Comments on: Aussies Are Not Taken With The US ‘Kath & Kim’

By: camille

camille — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:23:50 +0000

I thought the trailors were cute.
But IDK bout the show.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:54:50 +0000

I am from Australia and the Australian version is soooo much better than the US version. The funny, suburban moments seem to be lost in the US version. Plus – tthe US version is missing one of the best characters – Sharon, Kims second best friend.

The Oz version is shot more like a documentary, whereas the US version seems to be more like a sitcom which is def NOT kath and kim style.

The foxy morons from fountain lake are much funnier than their US cousins. My only hoe is that Australian audiences dont get turned off on eof the best comedies ever to be produced in australia because of the damage the US version did over here.

By: sharee

sharee — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:25:44 +0000

cancel it!

By: jj

jj — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:16:06 +0000

Definitely the dumbest show I have seen in recent history. The Australian version was clever and hilarious, unfortunately this doesn’t hold a candle. Have to say though, it gives me nasty pleasure to watch Molly and Selma in high def on my new VIZIO and see all the lines and imperfections, but then again I’m an awful person!

By: el

el — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:41:11 +0000

Well, it’s women trying to be funny and comedy is such a boy’s world. Say all you like about Tina Fey and Sarah Sliverman right now, they have paved the way into a more equal comic world, yes, but the mass population is still less then eager to see women as funny. When women try to be funny they are regarded as annoying or obnoxious. I support female comedians, I love Tina Fey and the Oz version of Kath and Kim, but it seems to have missed that mark with US audiences. Maybe because they are funny women?? Selma Blair can take the piss with the best of them, but isn’t Kim supposed to be fat? It’s part of the show, one of the reasons it’s so funny and her weight fuels more mother daughter tension. It’s also good to see a woman comfortable with her size enough to make a joke of it. There are no bigger girls in Hollywood, so I’m not surprised they had to settle for a size zero, but her thong just isn’t as funny as it could be sticking out of her child sized jean skirt.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:36:07 +0000

I had high hopes for the remake after seeing the trailers – I thought they were cute and it did actually get a few chuckles from me. The actual show is a whole ‘nother case! I just find it lame and I would even go so far as to say cringe worthy. The dialog is just unfunny and I don’t think Selma Blair fits her role in the slightest… Only 2 eps in and I will stick it out, but so far, not really impressed.

By: sej

sej — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:40:41 +0000

i think this show is absolutely hilarious. i really hope they don’t cancel it. :(

By: BLo

BLo — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:22:45 +0000

Knight Rider is so bad, it’s good! I love cheesy stuff and this show is FULL of it! Watch it and laugh, y’all!

By: Margie

Margie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:58:54 +0000

I’m trying, Julie. I’ll continue to give it a shot much like I did with The Office and other shows that faltered when they premiered. I’m hoping that I don’t want to strangle Kim everytime she’s onscreen.

By: debho

debho — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:52:51 +0000

I’m an Aussie and could only watch half of the first show of the US version. Sorry. Compared with ours, it just isn’t funny. I guess if I hadn’t seen the original I might, but then again I can’t stand Molly Shannon either. And Selma makes a terrible Kimmie.

By: julie

julie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:30:17 +0000

I’m sure it’s very different from the original, but I do enjoy the US version. It’s entertaining, and I actually like the Kim character. Margie, I do think she has some genuine moments, even though she’s normally selfish and immature. But yeah, I’m sure the Aussies prefer their version. I also like the American Office better than BBC, so go figure.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:13:48 +0000

yea……i am not loving it. sorry to say…..i really hoped i would……love Molly Shannon…..love Selma Blair……not so much Kath and Kim……ugh……

By: wendell

wendell — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:13:08 +0000

I actaully think the US Kath & Kim is pretty funny. I enjoy the type of humor they are attempting and it’s so great to see Molly Shannon back on television in a major part.

By: Danity Donnaly

Danity Donnaly — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:41:29 +0000

I think it is hilarious, unfortunately, I don’t think it will make it long in US.

By: Margie

Margie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:39:02 +0000

I’ve watched the show and I just end up wanting to strangle Kim. I know she’s supposed to be that character but geez, I at least, have some sympathy, or likeability, towards other characters on other shows that are also meant to be annoying. The show is just trying to hard to be different and funny and it’s falling short of that by a lot. I hope it gets better because I adore Molly Shannon. “I-I-I-Ikea!!”

By: Aliy

Aliy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:38:20 +0000

I was saddend to find out that they were making kath and kim over here. I knew it was going to suck…and were is sharon????
I know she can in a little later but come on.
I know the remake of abfab is going to suck, i am glad I got my dvds…lol

By: Brooke

Brooke — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:38:07 +0000

Cancel it! I don’t think it is good at all.

By: Megan B.

Megan B. — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:14 +0000

I’m enjoying the show, but I have never seen the original, so I can’t compare it to that. I’m sure the original is better, but I hope they don’t cancel this one.

By: Froggie2004

Froggie2004 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:26 +0000

I have not seen the original series, but I bet it is funnier than the US version…

By: Mr. Gyllenhaal

Mr. Gyllenhaal — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:16:30 +0000

It isn’t the funniest show ever but some dumb humor! I don’t watch it thou! I only saw it once.