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AllisonK (X)
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Jun 18, 2009

Proof that they don't make television like this anymore........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACIfwkg7ns&feature=PlayList&p=CF137609328CCA8C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=25
 
Alessandra Martelli (X)
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Great! Jun 18, 2009

Good morning Allison and thanks for sharing!

Here is one of my favourite dictionary related sketches of all times, the Hungarian Phrasebook by the mighty Monty Python:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akbflkF_1zY

Enjoy!
 
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Monty Python Jun 18, 2009

Hi Alessandra,
Yes, I have seen that Hungarian dictionary sketch - priceless!
 
Ivette Camargo López
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Thanks for sharing! Jun 18, 2009

I'm an all-time big fan of Lucy (and Ricky Ricardo and the whole gang)!

Here is another Youtube link from a Spanish (from Spain) funny program, where the presenter tries to teach a very Spanish (flamenco) song to Will Smith. It's not really a translation sketch, but just as funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77lEx1te3w

(the singing lesson part actually... See more
I'm an all-time big fan of Lucy (and Ricky Ricardo and the whole gang)!

Here is another Youtube link from a Spanish (from Spain) funny program, where the presenter tries to teach a very Spanish (flamenco) song to Will Smith. It's not really a translation sketch, but just as funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77lEx1te3w

(the singing lesson part actually starts after the first introductory 30 seconds or so)

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Karin Seelhof
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Thanks for sharing.... Jun 19, 2009

It was so funny.... "nobody speeks English, they are all strangers..hahaha
 
AllisonK (X)
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Cute! Jun 19, 2009

Thanks for sharing that Will Smith video!
It seems like he does speak a bit of Spanish, and his pronunciation isn't too bad - great to see!

ICL wrote:

I'm an all-time big fan of Lucy (and Ricky Ricardo and the whole gang)!

Here is another Youtube link from a Spanish (from Spain) funny program, where the presenter tries to teach a very Spanish (flamenco) song to Will Smith. It's not really a translation sketch, but just as funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77lEx1te3w

(the singing lesson part actually starts after the first introductory 30 seconds or so)
 


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