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RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:48:56 PM #1:	Other than Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974821843] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Other than Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 07/13/23 7:49:23 PM #2:	Will Ferrell was in a serious movie? --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:974821851] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Will Ferrell was in a serious movie?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EmilyTheCEman 07/13/23 7:49:29 PM #3:	Robin Williams --- Now Playing - Mafia: Definitive Edition <cite>EmilyTheCEman posted [p:974821854] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Robin Williams</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:49:48 PM #4:	Irony posted... Will Ferrell was in a serious movie? Stranger than Fiction and Everything Must Go --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974821862] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted... </cite><quote>Will Ferrell was in a serious movie?</quote>Stranger than Fiction and Everything Must Go</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:49:56 PM #5:	EmilyTheCEman posted... Robin Williams Also yes --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974821867] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>EmilyTheCEman posted... </cite><quote>Robin Williams</quote>Also yes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxoto 07/13/23 7:50:35 PM #6:	Jamie Foxx --- Don't you agree, Zach? https://streamable.com/bmh5oq <cite>boxoto posted [p:974821884] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Jamie Foxx </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 07/13/23 7:50:41 PM #7:	RuneterranSnap posted... Stranger than Fiction and Everything Must Go Those are both comedies --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:974821886] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RuneterranSnap posted... </cite><quote>Stranger than Fiction and Everything Must Go</quote>Those are both comedies</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EmilyTheCEman 07/13/23 7:51:31 PM #8:	Also Jim Carrey was amazing in Truman Show. --- Now Playing - Mafia: Definitive Edition <cite>EmilyTheCEman posted [p:974821899] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Also Jim Carrey was amazing in Truman Show.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:51:35 PM #9:	Irony posted... Those are both comedies Dramedies at most. They both take themselves seriously. --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974821902] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted... </cite><quote>Those are both comedies</quote>Dramedies at most. They both take themselves seriously. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/13/23 7:52:39 PM #10:	EmilyTheCEman posted... Robin Williams <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:974821924] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>EmilyTheCEman posted... </cite><quote>Robin Williams</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skullmagic2 07/13/23 7:52:47 PM #11:	TV but Bob Odenkirk in BCS. --- skullmagic2 has spoken. Please try to contain your excitement. <cite>skullmagic2 posted [p:974821928] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>TV but Bob Odenkirk in BCS.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:53:25 PM #12:	boxoto posted... Jamie Foxx Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious EmilyTheCEman posted... Also Jim Carrey was amazing in Truman Show. 100%. Wasn't a fan of Eternal Sunshine though --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974821938] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>boxoto posted... </cite><quote>Jamie Foxx</quote>Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more seriousEmilyTheCEman posted... </cite><quote>Also Jim Carrey was amazing in Truman Show.</quote>100%. Wasn't a fan of Eternal Sunshine though</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
modena 07/13/23 7:53:45 PM #13:	Robin Williams is a good one. I'll add Jim Carrey just for Eternal Sunshine. --- I'm surrounded <cite>modena posted [p:974821942] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Robin Williams is a good one.I'll add Jim Carrey just for Eternal Sunshine.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 07/13/23 7:54:45 PM #14:	Jim Carrey --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:974821963] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Jim Carrey</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 07/13/23 7:55:13 PM #15:	RuneterranSnap posted... Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious He started off doing comedy IIRC and even has standup specials --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:974821974] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RuneterranSnap posted... </cite><quote>Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious</quote>He started off doing comedy IIRC and even has standup specials</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:55:27 PM #16:	RchHomieQuanChi posted... He started off doing comedy IIRC and even has standup specials Interesting good to know --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974821976] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RchHomieQuanChi posted... </cite><quote>He started off doing comedy IIRC and even has standup specials</quote>Interesting good to know</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 07/13/23 7:55:33 PM #17:	Will Smith --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:974821979] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Will Smith</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Target 07/13/23 7:56:04 PM #18:	Don't know if he counts as comedy anymore but Steve Carell --- https://imgur.com/JXxiPHm https://imgur.com/JXxiPHm <cite>Blue_Target posted [p:974821985] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Don't know if he counts as comedy anymore but Steve Carell</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxoto 07/13/23 7:56:53 PM #19:	RuneterranSnap posted... Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious yea, he started as a stand-up comedian, and his earlier roles (at least on TV) were comedic. over the years, it looks like he's had a decent mix of comedic, dramatic, and action-oriented roles. --- Don't you agree, Zach? https://streamable.com/bmh5oq <cite>boxoto posted [p:974822004] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RuneterranSnap posted... </cite><quote>Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious</quote>yea, he started as a stand-up comedian, and his earlier roles (at least on TV) were comedic. over the years, it looks like he's had a decent mix of comedic, dramatic, and action-oriented roles. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 7:57:02 PM #20:	Blue_Target posted... Don't know if he counts as comedy anymore but Steve Carell He definitely does though idk I'd call any of his serious roles his best I could argue the same for Robin Williams technically but that's just because he has so many that are so fucking good --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974822008] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Blue_Target posted... </cite><quote>Don't know if he counts as comedy anymore but Steve Carell</quote>He definitely does though idk I'd call any of his serious roles his bestI could argue the same for Robin Williams technically but that's just because he has so many that are so fucking good</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 07/13/23 7:57:43 PM #21:	RchHomieQuanChi posted... He started off doing comedy IIRC and even has standup specials That's definitely true, but he tends to stay away from the comedy roles for some reason. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:974822025] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RchHomieQuanChi posted... </cite><quote>He started off doing comedy IIRC and even has standup specials</quote>That's definitely true, but he tends to stay away from the comedy roles for some reason. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/13/23 7:57:49 PM #22:	Meat Loaf, somehow. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:974822027] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Meat Loaf, somehow.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 07/13/23 7:59:28 PM #24:	EmilyTheCEman posted... Robin Williams boxoto posted... Jamie Foxx Good ones. EmilyTheCEman posted... Also Jim Carrey was amazing in Truman Show. But was he actually good?... Or was it a good script and movie his shitty acting didn't ruin? ----- How about: John Goodman --- The right wing believe a fact is what their hierarchical belief structure dictates should be true - Not what is reflected in objective reality. <cite>Torgo posted [p:974822060] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>EmilyTheCEman posted... </cite><quote>Robin Williams</quote>boxoto posted... </cite><quote>Jamie Foxx</quote>Good ones.EmilyTheCEman posted... </cite><quote>Also Jim Carrey was amazing in Truman Show.</quote>But was he actually good?... Or was it a good script and movie his shitty acting didn't ruin?-----How about: John Goodman </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 07/13/23 7:59:31 PM #25:	Any love for John Cleese as R in a couple of Bond movies and games? Also, Alan Davies in Jonathan Creek. --- "The US is not a single country. It is ~20 developed countries being held hostage by ~25 developing countries and ~5 failed states." -Calintares <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:974822062] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Any love for John Cleese as R in a couple of Bond movies and games?Also, Alan Davies in Jonathan Creek.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 07/13/23 7:59:54 PM #26:	Don Rickles played a great straight role in Casino. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:974822070] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Don Rickles played a great straight role in Casino.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 07/13/23 8:00:38 PM #27:	Dark_Arbron posted... Any love for John Cleese as R in a couple of Bond movies and games? Still kind of a comedic role --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:974822084] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Any love for John Cleese as R in a couple of Bond movies and games?</quote>Still kind of a comedic role</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 07/13/23 8:02:36 PM #28:	I don't know how many serious roles she has under her belt, but Monique was utterly detestable in Precious. She did good job there. --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:974822116] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>I don't know how many serious roles she has under her belt, but Monique was utterly detestable in Precious. She did good job there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnicornWizard 07/13/23 8:02:37 PM #29:	Also, wouldn't say Bond movies are Cleese's "best" role. --- Just a nobody. <cite>UnicornWizard posted [p:974822118] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Also, wouldn't say Bond movies are Cleese's "best" role.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 07/13/23 8:03:01 PM #30:	His comedy stuff is better overall, but John C. Riley has some great dramatic chops too. --- The right wing believe a fact is what their hierarchical belief structure dictates should be true - Not what is reflected in objective reality. <cite>Torgo posted [p:974822126] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>His comedy stuff is better overall, but John C. Riley has some great dramatic chops too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 8:03:02 PM #31:	Torgo posted... Good ones. But was he actually good?... Or was it a good script and movie his shitty acting didn't ruin? ----- How about: John Goodman Jim Carrey absolutely was a great actor, not even his only well received serious role. John Goodman is a great call though --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974822129] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Torgo posted... </cite><quote>Good ones.But was he actually good?... Or was it a good script and movie his shitty acting didn't ruin?-----How about: John Goodman</quote>Jim Carrey absolutely was a great actor, not even his only well received serious role. John Goodman is a great call though</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 8:03:25 PM #32:	Torgo posted... His comedy stuff is better overall, but John C. Riley has some great dramatic chops too. And a fucking amazing voice --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974822137] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Torgo posted... </cite><quote>His comedy stuff is better overall, but John C. Riley has some great dramatic chops too.</quote>And a fucking amazing voice </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/13/23 8:03:44 PM #33:	EmilyTheCEman posted... Robin Williams This. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:974822143] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>EmilyTheCEman posted... </cite><quote>Robin Williams</quote>This. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 07/13/23 8:03:46 PM #34:	Do people even remember Tom Hanks started as a comedy actor? --- The right wing believe a fact is what their hierarchical belief structure dictates should be true - Not what is reflected in objective reality. <cite>Torgo posted [p:974822144] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Do people even remember Tom Hanks started as a comedy actor?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 07/13/23 8:04:27 PM #35:	HylianFox posted... Still kind of a comedic role Oh it was a heavily comedic role, I just thought the topic was about serious movies rather than roles. If TC meant the actor playing a serious role then never mind. Alan Davies as Jonathan Creek stands though. --- "The US is not a single country. It is ~20 developed countries being held hostage by ~25 developing countries and ~5 failed states." -Calintares <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:974822162] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>HylianFox posted... </cite><quote>Still kind of a comedic role</quote>Oh it was a heavily comedic role, I just thought the topic was about serious movies rather than roles. If TC meant the actor playing a serious role then never mind.Alan Davies as Jonathan Creek stands though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/13/23 8:04:37 PM #36:	Oh. Kinda weird to think about it now but Keanu Reeves started out as a comedy actor. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:974822168] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Oh. Kinda weird to think about it now but Keanu Reeves started out as a comedy actor.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 8:04:45 PM #37:	Torgo posted... Do people even remember Tom Hanks started as a comedy actor? He did indeed --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974822171] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Torgo posted... </cite><quote>Do people even remember Tom Hanks started as a comedy actor?</quote>He did indeed</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 07/13/23 8:05:10 PM #38:	UnicornWizard posted... Also, wouldn't say Bond movies are Cleese's "best" role. Also something else I missed, we arent listing roles but rather their best role. Right, so scratch that. --- "The US is not a single country. It is ~20 developed countries being held hostage by ~25 developing countries and ~5 failed states." -Calintares <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:974822178] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>UnicornWizard posted... </cite><quote>Also, wouldn't say Bond movies are Cleese's "best" role.</quote>Also something else I missed, we arent listing roles but rather their best role. Right, so scratch that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 07/13/23 8:05:17 PM #39:	A lot of Chris Evans' earlier work also had him in comedic roles --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:974822185] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>A lot of Chris Evans' earlier work also had him in comedic roles</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rideshort 07/13/23 8:05:21 PM #40:	RuneterranSnap posted... Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious 100%. Wasn't a fan of Eternal Sunshine though Yes. When he started his career, he did stand up, sketch comedy/comedy shows and comedy films. Then transitioned to serious roles. --- I believe in the Golden Rule and you should too! http://i.imgur.com/63HCN.gif http://i.imgur.com/aaTUdOx.jpg <cite>rideshort posted [p:974822186] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RuneterranSnap posted... </cite><quote>Is he a comedic actor? I know he's got some great comedy roles but I always saw him as more serious100%. Wasn't a fan of Eternal Sunshine though</quote>Yes. When he started his career, he did stand up, sketch comedy/comedy shows and comedy films. Then transitioned to serious roles.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 07/13/23 8:06:35 PM #41:	Tyranthraxus posted... Oh. Kinda weird to think about it now but Keanu Reeves started out as a comedy actor. I never knew about Point Break until I saw it on Cinema Sins. My only experience with him had been Speed and The Matrix. Then again what blew my mind even more was how Hugh Jackman, freaking Wolverine, started --- "The US is not a single country. It is ~20 developed countries being held hostage by ~25 developing countries and ~5 failed states." -Calintares <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:974822214] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>Oh. Kinda weird to think about it now but Keanu Reeves started out as a comedy actor.</quote>I never knew about Point Break until I saw it on Cinema Sins. My only experience with him had been Speed and The Matrix.Then again what blew my mind even more was how Hugh Jackman, freaking Wolverine, started</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Oderus_Urungus 07/13/23 8:09:04 PM #42:	Torgo posted... Do people even remember Tom Hanks started as a comedy actor? People better remember The Burbs. <cite>Oderus_Urungus posted [p:974822262] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Torgo posted... </cite><quote>Do people even remember Tom Hanks started as a comedy actor?</quote>People better remember The Burbs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rideshort 07/13/23 8:14:15 PM #43:	Eddie Murphy is another one as he's versatile as an actor too. Two movies come to mind. Dreamgirls and Dolemite. --- I believe in the Golden Rule and you should too! http://i.imgur.com/63HCN.gif http://i.imgur.com/aaTUdOx.jpg <cite>rideshort posted [p:974822363] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Eddie Murphy is another one as he's versatile as an actor too. Two movies come to mind. Dreamgirls and Dolemite.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 07/13/23 8:17:37 PM #44:	Jack Black was pretty good in King Kong --- Let's all please just get along. <cite>lilORANG posted [p:974822418] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Jack Black was pretty good in King Kong</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 07/13/23 8:18:24 PM #45:	lilORANG posted... Jack Black was pretty good in King Kong No --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:974822433] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>lilORANG posted... </cite><quote>Jack Black was pretty good in King Kong</quote>No</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 07/13/23 8:20:23 PM #46:	Adam Sandler arguably did his best work in Uncut Gems. --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:974822468] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Adam Sandler arguably did his best work in Uncut Gems.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 8:21:25 PM #47:	DrizztLink posted... Adam Sandler arguably did his best work in Uncut Gems. Sandler honestly has quite a few you can choose from --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974822487] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>DrizztLink posted... </cite><quote>Adam Sandler arguably did his best work in Uncut Gems.</quote>Sandler honestly has quite a few you can choose from</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 07/13/23 8:22:31 PM #48:	RuneterranSnap posted... Sandler honestly has quite a few you can choose from Like the last 20 or so minutes of Click --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:974822501] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RuneterranSnap posted... </cite><quote>Sandler honestly has quite a few you can choose from</quote>Like the last 20 or so minutes of Click</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RuneterranSnap 07/13/23 8:28:14 PM #49:	RchHomieQuanChi posted... Like the last 20 or so minutes of Click ;_; --- Joyrock/DSFlashlight/OctilIery <cite>RuneterranSnap posted [p:974822605] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>RchHomieQuanChi posted... </cite><quote>Like the last 20 or so minutes of Click</quote>;_;</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 07/13/23 8:29:44 PM #50:	Hamish Linklater was also best known for comedic roles before knocking it out of the fucking park in Midnight Mass. --- Let's all please just get along. <cite>lilORANG posted [p:974822634] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Hamish Linklater was also best known for comedic roles before knocking it out of the fucking park in Midnight Mass.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 07/13/23 8:32:37 PM #51:	Leonardo DiCaprio --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:974822674] in What comed... [t:80507940]...</cite> <quote>Leonardo DiCaprio</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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