referencing Rimmer suggesting shooting someone in the back.
The first few series were wonderful. I used to video them to watch when I got home from the pub when they first came out.

Ommmmm, ommmmmm, It's called 'The Om Song'.

airrrrAIRRRRiELLLL · 09/07/2022 20:29

It's on Now. 8 series, 52 episodes. I've just started watching it. See you in a few days!

swedex · 09/07/2022 20:26

I want to re watch red dwarf now! Is it available anywhere?

airrrrAIRRRRiELLLL · 09/07/2022 20:17

The scenarios are pure genius and the writing is second to none. Only Seth Macfarland with Family Guy has come anywhere close. The books were SOOO funny. Hard to pick a favourite episode from 1-6.

LadySlipper · 09/07/2022 20:07

Our black cat is called Dwayne Dibbley (Dibbley/Dibbles/Dibblers for short). He has goofy long fangs and walks with his front feet slightly squiffy.

MalbecMakesMeHappy · 09/07/2022 19:43

I had no idea it was available to stream on Nowtv. Been wanting my kids to watch it. That's my viewing sorted for a few weeks 😀

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Needhelp101 · 09/07/2022 19:33

ChrisReasBathEggs · 08/07/2022 22:41

I've just recalled the episode where they go into the justice world with the big shoes and Rimmer forgets that he's responsible for killing a thousand people when asked to justify his existence. Or the Cat "I have brought joy to the world by having such a beautiful ass!"

Yes 😂
Rimmer: Oh, THAT

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ChrisReasBathEggs · 08/07/2022 22:41

I've just recalled the episode where they go into the justice world with the big shoes and Rimmer forgets that he's responsible for killing a thousand people when asked to justify his existence. Or the Cat "I have brought joy to the world by having such a beautiful ass!"

KatherineofGaunt · 08/07/2022 21:26

"I wonder why it's May Day? It's only a Bank Holiday. Ascension Sunday! Ascension Sunday!"

"Purple alert! Purple alert!"

Tongue-tied is my absolute favourite moment of all the series!

I like to watch the DVDs with the cast commentary - interesting little nuggets of info while enjoying your favourite episodes!

SpaghettiNotCourgetti · 08/07/2022 21:11

'Uh oh... better make myself look BIIIIG!' - a go-to for any difficult situation.

Also love it when the vending machine develops a lisp. 'The lithp malfunction hath been reported to the thkutterth. Thorry for the inconvenienthe.' And then it vends Lister wellies instead of a coffee and a bacon sandwich Grin

TeaStory · 08/07/2022 19:39

I’m watching Back To Reality today after just finding out that the wonderful Lenny Dohlen has died.

”That’s traffic control.”

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Needhelp101 · 05/07/2022 12:56

GoodJanetBadJanet · 04/07/2022 21:10

I have come to regard you all on this thread as... people I've met. 😂

😂

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GoodJanetBadJanet · 04/07/2022 21:10

I have come to regard you all on this thread as... people I've met. 😂

SarahAndQuack · 04/07/2022 20:05

I am so delighted to see this thread. We've been re-watching Red Dwarf with DD and yes, it's still brilliant.

beccaskylar · 04/07/2022 20:04

I had such a crush on Rimmer when I was about 16.
"I'm going to lash you to within an inch of your life and then...I'm going to have you!"
Demons and Angels, best episode hands down.

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Needhelp101 · 04/07/2022 19:21

Waitwhat23 · 04/07/2022 18:48

Because of this thread, I have now started a rewatch of the series. Dug out my anniversary (can't remember what anniversary it was!) edition. Currently on Future Echoes. Proper genius.

(Can't find a decent gif of that episode but found this, which is hilarious)

That's from Polymorph, isn't it? That must be one of my favourite episodes 😁

Remembering more classic lines...

When Rimmer goes back in time to 'rescue' Lister from being one of the richest people on Earth:
"It's my duty. My duty as a complete and utter bastard."

Holly: He died in a plane crash at 91. Apparently he was making love to his fourteenth wife at the time and lost control of the plane.
Rimmer: Do you have any photographs?
Holly: Well, not of that!

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Waitwhat23 · 04/07/2022 18:48

Because of this thread, I have now started a rewatch of the series. Dug out my anniversary (can't remember what anniversary it was!) edition. Currently on Future Echoes. Proper genius.

(Can't find a decent gif of that episode but found this, which is hilarious)

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