Muppet Show meets L.A. Noire

Darren Dirt · March 21, 2012, 03:35:13 PM

http://laughingsquid.com/happytime-murders-a-puppet-film-noir-by-the-jim-henson-company/

Mr. Analog · March 21, 2012, 03:41:56 PM

GAH just had a "Meet the Feebles" flashback, given the track record, a very bad idea...

Sometimes there are dangers to watching crappy B-Movies...

Anyway...

That does remind me though about all the nonsense that revolved around Team Bondi and the development of LA Noire. It's a fantastic game but it was built under significant duress (when Rockstar had to jump in to help make things tolerable for the developers you know things have gone south...)

Back on topic: I really don't get why someone would want to make a muppet version of a noir film. It makes no sense, who is it going to appeal to?

But it does remind me, Chinatown re-release is April 3rd! One of my favourite films (just avoid the "sequel")

Darren Dirt · March 21, 2012, 03:49:30 PM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 21, 2012, 03:41:56 PM
I really don't get why someone would want to make a muppet version of a noir film. It makes no sense, who is it going to appeal to?

Meet The Feebles --> Youtube --> weird part of the internet again

re. appeal: well, somebody in a suit decided there was an audience for JimHenson-branded "Adult" media content...

Lazybones · March 21, 2012, 03:52:52 PM

I was reminded of "greg the bunny"

Mr. Analog · March 21, 2012, 03:54:19 PM

Quote from: Darren Dirt on March 21, 2012, 03:49:30 PMre. appeal: well, somebody in a suit decided there was an audience for JimHenson-branded "Adult" media content...

Yep, these are the same guys who sell stupid stuff to hipsters as "ironic" but at the end of the day mirrored wallpaper and purple carpet is still ugly and stupid...

Darren Dirt · March 21, 2012, 03:54:30 PM

Quote from: Darren Dirt on March 21, 2012, 03:49:30 PM
Meet The Feebles --> Youtube --> weird part of the internet again

on that note, at least you don't have to go there without space-travel-worthy protection...

Mr. Analog · March 21, 2012, 03:55:06 PM

Is that a real poncho or a Sears poncho?

Darren Dirt · March 21, 2012, 03:57:31 PM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 21, 2012, 03:55:06 PM
Is that a real poncho or a Sears poncho?

Yes.

Also, if you're gonna mention GtB then somebody's gotta say it...
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=puppets+who+kill
how the hell did that show go FOUR SEASONS? <-- notice the "See also" section

Mr. Analog · March 21, 2012, 04:04:27 PM

Quote from: Darren Dirt on March 21, 2012, 03:57:31 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 21, 2012, 03:55:06 PM
Is that a real poncho or a Sears poncho?

Yes.

Also, if you're gonna mention GtB then somebody's gotta say it...
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=puppets+who+kill
how the hell did that show go FOUR SEASONS? <-- notice the "See also" section

Lovable Dan Redican of course! The killingest puppet of all!

Something to fill the void left by Mike Bullard? Whoa! That lasted SIX seasons...

Darren Dirt · March 21, 2012, 05:17:53 PM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 21, 2012, 04:04:27 PM
Mike Bullard? Whoa! That lasted SIX seasons...

LIES! INCONCEIVABLE!

:gasp:

Mr. Analog · March 21, 2012, 06:53:07 PM

I know!!

Who knew you could make a whole show with nothing but uncomfortable silence!

Darren Dirt · March 22, 2012, 12:36:22 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 21, 2012, 06:53:07 PM
I know!!

Who knew you could make a whole show with nothing but uncomfortable silence!

_

Mr. Analog · March 22, 2012, 07:44:05 AM

Isn't he the father of Karma?

Darren Dirt · March 22, 2012, 08:00:54 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 22, 2012, 07:44:05 AM
Isn't he the father of Karma?

Hover over the image, there's a URL behind it that 'splains it all.

Mr. Analog · March 22, 2012, 08:04:37 AM

Quote from: Darren Dirt on March 22, 2012, 08:00:54 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on March 22, 2012, 07:44:05 AM
Isn't he the father of Karma?

Hover over the image, there's a URL behind it that 'splains it all.

Clearly not someone who watched "My Name is Earl"