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[Elektro Demon]

Only Fools and Horses was one the best shows ever created. While I like sitcoms like Seinfeld but in reality, Seinfeld can't hold a candle to OFAH.
This was a huge show in England as well as Europe. But for some reason, I read an article saying that the show was never popular in USA. But why?
The show has many London slangs and English specific jokes, but even I, who is not from those parts, never really had a problem with understanding these jokes.
So what do you think of Ofah, Americans? Did you heard about the show? Why do you think it never took off in USA?

 

[donfonzie]

I'm not American or European, but I think Only Fools is pretty funny.

So is the Yes Minister/Prime Minister series.

 

[Birdo]

I'm english and I hated it.

A show about working class cockneys is probably the worst thing I can imagine on TV.

 

[Frito_Pendejo]

I’ve tried to get some of my friends to watch shows like fawlty towers, the inbetweeners, fresh meat etc and none of them find it funny so I would assume it’s just a different taste in humor. For whatever reason I really tend to enjoy British comedies but don’t really know which ones I should watch...I’ll have to check this one out since this is the first I’ve heard of it.

 

[Sakura]

I'm Canadian, I thought the show was hilarious.

 

[Sleepydays]

 

[Elektro Demon]

I’ve tried to get some of my friends to watch shows like fawlty towers, the inbetweeners, fresh meat etc and none of them find it funny so I would assume it’s just a different taste in humor. For whatever reason I really tend to enjoy British comedies but don’t really know which ones I should watch...I’ll have to check this one out since this is the first I’ve heard of it.

You never heard of OFAH? Really?

 

[Starlight Lotice]

I'm english and I hated it.

A show about working class cockneys is probably the worst thing I can imagine on TV.

Are you a Father Ted guy?

I certainly am.

 

[lock2k]

I haven't heard about it either but I'll check it out.

 

[Stilton Disco]

One of the greatest British comedy shows ever created. It baffles me that it never gets repeated outside the more obscure cable channels.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

I thought it was kinda trash tbh as well but it seems to have some legacy status.

 

[Anki]

In my country it was very popular show, that and Allo allo.

 

[Elektro Demon]

In my country it was very popular show, that and Allo allo.

Allo Allo is also fucking awesome.

 

[Nymphae]

One of the greatest British comedy shows ever created. It baffles me that it never gets repeated outside the more obscure cable channels.

Never heard of this show, but my favourite in that regard was Bottom.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

"How come you Americans don't like this 1980s sitcom that aired on the BBC and was huge in Europe?"

Me: "Uhhh..."

No but seriously, I never heard of it.

I used to watch Mr. Bean with my grandparents when I was a kid but generally don't pay attention to TV shows outside of the states.

 

[ScarletSpider]

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[Slings and Arrows]

There are a few good moments, but not enough to make it good. 90% of it was shite.

Props given to Del-Boy falling through the open bar. That was some comedy genius.

 

[SirTerry-T]

I'm English, and I think it's one of the most overrated comedies ever. Outside of the bar moment, the chandelier moment and the Batman fancy dress moment, that's it.

"All right, Dave"
Fuck off, Trigger.

Dear John, was a better O'Sullivan show.
Most of the BBC 1 comedies leave me cold, they're either full or cheeky Cockerneeez of horrible middle-England, dinner party loving smug families.

The Young Ones still reigns supreme.