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joeychitwood · 25 January 2011, 05:35 AM

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have produced a show currently being broadcast in the US on The Science Channel called An Idiot Abroad. (It's already been shown on Sky.) The concept involves sending a rather dull, unworldly bloke who works for them (described by Gervais as a real life Homer Simpson) on a tour of the world and filming his travels. Karl Pilkington, the main character, has no filter between his brain and mouth, and having traveled to China where the first episode was filmed, he says everything that one thinks when exploring the country.

The show is not for everyone, but I found it hilarious. Upon visiting the Great Wall of China and seeing a den of bears at a tourist-trap exhibit, he says, “What is this all about? It’s almost like they know the Wall isn’t that good so what else can we give them? It’s not a Great Wall. It’s an alright Wall.” After visiting a public toilet which features no actual toilet, doors or toilet paper, he can't believe "that the iPod came from China." He says "These aren't people who need iPods. These people need toilet paper."

If you have a slightly warped sense of humor, I highly recommend this show. It's wickedly funny.

Scenes from China episode

Cannop · 25 January 2011, 05:41 AM

We have had the whole series screened over here in the UK. It's as funny through all the 6 episodes. I don't much care for Gervais these days but Karl Pilkington is an absolute sream - like you say he comes out with some unbeatable one liners!

Noonan · 25 January 2011, 05:48 AM

I thought the show was hilarious as well. I'll be watching the rest of the series for sure. My only complaint is that Gervais laughed way too hard and stuff that wasn't very funny (speaking more about the preview show). It got a bit annoying after a while.

Ed Rooney · 25 January 2011, 05:48 AM

Just watched it the other night. hilarious.

MonBK · 25 January 2011, 05:53 AM

Hhhmmm, Netflix doesn't have it.

Is that the correct title?

Noonan · 25 January 2011, 06:08 AM

It wouldn't be on Netflix yet. The first episode just aired in the states this past Sat night.

joeychitwood · 25 January 2011, 06:12 AM

Most of the first show is posted in segments on youtube.

mtrunner · 25 January 2011, 06:35 AM

It sounds hilarious. I am going to have to check this one out.

Route 66 · 25 January 2011, 06:39 AM

I've never seen it but I'm gonna give it a try because I think Gervais is hilarious.

ersnyder · 25 January 2011, 06:47 AM

Saw the "alright wall of China" episode and found it pretty humorous. But, Gervais isn't very much of the show, it's more the "idiot" going abroad and Gervais only plays a very minor part. Funny though!

Grissom · 25 January 2011, 06:57 AM

For those in San Diego, using COX, it is on the Science Channel.....first episode was Sat 01-22-2011.

esm · 25 January 2011, 08:21 AM

the first one (China) is the funniest imo.
i like the Petra one too... saw it on the tv the week before we visited Petra, so that was cool

wolfman25 · 25 January 2011, 08:23 AM

I loved it. My wife didn't.

joeychitwood · 25 January 2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfman25

I loved it. My wife didn't.

Mrs. Chitwood: "What's so funny? I don't get it..."

25 January 2011, 05:35 AM	#1
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	An Idiot Abroad: Anyone Watching This Show? Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have produced a show currently being broadcast in the US on The Science Channel called An Idiot Abroad. (It's already been shown on Sky.) The concept involves sending a rather dull, unworldly bloke who works for them (described by Gervais as a real life Homer Simpson) on a tour of the world and filming his travels. Karl Pilkington, the main character, has no filter between his brain and mouth, and having traveled to China where the first episode was filmed, he says everything that one thinks when exploring the country. The show is not for everyone, but I found it hilarious. Upon visiting the Great Wall of China and seeing a den of bears at a tourist-trap exhibit, he says, “What is this all about? It’s almost like they know the Wall isn’t that good so what else can we give them? It’s not a Great Wall. It’s an alright Wall.” After visiting a public toilet which features no actual toilet, doors or toilet paper, he can't believe "that the iPod came from China." He says "These aren't people who need iPods. These people need toilet paper." If you have a slightly warped sense of humor, I highly recommend this show. It's wickedly funny. Scenes from China episode

25 January 2011, 05:41 AM	#2
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	We have had the whole series screened over here in the UK. It's as funny through all the 6 episodes. I don't much care for Gervais these days but Karl Pilkington is an absolute sream - like you say he comes out with some unbeatable one liners! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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25 January 2011, 05:48 AM	#3
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I thought the show was hilarious as well. I'll be watching the rest of the series for sure. My only complaint is that Gervais laughed way too hard and stuff that wasn't very funny (speaking more about the preview show). It got a bit annoying after a while.

25 January 2011, 05:48 AM	#4
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Just watched it the other night. hilarious.

25 January 2011, 05:53 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Hhhmmm, Netflix doesn't have it. Is that the correct title?

25 January 2011, 06:08 AM	#6
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	It wouldn't be on Netflix yet. The first episode just aired in the states this past Sat night.

25 January 2011, 06:12 AM	#7
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Most of the first show is posted in segments on youtube.

25 January 2011, 06:35 AM	#8
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	It sounds hilarious. I am going to have to check this one out.

25 January 2011, 06:39 AM	#9
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I've never seen it but I'm gonna give it a try because I think Gervais is hilarious.

25 January 2011, 06:47 AM	#10
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Saw the "alright wall of China" episode and found it pretty humorous. But, Gervais isn't very much of the show, it's more the "idiot" going abroad and Gervais only plays a very minor part. Funny though!

25 January 2011, 08:21 AM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	the first one (China) is the funniest imo. i like the Petra one too... saw it on the tv the week before we visited Petra, so that was cool

25 January 2011, 08:23 AM	#13
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	I loved it. My wife didn't.

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