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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall

I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!

Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

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By *MP3Man
over a year ago

Between Scylla and Charybdis


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!"

It's not racist, Sherrif Bart is the hero of the film. Anyway, never mind that shit, here comes Mongo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!"

I think racism and even morals depend on the time period. When this film was made it wasn't probably frowned upon in the same way it is now.

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism "

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a piss take dont know about being racist but animal welfare are after mungo I know that

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"It's a piss take dont know about being racist but animal welfare are after mungo I know that"

I think no animals were actually punched in the making of this film... lol

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

O God, thought this was about dodgy tummy's........

Never watched it so cannot comment....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a piss take dont know about being racist but animal welfare are after mungo I know that

I think no animals were actually punched in the making of this film... lol"

ha ha nice one

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?"

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

It's completely the opposite, it's a Mickey take out of the ingrained racism that did, and still does, exist in the US

For example, where the black sheriff fools the white townsfolk into thinking he's being k*dnapped .. and they fall it ... with him calling them all dumb

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And it's funny with it too

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony "

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watched it with a black mate ov mine and he pissed himself especially when the old dear says screw you n word

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!"

No, it satire the white people are betrayed as idiots and morons.

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By *MP3Man
over a year ago

Between Scylla and Charybdis


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?"

Yes, but the line, "Where's the black women at?" maybe considered racist now

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?"

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Yes, but the line, "Where's the black women at?" maybe considered racist now "

He says "hey where's the white women at"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony "

Before the age of ten for me it was one of the films that highlighted racial inequalities and stereotypes. Along with Blues Brothers I had two films growing up that basically said Nazis are scum.

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny "

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

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By *oby BestMan
over a year ago

the shires

No beans were hurt in the making of the film ... a classic but sadly very dated

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By *MP3Man
over a year ago

Between Scylla and Charybdis


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Yes, but the line, "Where's the black women at?" maybe considered racist now

He says "hey where's the white women at""

He does, but we're talking about the film roles being reversed

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Yes, but the line, "Where's the black women at?" maybe considered racist now

He says "hey where's the white women at"

He does, but we're talking about the film roles being reversed "

My mistake

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past."

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ?

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ? "

Could be his German jew and Russian jew heritage

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ? "

Yes that is a valid point. I must confess to never seeing that one, but I believe it wasn’t as well received

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Funny as fuck.

"Candygram for Mongo!"

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ?

Yes that is a valid point. I must confess to never seeing that one, but I believe it wasn’t as well received "

It's from The Producers, one of his acknowledged classics,so it was very well received!

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island


"Funny as fuck.

"Candygram for Mongo!""

Someone got to back a get a shit load of dimes.

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ?

Yes that is a valid point. I must confess to never seeing that one, but I believe it wasn’t as well received

It's from The Producers, one of his acknowledged classics,so it was very well received!"

My mistake! Please excuse my ignorance. I must now go and watch it.

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ?

Yes that is a valid point. I must confess to never seeing that one, but I believe it wasn’t as well received

It's from The Producers, one of his acknowledged classics,so it was very well received!

My mistake! Please excuse my ignorance. I must now go and watch it."

Make sure it's the original,not the recent remake

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism

Yes, I see the point there. Do you think it could be made now though?

Probably not, as the pc brigade don't understand irony

Would it be as funny if the hero was white and the rest of the characters black?

Very doubtful as it wouldn't have the historical background that makes it subversively funny

This is very true. The fact it pokes fun at the past.

It's very unusual for an American film to satirize it's dubious past, in England we fall over ourselves to prove what awful people we've been throughout history but Americans in general lack self awareness

Mel Brooks revels in bringing bad taste to the fore to prove a satirical point.Springtime for Hitler anyone ?

Yes that is a valid point. I must confess to never seeing that one, but I believe it wasn’t as well received

It's from The Producers, one of his acknowledged classics,so it was very well received!

My mistake! Please excuse my ignorance. I must now go and watch it.

Make sure it's the original,not the recent remake "

Looking it up as we speak.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!"

One of our favourite films I'm sorry if it offends but it's so funny xx

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By *ensualMan
over a year ago

Sutton

This is not a PC issue and should not be used by those who dislike PC to vent their prejudices.

If Blazing Saddles is racist where do people stand on productions of the Merchant of Venice? Or even Othello which now, quite correctly, has black performers as Othello.

Every one with half brain knows it is satire and makes fun of prejudices. People who like films will know the 1970's was a time when films really pushed boundaries.

Is it near to the knuckle, yes, but it was even then. What has changed was white people openly used the "N" word back in the day and racist terms see "Love They Neighbour" and "Till Death Do Us Part" in Britain.

But has anything changed when people openly use terms such as BBC and Queen of Spaces.

Lili Von Shtupp: Tell me, schatze, is it twue what they say about the way you people are... gifted?

[sound of zipper opening]

Lili Von Shtupp: Oh, it's twue. It's twue. It's twue, it's twue!

-- Lili Von Shtupp "

Everything changes but everything stays the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!

It's not racist, Sherrif Bart is the hero of the film. Anyway, never mind that shit, here comes Mongo "

Mongo loves candy xx

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

I think the bit where he says

"He specifically requested 2 n******, well to tell a family secret, my grandmother was Dutch"

... says it all .. it just satirises the concept of racism for how ridiculous it is

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"This is not a PC issue and should not be used by those who dislike PC to vent their prejudices.

If Blazing Saddles is racist where do people stand on productions of the Merchant of Venice? Or even Othello which now, quite correctly, has black performers as Othello.

Every one with half brain knows it is satire and makes fun of prejudices. People who like films will know the 1970's was a time when films really pushed boundaries.

Is it near to the knuckle, yes, but it was even then. What has changed was white people openly used the "N" word back in the day and racist terms see "Love They Neighbour" and "Till Death Do Us Part" in Britain.

But has anything changed when people openly use terms such as BBC and Queen of Spaces.

Lili Von Shtupp: Tell me, schatze, is it twue what they say about the way you people are... gifted?

[sound of zipper opening]

Lili Von Shtupp: Oh, it's twue. It's twue. It's twue, it's twue!

-- Lili Von Shtupp "

Everything changes but everything stays the same

"

Yep can’t agree more. But while watching it I began to question how it would be received today, and also wondered if it’s one of those films that never gets shown on tv anymore.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham


"This is not a PC issue and should not be used by those who dislike PC to vent their prejudices.

If Blazing Saddles is racist where do people stand on productions of the Merchant of Venice? Or even Othello which now, quite correctly, has black performers as Othello.

Every one with half brain knows it is satire and makes fun of prejudices. People who like films will know the 1970's was a time when films really pushed boundaries.

Is it near to the knuckle, yes, but it was even then. What has changed was white people openly used the "N" word back in the day and racist terms see "Love They Neighbour" and "Till Death Do Us Part" in Britain.

But has anything changed when people openly use terms such as BBC and Queen of Spaces.

Lili Von Shtupp: Tell me, schatze, is it twue what they say about the way you people are... gifted?

[sound of zipper opening]

Lili Von Shtupp: Oh, it's twue. It's twue. It's twue, it's twue!

-- Lili Von Shtupp "

Everything changes but everything stays the same

Yep can’t agree more. But while watching it I began to question how it would be received today, and also wondered if it’s one of those films that never gets shown on tv anymore."

Not seen it on TV for ages ... I think networks are too focused on the N bomb without thinking of the concept ... it's a great shame

I need to watch it again now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None of the major networks would show it now, personally I don’t think it’s racist.

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By *arsharkMan
over a year ago

Burnley


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!"

I don’t think it’s racist, like a lot of other people’s opinions I think it makes fun of racism but for me personally I just do not get Mel Brooks’ humour.

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall

I do love the lily Von schtup song

“They start with Byron & Shelley then jump on your belly and bust your balloons “

“They’re always coming and going and going and coming and always to soon...”

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"None of the major networks would show it now, personally I don’t think it’s racist. "

I don't think the content has a bearing on it,the major networks just don't show ANY films more than 30 years old these days.

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"None of the major networks would show it now, personally I don’t think it’s racist.

I don't think the content has a bearing on it,the major networks just don't show ANY films more than 30 years old these days."

Surely not. How about the wizard of bloody oz!

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By *MP3Man
over a year ago

Between Scylla and Charybdis


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!

It's not racist, Sherrif Bart is the hero of the film. Anyway, never mind that shit, here comes Mongo

Mongo loves candy xx"

Mongo only pawn in game of life.

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By *ensualMan
over a year ago

Sutton


"This is not a PC issue and should not be used by those who dislike PC to vent their prejudices.

If Blazing Saddles is racist where do people stand on productions of the Merchant of Venice? Or even Othello which now, quite correctly, has black performers as Othello.

Every one with half brain knows it is satire and makes fun of prejudices. People who like films will know the 1970's was a time when films really pushed boundaries.

Is it near to the knuckle, yes, but it was even then. What has changed was white people openly used the "N" word back in the day and racist terms see "Love They Neighbour" and "Till Death Do Us Part" in Britain.

But has anything changed when people openly use terms such as BBC and Queen of Spaces.

Lili Von Shtupp: Tell me, schatze, is it twue what they say about the way you people are... gifted?

[sound of zipper opening]

Lili Von Shtupp: Oh, it's twue. It's twue. It's twue, it's twue!

-- Lili Von Shtupp "

Everything changes but everything stays the same

Yep can’t agree more. But while watching it I began to question how it would be received today, and also wondered if it’s one of those films that never gets shown on tv anymore."

The films they show on networks are generally tied to advertising. I suspect they are more scared of upsetting potential advertisers who are protective of their brand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!

It's not racist, Sherrif Bart is the hero of the film. Anyway, never mind that shit, here comes Mongo

Mongo loves candy xx

Mongo only pawn in game of life. "

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"None of the major networks would show it now, personally I don’t think it’s racist.

I don't think the content has a bearing on it,the major networks just don't show ANY films more than 30 years old these days.

Surely not. How about the wizard of bloody oz! "

Ok there are a few exceptions which get dragged out at Xmas and Easter but generally if you want older films, it's TCM or similar channels you need

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By *ickeyandmouseCouple
over a year ago

nr Alicante

Saw it when it first came out. Thought at the time funniest film ever, and stands test of time.Of course not very pc, but it’s all done in the best possible taste ( with acknowledgement to Kenny).

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By *icolerobbie OP   Couple
over a year ago

walsall


"Saw it when it first came out. Thought at the time funniest film ever, and stands test of time.Of course not very pc, but it’s all done in the best possible taste ( with acknowledgement to Kenny)."

Ahh Kenny, he was fan of causing controversy! Very funny though.

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By *ud and BryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston, Lincolnshire

Absolutely LOVE the film. Yes there's a lot of offensive language in it, but frequently used by Clevon Little, at the expense of the red neck white folks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The sheriff is near?"

Fantasticly funny film, definitely wouldn't get made today though I'd say

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

What in the wide world of sport isa goin on here..............

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Work work work work work work

Hello boys, I miss you

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"None of the major networks would show it now, personally I don’t think it’s racist.

I don't think the content has a bearing on it,the major networks just don't show ANY films more than 30 years old these days.

Surely not. How about the wizard of bloody oz!

Ok there are a few exceptions which get dragged out at Xmas and Easter but generally if you want older films, it's TCM or similar channels you need "

It's on iplayer now. Fantastic film. Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor wrote some of the funniest dialogue ever.

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By *hrimper36Couple
50 weeks ago

Central France dept 36

A classic comedy from a bygone era that many people wouldn’t accept or indeed find funny in the current climate.

T

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By *aizyWoman
50 weeks ago

west midlands


"None of the major networks would show it now, personally I don’t think it’s racist.

I don't think the content has a bearing on it,the major networks just don't show ANY films more than 30 years old these days.

Surely not. How about the wizard of bloody oz!

Ok there are a few exceptions which get dragged out at Xmas and Easter but generally if you want older films, it's TCM or similar channels you need

It's on iplayer now. Fantastic film. Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor wrote some of the funniest dialogue ever.

"

Richard Pryor was just one of the funniest men ever!!

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London

He was supposed to be in it but some people had reservations. But Cleavon Little is amazing. In fact I don't think there's a dud actor in the whole thing.

It takes meta to a whole new level at the end.

Froggy love daddy?

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago

One of my favourite films.

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By *aizyWoman
50 weeks ago

west midlands


"He was supposed to be in it but some people had reservations. But Cleavon Little is amazing. In fact I don't think there's a dud actor in the whole thing.

It takes meta to a whole new level at the end.

Froggy love daddy?

"

I remember reading that somewhere that he was supposed to be in it, Mel Brooks wanted John Wayne in the film too but he turned him down! You are right Cleavon Little was brilliant in it!

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By *ambi4uMan
50 weeks ago

Saint Helens

Depicting racism and being racist are different things.

Unfortunately there are many people who can't separate the two.

I don't think it could be made today.

It is one of my all time funniest films though, need to watch it again ASAP

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By *udandBryanCouple
50 weeks ago

Boston

One of the funniest films ever!

Cleaving Little was brilliant.

As for being racist, it's the most ANTI racist film we've seen, it makes fun of racism brilliantly.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London

The Gene Wilder character was supposed to be played by some old boy who was in loads of westerns but I think he croaked just before shooting started.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"One of the funniest films ever!

Cleaving Little was brilliant.

As for being racist, it's the most ANTI racist film we've seen, it makes fun of racism brilliantly. "

It absolutely does.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
50 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke.

Along with lots of slapstick humour and brilliant gags " look at this"

Lifting hand

"Steady as a rock"

Lift's other shaky hand

" yeah but I shoot with this hand"

A film made in a different era set in a different era .

Casting the black cast as intelligent and sophisticated people, at a time in cinema when most where typecast.

Mel Brooks being Jewish has that and antisemitism as a running theme throughout all his movies.

Blazing Saddles is a great film however Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece with Gene Wilder at his very best.

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago

It's designed to be like that. A total classic. People need to lighten up as a ginger I've been subjected to lots of ridicule, never let it bother me. Still love the bit where they are all eating beans and farting. Propper lol

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke.

Along with lots of slapstick humour and brilliant gags " look at this"

Lifting hand

"Steady as a rock"

Lift's other shaky hand

" yeah but I shoot with this hand"

A film made in a different era set in a different era .

Casting the black cast as intelligent and sophisticated people, at a time in cinema when most where typecast.

Mel Brooks being Jewish has that and antisemitism as a running theme throughout all his movies.

Blazing Saddles is a great film however Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece with Gene Wilder at his very best."

Young Frankenstein is a classic. I also enjoyed high anxiety.

Face it, I love Mel Brooks.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
50 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.


"It's designed to be like that. A total classic. People need to lighten up as a ginger I've been subjected to lots of ridicule, never let it bother me. Still love the bit where they are all eating beans and farting. Propper lol "

"More Beans Mr Taggart?"

"No id say you boys have had enough phewwww"

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By *ools and the brainCouple
50 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.


"The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke.

Along with lots of slapstick humour and brilliant gags " look at this"

Lifting hand

"Steady as a rock"

Lift's other shaky hand

" yeah but I shoot with this hand"

A film made in a different era set in a different era .

Casting the black cast as intelligent and sophisticated people, at a time in cinema when most where typecast.

Mel Brooks being Jewish has that and antisemitism as a running theme throughout all his movies.

Blazing Saddles is a great film however Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece with Gene Wilder at his very best.

Young Frankenstein is a classic. I also enjoyed high anxiety.

Face it, I love Mel Brooks.

"

SPACE BALLS

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke.

Along with lots of slapstick humour and brilliant gags " look at this"

Lifting hand

"Steady as a rock"

Lift's other shaky hand

" yeah but I shoot with this hand"

A film made in a different era set in a different era .

Casting the black cast as intelligent and sophisticated people, at a time in cinema when most where typecast.

Mel Brooks being Jewish has that and antisemitism as a running theme throughout all his movies.

Blazing Saddles is a great film however Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece with Gene Wilder at his very best.

Young Frankenstein is a classic. I also enjoyed high anxiety.

Face it, I love Mel Brooks.

SPACE BALLS "

Use the schwartz.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
50 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.


"The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke.

Along with lots of slapstick humour and brilliant gags " look at this"

Lifting hand

"Steady as a rock"

Lift's other shaky hand

" yeah but I shoot with this hand"

A film made in a different era set in a different era .

Casting the black cast as intelligent and sophisticated people, at a time in cinema when most where typecast.

Mel Brooks being Jewish has that and antisemitism as a running theme throughout all his movies.

Blazing Saddles is a great film however Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece with Gene Wilder at his very best.

Young Frankenstein is a classic. I also enjoyed high anxiety.

Face it, I love Mel Brooks.

SPACE BALLS

Use the schwartz.

"

" I see your Schwartz is bigger than my Schwartz lonestar"

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago


"The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke."

The Producers also illustrates that goof ball, fun poking of bigotry

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"The whole point of the film and alot of Mel Brooks stuff is to take the piss out of bigotry and ignorance and Blazing Saddles Tackles racism set in an era when it was probably at it's peak.

The film pretty much shows all the white folks as ignorant cowpoke and settlers turning them into the butt of the joke.

Along with lots of slapstick humour and brilliant gags " look at this"

Lifting hand

"Steady as a rock"

Lift's other shaky hand

" yeah but I shoot with this hand"

A film made in a different era set in a different era .

Casting the black cast as intelligent and sophisticated people, at a time in cinema when most where typecast.

Mel Brooks being Jewish has that and antisemitism as a running theme throughout all his movies.

Blazing Saddles is a great film however Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece with Gene Wilder at his very best.

Young Frankenstein is a classic. I also enjoyed high anxiety.

Face it, I love Mel Brooks.

SPACE BALLS

Use the schwartz.

" I see your Schwartz is bigger than my Schwartz lonestar""

They've gone to plaid.

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By *dd_soxMan
50 weeks ago

Suffolk

Won't be long before they overdub it with 'Tigger' ... like they have done with based-on-real-story The Dambusters...

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"Won't be long before they overdub it with 'Tigger' ... like they have done with based-on-real-story The Dambusters..."

I think that's a bit different.

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago

Roses are red

The sheriff was black

If anyone’s racist

They deserve a f’kin slap!

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago


"Funny as fuck.

"Candygram for Mongo!""

I knew I’d commented on this before.

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By *itty9899Man
50 weeks ago

Craggy Island


"I have just watched this film.

Do you forumites think that it is racist? There are a lot of N’ bombs dropped!"

No, it's satire.

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By *itty9899Man
50 weeks ago

Craggy Island


"Won't be long before they overdub it with 'Tigger' ... like they have done with based-on-real-story The Dambusters..."

They already have if you live in America and have access to Max streaming services.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London


"Won't be long before they overdub it with 'Tigger' ... like they have done with based-on-real-story The Dambusters...

They already have if you live in America and have access to Max streaming services."

Alarming in a country that claims to champion free speech and freedom of expression.

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By *istr3ssWoman
50 weeks ago

Stockton-on-Tees


"Given that the hero is black, I think there is a lot of irony in it,not racist at all in my opinion,it laughs at racism "

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By *ansoffateMan
50 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

You have to understand these people are simple folk.

Salt of the earth

The common clay of the new west.

You know... Morons.

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By *k98765Couple
50 weeks ago

birmingham

Absolutely brilliant film very funny

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By *mf123Man
50 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

It just shows how much the world has changed like most things it just reflects how things will have been back then and spins it all around to make the white folks of the time appear to be dumb as fuck similar to how django did in the end tho its just a funny movie

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
50 weeks ago

Cheshire

I suppose you could see it as racist film but Quentin Tarantino has white actors using the N word just as much or even more. So saying you couldn’t make it today isn’t that accurate, I think a modern audience would get the joke. It’s only those looking to be insulted that would have an issue.

If you’re using the black characters as the foils of the joke maybe, but they’re often the more intelligent and likeable ones. Also does anyone really think Mel Brooks wanted to make a racist film or a Nazi Propaganda film with the Producers ?

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
50 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

Was only thinking about this film earlier, there was a mention of it on Radio4 Extra as it celebrates its 50th birthday.

Richard Pryor was a comedy genius, his writing in this along with Mel Brooks ( and 3 other guys ) is just brilliant.

The insistence of Brooks that Pryor did not play the lead was brave but Cleavon Little absolutely nailed it.

Great film.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
50 weeks ago

London

Brooks didn't insist, the studio did. Richard Pryor was too much of a risk due to his known drug use and the financial risk deemed too great.

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By *riel13Woman
50 weeks ago

Northampton

If anyone thinks it is racist they didn't actually watch the film!

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By *avexxMan
50 weeks ago

cheshire

great film really funny

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By *ikesEmBigMan
49 weeks ago

Herts

How you can take offence after watching it and not realise the point, I don't understand.

Speaking of Richard Pryor, him and Gene Wilder had the best chemistry. Would have been interesting to see if he was in it. Still a classic

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By *ikesEmBigMan
49 weeks ago

Herts

Oh and santa claus was in it

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By *uffymayfairCouple
49 weeks ago

vera playa, Almeria

One of the best films ever in my opinion

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By *arcosaMan
49 weeks ago

London

It was on today I think. Or yesterday.

Someone said it seemed a bit dated but I don't think so. The issues it tackles are still around today except I'd say that there's racism on both sides of the racial divide now. So sad really.

Also,funny is funny no matter how old it is! I can watch Laurel and Hardy even today and still find myself laughing my arse off. A good joke is timeless and the jokes in blazing saddles are written by the best in the business.

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By *illan-KillashMan
49 weeks ago

London/Sussex/Surrey/Berks/Hants

As a comedy, it's a joy.

As a commentary on racism and it's prevalence in society, it's a joy.

Does it take the piss out of racist bigots? Yes.

Well written, well acted and well delivered satire.

*big fan.

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