GO. Another short Rimmer and Lister sequence, just like last week.
A rather nice little clip, where the follow-up reiteration of the joke enhances rather than RUINS it. It’s also exactly the kind of joke where the audience reaction adds some nice much-needed punctuation to the lines. These little moments are certainly being done far better than any time since Series VI.
Here’s a little thought experiment, though – could you swap the dialogue around between Lister and Rimmer and still have the clip work? I think – oddly – it would…
thomasaevans / September 22, 2012 at 11:15 am / #
Now THAT was good! That’s the first clip I have ABSOLUTELY NO GRIPES whatsoever with! Bang on!
Stephen R. Fletcher / September 22, 2012 at 11:25 am / #
The clips seem to get better and stronger each week, IMO. I probably said this about last week’s clip, but I’ll take that back and say it about this one: definitely my fav so far. Something about it had more of a classic feel to it, but at the same time still felt new and not rehashed or anything like that. Considering the code word, I take it this is clipped from ‘Lemons’?
Bezzy / September 22, 2012 at 11:27 am / #
Another great clip :)
pendo86 / September 22, 2012 at 11:30 am / #
Me like! Me like! Me like! =D
Mr-Stabby / September 22, 2012 at 11:31 am / #
Great clip! Man this series can’t come quickly enough. (Heard that before, boom!)
Pete Part Three / September 22, 2012 at 11:36 am / #
AND I DECLARE IT GOOD.
si / September 22, 2012 at 11:42 am / #
Yes, a lovely little Rimmer/Lister clip, with a classic feel, and perfectly capturing both the characters and their relationship in just 30 seconds. If that’s not a sign of how good the writing and performances are this series, I don’t know what is.
Incidentally, I saw a Tweet around half past ten saying that the code word would be Lemons. I couldn’t try it as I’m laptop-free at my flat, but now I’m annoyed that I could’ve seen that clip a good 40 minutes or so early. Oh well.
Moorish / September 22, 2012 at 12:24 pm / #
I was there for the recording of Lemons and, without getting into spoilers, I can say that this scene was *not* one of the ones recorded that night. Of course it might still be from that episode, but filmed and slotted in later, I dunno.
SoundableObject / September 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm / #
If I had to guess I would say it is from ‘Fathers and Suns’. If Rimmer is hearing this buzzing then it would give him reason to go and see the Medi-Bot which we say in a picture yesterday.
gem5ie / September 22, 2012 at 12:38 pm / #
It’s not from Lemons. That’s my laughter, don’t you people recognise class when you hear it?
Brayds2006 / September 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm / #
Someones posted it to YT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu_elMUvyLE
Awesome clip, love it.
Connell / September 22, 2012 at 2:26 pm / #
Totally approve. Quality clip!
Connell / September 22, 2012 at 2:26 pm / #
Whoops, double post. I shall take this opportunity, however, to reiterate how much I approve of this clip.
I approve.
Jonsmad / September 22, 2012 at 2:33 pm / #
Just seemed like boring space filling crap to me the kind i hate so much in duct soup, but in context of a longer speach im sure it will be fine. Least favourite clip or bit so far from this new series.
Dax101 / September 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm / #
i think it may be a plot point, not really just a space filling
si / September 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm / #
Found it. It was Tweeted by a @Ex_DigitalHeart at 9:18am. The code was shown during Camille this morning at 11:13am. So either Dave fouled up and showed the code earlier this morning when nobody was expecting it (not implausible), or this guy had some kind of insider knowledge. Curious.
And if @Ex_DigitalHeart turns out to be someone on here, I imagine I may well be embarrassed/annoyed/inquisitive.
Connell / September 22, 2012 at 3:57 pm / #
I find it very interesting to see the divided opinions on these clips. Some people seem to utterly despise some whilst others love them. I wonder if this will have an effect on how people view the series as a whole, do you think there will be a split in taste?
Bezzy / September 22, 2012 at 4:21 pm / #
Ive loved all the clips.. i like that the series has something for everyone. From domestic sitcom episodes to action adventure episodes.
Phil / September 22, 2012 at 4:38 pm / #
Seems like a pretty odd thing to single out for a 30 second clip, but it was definitely not bad!
tennorman / September 22, 2012 at 5:16 pm / #
Chris and Craig look ten years younger in most of these clips. The wig definitely helps.
Great clip, reminds me of Rimmer going video blind and thinking the mirror is a painting in series 1.
Carlito / September 22, 2012 at 5:44 pm / #
That’s a very similar joke to one used in The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson.
Here… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHygwK1naYo
I’ve noticed a few of the clips seeming very ‘familiar’ so far.
Also, I saw this episode recorded and when the taping ended I was very puzzled when I recalled the above clip. I think something may have passed me by.