I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
copyace
Swing Joined: 8/2/07
#1I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/2/07 at 6:17pm
I just saw the national touring company in Chicago and loved the play, but this one seems to be over my head:
(referring to writing a note to the character Doctor Shuffhausen)
Christine: Should I use an umlaut?
Freddy: No, you smell great!
It would make sense if umlaut rhymed with douche or perfume, but both are a stretch. What word does Freddy think she's saying -- or am I overanalyzing this and the point of the joke is that he's totally clueless?
#2re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/2/07 at 6:19pm
He thinks its like a perfume or something.
The joke isn't that good, imo, but it is kind of funny.
#2re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/2/07 at 6:19pmHe's just totally clueless.
Other than that, did you enjoy the play Mrs Lincoln?
#3re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/2/07 at 6:57pm
An umlaut (sp?) are the two dots above different vowels in the German language. Freddy is so clueless, he doesn't know what she's talking about.
I was just listening to this CD the other day and really re-enjoying it.
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#4re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/2/07 at 7:39pmI thought it was funny. And the production was good.
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#5re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/3/07 at 6:59amJust shows his lack of sophistication, glad you enjoyed DRS!
#6re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/3/07 at 12:21pmI'm seeing it tomorrow, and I'm excited. Are they selling any merchandise?
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bwaylvsong
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#8re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/3/07 at 5:36pmOn a similar note, I don't get "Jerry likes my corn" from GG, but I got some things that others didn't.
danhattan
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#9re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/3/07 at 11:59pmJust exactly what part of "Jerry likes my corn" didn't you get? Jerry likes her corn. Simple as that. It's not a joke really. It's only funny because it's something as random as corn. I myself love the song and find it more endearing then hilarious.
bwaylvsong
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#10re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/4/07 at 12:11amThe audience was rolling in the aisles, laughing at every line, and it seemed like some sort of allusion or sexual innuendo that I just was not getting.
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daspazoo
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#12re: I Don't Get This Joke From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Posted: 8/4/07 at 1:03pm
My favorite joke from DRS!
Freddy: ...and tell me not to fall asleep at the opear.
Lawrence: It was Wagner!
Freddy: It was 6 hours! I don't even like to have sex and eat bacon for 6 hours!
...this bird is singing.
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