30 Rock

2009 has been a great year for comedy with some really unique series coming to the forefront. Some classics have managed to stay in the top ten purely based on their brilliance and down right willingness to abuse anyone and everyone.
You can rest assure that the recommendations below caused a bit of a stir in the office and it took us a while to come up with the final ten that we were happy to put our names to.
So here where go!

1. 30 Rock – Still going strong in it’s fourth season 30 Rock has really shown some true class this year in continuing to  draw out more comedic genius from its classic characters such as Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy.  Buy Now- Season 1 to 3!
2. East Bound and Down –  One of the more controversial ones in the list but for us East Bound and Down provided some much needed perspective in the TV comedy scene this year.  It’s not trying to be clever it’s just trying to be funny and in our eyes it has succeeded along with its great cast. Buy Now – Complete Season 1!
3. Important Things with Demetri Martin – The dead pan skills of Demetri Martin were are breath of fresh air from a a seemingly dying trend of  sketch comedy.  Clever, funny and no need to make every second word “fuck”….although we quite liked this about East Bound and Down hahaha Ho hum. Buy Now – Season 1!
4. Family Guy – We just don’t get sick of this show and the characters. Well thats not entirely true I have been close to throwing a few things at the TV when I’m hung over and Peter or Stewie go into one of their infamous scenes that carry on  forever.   But anyway a solid comedy after 8 seasons, that will be around for many years to come. Buy Now – Vol. 7!
5. Flight of The Concords – Not as good as the first series but it was never going to be.  However Flight of the Concords is still worthy of the number 5 spot due to the fact that the kiwi boys kept on delivering quirky comedy through its absurd story lines. Buy Now – Complete Season 1!
6. The Office – When we heard that The Office was going to be imported into the US from the UK we were very skeptical but it really has proven itself.  It now exists in its own right. Buy Now – Season Five!
7. Entourage –  A great take on the mostly vacuous world of movies in LA.  Entourage has been going strong since 2004 and does not show any signs of slowing down. Buy Now – Complete Seasons 1-5!
8. Weeds – Nancy’s soccer mum character gone a bit wrong, well a lot wrong  has still been pulling in the viewers in 2009.  Another unique plot in this Top Ten list but sometimes too unique for some viewers who were a little unsettled with the Esteban and Nancy scene. Buy Now – Season Five!
9. Two and a Half Men – The hedonistic lifestyle of jingle maker Charlie seems to still have the right formula.  Although the cliché sexual innuendo’s  fly thick and fast on this show its still adding enough new material to stay in the Top Ten. Buy Now – Complete Seasons 1-6
10. Californication – David Duchovny continues to spear head this mid-life crisis comedy series set in LA.  His care free and oblivious manor is what sets this witty and clever series apart.  Mulder who? Buy Now – Season 1

I'm so hot right now!

Chuck Norris has undoubtedly gained a massive cult following.  However this is not really from the dedicated Walker Texas Ranger fans that dissect, analyse and blog about ever round house or uppercut thrown. No.  This following is more from the people who take enjoyment at laughing at the numerous jokes circulating about his toughness.

However as Chuck I’m sure would agree, there can only be one….or maybe ten but with a number one.  

1. Chuck Norris sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial arts ability. Shortly after the transaction was finalized, Chuck roundhouse kicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn’t stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker every second Wednesday of the month.
2. A blind man once stepped on Chuck Norris’ shoe. Chuck replied, “Don’t you know who I am? I’m Chuck Norris!” The mere mention of his name cured this man blindness. Sadly the first, last, and only thing this man ever saw, was a fatal roundhouse delivered by Chuck Norris.
3. There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.
4. Chuck Norris counted to infinity – twice.
5. Chuck Norris does not wear a watch, he decides what time it is.
6. In fine print on the last page of the Guinness Book of World Records it notes that all world records are held by Chuck Norris, and those listed in the book are simply the closest anyone else has ever gotten.
7. Chuck Norris doesn’t read books, he just stares them down until he gets the information he wants out of them.
8. If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more than you.
9. Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
10. Chuck Norris has already been to Mars; that’s why there are no signs of life there.

You know what I'm saying!

1. Tom Selleck
2. David Hasselhoff
3. Burt Renoylds
4. Telly Savalas
5. Eric Estrada
6. George Clooney
7. Tim Allen
8. Postman Pat
9. Sting
10. James Woods

Cooking doesn't get much tougher than this!

1. Masterchef
2. Gordan Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
3. Top Chef
4. Hell’s Kitchen
5. Nigella Bites
6. Top Chef Masters
7. The Naked Chef
8. Iron Chef
9. Great British Menu
10. The Next Food Network Star

Animation icon - The Simpson's

Animated TV series have come a long way over the past 20 years.  This Top Ten list honours the best of the best, the animated series which have been part of everyone’s life or jokes at some point in their life.

1. The Simpsons
2. South Park
3. Family Guy
4. Futurama
5. Freakazoid
6. Animaniacs
7. Looney Tunes
8. Spongebob Squarepants
9. Beavis and Buthead
10. Dr Katz