CosmicBills Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Now I'm back to thinking it's performance art. If it is, he took a HELL of a pay cut for it. I agree -- the Funny or Die thing wasn't that funny. His rants are funny because he seems truly unhinged. But the fact that he has this (fairly) polished and slick piece which clearly makes fun of himself shows that he's far more self aware than we thought. Which, also makes it less funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I agree -- the Funny or Die thing wasn't that funny. His rants are funny because he seems truly unhinged. But the fact that he has this (fairly) polished and slick piece which clearly makes fun of himself shows that he's far more self aware than we thought. Which, also makes it less funny. Maybe he wants to one up the Joaquin Phoenix act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I agree -- the Funny or Die thing wasn't that funny. His rants are funny because he seems truly unhinged. But the fact that he has this (fairly) polished and slick piece which clearly makes fun of himself shows that he's far more self aware than we thought. Which, also makes it less funny. I dunno, I thought it was pretty damn funny. Like I said, he's giving trainwrecks a lesson on what a trainwreck really is, and I'm completely digging it. He also had the same grill as me, so I'm a little biased, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) He also had the same grill as me, so I'm a little biased, I guess. Dude don't even go there. YOU have the same grill as HE.. Edited March 10, 2011 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Now I'm back to thinking it's performance art. If it is, he took a HELL of a pay cut for it. I agree -- the Funny or Die thing wasn't that funny. His rants are funny because he seems truly unhinged. But the fact that he has this (fairly) polished and slick piece which clearly makes fun of himself shows that he's far more self aware than we thought. Which, also makes it less funny. I dont think the original rants were "staged" but I dont think they were nearly as serious as everyone thought they were. People actually thought that he believed he was a Warlock Assassin for the Vatican! Cmon! Even during the 20/20 interview, he made it obvious that he was saying things just to get a reaction out of people. I think it's hilarious that while all the celebrity obsessed "trolls" have been harping on him for "losing his mind", he's able to still take a step back and laugh at himself. Shows he is more there than most people give him credit for. When he isnt on a rocket ship to the moon, that is. The fact that he just Andy Kaufmaned most of America is awesome! Edited March 10, 2011 by DrDankenstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The fact that he just Andy Kaufmaned most of America is awesome! If he truly did that, I'd agree 100%. However, the Funny or Die thing seemed to be some sort of damage control more than anything. He officially launched his suit against WB today and Chuck Lorre so I doubt it was really a ploy all along. You don't sue one of the biggest studios in the world for a gag. ... well, not if you ever care about acting ever again in anything outside of a student film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 His new "Cooking Show" on Funny or Die.com Doesnt look like he's dying anytime soon! Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes from Charlie Sheen "My hands are rated by Zagats!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If he truly did that, I'd agree 100%. However, the Funny or Die thing seemed to be some sort of damage control more than anything. He officially launched his suit against WB today and Chuck Lorre so I doubt it was really a ploy all along. You don't sue one of the biggest studios in the world for a gag. ... well, not if you ever care about acting ever again in anything outside of a student film. And there is where Lorre and WB went wrong. The original rants were GOLD. They whipped the general population into a frenzy that hasnt been seen since the OJ trial. So much so, that now that Charlie has been fired, he's falling back on those rants here, and will be able to use them to find more work. He's simply too popular, and too much of a draw, to NOT get work. 2 weeks ago, Sheen handed Warner Bros, and 2 And A Half Men the advertising of a lifetime. Can you imagine if they simply suspended production shortly, Lorre calls up Sheen and says "Brilliant, lets put this behind us and get back to work", and then they release a show a couple weeks later?!? The ratings WOULD HAVE BEEN through the roof!! Which is why Lorre/WB should have "PLANNED BETTER". Sheen has been kicking ass and making millions for 25 years. He's proven he can still be a huge draw. He'll be fine. 2 And A Half Men wont be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If he truly did that, I'd agree 100%. However, the Funny or Die thing seemed to be some sort of damage control more than anything. He officially launched his suit against WB today and Chuck Lorre so I doubt it was really a ploy all along. You don't sue one of the biggest studios in the world for a gag. ... well, not if you ever care about acting ever again in anything outside of a student film. Or if you're winning at such a level of gnarly awesomeness that the unevolved mind can't comprehend how you're going to melt Lorre's face with your flaming fists of fury and leave his droopy-eyed armless children weeping over his corpse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 And there is where Lorre and WB went wrong. The original rants were GOLD. They whipped the general population into a frenzy that hasnt been seen since the OJ trial. So much so, that now that Charlie has been fired, he's falling back on those rants here, and will be able to use them to find more work. He's simply too popular, and too much of a draw, to NOT get work. 2 weeks ago, Sheen handed Warner Bros, and 2 And A Half Men the advertising of a lifetime. Can you imagine if they simply suspended production shortly, Lorre calls up Sheen and says "Brilliant, lets put this behind us and get back to work", and then they release a show a couple weeks later?!? The ratings WOULD HAVE BEEN through the roof!! Which is why Lorre/WB should have "PLANNED BETTER". Sheen has been kicking ass and making millions for 25 years. He's proven he can still be a huge draw. He'll be fine. 2 And A Half Men wont be. I hear what you're saying, but there's a limit. And that comes with insurance. It's not something that's talked about much, but right now there isn't a company that will insure Sheen to work. Not one. Which will make it impossible for him to work on any studio/network project for the foreseeable future. The caveat to that is if he happens to win his law suit (which, he has a chance to, believe it or not). He's hugely popular now. The most recent episode of Men was the highest rated show of the MONTH -- and it was a rerun. The show is still gold for WB and CBS and will continue to generate millions of dollars in syndication whether or not they produce another episode. CL will never work with him again, I've never worked with either but CL's history on Grace Under Fire shows how he deals with actors who call him out ... right or wrong, Lorre is one of the most successful showrunners in town -- Big Bang and Mike & Molly are huge hits (no pun intended), he'll be fine with or without Sheen. But sheen is going to find a tough road ahead. Doesn't mean it's impossible though. One road I see him taking, and it may be the best one to take, would be to go back to features. He couldn't do it for a few years (maybe 5) -- but come back in a small supporting role (where insurance would be minimal) on an oscar bait type film and build from there. I think he's done in TV. No one will touch him outside of the reality shows. But, that's just my worthless two cents. And I do mean worthless ... Or if you're winning at such a level of gnarly awesomeness that the unevolved mind can't comprehend how you're going to melt Lorre's face with your flaming fists of fury and leave his droopy-eyed armless children weeping over his corpse. This is true! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Sheen has been kicking ass and making millions for 25 years. He's proven he can still be a huge draw. He'll be fine. That boy is completely manic right now; but it's not going to last. He's like an overfilled balloon and I seriously doubt he's going to be "fine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 That boy is completely manic right now; but it's not going to last. He's like an overfilled balloon and I seriously doubt he's going to be "fine". He survived Men At Work, he can get through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 That boy is completely manic right now; but it's not going to last. He's like an overfilled balloon and I seriously doubt he's going to be "fine". Exactly. If he's not using he's on a manic high and when he comes down off that high it's going to be ugly. But you folks keep applauding the show as if it was a Hollywood movie instead of someone having a meltdown. Some of you think he's cool and winning and I just think it's sad and feel sorry for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Charlie going on tour - what kind of show will this be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Reports of Fox and CBS wanting Sheen back on TV = WINNING! http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/03/cbs-fox-want-charlie-sheen-back-on-tv-/1 His appearance on Jimmy Kimmel = WINNING! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TyRkkEXwZA YOU CANT STOP THE F-18!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Reports of Fox and CBS wanting Sheen back on TV = WINNING! http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/03/cbs-fox-want-charlie-sheen-back-on-tv-/1 His appearance on Jimmy Kimmel = WINNING! youtube.com/watch?v=8TyRkkEXwZA YOU CANT STOP THE F-18!! Awesome, Sheens hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Awesome, Sheens hilarious You mean like Afro Sheen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 You mean like Afro Sheen? Whaddaya call a guy with no arms and no legs stuck to a window? Sheen... Yeah, I know, that sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 And then there's this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Charlie going on tour - what kind of show will this be? I guess I got my answer - a horrible one, as I suspected. He's good for a few soundbites, but how was he going to entertain for a whole show?: Incessant boos and people walking out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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