Harry Potter and the Secret Chamberpot of Azerbaijan, the funniest HP parody EVER! |
 Jan 11 2007, 12:31 AM
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Hogsmeade's Butcher  Posts: 6,454 Joined: 1:25pm July 10, 2005 Location: Sharpening my cleaver for photo-chopping     |
In 2003 Comic Relief, a charity based in England committed to helping end poverty and social injustice in the UK and the world's poorest countries, presented this Harry Potter spoof as part of their “Red Nose Day” fundraising telethon -- HARRY POTTER AND THE SECRET CHAMBERPOT OF AZERBAIJAN.
This 17 minute video is undoubtedly the best of them all, featuring such amazing actors as Jeremy Irons playing Snape and Miranda Richardson as Hermione. Dawn French (the Fat Lady in PoA) plays Harry, under the premise that the actor has grown too much (and in unexpected ways) between the first and second films. French’s comedy duo partner Jennifer Saunders pulls a double role as both Harry’s very nervous sidekick, Ron, plus a priceless turn as author JK Rowling.  My favourite quote from the video: QUOTE McGonagall: Am I Slytherin? Snape: No dear, I can understand every word you're saying. This is not to be missed! Watch it in our amazing TLC Video Gallery here. Warning--may cause uncontrolled fits of laughter and rolling on the floor! 
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Jan 11 2007, 01:03 AM
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Missus Lupin and Mistress Crouch Posts: 5,269 Joined: 4:57am January 28, 2005  |
 This is so funny.They cast some really awesome actors and actresses to do it as well, Miranda Richardson plays Hermione, (before she played Skeeter), and Jeremy Irons is the funniest Snape. I died when he starts going on about the "natural swing" in his hair .Just brilliant! This post has been edited by Hagiographer13: Aug 16 2008, 05:55 PM |
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Jan 11 2007, 11:15 AM
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Junk Shop Organizer Posts: 2,631 Joined: 2:40pm January 28, 2006 Location: mourning Snape |
im not a huge fan of HP parodies (i just dont like when people make fun of my favourite books
 ) but this video is hilarious! Dobby played by a fox! And Jeremy Irons is definately the best thing that could have happened to Snape's character - not counting Alan Rickman, of course
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Jan 11 2007, 11:36 AM
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Forever an Honorary Gallery Goddess Posts: 3,035 Joined: 10:34am July 9, 2005 Location: swapping knitting patterns with Dumbledore |
Oh my, Jeremy Irons is hilarious in this! The funniest part had to be Malfoy and Harry at the end though!
 Malfoy riding his broomstick like it's a car, smoking a cigarette with Harry behind him honking!
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Jan 11 2007, 05:55 PM
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Rat Spleen Restocker at the Apothecary Posts: 461 Joined: 10:15am April 6, 2006 Location: sailing with Garbo, Cary Grant, and Fred and Ginger.... |
I watched this on YouTube like fifty times because it was hilarious...like seriously I think I peed a little....
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Jan 12 2007, 12:57 AM
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Missus Lupin and Mistress Crouch Posts: 5,269 Joined: 4:57am January 28, 2005 |
QUOTE(Sofie @ Jan 11 2007, 05:15 PM) [snapback]1060967[/snapback] Dobby played by a fox! That fox is Basil Brush, an iconic puppet from children's television, (yep, I am that old!!).Some of the other cast are: Dawn French - Harry Potter Jennifer Saunders - Ron Miranda Richardson - Hermione Ronnie Corbett - Hagrid (possibly the smallest comedian ever )Nigel Planer - Dumbledore (I had to look this one up because I couldn't figure out who it was, it was a very good impression of Richard Harris though) Jeremy Irons - Snape Alison Steadman - Professor McGonagall (this one kills me )Apparently Nigel Planer was allowed to wear the actual wig Richard Harris wore! |
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Jan 12 2007, 06:32 AM
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Junk Shop Organizer Posts: 2,631 Joined: 2:40pm January 28, 2006 Location: mourning Snape |
QUOTE(MaraudingDon @ Jan 12 2007, 06:57 AM) [snapback]1061718[/snapback] That fox is Basil Brush, an iconic puppet from children's television, (yep, I am that old!!).thanks for the info, im not an expert of British television shows  Alison Steadman just cracks me up...."Whats the matter, Harry?" one of the funniest parts IMHO.
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Jan 12 2007, 07:31 AM
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Sundae-Nut-Chopper at Florean Fortescue's Posts: 923 Joined: 5:50pm August 19, 2005 Location: Canada eh! |
Thank you so much for posting the link Hagiographer13.
I love French & Saunders and in fact all of them were priceless and very well chosen. Very entertaining. Can someone please explain the significance of the Fox Basil Brush? I know you say he's an iconic puppet, but is there a reason why they chose that character puppet to represent Dobby? Lemon sherbert! |
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Jan 12 2007, 07:34 AM
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Missus Lupin and Mistress Crouch Posts: 5,269 Joined: 4:57am January 28, 2005 |
QUOTE(Katessence @ Jan 12 2007, 01:31 PM) [snapback]1061884[/snapback] Very entertaining. Can someone please explain the significance of the Fox Basil Brush? I know you say he's an iconic puppet, but is there a reason why they chose that character puppet to represent Dobby? Probably for the same reason they chose a woman to play Harry, because it's daft !!
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Jan 12 2007, 10:07 PM
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Scribbulus Everchanging Inks Changer Posts: 1,342 Joined: 9:48pm July 8, 2005 Location: On top of Mt.Fuji ... |
I have to say my favourite part of the video is Alison Steadman - Professor McGonagall (who you may remember as Mrs. Bennett on the BBC Pride and Prejudice).
Her comments about the adult actors only having 2 lines and reaction shots really nearly killed me! She is such an extraordinary talent and does a spookily close Professor McGonagall. I also loved the screaming Ron... classic! --------------------  Art courtesy of Hagiographer13 |
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