House (Best doctor ever)

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12 Jan 2006, 12:56 pm

Anyone else love house? I am obsessed with this show merely because of the main character, Dr. House. He doesn't care about political correctness. He is rude to everyone equally (although he actually shows discretion with who he hates and who he doesn't hate).

The whole concept of the show is interesting, although not that realistic, but it makes for great television!

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12 Jan 2006, 12:58 pm

I really like the show too. I don't watch it religiously/reulalry but I watch it relatively often.

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12 Jan 2006, 1:53 pm

Did you know Hugh Laurie is a famous English comic/actor?
(he was great in Blackadder3)

Just wondered if its obvious to genuine americans?

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12 Jan 2006, 2:14 pm

You have to love a doctor who'll whack his patient in the stomach so he can get him into surgery

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12 Jan 2006, 4:11 pm

I watch "House" and "Monk" regularly. H-m-m-m.

Male protagonists who, outside of their narrow field, are completely dysfunctional.

Wonder what I enjoy about that.

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12 Jan 2006, 4:16 pm

psych wrote:

Did you know Hugh Laurie is a famous English comic/actor?
(he was great in Blackadder3)

Just wondered if its obvious to genuine americans?

he was also in stewart little

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12 Jan 2006, 4:26 pm

AbominableSnoCone wrote:

You have to love a doctor who'll whack his patient in the stomach so he can get him into surgery

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12 Jan 2006, 5:42 pm

I love that show - I usually don't watch network TV - but I love that show . . . and Hugh Laurie just blows my mind - if you see an interview with him on a talk show or something - he has a strong English accent - you'd never guess it in the show . . .

And there are aspects of House that are very AS . . .

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12 Jan 2006, 5:46 pm

Serissa wrote:

I really like the show too. I don't watch it religiously/reulalry but I watch it relatively often.

Same here.

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13 Jan 2006, 11:41 am

psych wrote:

Did you know Hugh Laurie is a famous English comic/actor?
(he was great in Blackadder3)

Just wondered if its obvious to genuine americans?

Yep, I recognized him ('cause I like Black Adder). But truly, by his accent you can't tell he's not American. It's really excellent. Kudos to Hugh! (He's got the best US accent I've ever heard a Brit use. Truly. 'Cause I frequently watch BBC America and there have been some aweful doozies.)

I also adore the show, though I'm not always able to watch it.

But I plan on buying the first season on DVD within the next couple of months.

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13 Jan 2006, 12:11 pm

Prince George: 'and the porpoise?'
Blackadder: 'cant make it sir, we'll just have to ad-lib as best we can'

Some of the one-liners on House can easily compete with Blackadder - does anyone know if there is/will be a series 2?

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15 Jan 2006, 1:43 pm

It appears that he represents all of the things that people want to do, but don't because of social norms. He is always himself, no matter what situation. In many ways, this can become to be very funny.

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15 Jan 2006, 7:25 pm

Crucible wrote:

Thats more or less what Larry David does in 'curb your enthusiasm', but in a completely different format.

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