Old vs New - The Nutty Professor

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  • Astro
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    This was interesting! These are both great comedy films, and you are great at comparing films with comedy! Great comparison, Doug, and I can’t wait to see what you do with Bio-Dome!
  • Parafernalia
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    Great Video, never saw the Jerry Louis one, but other than his voice it looked good. And yes I would love to beat up Dave Chappelle for leaving the Chappelle show.
  • Apathetic One
    [b]Great video...Dave Chapelle never should have left! :( [/b]
  • Brock_Samson
    Let's really torment the guy and demand a Pauly Shore month! :evil:
  • Meiriona
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    My ears would commit suicide. Please gods, no.
  • Vancu
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    Awesome as always Doug :D
  • KingGramJohnson  - You've Done It Again, NC!
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    Awesome! It's up!

    That was a great episode. I agree, the Murphy is the better of the two. Now you should do Old Vs. New "The Absent Minded Professor"...or "Flubber", however you want to look at that. Because they're the same story.

    Thanks for entertaining us!

    -KingGramJohnson
  • MichaelHaberlein  - Flubber v Absent Minded Professor
    No NC, please don't compare Flubber and The Absent Minded Professor.

    Seeing Robin Williams in ANYTHING is more torturous than waterboarding.

    That, and Fred MacMurray would kick his ass!

    :evil:

    KingGramJohnson, I would love to have a thrilling lightsaber fight with you as punishment for suggesting such a heinous comparison.
  • KingGramJohnson  - It's On!
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    That may be, but you cannot deny that they are (well, supposed to be) the same story! I agree with you that the Robin Williams version is whack, but still...both movies have flubber in it. Only one is...alive...I can't believe I just said that.

    But, despite that fact, I accept your challenge to a lightsaber duel! Name the time and place, and no matter what I have going on, or how far I have to travel, I will be there to clash light with you.
  • doggans
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    Judging from the recently released upcoming schedule, it looks like he's going to do a straight review of Flubber, not an Old Vs. New.

    But I do hope he includes comparisons to the (still silly, but far superior) Fred MacMurray flick.
  • KingGramJohnson
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    Oh really? Cool! Yeah, I hope he makes references too. But an Old Vs. New would be sweet!
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  • Sheranda
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    What are you trying to say here?
  • Sheranda
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    Okay! I got it now.
  • Eyeshot
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    I love these Old vs. New segments. They're informative and funny as all hell.

    But once again, NC, you've traumatized me for life, feeding me images that I'll need a stainless steel brush to scour from my head. Jerry Lewis as a nerd, Jerry Lewis as Dean Martin, David Chapelle's underwear, and Benzaie ...

    Well, if Benzaie can help pay my therapy bills, that'd be great.
  • asdcxz321
    he should do more of these
    :D
  • Obeliskos  - I like when people pretend they've watched it
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    Video posted: "Tuesday, 09 March 2010 [b]22:38[/b]"
    First comment added on: "03.09.2010 - [b]23:40[/b]"

    Impressive, you watched a 17 minute video in two minutes. Just admit that you're a firstfag, don't try bullshitting it.

    and gg to everybody else before my comment, you watched 7 minutes at most.

    This shit doesn't fly in the escapist. If it's a 5 minute video and you post "nice job dood" 2 minutes after it's been uploaded, they suspend you and you get shit from the rest of the community who had the decency to stop to watch it before commenting on it. If TGWTG did this, there would be less idiots pretending they've already watched the video so that they don't get massive thumbs down, but they still get the glory of the front page.

    Seriously, notice how generic the first few comments are. "VERY well done."
    "Nice job!"
    "Been waiting for this one."
    "Really interesting."
    "I disagree, but respect your opinions."
    "[quoting a joke made in the first 2 minutes of the video]"


    edit to later comments so that I don't need to make a new one
    [quote=PhoCarrot][i] Really[/i]? ...does really it matter that much?[/quote]

    It's spam and doesn't contribute to the discussion. They treat it just as they would a normal spam comment like "LOL CASJKLDHAWJDW HAX00R" and suspend people who post them.

    [quote=shinigurai][b]Your all gayer than AIDS[/b][/quote]

    I chuckled at this one. Nicely done.

    [quote=dennett316]@ Obeliskos....Am I missing something? Isn't the time for the first comment that you listed actually 1 hour and 2 minutes after the posting of the vid?

    Also, why do you care so much? Whining so much about such a non-issue is far more annoying than someone posting "First" in the first place. You could have mentioned the video you just watched, but instead chose to complain about something that doesn't affect you in the least. Also, "the glory of the front page", how sad are you? Jeez that's pathetic.[/quote]

    I edited my comment, so it shows the date I last edited it. So did the first few posters to make their comments actually contribute to a discussion, and pretend that they didn't spout a shitty generic "wonderful".

    I was merely letting people know that they shouldn't be fooled by these shitty bogus comments. People on the escapist aren't, and treat any "first" comment like spam, and punish the user as such. If TGWTG enforced this kind of thing, we wouldn't have as many people calling first or as many people complaining at the people calling first. It's a vicious cycle, and your best bet is to stay neutral on that stupid shit or actually do something about it if you have the power to.
  • DWP102589  - Shut Up Asshole
    Uhhh. We DID watch it all. The video goes up on blip.tv two hours before it shows up on this site. Some of us check Doug's blip account for the lastest episode and comment on the site later. Just because you don't notice this, you have no reason at all to be an arrogant fuckwad out to make everyone angry over what an asshole you are.
  • MichaelHaberlein  - Blip?
    Wait... I can see these earlier than on this site?!

    Where is NC's blip account? Can you post a link?

  • DWP102589  - Sure
    http:// nostalgiacritic.blip.tv/ posts?view=archive& nsfw=dc
  • PhoCarrot
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    [quote]This shit doesn't fly in the escapist. If it's a 5 minute video and you post "nice job dood" 2 minutes after it's been uploaded, they suspend you and you get shit from the rest of the community who had the decency to stop to watch it before commenting on it.[/quote]

    [i]Really[/i]? ...does really it matter that much?
  • Lotus Prince  - re: I like when people pretend they've watched it
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    [quote=Obeliskos]
    This shit doesn't fly in the escapist. If it's a 5 minute video and you post "nice job dood" 2 minutes after it's been uploaded, they suspend you and you get shit from the rest of the community who had the decency to stop to watch it before commenting on it. If TGWTG did this, there would be less idiots pretending they've already watched the video so that they don't get massive thumbs down, but they still get the glory of the front page.

    Seriously, notice how generic the first few comments are. "VERY well done."
    "Nice job!"
    "Been waiting for this one."
    "Really interesting."
    "I disagree, but respect your opinions."
    "[quoting a joke made in the first 2 minutes of the video]"[/quote]

    I approve of this comment.
  • shinigurai
    Obeliskos the real reason your posting this is cause your a jelous baby who didn't get to go first either... I'm sick of all these dumb debates on people sayin first or not or not watching the vid first. Grow the hell up. The people who bitch about this are the same people who want to do it...[b]Your all gayer than AIDS[/b]
  • buried_treasure_yay
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    You care about this too much. Seriously, one day you're gonna die. This won't matter then anymore it does now. I liked this NC flick, it was cool. That's the only thing you should come off these vids thinking, not caring about who got first and who didn't. The internet is full of kids who give one line comments that end in smileys.
  • dennett316
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    @ Obeliskos....Am I missing something? Isn't the time for the first comment that you listed actually 1 hour and 2 minutes after the posting of the vid?

    Also, why do you care so much? Whining so much about such a non-issue is far more annoying than someone posting "First" in the first place. You could have mentioned the video you just watched, but instead chose to complain about something that doesn't affect you in the least. Also, "the glory of the front page", how sad are you? Jeez that's pathetic.

    For my money, as a fat guy, I identified with Murphy's professor more than Lewis so I prefer that film almost by default. But the original is a classic, and gave us Prof. Frink in The Simpsons. :)
  • erix881  - I could'nt agree with you more,Obeliskos
    I just cannot understand this whole "FIRST" battle.People act like little fucking morons always calling FIRST! FIRST! FIRST! It just shows how some fans of the nostalgia critic don't really give a fuck about him and only care for their stupid appearance contests.Instead of giving him actual advice or criticism,it's always boiled down to "good job" or "wonderful".
    assholes. :angry:
  • kingrat2314
    Cry moar, or ignore it. God damn, does it affect you in any fucking way?
  • Silent_Protagonist
    Are you serious? Who cares?!? Your overly lengthy "comment" wasted far more space, and you didn't even comment on the video.

    You know what I do? Ignore the first few comments. The mouse wheel comes in handy sometimes.

    Besides. Blip.tv.

    The people complaining about "first" comments are far more irritating and should be the ones to be banned...

  • Blue Toad
    Yes, finally, I've been waiting for this vid! Thanks Doug!
  • kc17170
    yaaay cannot wait
  • markwritesmusic
    Still not entirely sure how I feel about these Old Vs. New shows... I guess I just enjoy the movie reviews more.
  • Scott
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    And here I was thinking you would bring Melvin back from the dead :(
  • MasaruKasuaki
    This was pretty interesting... i didn't even KNOW there was an original until i saw your list.

    Still, this was VERY well done.
  • Scott
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    Oh, old vs new request

    Adam West Batman movie VS Batman Forever
  • The Angry Movie Dork 2
    Been a while since you did one of these. :cheer: I like the older one better because of that moment where Lewis' charactor just runs away when he's transforming.
  • Fluffyman
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    It's interesting to note that Jerry Lewis actually has approval over the remake, even was a producer on it.

    That being said I'm suprised you didn't mention the sequels. No you didn't read that wrong, while everyone knows about "The Klumps" there was also a sequel and semi-remake to Jerry Lewis' that was direct to video and animated. Whether or not it was good I have no idea.
  • ap48
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    I love when you have these. It's a nice break from straight reviews, they're always funny, and it's interesting to see the two versions side bu side with your type of observation.
  • Peppery Spice
    Wow, I really thought you were going to go the other way with this old vs. new episode; I’m pleasantly surprised with your choice! You drew some really interesting parallels between Jerry Lewis and Eddie Murphy. It’s true that both of these movies and comedians have their strengths and weaknesses.

    (Also what is up with Dave Chapelle’s hair?! Hahaha!)

    Edit: I watched this on Blip a few hours ago, but the title card art wasn't up yet... it's funny but kind of gross to see NC as Jerry Lewis!
  • Sheranda
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    I don't think that was N.C. I think it was just Jerry Lewis.
  • KKmario_fan
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    Great show, I also liked it when Eddie Murphy got revenge on Dave Chapelle.

    I have to somewhat disagree though as I thought the old was better (just my opinion though).
  • TodReynard43
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    I lol'd at the Peppermint Patty parents part (Alliteration!)
  • Sheranda
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    Me too. I can't imagine why the adults spoke like that in the show.
  • Kirinet
    I personally think that the Murphy version was pretty immature, even as a child I thought so.

    But then again, I don't remember it so much. If I recall right it had many fart jokes and fat jokes and those weren't very amusing.
  • Sheranda
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    That is exactly what I thought! :woohoo:
  • GUK77
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    Great episode, loved the newer version better as well, Eddie Murphey is hilarious.
    Also, A good Old vs New to do would be Planet of the Apes.
  • Adam Blaster
    I have to admit, I never really liked these Old vs New videos, but they are starting to grow on me now. Next time you should compare It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World and Rat Race.
  • PhoCarrot
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    [quote]Next time you should compare It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World and Rat Race.[/quote]

    I approve of this idea. C:
  • 0dd1
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    Seconded. I haven't seen Rat Race since I saw it in theaters (and I was young then) and don't really remember much about it (aside from Rowan Atkinson as a narcoleptic). I DO remember much of Mad (abbrev. for convenience) and I practically died laughing during it. I could watch Jonathan Winters destroying that gas station forever and and still entertained by it.
  • ThatGuyInTheHeadband
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    Nice job. I didn't even know there were 2 versons of this movie.

    Ahhh! Benzaie! Why do you keep f*cking with my brain like that!? And why do I laugh every time!? Why are you so good at being funny while making it hard for me to sleep!?
  • Sheranda  - I was waiting for someone to talk about Benzaie!
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    I recognized that song! It came from Flight of the Conchords, season one. Did anyone else recognize it?
  • Dsantana
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    I was hoping for another old vs. new. You've made my day. Now I can't wait for Bio Dome starring the very untalented comedy equivalent of fossils, Pauly Shore. Give 'em hell Critic!
  • PhoCarrot
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    I thought that was pretty interesting. It probably helps that I haven't seen either movie.

    And the ending was great. :D
  • that guy with the shoe
    oh mr critic i know your secret, you origionally uploaded this earlier today and it was 1:30 mins long and had a weird montage thigny at the end but the hour was basicly black screen
  • Mides
    I haven't seen either version of the Nutty Professor, nor did I even know what they were supposed to be about. Hell, I only knew about the Eddie Murphy version before this.

    Erm, anyway, this video has piqued my interest in the movies. Based on the clips shown, I think the Jerry Lewis version looks to be a little more appealing. I probably shouldn't make any real judgement on either until I've given both a watch first, though.
  • thatchickwithlonghair
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    I cracked up at the "multiple Jerry Lewis" family scenes pretty hard... :D
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