Charlie Brooker's Screen Wipe S02E05

[@43bikeguy]

Brooker’s rants about tv and media news is my bible and why I watch 99% less tv than ever did 25 years ago.

[@unconvincingrebel]

these were peak fishburne days

[@creenan]

They should make a series about showing foreign shows to USA focus groups.

[@nijnij3988]

I would love that!

[@Hysteria98]

They do, it's called KZbin. The home of reaction content.

[@EportChris]

It is just fooking brilliant. Yes, it is Charlie.

[@AshleyCollingwood]

The song at 27:15 is Boards of Canada - Turquoise Hexagon Sun for anybody wondering

[@cooolsimon282]

It's not new age shit :(

[@ECL28E]

♪He says move She says no He says move She says no Bitch, move! She moves♪ What the hell did I just....

[@lostuser1094]

Very interesting hearing Brooker talk about The Twilight Zone.

[@meganburbage1232]

I was dying laughing watching the American focus group watching Countdown

[@Simonedeboudhar]

For any Nathan For You fan out there, the tanned guy at 17:18 is the dog trainer who has his house turbo-cleaned

[@DaddyMorphosis]

Holy fuck what a spot! Wow

[@Simonedeboudhar]

@@DaddyMorphosis ngl I was really, really proud haha

[@stephspeakslove]

Duh pft pft pft 😂 23:10

[@Sou1defiler]

Not surprised they were confused by Countdown and one of them laughed. That show involved thinking. Can't have that! Put Judge Judy back on!

[@alexeibourdan9316]

The wire is a work of art

[@hallamhal]

I love how he's showing them shows from (what would have been) 20 years ago as if they're current airing shows xD

[@samuelrobinson1992]

How did we not know that R. Kelly was a freak back then?

[@oldbatwit5102]

In the nineties me and my mates would watch The Bold and the Beautiful and wet ourselves laughing. It was hilarious.

[@matmc71]

That R Kelly thing made me piss myself!

[@jamiestewart48]

As opposed to R Kelly who likes piss on little girls.

[@gregjordan38]

It's disturbing how similar Charlie looks like Jonathan king at the start with the baseball cap on

[@mrdubcek6824]

9:25 oi oi lil Black Mirror foreshadowing

[@ursulageorgeson7086]

That title sequence tho.

[@JohnPreston888]

When I watched it when first broadcast, I wasn't sure if the opening sequence really was Jonathan King. The bit at 0:50 is curious, especially as King's convictions predated the episode by some years. Not sure if they are bold jokes, or just plain weird.

[@muffinsmcgeez4899]

Its weird how you can copyright something that's literally in the public domain (Hollywood sign). Surely you shouldn't be able to prohibit the filming of part of a public space.. unless your in China.. or North Korea.

[@MrDyl666]

Muffins McGeez it's the same with the Eiffel Tower sort of. The lights on it at least it copywrighted so it's usually shown in the day to avoid the lights

[@lizzmannable]

Is nobody going to mention that the dude in Trapped in the Closet (that wasn't R Kelly) is Omar in The Wire?

[@joepeake8972]

It's not R Kelly, but Kelly directed it and sings.

[@noisepuppet]

Waltz in Black

[@shol2218]

This reminded me to check if Louis Black was dead yet.

[@Theottselmaster]

I finally get that joke in Ace ventura now XD

[@JonathanNichollstechandsuch8]

Americans seemed to be exposed to so much artificial, sensationalised drama on TV that shows that have somewhat realistic characters are seen as fake and documentary shows as boring.

[@franconbean]

I don't think it's possible for me to consume enough alcohol in the runtime to make Trapped in the Closet bearable to watch.

[@fatherofdragons4880]

5:42 it's the biologist from big bang theory lol

[@anjayl]

Oh I wished the funniest serie had already came out at the time of this episode. Arrested Development was geniusely funny, helas, too genius for its own good

[@dominicking8089]

It was on the air by this point, he talks about it in a previous episode.

[@ggff3761]

The fuckin yanks pissin on bullseye angered me so much

[@sidarthur8706]

hey that's omar in trapped in the closet

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

9:26 Well, Charlton, you did the exact same thing with Black Mirror.

[@malcomgladstone]

Eastenders was very popular among Americans, including Brad pitt

[@alexeibourdan9316]

48:22 and thus The Mighty Black Mirror was born! ❤

[@samuelrobinson1992]

That Janet Jackson thing was staged, why else would she be wearing silver shit over her nips?

[@robertstan298]

Who fucking gives a shit about just nipples?

[@alistairramage9496]

music for that bowl of shit is actually quite nice

[@TyphonBaalHammon]

It's called "Turquoise Hexagone Sun" by scottish band Boards of Canada.

[@Connor-jl9gq]

What the fuck is trapped in the closet?

[@ozmond2600]

8:20 I've been in that pub.

[@trevorrandom]

What year was this? must have been when I stopped watching TV...

[@mikemorgan7893]

2006

[@takudzwan6990]

The cops being 'hardcore' comment has not aged well

[@brandonmartin-moore5302]

Especially seeing it's about R Kelly.

[@PatrZDZ]

31:31 This clip is from now infamous BBC Breakfast edition in 2006 with Joanna Gosling showing thighs on air!

[@Dath45556]

Name of the song at 20:00 anyone?

[@Alex-373]

Pretty Vacant

[@jos9116]

I’m so bored with the USA

[@jos9116]

The Clash

[@MetalGearN30]

Yeah, but who did shit in that bowl?

[@tommy25906]

Omars coming

[@oliverparker9812]

24:50 this didn’t age well.

[@SkarrGaming]

Duh!

[@PMCollectorAdam]

Oh my god 24:42 until 26:47 is pure torture!

[@ECL28E]

+PFCollector Adam That had me in stitches "Bitch, move! She moves"

[@PMCollectorAdam]

+ECL28E me to, it's probably the most cringeworthy series of dialogue ever.

[@blackbirdsr71]

its also Janice from 'The Sopranos' and Omar from 'The Wire'!!

[@Hysteria98]

Don't give a shit for all the 'oof' talk about R Kelly when it comes to stuff he's made. Still enjoy Trapped in the Closet, it's one of the most unique, hilarious pieces of comedy ever made. One of the few R&B singers I actually enjoy as well- although it is a shame he couldn't keep the freak in him to himself.

[@ctsupreme9134]

Trapped in the closest is genius.... wait no im thinking of the south park version

[@basstedson]

oh my god it's really nice in here.

[@squarepants49]

Sorry, but being a Brit, our comedians of today are about as funny as zyclon B shower jell- Marcus Brigcock, Russel Howard and the rest of the none offensive none victim middling class phoneys would've been ripped apart in my third year secondary school class.

[@Posiman]

You realise that probably the most beloved comedian in the US right now is the very British John Oliver. That just the cast of QI and Big Fat Quiz might be among the greatest comedians in the world right now. Do you really consider people like Jimmy Carr or Jo Brand to be "non-offensive? Why? Just because they are not dickheads like (undoubtedly funny but utterly dickish) Jeremy Clarkson?

[@basstedson]

@G Walker That's the truth, the only ones who make it to tv are the ones bland enough to appeal to people who don't actually like comedy.

[@jusesjimmybars]

american office might just be the only show in the world worse than friends

[@baggerjanus]

Big bang theory is much worse than either

[@Noland2]

"Brixtons very own Idris Elba"???? Racist

[@royfr8136]

The Wire was good at the time, when the only other thing on T.V was C.S:I ...Try watching it now though and you'l fall asleep. Dominic West isn't great in the show either.....The very first scene stinks. The Wire hasn't aged well. Brfore any replies of htred, give the show a look.

[@teamchillizardvgc2214]

+Roy Mark Froome The Wire remains the best crime drama ever made mainly because of how great the storytelling really is. This is universally agreed upon. Yes it won't appeal to people with the attention span of a small child and it is not filled with action packed scenes, but to those who can comprehend complex dialog along with spectacular character and plot development, it will undoubtedly amaze and delight. The Wire is fucking amazing and whoever says otherwise is a goddamn moron with a stupid opinion. Hope that wasn't too hateful for you :)

[@royfr8136]

No need for hate, I'm simply commenting on this show, in this the comments section. It is my opinion. But as usual I find that some people, unfortunately seem incapable of expressing themselves unless they citisize and insult others. The show, as stated was good for its time. My point is that it simply hasn't aged well...If your opinion differs from this then....so be it but if you can only insult ...who has the moronic behaviour here? Why am I even wasting my time?

[@teamchillizardvgc2214]

If all you got from my previous comment was an insult then I'm afraid you are incapable of defending your opinion. I mentioned the characteristics of the show and how you probably won't like it if you can't comprehend complex dialog and plot development. All you are saying is that the show hasn't aged well and then you don't even try to back it up. Instead you whine about people who are going to argue with you as if that is a good defense for your opinion. It seems like you have only watched the first 10 minutes of the show and then made up your mind by saying the first scene is garbage. I'd like to see some specific criticisms of the show rather than just pointless whining about people who might disagree with your unfounded criticisms.

[@royfr8136]

i made my point.

[@teamchillizardvgc2214]

Roy Mark Froome You made the point that you are incapable of defending your opinion. What a great point you made.

[@samuelrobinson1992]

The Wire is just OK

[@oliverparker9812]

24:50 this didn’t age well.