Super Troopers: Am I Just Too Old?

Draft Dodger · 09-09-2005, 09:05 AM

I hear so many people talking about how funny this movie is...but I found it rather painful to watch last night. I only got about 2/3 of the way through and gave up.

I love stupid comedies - Fletch and Airplaine are two of my favorite movies of all-time, but I also enjoy many other silly movies like Top Secret, Real Genius, Revenge of the Nerds, Police Academy...all that crap. True, those are all from my youth, but I also enjoy more current fare like Office Space, American Pie and even got laughs from Dude, Where's My Car? So, it's not like I don't like the genre.

But Super Troopers? Seriously, what is funny about it? Is there something wrong with me? Help me out here?

Poli · 09-09-2005, 09:08 AM

I didn't get it, either. I was rather disappointed.

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 09:10 AM

I could have written that post. I turned it off 10 minutes into it. Completely did not get it or think it was remotely funny. But then again, I didn't get Dude Where's My Car, either. Nor did I get Napoleon Dynamite, although it had a couple of funny moments in it.

I still enjoy stupid movies, but none that have been made recently that I can think of.

I guess this is just how it is - the first crack in the generation gap we will see. I assume Shorty would think Strange Brew is unfunny, which is beyond my comprehension.

miked · 09-09-2005, 09:11 AM

I thought that movie was very funny. I guess you have to be into that kind of humor. But the first scene of that movie with the kids getting screwed with by cops was too dern funny.

I am almost 30, so I'm not sure it's the generation gap. It's just a different kind of humor.

cuervo72 · 09-09-2005, 09:12 AM

And here I thought this was going to be an ABBA thread.

cuervo72 · 09-09-2005, 09:12 AM

(heybrad)

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by miked

I thought that movie was very funny. I guess you have to be into that kind of humor. But the first scene of that movie with the kids getting screwed with by cops was too dern funny.

I am almost 30, so I'm not sure it's the generation gap. It's just a different kind of humor.

Well, what kind of humor would you call it? What makes that kind of humor different from other stupid movies that are actually funny? At this point, I would classify it as its own brand of "unfunny humor."

Honolulu_Blue · 09-09-2005, 09:19 AM

Well, comedy/humor is one of the most subjective things. I just saw Super Troopers for the first time about a month ago. I loved it. I thought it was hillarious. Easily one of the funnier movies I've seen in the last five years or so. That said, I generally don't like "stupid" comedies. I hate pretty much all the Farley brother movies (Dumb & Dumber, Something About Mary, etc.), I saw a little bit of "Anchorman" and did nothing for me, but I did love "40 Year Old Virgin." Like DD, I also loved Top Secret, Real Genius, Revenge of the Nerds (first one), Police Academy (first one or two only), and all those. Love Fletch too, still think it's a Top 10 comedy. It's a tough call when it comes to humor...

Oh yeah, and I'm 31, so I don't think it's an age thing.

DanGarion · 09-09-2005, 09:23 AM

Super Troopers isn't that good. The only real redeming quality was the hot blonde chick.

Raiders Army · 09-09-2005, 09:24 AM

I thought it was a great movie as well. (at the time) It was the funniest movie that I had seen in a while. I'm 32.

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 09:28 AM

I guess I'm an old 34.

Honestly, I barely ever watch movies except for comedies, and there have been a number of comedies I've seen over the past 10 years that were OK and I probably don't even remember watching. And then there was this one, which I only remember because of how awful it was (well, the few minutes I saw of it).

Honolulu_Blue · 09-09-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I guess I'm an old 34.

Honestly, I barely ever watch movies except for comedies, and there have been a number of comedies I've seen over the past 10 years that were OK and I probably don't even remember watching. And then there was this one, which I only remember because of how awful it was (well, the few minutes I saw of it).

Eh. Different strokes for different folks and all...

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 09:34 AM

I guess, but usually I'll just think something was mediocre, rather than be unable to sit through it. Just strange that there's no explanation for it, that's all.

Warhammer · 09-09-2005, 09:39 AM

It is a hit and miss movie, but the bits I liked I loved.

"Who wants a moustache ride?"

The whole "meow" bit was great. The cop fapping away and trying to see how fast he is doing it, then getting pissed because he has to pull someone over. The bear...uh...fornication scene.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-09-2005, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I guess, but usually I'll just think something was mediocre, rather than be unable to sit through it. Just strange that there's no explanation for it, that's all.

No explanation for what exactly? Why it was funny? I saw it a month ago and I remember that I laughed pretty much all the way through it. As for specific scenes? There were a ton of them I liked, I enjoyed the running gags as well. I thought the characters were likeable too.

cody8200 · 09-09-2005, 09:41 AM

The movie sucked bad. I'm 22 and loved Strange Brew and many of the other movies people have mentioned. Some of my friends love Super Troopers...but only when their high.

timmyw3 · 09-09-2005, 09:41 AM

I found the movie to be hilarious. It's a different brand of humor and one of those movies that you pick up something different everytime you see it. I think the first time I saw it I thought it was OK but after seeing it a few more times I think it's one of the funniest movies in recent years.

Their follow-up Club Dread was not quite as good but has it's funny moments. They also pretty much wrote the script for the Dukes of Hazzard movie and all the guys have at least a cameo as Jay Chandrasehkar (Ramathorn) was the director. Their next movie should be a good one. I think it's called Beerfest. Their first movie "Puddle Cruiser", which was a few years before Super Troopers, comes out on DVD in December.

wade moore · 09-09-2005, 09:44 AM

I didn't get the humor either, and I also like stupid movies...

HomerJSimpson · 09-09-2005, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

It is a hit and miss movie, but the bits I liked I loved.

"Who wants a moustache ride?"

The whole "meow" bit was great. The cop fapping away and trying to see how fast he is doing it, then getting pissed because he has to pull someone over. The bear...uh...fornication scene.

I agree that it had parts, but I don't think the whole was that good. I'm 36, so maybe it is the age thing, but I think it was just the movie (I have friends in college who didn't think it was funny).

Raiders Army · 09-09-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by timmyw3

I found the movie to be hilarious. It's a different brand of humor and one of those movies that you pick up something different everytime you see it. I think the first time I saw it I thought it was OK but after seeing it a few more times I think it's one of the funniest movies in recent years.

Their follow-up Club Dread was not quite as good but has it's funny moments. They also pretty much wrote the script for the Dukes of Hazzard movie and all the guys have at least a cameo as Jay Chandrasehkar (Ramathorn) was the director. Their next movie should be a good one. I think it's called Beerfest. Their first movie "Puddle Cruiser", which was a few years before Super Troopers, comes out on DVD in December.

Personally, I thought Club Dread was a little bleh...but i still liked Super Troopers.

cthomer5000 · 09-09-2005, 09:49 AM

It's an odd sort of humor - unlike anythign I've ever seen, to be honest. I didn't think there were too many hilarious moments in either Troopers or Club Dread, but plenty of moments that were almost funnier when i imagined them coming up with the line/scene, because they were just so "What the fuck?"

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

No explanation for what exactly? Why it was funny? I saw it a month ago and I remember that I laughed pretty much all the way through it. As for specific scenes? There were a ton of them I liked, I enjoyed the running gags as well. I thought the characters were likeable too.

No explanation for my reaction to it.

sachmo71 · 09-09-2005, 09:55 AM

I loved Super Troopers as well.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-09-2005, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

No explanation for my reaction to it.

I see. So... Tell me about your mother.

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 09:58 AM

She's 57 and looks 35. And there will be no pics.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-09-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

She's 57 and looks 35. And there will be no pics.

Heh!

saldana · 09-09-2005, 10:37 AM

i thought it was stupid the first time i saw it as well, but was subjected to additional viewings after which i grew to find it pretty funny. i also think it helps if you know police officers that you can imagine doing things like the movie characters...i found it to be much funnier after i talked to friends of mine that actually started "meow"ing at people on traffic stops.

jshipman2 · 09-09-2005, 10:38 AM

Great movie, funny as hell. However, Club Dredd was a major disappointment (except the naked gymnast).

Daimyo · 09-09-2005, 10:57 AM

I thought it was pretty unfunny.

Peregrine · 09-09-2005, 11:47 AM

Didn't like the movie at all, just wasn't funny to me.

Raiders Army · 09-09-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by saldana

i thought it was stupid the first time i saw it as well, but was subjected to additional viewings after which i grew to find it pretty funny. i also think it helps if you know police officers that you can imagine doing things like the movie characters...i found it to be much funnier after i talked to friends of mine that actually started "meow"ing at people on traffic stops.

I agree. Although I thought it was funny the first time I saw it, it got even funnier the more times I watched it. I put it in the same category as Office Space. Both have some very memorable quotes.

timmyw3 · 09-09-2005, 12:20 PM

Car Ramrod is the name of my fantasy football team. The guy who played Farva (Kevin Heffernan) is a comedic genius. He was great in Dukes of Hazzard as well.

vex · 09-09-2005, 12:23 PM

It had it's moments.

jeff061 · 09-09-2005, 12:25 PM

I liked it. I watched it before it had the buzz it seems to now, so I had zero expectations. Only watched it because it was on at the time. Had high hopes for Club Dread, but that sucked.

TargetPractice6 · 09-09-2005, 12:25 PM

I guess some people just don't like thier cheeky and fun shenanigans.

cuervo72 · 09-09-2005, 12:28 PM

If I want "cheeky" and "fun shenanigans" I'll watch the Bikini Car Wash Company...

TargetPractice6 · 09-09-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

If I want "cheeky" and "fun shenanigans" I'll watch the Bikini Car Wash Company...

Those shenanigans are cruel and tragic...

timmyw3 · 09-09-2005, 12:48 PM

I swear to God, I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says shenanigans

Crapshoot · 09-09-2005, 12:51 PM

I didnt read the rest of your post, but you most definately are old.

Swaggs · 09-09-2005, 01:48 PM

I think it is hilarious and have seen it probably 10 times.

The fast food scene is pretty great, in my opinion.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-09-2005, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I think it is hilarious and have seen it probably 10 times.

The fast food scene is pretty great, in my opinion.

"I want a litre of cola!"

Warhammer · 09-09-2005, 02:08 PM

"It's for a cop."

BishopMVP · 09-09-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Well, what kind of humor would you call it? What makes that kind of humor different from other stupid movies that are actually funny?

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Originally Posted by cody8200

Some of my friends love Super Troopers...but only when they're high.

Ding ding ding.

rkmsuf · 09-09-2005, 02:26 PM

make know mistake

their high

rkmsuf · 09-09-2005, 02:27 PM

sometimes there high as well

Ksyrup · 09-09-2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

make know mistake

their high

I don't know what you're referring to. Wendy maintains her own residence.

sabotai · 09-09-2005, 02:55 PM

Super Troopers is a great movie and anyone who didn't like is a communist!

But seriously, stupid comedies are just hit or miss. You can't categorize them out or try to rationally deduct why one movie is funny and another is not. You either laugh, or you don't. I loved Super Troopers, my firends didn't. We all loved Clerks. We all loved Office Space. Some of them liked Dumb and Dumber, I thought it sucked. We all hated Dude Where's My Car. Some of us thought Billy Madison was great, others did not...

There's no reason for it other than you find it funny or you don't.

But yes, DD, you are old.

rkmsuf · 09-09-2005, 02:58 PM

A lot of it is timing. Sometimes the mood isn't right for liking that type of movie yet see it another time you may think it's hilarious.

kingnebwsu · 09-09-2005, 03:10 PM

It was a terrible movie.

cuervo72 · 09-09-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TargetPractice6

Those shenanigans are cruel and tragic...

Kristi Ducati's acting may have been tragic, but in the end they saved the car wash, so the story itself wasn't.

09-09-2005, 09:08 AM	#2
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I didn't get it, either. I was rather disappointed. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-09-2005, 09:10 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I could have written that post. I turned it off 10 minutes into it. Completely did not get it or think it was remotely funny. But then again, I didn't get Dude Where's My Car, either. Nor did I get Napoleon Dynamite, although it had a couple of funny moments in it. I still enjoy stupid movies, but none that have been made recently that I can think of. I guess this is just how it is - the first crack in the generation gap we will see. I assume Shorty would think Strange Brew is unfunny, which is beyond my comprehension. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-09-2005, 09:12 AM	#5
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	And here I thought this was going to be an ABBA thread. __________________ null

09-09-2005, 09:12 AM	#6
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09-09-2005, 09:19 AM	#8
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Well, comedy/humor is one of the most subjective things. I just saw Super Troopers for the first time about a month ago. I loved it. I thought it was hillarious. Easily one of the funnier movies I've seen in the last five years or so. That said, I generally don't like "stupid" comedies. I hate pretty much all the Farley brother movies (Dumb & Dumber, Something About Mary, etc.), I saw a little bit of "Anchorman" and did nothing for me, but I did love "40 Year Old Virgin." Like DD, I also loved Top Secret, Real Genius, Revenge of the Nerds (first one), Police Academy (first one or two only), and all those. Love Fletch too, still think it's a Top 10 comedy. It's a tough call when it comes to humor... Oh yeah, and I'm 31, so I don't think it's an age thing. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

09-09-2005, 09:11 AM	#4
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	I thought that movie was very funny. I guess you have to be into that kind of humor. But the first scene of that movie with the kids getting screwed with by cops was too dern funny. I am almost 30, so I'm not sure it's the generation gap. It's just a different kind of humor.

09-09-2005, 09:23 AM	#9
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Super Troopers isn't that good. The only real redeming quality was the hot blonde chick. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

09-09-2005, 09:24 AM	#10
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I thought it was a great movie as well. (at the time) It was the funniest movie that I had seen in a while. I'm 32.

09-09-2005, 09:28 AM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I guess I'm an old 34. Honestly, I barely ever watch movies except for comedies, and there have been a number of comedies I've seen over the past 10 years that were OK and I probably don't even remember watching. And then there was this one, which I only remember because of how awful it was (well, the few minutes I saw of it). __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-09-2005, 09:34 AM	#13
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I guess, but usually I'll just think something was mediocre, rather than be unable to sit through it. Just strange that there's no explanation for it, that's all. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-09-2005, 09:39 AM	#14
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	It is a hit and miss movie, but the bits I liked I loved. "Who wants a moustache ride?" The whole "meow" bit was great. The cop fapping away and trying to see how fast he is doing it, then getting pissed because he has to pull someone over. The bear...uh...fornication scene.

09-09-2005, 09:41 AM	#16
cody8200 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2000	The movie sucked bad. I'm 22 and loved Strange Brew and many of the other movies people have mentioned. Some of my friends love Super Troopers...but only when their high.

09-09-2005, 09:41 AM	#17
timmyw3 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	I found the movie to be hilarious. It's a different brand of humor and one of those movies that you pick up something different everytime you see it. I think the first time I saw it I thought it was OK but after seeing it a few more times I think it's one of the funniest movies in recent years. Their follow-up Club Dread was not quite as good but has it's funny moments. They also pretty much wrote the script for the Dukes of Hazzard movie and all the guys have at least a cameo as Jay Chandrasehkar (Ramathorn) was the director. Their next movie should be a good one. I think it's called Beerfest. Their first movie "Puddle Cruiser", which was a few years before Super Troopers, comes out on DVD in December.

09-09-2005, 09:55 AM	#23
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I loved Super Troopers as well.

09-09-2005, 09:58 AM	#25
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	She's 57 and looks 35. And there will be no pics. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-09-2005, 10:37 AM	#27
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i thought it was stupid the first time i saw it as well, but was subjected to additional viewings after which i grew to find it pretty funny. i also think it helps if you know police officers that you can imagine doing things like the movie characters...i found it to be much funnier after i talked to friends of mine that actually started "meow"ing at people on traffic stops.

09-09-2005, 10:38 AM	#28
jshipman2 Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburg, KS	Great movie, funny as hell. However, Club Dredd was a major disappointment (except the naked gymnast).

09-09-2005, 10:57 AM	#29
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I thought it was pretty unfunny.

09-09-2005, 11:47 AM	#30
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Didn't like the movie at all, just wasn't funny to me.

09-09-2005, 12:20 PM	#32
timmyw3 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	Car Ramrod is the name of my fantasy football team. The guy who played Farva (Kevin Heffernan) is a comedic genius. He was great in Dukes of Hazzard as well.

09-09-2005, 12:23 PM	#33
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	It had it's moments.

09-09-2005, 12:25 PM	#34
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I liked it. I watched it before it had the buzz it seems to now, so I had zero expectations. Only watched it because it was on at the time. Had high hopes for Club Dread, but that sucked. __________________

09-09-2005, 12:25 PM	#35
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	I guess some people just don't like thier cheeky and fun shenanigans.

09-09-2005, 12:28 PM	#36
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	If I want "cheeky" and "fun shenanigans" I'll watch the Bikini Car Wash Company... __________________ null

09-09-2005, 12:48 PM	#38
timmyw3 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	I swear to God, I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says shenanigans

09-09-2005, 12:51 PM	#39
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I didnt read the rest of your post, but you most definately are old.

09-09-2005, 01:48 PM	#40
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I think it is hilarious and have seen it probably 10 times. The fast food scene is pretty great, in my opinion. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

09-09-2005, 02:08 PM	#42
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	"It's for a cop."

09-09-2005, 02:26 PM	#44
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	make know mistake their high __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

09-09-2005, 02:27 PM	#45
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	sometimes there high as well __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

09-09-2005, 02:55 PM	#47
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Super Troopers is a great movie and anyone who didn't like is a communist! But seriously, stupid comedies are just hit or miss. You can't categorize them out or try to rationally deduct why one movie is funny and another is not. You either laugh, or you don't. I loved Super Troopers, my firends didn't. We all loved Clerks. We all loved Office Space. Some of them liked Dumb and Dumber, I thought it sucked. We all hated Dude Where's My Car. Some of us thought Billy Madison was great, others did not... There's no reason for it other than you find it funny or you don't. But yes, DD, you are old.

09-09-2005, 02:58 PM	#48
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	A lot of it is timing. Sometimes the mood isn't right for liking that type of movie yet see it another time you may think it's hilarious. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

09-09-2005, 03:10 PM	#49
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	It was a terrible movie.

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