Monday 20 October 2008

Kenny Vs Spenny

More great stuff from Canada! Each episode Kenny and Spenny battle it out to avoid a Jackass style 'humiliation'. Apparently it's totally unscripted, although at times I've questioned this. Anyway, it's not important because it's brilliant. Kenny, who looks like a young Oliver Reed, is a badly smelling, unwashed, laid-back lovable character. Every group of mates has one; The guy in my circle of friends knows exactly who he is... But the brilliance of Kenny is his prolific conjuring-up of ingenious ways to win. Spenny is rather more lanky, serious, stressed and introvert, providing excellent cannon fodder for Kenny.

The show has won awards in Canada, and there are even spin off shows around the world...even from the UK! Ed Vs Spencer is aired on Sky 1. From what I've seen, it also looks pretty good, and refreshingly, they have their own original set of challenges. The Germans have Elton Vs Simon. At first I was tempted to take the piss out of this, but Germans tend to have a good sense of humour so I'll resist for the time being.

Whole episodes can be found on YouTube, and this one is arguably the funniest of all: Pray silence please for Kenny Vs Spenny 'First one to laugh loses'.

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