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An Idiot Abroad

JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
edited March 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Anyone else watch this show on the Science Channel?
Ricky Gervais calls An Idiot Abroad, "The most expensive practical joke I've ever done." Ricky and longtime friend Stephen Merchant are sending their uncultured colleague, Karl Pilkington to visit the 7 Wonders of the World. Will it open his eyes or will he hate every second?

Not only comical, but what a way to see the world...through a practical joke!
http://science.discovery.com/tv/an-idiot-abroad/
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  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    I caught the Brazil episode :lol:
  • justinschanz1982justinschanz1982 Posts: 395
    love that show. the hbo show ricky has is funny as hell 2.
  • spencer958spencer958 Louisville, KY Posts: 279
    I think I caught all of them. About 7-8 episodes. And to answer the quote "he will hate every second"!! :lol:
    It's a great show.
  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    justinschanz1982 wrote:
    love that show. the hbo show ricky has is funny as hell 2.

    I have yet to see Ricky's HBO show. I'll makes sure to check it out!
  • jackrabbit slimjackrabbit slim Posts: 564
    I love the show as well. It's funny and its cool to get a taste of the country you normally wouldn't get.
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    I've been meaning to watch this. I saw some of the Egypt episode.
  • nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Brilliant! I had to buy the book as well.

    On the back cover.

    Karl Pilkington
    • Adventurer
    • Philosopher
    • Knob Head

    :lol:
  • Leash_In_HidingLeash_In_Hiding Posts: 691
    DVR'd the entire series, saw them all. The show is hilarious ricky gervais hbo is great too as posted already
    The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself - EV

  • erebuserebus Posts: 570
    great series, got to love Karl's take on things

    also check out Rickie's other shows Extra's and the Office (British version)
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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    I love the show as well. It's funny and its cool to get a taste of the country you normally wouldn't get.
    Pretty much most of the friends ( nyc irish ) I grew up with would act like that :lol: .
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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    i'm a Karl fan... I'm also a fan of Travelogue type shows... so this was indeed brilliant.

    I believe they have commissioned a 2nd series. Hope so.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    guacamolejoe wrote:
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    I love the show as well. It's funny and its cool to get a taste of the country you normally wouldn't get.
    Pretty much most of the friends ( nyc irish ) I grew up with would act like that :lol: .

    act like what? :?
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,092
    the china episode was legendary.....

    and yes Dunk i heard that too
  • nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    dunkman wrote:
    i'm a Karl fan... I'm also a fan of Travelogue type shows... so this was indeed brilliant.

    I believe they have commissioned a 2nd series. Hope so.
    Did you see Caroline Quentin's India prog? Excellent!
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    pdalowsky wrote:
    the china episode was legendary.....

    and yes Dunk i heard that too

    i even watched the 'deleted scenes' on youtubes.. there is a scene where Karl watches a Chinese guy eat a large bowl of noodles in about 4 seconds.. meanwhile he's eating Monster Munch or something.. :lol::lol:
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,092
    dunkman wrote:
    pdalowsky wrote:
    the china episode was legendary.....

    and yes Dunk i heard that too

    i even watched the 'deleted scenes' on youtubes.. there is a scene where Karl watches a Chinese guy eat a large bowl of noodles in about 4 seconds.. meanwhile he's eating Monster Munch or something.. :lol::lol:

    absolutely - quality comedy

    and a reminder that if you plan a trip to china, it would be wise to take with you some monster munch
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