God I have just been laughing out loud reading this thread! Was and still am a HUGE fan of Bottom. I grew up with it as a kid and Rik and Ade still remain my comedy heroes.
Some Bottom moments that have literally had me crying laughing:
- When Richie dresses up as Kilroy and falls down the stairs.
"Hello and... good morning. Should traffic wardens... be armed? In a stu-blughhh!" *Falls and lands with head in the toilet*
His face when he falls is just priceless
- "Gold... Frankenstein... and Grr. And you're all wearing crowns... And I'm a virgin!" God that bit had me in stitches. That's just genius comedy writing.
- When the Ferris wheel they're stuck on snaps after Richie sits down.
"Don't you DARE call me overweight young man." *SNAAAAAAP*
I must have watched that about twenty times over because I found it so hilarious.
- In Guest House Paradiso where Richie is stuck in the cupboard and is trying to find the tape, thinks he has it but finds a vibrator instead and can't switch it off. My ribs were killing after watching that bit, I couldn't breathe from laughing so hard.
- In an Arse Oddity, Richie talking numerous times about Dave the parrot had me creasing.
(After the bird has died) "Good to see the back of that little s**t anyway."
(When they're burying Dave in the coffin) "Toss it in any old how, who gives a f**k it's not me."
- The chess game in 'Culture' when Eddie gets infuriated with Richie and flattens the clock
God I love this show so much. Shame that they didn't bring it back But I suppose maybe it's best that things as good as this be left alone. Think I'm going to watch some Bottom tonight!
The funniest episode for me is the one where they go on a trip to the hotel and Eddie has to dress up as Richie's wife. I pissed myself laughing at that episode. I think I may have already commented about that fact earlier in the thread!
lol!!!! "Lovely trousers.... I know a story about a pair of trousers that lasts about 15 minutes"
In that same episode when the Gas Man tries to leave and Eddie with his cricket bat behind his head says with restraint "would you like a cup of tea?"
That whole episode is superb I must say.
"That's funny..."
"what seems to be the problem...officer"
"this meter reading... 0 - 0, 0-0, 0 0 0"
"that's right...we don't use Gas"
"what do you mean you don't use Gas"
"Put the Kettle on...
"put the kettle on?
"on the floor...
lol!!!! "Lovely trousers.... I know a story about a pair of trousers that lasts about 15 minutes"
In that same episode when the Gas Man tries to leave and Eddie with his cricket bat behind his head says with restraint "would you like a cup of tea?"
That whole episode is superb I must say.
"That's funny..."
"what seems to be the problem...officer"
"this meter reading... 0 - 0, 0-0, 0 0 0"
"that's right...we don't use Gas"
"what do you mean you don't use Gas"
"Put the Kettle on...
"put the kettle on?
"on the floor...
"You don;t get conductors on a bus!"
Ello, ello, ello what's that dead body doing under there, dam.
I love Bottom and have really enjoyed reading these posts, too many favourite bits to mention but Richie opening the door and fluttering his eyes as he gently calls for `birds....` to come to his party is priceless. Also when he thinks he is the Mother of God, `THAT`S why I couldn`t get a shaaaaag!`.
Dating Agent: Now, Mr..... Hitler? Eddie: Yes. Dating Agent: Oooh... any relation? Eddie: (looking confused) .........I've got a mother...... Dating Agent: No, I mean Adolf Hitler. Eddie: Yes, that's her!
Dating Agent: Now, Mr..... Hitler? Eddie: Yes. Dating Agent: Oooh... any relation? Eddie: (looking confused) .........I've got a mother...... Dating Agent: No, I mean Adolf Hitler. Eddie: Yes, that's her!
I love Bottom and have really enjoyed reading these posts, too many favourite bits to mention but Richie opening the door and fluttering his eyes as he gently calls for `birds....` to come to his party is priceless. Also when he thinks he is the Mother of God, `THAT`S why I couldn`t get a shaaaaag!`.
I agree, those two bits are priceless. Rik plays him absolutely outstandingly.
Dating Agent: Now, Mr..... Hitler? Eddie: Yes. Dating Agent: Oooh... any relation? Eddie: (looking confused) .........I've got a mother...... Dating Agent: No, I mean Adolf Hitler. Eddie: Yes, that's her!
Can you see clearly?
No, thats why I wear glasses.
Also, when that posh guy goes to order some bottles of champaigne from the shop and Rik Mayall chases him off saying "Bloody students" and the guy must be 50 lol
"Who shall I make it payable too?"
"Mr. Hitler esquire...
"Any relation?"
"YES!"
I always got the impression they didn't like each other in real life. Its the only show to make me laugh through out so many funny moments.
I don't think they could do what they did for as long as they did if they didn't like each other. You only have to look at some of the ad-libbing in the live shows to see how much they play off each other.
I always got the impression they didn't like each other in real life. Its the only show to make me laugh through out so many funny moments.
I think they were close friends - I know I read that when Rik had his accident, Ade was at the hospital every day, and was very upset...Ade has also talked of Rik's Mum saying they made so much noise with their laughing and messing around, when they used to get together at her house.
Rick and Ade have made quite a career from what is playing basically the same characters in several shows and good on them.
Really the only one from the 80s alternative comedy movement who has really evolved over the decades is Hugh Laurie. everyone else is doing the same old stuff and relying on nostagia to get a gig. I used to love Ben Elton and his early work is still some of my fav but he has long since run out of ideas.
Been watching my box-set and I think this has to be my favourite exchange in the show.
Richie:I spilt blood for the likes of you! My appendix are up there on the top of Mount William!
Mrs. Potato: And for what? For a few farmers and a flock of penguins, and to secure another term of office for that Margaret Thatcher.
Richie: Oh, a Bolshie eh? A pink-o? Eh-d-d-d-d, eh-d-d-d-d-interesting isn't it? Eh-d-d-d-d-d-interesting! That you women never muck in when it comes down to a scrap.
Mrs. Potato: Interesting in what way?
Richie: Er... well, well, well, it's interesting because A, I said it and anything I say is interesting per se, and B, er, well, there isn't a B because the A was so great!
I've always liked it. I just bought all three series the other day for a few quid and I've been laughing the same way I did years ago the last time I saw them. Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson really made that outrageous, surreal, cartoonish stuff an art form. I liked the first couple of Bottom live shows but after that I didn't find them very funny, and I didn't like Guest House Paradiso but the TV show will always be one of my favourite sitcoms.
On a sidenote, I was watching Digger the other day and I forgot that Richie had heart attack which was strange to see knowing that's how poor Mayall died in 2014.
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"Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear Ritchie, happy birthday to me".
Yeah I love that episode, I think that was Hedgehog and Spudguns first episode.
Some Bottom moments that have literally had me crying laughing:
- When Richie dresses up as Kilroy and falls down the stairs.
"Hello and... good morning. Should traffic wardens... be armed? In a stu-blughhh!" *Falls and lands with head in the toilet*
His face when he falls is just priceless
- "Gold... Frankenstein... and Grr. And you're all wearing crowns... And I'm a virgin!" God that bit had me in stitches. That's just genius comedy writing.
- When the Ferris wheel they're stuck on snaps after Richie sits down.
"Don't you DARE call me overweight young man." *SNAAAAAAP*
I must have watched that about twenty times over because I found it so hilarious.
- In Guest House Paradiso where Richie is stuck in the cupboard and is trying to find the tape, thinks he has it but finds a vibrator instead and can't switch it off. My ribs were killing after watching that bit, I couldn't breathe from laughing so hard.
- In an Arse Oddity, Richie talking numerous times about Dave the parrot had me creasing.
(After the bird has died) "Good to see the back of that little s**t anyway."
(When they're burying Dave in the coffin) "Toss it in any old how, who gives a f**k it's not me."
- The chess game in 'Culture' when Eddie gets infuriated with Richie and flattens the clock
God I love this show so much. Shame that they didn't bring it back
"Careful with me jugs, don't pop 'em!"
And then the Gasman says "do you have someone who looks after you?"
I dont know, it just always cracks me up.
In that same episode when the Gas Man tries to leave and Eddie with his cricket bat behind his head says with restraint "would you like a cup of tea?"
That whole episode is superb I must say.
"That's funny..."
"what seems to be the problem...officer"
"this meter reading... 0 - 0, 0-0, 0 0 0"
"that's right...we don't use Gas"
"what do you mean you don't use Gas"
"Put the Kettle on...
"put the kettle on?
"on the floor...
"You don;t get conductors on a bus!"
Ello, ello, ello what's that dead body doing under there, dam.
Eddie: Yes.
Dating Agent: Oooh... any relation?
Eddie: (looking confused) .........I've got a mother......
Dating Agent: No, I mean Adolf Hitler.
Eddie: Yes, that's her!
Brilliant
I agree, those two bits are priceless. Rik plays him absolutely outstandingly.
Can you see clearly?
No, thats why I wear glasses.
Also, when that posh guy goes to order some bottles of champaigne from the shop and Rik Mayall chases him off saying "Bloody students" and the guy must be 50 lol
"Who shall I make it payable too?"
"Mr. Hitler esquire...
"Any relation?"
"YES!"
lol
Also....
"cya eddie"
"yeah, bye john"
I don't think they could do what they did for as long as they did if they didn't like each other. You only have to look at some of the ad-libbing in the live shows to see how much they play off each other.
I think they were close friends - I know I read that when Rik had his accident, Ade was at the hospital every day, and was very upset...Ade has also talked of Rik's Mum saying they made so much noise with their laughing and messing around, when they used to get together at her house.
My fav Bottom moments were any time they tried to talk to girls. "Birds, o Birds"
and the Halloween pants shitting was lol
They started writing but stopped because it wasn't working.
So, no, they're not going to do another series together.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a430895/rik-mayall-ade-edmondson-scrap-new-bottom-series-hooligans-island.html
I noticed that as well actually. They just need to get Filthy, Rich and Catflap on there as well I reckon.
They did, but it fell through.
Really the only one from the 80s alternative comedy movement who has really evolved over the decades is Hugh Laurie. everyone else is doing the same old stuff and relying on nostagia to get a gig. I used to love Ben Elton and his early work is still some of my fav but he has long since run out of ideas.
Richie:I spilt blood for the likes of you! My appendix are up there on the top of Mount William!
Mrs. Potato: And for what? For a few farmers and a flock of penguins, and to secure another term of office for that Margaret Thatcher.
Richie: Oh, a Bolshie eh? A pink-o? Eh-d-d-d-d, eh-d-d-d-d-interesting isn't it? Eh-d-d-d-d-d-interesting! That you women never muck in when it comes down to a scrap.
Mrs. Potato: Interesting in what way?
Richie: Er... well, well, well, it's interesting because A, I said it and anything I say is interesting per se, and B, er, well, there isn't a B because the A was so great!
i mean, mines bigger than that, and mines tiny......
On a sidenote, I was watching Digger the other day and I forgot that Richie had heart attack which was strange to see knowing that's how poor Mayall died in 2014.