Gravitymaster 0 #1 January 27, 2004 Here's a story which demonstrates Frankens attitude on Free Speech. What would Jack Handy do? http://nypost.com/news/nationalnews/16692.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #2 January 27, 2004 I'm good enough I'm smart enough... Rock on, go Al. Hmm, not sure about the situation, but Al has made it clear on several occasions that he's willing to fight for his beliefs. He's challenged a couple of conservatives to fights. They never will take him up on it though... So much for liberal p%$$ies. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #3 January 27, 2004 I read a bit from his book at the bookstore and heard him a couple of times. He's pretty pathetic, but then again, a lot of the logic [sic] coming from the Dims is these days. Democratic icon - probably. Liberal icon - I hope not. I would hope that true liberals realize they no longer have a national party. (Conservatives are following their lead on that, though a bit more slowly)Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 January 27, 2004 Next? Get with the times dude. He has been for quite some time. You should -really- read his book. Even if you don't agree with his politics, it's really funny.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 January 27, 2004 QuoteI'm good enough I'm smart enough... Rock on, go Al. Hmm, not sure about the situation, but Al has made it clear on several occasions that he's willing to fight for his beliefs. He's challenged a couple of conservatives to fights. They never will take him up on it though... So much for liberal p%$$ies. Bwahahah... I've never heard of him doing that. Apparently he hasn't challenged the "right" Conservatives yet. Bullies rarely do. I know a few who would make what Franken did the last thing he'd ever do on 2 good legs. Seriously, can you imagine what would be said here if this had been say Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #6 January 27, 2004 QuoteNext? Get with the times dude. He has been for quite some time. You should -really- read his book. Even if you don't agree with his politics, it's really funny. I've never found Franken funny. I remember when he was part of Franken and Davis on Saturday Night Live, I used to leave the room to get a beer whenever his skit came on. Somehow he will always be Stuart Smally to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #7 January 27, 2004 I'd LOVE the opportunity to argue with that genius[sic]. Unsure as to which conservatives he's challenged. He made a fool of himself in his book - what I read of it. I'd pay some $$ to see him argue with Walt Williams, Hannity, Neal Boortz, Tom Sowell, David or Rush Limbaugh (I'd prefer David truth be told), or Phyllis Schlafly. Especially Schlafly - she's such a brilliant woman.Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #8 January 27, 2004 Quote I've never found Franken funny. I remember when he was part of Franken and Davis on Saturday Night Live, I used to leave the room to get a beer whenever his skit came on. Somehow he will always be Stuart Smally to me. Yeah, no shit. The only reason he was on SNL at all must have been because he was really good with kneepads & mouthwash. It certainly wasn't because he had a lick of real talent. Ever notice how he was always third string behind the main cast? Most of them went on to have REAL show biz careers (e.g., starring in feature films - mostly comedies). The cast members who are still alive, that is (Murray, Akroyd, Chase) , with the exception of Laraine Newman... Looks like Frankenstein finally found something he's good at - being a little yapping dog out on the fringe. I still don't know how he got the label "humorist". Dave Barry is a humorist. fringe. Frankenstein isn't funny, and he isn't entertaining. mh edit to add SNL cast names & spelling correction"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #9 January 27, 2004 QuoteI'd LOVE the opportunity to argue with that genius[sic]. Unsure as to which conservatives he's challenged. He made a fool of himself in his book - what I read of it. I'd pay some $$ to see him argue with Walt Williams, Hannity, Neal Boortz, Tom Sowell, David or Rush Limbaugh (I'd prefer David truth be told), or Phyllis Schlafly. Especially Schlafly - she's such a brilliant woman. I'd like to see him challenge Ted Nugent to a boxing match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 January 27, 2004 Quote It certainly wasn't because he had a lick of real talent. Ever notice how he was always third string behind the main cast? Or . . . he was a writer. That was his main contribution to the show, being a writer. He occasionally made some on camera appearances, but a lot of the stuff you laughed at on SNL in the 70s would have been written by Al Franken. Check the writing credits.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #11 January 27, 2004 Gilda Radner also passed away. Now there was someone with real comedy talent. I still laugh when I see Roseanne Roseannadana on the reruns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #12 January 27, 2004 QuoteI'd like to see him challenge Ted Nugent to a boxing match. I'd pay to see that.______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #13 January 27, 2004 QuoteQuote It certainly wasn't because he had a lick of real talent. Ever notice how he was always third string behind the main cast? Or . . . he was a writer. That was his main contribution to the show, being a writer. He occasionally made some on camera appearances, but a lot of the stuff you laughed at on SNL in the 70s would have been written by Al Franken. Check the writing credits. It would be interesting to know which skits he actually wrote. As you probably remember, some of the skits on SNL were...well dumb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #14 January 27, 2004 QuoteI'd LOVE the opportunity to argue with that genius[sic]. Unsure as to which conservatives he's challenged. He made a fool of himself in his book - what I read of it. I'd pay some $$ to see him argue with Walt Williams, Hannity, Neal Boortz, Tom Sowell, David or Rush Limbaugh (I'd prefer David truth be told), or Phyllis Schlafly. Especially Schlafly - she's such a brilliant woman. I can just see the discussion with Limbaugh now... Franken: Rush, I personally am for the legalization of drugs and decriminalization of users thereof, how do you feel. Rush: You damn liberals always talking about how drugs should be legal. Drugs are bad. Drug users are breaking the law and they should all be locked up. Police: Mr. Limbaugh it's the police, open up. Rush: Oh shit, what did I just say. Yeah, Rush makes so much sense, really. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #15 January 27, 2004 QuoteQuoteI'd like to see him challenge Ted Nugent to a boxing match. I'd pay to see that. Heh, heh, me too. Maybe fight night at the Ranch?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #16 January 27, 2004 He supports freedom of speech, so he tackles a guy speaking out. Makes sense. "Dang LaRouche people shouting. I'll just assault and batter them to shut them up - in the name of free speech." Makes sense to me. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #17 January 27, 2004 QuoteQuote It certainly wasn't because he had a lick of real talent. Ever notice how he was always third string behind the main cast? Or . . . he was a writer. That was his main contribution to the show, being a writer. He occasionally made some on camera appearances, but a lot of the stuff you laughed at on SNL in the 70s would have been written by Al Franken. Check the writing credits. Actually, I've always been curious about which skits he wrote. If he wrote good ones, I'm not afraid to give credit where it's due. Do you have a SNL resource that lists skit credits? mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #18 January 27, 2004 QuoteHe supports freedom of speech, so he tackles a guy speaking out. Makes sense. "Dang LaRouche people shouting. I'll just assault and batter them to shut them up - in the name of free speech." Makes sense to me. He also Body Slammed the poor guy. I mean damned. Body Slammed him?? Probably some really old guy too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #19 January 27, 2004 Doubt he will be any kind of icon!-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #20 January 27, 2004 lawrocket think he'll get charged with any thing??? never liked his acting, too dam anoying.if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #21 January 27, 2004 QuoteDoubt he will be any kind of icon! He's being touted as one of the leading candidates for the new Liberal Talk Radio Network of which Al Gore is a major supporter. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,459345,00.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #22 January 27, 2004 QuoteQuoteDoubt he will be any kind of icon! He's being touted as one of the leading candidates for the new Liberal Talk Radio Network of which Al Gore is a major supporter. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,459345,00.html Al Gore invented liberal talk radio! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #23 January 27, 2004 Quote Do you have a SNL resource that lists skit credits? No, sadly. My guess is that it's most a collaborative effort. Team sitting around a table. Head writer giving a sense of direction while everyone tosses out gags and one-liners, workshop it a bit, ad lib, see what's funny and have somebody put it on paper.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
