Canadian Sniper - A Parody

[dmac]

Kinda funny in a Canadian way.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/community/canadian-sniper-is-the-oscar-film-parody-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for-1.2966916

[wolf308]

oh jeez ...... lmao

[airbornedeerhunter]

I disagree, personally I though it was entirely idiotic. A pathetic attempt at humour with equally pathetic Canadian stereotypes. What's with that accent? Taken right out the movie Fargo, nobody in Canada talks like that and I have never once heard anyone in Canada say "aboot" as opposed to about.

Secondly, I think it's pretty disrespectful towards the memory of Chris Kyle and towards his widow and children. The man served his country and was murdered by another veteran with PTSD on home soil. Not to mention that is pretty disrespectful towards the military sniper community in this country which is amongst the most highly trained and professional in the world and reduces their achievements to a punchline.

Just my opinion, usually not one to jump on the bandwagon with those who are offended at anything and everything even if it doesn't affect them in any way, shape or form but this just rubbed me the wrong way.

[Takemeoutside]

I disagree, personally I though it was entirely idiotic. A pathetic attempt at humour with equally pathetic Canadian stereotypes.

You did read the word 'Parody', right?

[Battery]

I disagree, personally I though it was entirely idiotic. A pathetic attempt at humour with equally pathetic Canadian stereotypes. What's with that accent? Taken right out the movie Fargo, nobody in Canada talks like that and I have never once heard anyone in Canada say "aboot" as opposed to about.

Secondly, I think it's pretty disrespectful towards the memory of Chris Kyle and towards his widow and children. The man served his country and was murdered by another veteran with PTSD on home soil. Not to mention that is pretty disrespectful towards the military sniper community in this country which is amongst the most highly trained and professional in the world and reduces their achievements to a punchline.

Just my opinion, usually not one to jump on the bandwagon with those who are offended at anything and everything even if it doesn't affect them in any way, shape or form but this just rubbed me the wrong way.


If we can't laugh at ourselves as a society, we might as well go the way of the terrorists and start bombing people for drawing a prophet. It's a joke, who cares?

[airbornedeerhunter]

You did read the word 'Parody', right?

Most definitely, a parody is an exaggeration for comedic effect. Just don't see the humour in making a mockery of this sort of thing.

[dmac]

No chit. The witch actually shagged the moose in his bed. No respect.

[elkdump]

I didn't like the story line or the left handed guy shooting a right handed bolt action rifle,,,

Other than that I think it is an example of some of the finest acting I have ever

viewed of a Canadian Movie Production :)

And released so close to the Oscar awards, Ballsey, Really Ballsey :sHa_shakeshout:

[Redfrog]

Most definitely, a parody is an exaggeration for comedic effect. Just don't see the humour in making a mockery of this sort of thing.

X2

But here's the thing .....if you do not find it funny, then you are no better than the terrorists who behead, blow up or burn their victims alive.

"If we can't laugh at ourselves as a society, we might as well go the way of the terrorists and start bombing people for drawing a prophet. It's a joke, who cares?"

It was posted on social media. That invites comment. Not saying the producers don't have the right, just saying IMHO it's stupid and insulting.
YMMV:thinking-006:

[Dacotensis]

I didn't like the story line or the left handed guy shooting a right handed bolt action rifle,,,

Other than that I think it is an example of some of the finest acting I have ever

viewed of a Canadian Movie Production :)

And released so close to the Oscar awards, Ballsey, Really Ballsey :sHa_shakeshout:

Better than any 3 minutes of chits creek by a long shot.

On another subject, did anyone watch the documentary on Kris Kyle last night?
I think it was On A and E.
Not bad.

[HRTNABN]

Wish I could say I cracked a smile.

Pretty lame in my opinion.

[ex811]

Kinda silly, but it might make good show on WildTV.

[Slash8]

I didn't think it was all that funny myself.

[45/70/500]

maybe if they would have got Barney Rubbel as the lead actor it would have turned out better , as it was probably paid for by CBC or the taxpayer whoops that's the same guy

[Matt L.]

That's the thing with humour, it's very subjective. I love well-crafted and delivered puns. Lots of people hate them. It is what it is.

That being said I have not watched the clip yet. I'll give my opinion if/when I do.

[HyperMOA]

I liked it. When he chugged the 26 of maple syrup was funny. Later he's feeding his baby a bottle of maple syrup. HAHAHAHA.

[xxclaro]

Yeah the maple syrup drinking and feeding of the cabbage patch doll were pretty funny. People are offended by all sorts of things, I don't waste my time worrying about it.

[wasteland.soldier]

maybe if they would have got Barney Rubbel as the lead actor it would have turned out better , as it was probably paid for by CBC or the taxpayer whoops that's the same guy

It wasn't. It was made by a couple Americans. Funny how Americans always think that Canadians talk like they're from Minnesota. It's like they can't comprehend a "further north".

As for whether it was offensive or not, I can't say it offended me. I just didn't crack a smile. Watching was kind of a waste of time. But wait.... Then what's posting about it?

[walking buffalo]

I find this thread funnier than the skit.

The filmmaker is American. His target is America's hyper patriotism.

" You're so vain.... "

[bb356]

Stupid

[45/70/500]

Stupid

what he said ,I guess that's why I assumed it came from CBC

[Skytop B]

I disagree, personally I though it was entirely idiotic. A pathetic attempt at humour with equally pathetic Canadian stereotypes. What's with that accent? Taken right out the movie Fargo, nobody in Canada talks like that and I have never once heard anyone in Canada say "aboot" as opposed to about.

Secondly, I think it's pretty disrespectful towards the memory of Chris Kyle and towards his widow and children. The man served his country and was murdered by another veteran with PTSD on home soil. Not to mention that is pretty disrespectful towards the military sniper community in this country which is amongst the most highly trained and professional in the world and reduces their achievements to a punchline.

Just my opinion, usually not one to jump on the bandwagon with those who are offended at anything and everything even if it doesn't affect them in any way, shape or form but this just rubbed me the wrong way.


x10 and I never even watched the clip, and won't give it another hit.

[HalfBreed]

Tough crowd.

The cabbage patch doll was pure brilliance.

[243 wild cat]

I can't say it offended me. I just didn't crack a smile. Watching was kind of a waste of my time i think its just a bad tast of humour and i lol it to a its just crap to watch.:rolleye2:

[schreyer]

Good for a laugh.

[wasteland.soldier]

.

[HalfBreed]

Even a hero can be a Walt.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2015/01/american_sniper_lawsuit_chris_kyle_told_lies_about _jesse_ventura.html

[Bergerboy]

http://www.salon.com/2015/01/23/7_enormous_lies_american_sniper_is_telling_america _partner/

[twofifty]

I didn't and won't watch it.

I do however get the sense that some of the offended are unwilling
"to die fighting to protect my right to see it".
The change in operational tempo is duly noted. ;)

[Chernobyl Ant]

I found it funny.

[rugatika]

Lame. Overdone. and Lame.

Eh. Aboot. Moose. Maple syrup. Snow. Canada. They completely forgot back bacon, hosers, mounties and beer. This stuff was wore out when the Bob and Doug McKenzie Christmas album came out.

The great thing about this video is that it wasn't made by the CBC and didn't cost me any money. It easily surpasses the writing talent and production quality of 22minutes, which is like saying getting 2% on an exam is twice as good as getting 1%.

[Flieguy]

I thought it was kinda funny.

If you get offended that easily, then maybe the internet isn't the place for you. :rolleye2:

[HyperMOA]

Lame. Overdone. and Lame.

Eh. Aboot. Moose. Maple syrup. Snow. Canada. They completely forgot back bacon, hosers, mounties and beer. This stuff was wore out when the Bob and Doug McKenzie Christmas album came out.

Not true. They say on the screen that it was nominated for 6 Canadian Bacon awards. :) Sorry, I had to point that out.

[rugatika]

Not true. They say on the screen that it was nominated for 6 Canadian Bacon awards. :) Sorry, I had to point that out.

I stand corrected. :)

[ice]

Wasn't that bad.
Lots of miserable people on here

[dumoulin]

Solid meh..

[Zip]

I also never looked at the clip, but I just started reading the book yesterday and so far I would bet my time would be better spent trying to finish the book as it is a pretty interesting read so far..sounds like a bit of mixed feelings on the clip anyway so back to the book for me:)

[HRTNABN]

....which is like saying getting 2% on an exam is twice as good as getting 1%.

Bravo!

I will now be using this analogy quite a bit.

Thank you good sir.

[Luxor]

I disagree, personally I though it was entirely idiotic. A pathetic attempt at humour with equally pathetic Canadian stereotypes. What's with that accent? Taken right out the movie Fargo, nobody in Canada talks like that and I have never once heard anyone in Canada say "aboot" as opposed to about.

Secondly, I think it's pretty disrespectful towards the memory of Chris Kyle and towards his widow and children. The man served his country and was murdered by another veteran with PTSD on home soil. Not to mention that is pretty disrespectful towards the military sniper community in this country which is amongst the most highly trained and professional in the world and reduces their achievements to a punchline.

Just my opinion, usually not one to jump on the bandwagon with those who are offended at anything and everything even if it doesn't affect them in any way, shape or form but this just rubbed me the wrong way.

Agreed
I see no parody in the life of Chris Kyle
Its purely disgusting and completely disrespectful to those who have served.
There is nothing funny about war
Its a subject that should only be honored

I am actually reading American Sniper currently
My hats off to men like this
And my deepest thanks and admiration

[J0HN_R1]

Making a "parody" of American Sniper is like making a parody about the Nathan Cirillo national monument shooting.

Or any of the RCMP shootings, Moncton or Mayerthorpe... It's just bad form.

[Zulu9er]

making a "parody" of american sniper is like making a parody about the nathan cirillo national monument shooting.

Or any of the rcmp shootings, moncton or mayerthorpe... It's just bad form.

x2 :(