What do you have against Judd Apatow movies?

He would be better than the crappy quarterbacks they have now on espn.

If your not first, your last!

I wasn't sure who Judd Apatow was, but I looked him up on wiki and found he made some really hilarious movies, and a lot of them too. I guess not everyone has the same type of humor...

What's wrong with Judd Apatow? He's one of the greatest comedic minds of this generation. Big poo poo to you aaron.

I can see it now.

"Coming up on Monday Night Countdown. We will be checking in with the The Gunslinger to see what he has to say about this Monday`s match up between the Browns and the Rams? You dont want to miss it, so stick around!"

Also, What baseball hat would Farve be wearing during each of his segments?

Favre would be a perfect fit for the "Booyah Network." He has shown over the last couple of years exactly what he really is, a diva. A great football player, but a diva none-the-less. I think it would be a fitting end to a great and odd career.

"There’s nothing wrong with Judd Apatow. But the fact that he’s considered “one of the greatest comedic minds of this generation” makes me glad I come from the generation of Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman."

HA! Stuff like this is creepy.

I have used Ghostbusters as a counterexample for why Apatow is insanely overrated. Again, I like almost all of his movies. But they are largely disposable.

Where is this generations' Ghostbusters or Caddyshack?

Could you guys see Farve doing a Tony Siragusa type role during a MNF game? It could happen. He does have the popularity to pull it off. To be honest I really dont see him doing any behind the desk work. You cant dress him up! He will never go for that. A spot like Siragusa would be perfect for him. You wear what you want and run your mouth whenever you feel like it.

Psh nostalgia is clouding your vision. That's why you'd even consider Harrison Ford a good actor. Dude is, and always was, overrated.

You're stuck in the Favre era...embrace the Rodgers of comedy!

And I hope for all of our sakes there is no "Ghostbusters of this generation". Talk about overrated.

we had part of a slinky once, but i straightened it.

i'm really not joking when i say that anyone who can't appreciate 80's murray is not worth my time or consideration. and most of 80's murray was written by ramis. i'm not sure how or why, but i spent most of my childhood watching stripes with dan hayes (younger brother of the packergeeks hayeses - steve is actually the one who came up with joshywoshybigfatposhy when i was about 4). so i certainly stand firmly, if nostalgically, in the ghostbusters, etc. camp. there is good humor now, fantastic comedy, but i don't know if there will ever be anything quite like the character of such 80's comedies.

and so many wonderful foils. one of my absolute favorites is judge smails and spaulding. good god, i've forgotten what this blog is about. whatever.

John Winger: C'mon, it's Czechoslovakia. We zip in, we pick 'em up, we zip right out again. We're not going to Moscow. It's Czechoslovakia. It's like going into Wisconsin.
Russell Ziskey: Well I got the sh#t kicked out of me in Wisconsin once. Forget it!

oh yeah, favre broadcasting...

i think part of what i like about favre is exactly why he should never be an espn goon. he can't fake caring about something enough to b.s. effectively. it's a trait that is at times wonderful and hilarious, and at others, pompous and offensive. my dad is the same way. if he doesn't care about something, he can't even fake interest. he usually ends up nodding a few times before leaving the room. i'm guessing they have a 'no nodding and leaving the room' clause in espn contracts.

and since i'm here, can i also say, please hammer, don't hurt 'em.

Ok, I get the Stripes thing, but if we're talking that era then you have to talk Slapshot. I mean c'mon guys, Edie Shorr, Old Time Hockey, a bounty on Tim McKracken, the Hansen Brothers, "who own da chiefs?", "bunch of pussies", and the list goes on.
Reg Dunlop: "I like women, but maybe I'll end end sleeping with an old goalie"
or
Reg Dunlop: "Hammerhann, your wife's a dike. I know, I know"
On the Favre thing, I see ESPN did not renew Emmett Smith. Great player, train wreck on the set. I fear the same for Brett. Unless he hosts a halftime segment on hunting (sarcasm) I'm afraid to think of the consequences of that experiment. Agree with original post - don't do it Brett

Favre already destroyed his legacy to me(I still know he's one of the best, but it doesn't mean I have to love him to death anymore).

I wouldn't mind seeing him break stuff down. He might even win back some of the fans he lost by bringing that good ol boy stuff to ESPN. My heart used to melt at that "aww shucks" routine, maybe he can do it again.

Maybe Brett could be the Martha Stewart of ESPN, and do cooking and gardening segments on Sundays. He could wear pretty aprons and a Jets hat.

It would be impossible for BF to be a football analyst. You have to be able to talk about someone else besides yourself. I don't believe BF has this ability. If this does happen, I hope he take the marbles out of his mouth & at least uses a few complete sentences.

Ghostbuster is overrated?

I'm going to stop listening now. What's the point? I have officially heard everything.

For the love of Zuul.

For the most part, 80's comedies are freaking hilarious. However, some movies that are held in high esteem, like Porky's, I think suck because they don't hold up, IMO.

There is a different style of comedy in movies these days, however if you're looking for this generation's Ghostbuster's, etc, I think you should turn towards television. 30 Rock, Chuck, and The Office (although it has fallen off a bit) are all hysterical, IMO.

Also, I think the Kevin Smith films are pretty damn funny.

But getting back to what's important, Ghostbusters. I am so happy that I was 1 when it first came out, because I have seen it so many times since I was little that it's been fun to track my own personal understanding of the movie. As I grew up I would uncover new jokes that went over my head when I was little.

Can you have career suicide if your career is already dead? I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

Stripes vs Judd Apatow?? Gawd, I love this blog.

Please allow me to summarize: Ramis is a genius, Apatow is not

Aaron, I agree with your premise (even though I need to see Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and Airplane). I love Groundhog Day and wasn't crazy about Knocked Up. I thought 40 Year Old Virgin was hilarious (perhaps in large part due to my retail background.) However, I did like Grandma's Boy, Pineapple Express, Step Brothers, Superbad, Anchorman, Role Models and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (I know these aren't all Apatow, but I'm just saying.) Not trying to say they're better than the 80's comedies, just trying to point out that they're different types of comedy.

I dunno. Flame me if you want, but I <I>like</I> the idea of Favre as a sportscaster. Points in his favor:

(1) He has a lot of football knowledge
(2) He can be funny
(3) He's really easy on the eyes (more of a selling point for me than most of you, I admit)

I hear what you guys are saying about the self-absorption. But remember:

(4) He's very competitive

So, if he decides that he wants to do well at the job, he'll work his ass off. Now, maybe he won't care. This is a possibility. Ask the New York Jets. But maybe, he'll be bored out of his mind putzing around the ole estate and want to have a job just so he doesn't go nuts. If that's the case, he might throw himself into it.

And on any given Sunday, I'd rather listen to him than John Madden.

In response to Aaron:

Thanks for questioning my manhood. Very mature of you. You're certainly a master debater.

Anyhow I'm not questioning that Ford was a big star. That has nothing to do with the discussion, at least the one I thought we were having. I'm talking about his skill as an actor. I happen to think the quality of his acting hasn't fallen off at all...because he was never a good actor in the first place. His career was bound to fall apart after the hype died down because he couldn't rely on his acting to get a decent role. Indy is a good movie, sure, but not cause of Ford's acting. You seem to be confusing popularity with skill.

Just because I think one movie from the 80s is overrated doesn't mean every movie from the era sucks. I'm glad you mentioned Airplane as it's in my top 10. Big fan of the Naked Gun movies as well. Don't assume I'm a 3 year old just because I don't like the same older movies that you do. My top comedies come from an even earlier era. Young Frankenstein is easily at near top of my list and Gene Wilder is EASILY the greatest comedy actor of all time, no question. Doesn't mean I have to live in the past and ignore the great work Apatow has been doing.

You seem to be pretty harsh to people that have a different opinion than you. Although you might not actually be three years old...you sure act like it! :)

Nick, settle down, he was actually making a joke. The "no dick" line was a Ghostbusters reference.

I think modern society has made some of you commentors soft. Just because a person has strong opinions expreses said opinions doesn't mean that person is being "harsh." It means he enjoys engaging in vigorous debate. Further, what we're debating Brett Favre's post-football career, Harrison Ford's acting legacy, and Judd Apatow v. Harold Ramis movies. What would be the proper response? "Mr. Nick, I would like to respectfully submit my stern disagreement with your above statement. Mr. Ford was one of the most accomplished thespians of his time, and he was the proverbial apple of Hollywood's eye. Surely, you must have been prepubescent when Mr. Ford starred in the films that led to his universal acclaim."

Actually, I think it would be awesome if the comment section read like that.

Ah, poor sarcasm. You are sorely misunderstood on the internet.

You missed my "joke" in response Keith! I can certainly handle strong opinions, but I guess I'm just used to formal debates where it's expressed intelligently. I shall lower my standards while I'm browsing along with common folk such as Aaron on the internets!

Sorry, just want to make it clear since as I said sarcasm is a tricky one on the internets.

If you reread the beginning of my first response... "Thanks for questioning my manhood. Very mature of you. You’re certainly a master debater."

...the last sentence has a slight tinge of lightheartedness (masterdebater...say it 3 times fast!), which I was hoping would get across to show I wasn't taking it too seriously. No hard feelings ;).

And I've been a reader for about a year I'd say. Keep up the good work!

"If any of you homos call me Francis,(or refuse to see the comedic value of Slapshot,)then I'll kill 'ya"