The Young Ones - Every Stoopid Episode/Full Bottom

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Summary: Greatest BritCom: Youg Ones Is Funny
Review: What you need to know is that this is one of the most ridiculous and bright telley shows ever created. It is totally absurd and for that reason it is quite hilarious. At times is seems stupid but then it amazes the viewer with bright lines and absolute hilarity. I first encountered "The Young Ones" when it was shown on Comedy Central in the early '90's. I was an early teen then and while I found it funny I think I can relate to it much better now. This boxed set of DVD's is terrific and the best assortment of "The Young Ones" available.

The show is comprised of for young men Vyvyan, Neil Rick and Mike who share an apartment. Vyvyan is a vim and venom punk rocker, Neil is a burnt out hippie, Mike is sort a total lady-killer and Rick is a Communist pseudo intellectual. Naturally these four don't fit well together and each has a different way of handling the insane situations they find themselves in. Almost every scene of every episode is shot in their apartment and in spite of this money saving technique the show is fantastic and though sometimes a little slap sticky.

My favorite character is Rick: his lines are well written and ring so true as he tries to be a smart little Marxist. He is also such a funny character to watch as his blood boils in aggravation with his housemates antics. Vyvyan angers him as he generally finds breaking things to be the solution to any problem. Vyvyan is often the instigator or the exacerbator of the mayhem that transpires. Neil and Mike are also necessary characters though I don't think they are the stars of this show.

You had better go and get this now before something bad happens to you. This really is a great show and is certainly among the best British TV available. If you like Mr. Bean, The Simpsons, Family guy or Malcolm in the Middle this show will certainly appeal to you. This DVD set is the best way to get the show and is well worth the price.

-- Ted Murena