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1/26/09 at 11:57am
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Has anyone been watching this? I got season 1 on DVD a few months ago and started watching season 2 last week. The first episode was a bit of a disappointment to me, but episode 2 was great, with both really funny songs and a funny plot in general.
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1/26/09 at 4:35pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Wouldn't miss it. The scene where Mel got her massage was a riot, especially her whispered real feelings. The cherry on top was when the camera cut to her husband on the couch.
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1/27/09 at 5:45am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Nice article on the show in this week's Time. They talk about how the first season was written around a cache of songs that they had been performing for years, but how for the current season, there was extra pressure coming up with both episodes and songs at the same time. They suggest that the songs get better as the season progresses.

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Ken McAlinden
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1/27/09 at 12:09pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

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They suggest that the songs get better as the season progresses.

I've already felt that it has so far, the songs in episode 1 were pretty lame, but episode 2 was much funnier.

And that makes a lot of sense, its probably very difficult to write what, a cd's worth of brand new songs while at the same time making a show.
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2/5/09 at 6:10am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

I'm really enjoying Season 2.

I loved the songs "Hurt Feelings" and "Sugalumps"
Had to buy them on Itunes.

I loved episode 2 where it dealt with the $2.79 cup that Bret bought.
I also loved the scene with Mel getting her massage.

Flight of the Conchords is going on tour and they will be performing here in Las Vegas at The Hard Rock in May.
I'm getting my ticket Saturday when they go on sale.
The concert will also coincide with the release of their second CD
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2/9/09 at 10:29am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

I think I'm done with this show. I found the first season very funny and witty but S2 seems like an entirely different show.

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2/10/09 at 10:03am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Murray Takes it to the Next Level

A great episode.

Loved both of the songs, "Dreams" and "Friends"

I love Murray's line to Jermaine about calling Jim a dick.
"Have a taste of your own dick medicine."

I got my ticket, they arrive in the mail today.
$120 for almost up at the front stage.
Very excited for May 23rd.
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2/10/09 at 10:35am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

The dick medicine line definitely was one of the funnier moments, as was "If you kick my dick, I won't break your balls" in the song.

I don't think any of the other episodes this season have been as good as episode 2 of this year though.
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2/11/09 at 1:12pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

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I think I'm done with this show. I found the first season very funny and witty but S2 seems like an entirely different show.
Interesting. I'm finding this season possibly even funnier than the first.

I don't know if I'm in the minority on this, but one thing about this show for me - I could take or leave pretty much all of the songs. There were a handful from season one that I enjoyed ('Most Beautiful Girl', 'It's Business Time' & 'Hiphophapotamus' come to mind), but most of the other ones actually bring the show down for me. The dialog of this show is why I watch.
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2/11/09 at 1:17pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

There's been only two songs that I've thought were really hilarious this year and that's "Sugarlumps" and the "Friends" one from Sunday's, I think the first season had much better songs, though as mentioned having the back catalog of the songs already makes that much easier.

From the first season, offhand I remember the 3 you've mentioned above, plus the Bowie one and "If You're Into It" but I'm sure there were a couple other great ones that I can't think of.
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2/11/09 at 1:41pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

I agree that the songs are weaker so far and it's obvious that they had been able to pull from their existing stuff (or build episodes into them).

But the dialogue is has been pretty good. There's been some great stuff in each episode.
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2/11/09 at 1:59pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Just to clarify, my school of thought isn't that the songs are weaker this season...just that I've always thought the songs were the weakest part of the show (including last season).
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2/12/09 at 12:38pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

I don't know, I'm pretty loyal to shows I like. I don't think that my tastes could've changed that much in a year.

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2/16/09 at 9:31am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

i just got into this show last week and am caught up as of this weekend. pretty freakin' hilarious! i'm definitely going to spread word of mouth.
i think the songs in the second season are nowhere near as funny as the first. however the writing and jokes are probably a little funnier. i thought the second season premier was one on of the best. Murray saying the polish crazy dogs was a cover that happen to come up 13 years earlier had me rolling...


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2/16/09 at 6:19pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Unnatural Love

Probably my least favorite episode this season and maybe even from both seasons.

"Too many dicks out on the dance floor" was a funny song. But not a favorite of mine.

But I did enjoy Murray and Bret secretly talking to each other in his office with Jermaine right next to them, thinking that he couldn't hear them.
And Murray testing out Jermaine's hearing "Jermaine's a good looking guy isn't he?"

and the biscuits arrived that the guys ordered from episode two of this season. Jermaine not getting any from filling out the form wrong.
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2/16/09 at 7:24pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

wow, i actually thought it was pretty good. conversely, i thought the "friendship" episode the week before was probably the least funny of the series.


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2/16/09 at 11:09pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Fantastic episode this week. Did anyone else spot Sarah Wynter from 24?
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3/13/09 at 11:28am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

New Zealand Town

A better episode.
I liked the whole hair gel storyline, but didn't find the New Zealand Town story too funny. The Fashion song was good though.

And thought it was funny how Mel has a key to their apartment.

And I loved Murray was asking Greg for Anti-glue.
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3/13/09 at 11:53am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

I liked how New Zealand Town was literally not even 100 feet, and was in front of all different ethnic food places or something like that (I watched it almost a week ago so I can't remember exactly).

I read somewhere that the two of them think they probably won't do a third season, and I think that's smart. The songs are as I mentioned a few times just not as good as the first season, and without them it's just another sitcom about two guys in ridiculous situations. It's still funny, I just don't know how long that can last.
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3/13/09 at 11:54am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

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Fantastic episode this week. Did anyone else spot Sarah Wynter from 24?
Didn't recognize her, but I did notice Mary Lynn Rajskub the following week.
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3/13/09 at 5:45pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Yikes! I'll be sad if there's no season 3
But I can understand about keeping the show fresh with the music.
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3/13/09 at 6:19pm
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Conchords set to end acclaimed TV show | Stuff.co.nz

This was linked to in the the Wiki page for the show, which is where I got that from.
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3/14/09 at 8:43am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

i just got into this show a few weeks ago and i think it's hilarious, but i can see this show getting stale. it's not a case like Arrested Development where there are so many characters and storylines to go around. i'll be sad to see it end but not disappointed.


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3/23/09 at 4:27am
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Re: Flight of the Conchords Season 2

Well that is obviously the last episode of the series.

Evicted

Just a so-so way to end the series.
I liked the whole evicted thing.
But didn't find the episode too funny.

I did like Mel with her rules and tucking the guys in at night,

It's sad to see the guys and show go.

I still have the concert to look forward to on May 23rd.
Hoping it rocks!!
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