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Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey

Are you a fan of the HBO series, Flight of the Conchords? Are you stoned? I like the show quite a bit, and it's pretty obvious that it was created with a little THC TLC... but all the same time, the humor is pretty endearing and absurd and amusing. If you've ever seen the band live, it's a whole different absurd and amusing experience. I discovered them myself at the 2004 Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and knew instantly they would be a perfect fit for SXSW. Sure enough, they came to town in 2006 and it was a major event for New Zealanders. So much so, they filmed a documentary special chronicling their trip to SXSW. It was only available on Kiwi TV, but thanks to YouTube, you can watch Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey in all its (10-minute increment) glory. All parts are online, but here's part one:

Posted to SXSW 2006 on Aug 7, 2007 at 12:05PM
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