What Makes Me Laugh

The season finale of Flight of the Conchords came and went while we were in Australia (Bret and Jemaine are still shocked that we got out alive)  so I realize this post is several weeks out of date, but I feel the need to complete my chronicles of New Zealand tourism posters on the show.

I’m sure fellow blogger KiwiBloke will agree that “It’s not boring in New Zealand.”  That’s the final tourism poster title for this season. If you want to learn more about New Zealand’s thriving culture, scenery, and wildlife I highly recommend Kiwibloke’s blog and Catherine Sherman’s post on birds in New Zealand this year.

I flew Air New Zealand on the flight back to America and had the chance to review the early episodes from this season to see which posters I missed blogging about early on. I think I only missed two posters, “Woolcome to New Zealand” and “New Zealand: It’s Not Going Anywhere.”

The most exciting news is that Dave Walsh, the photographer whose images are on the posters in episodes #16-18 by Deputy Cultural Attache Murray Hewitt’s desk commented on the blog and you can see his beautiful photos and images of the FOTC posters on his website and on flickr.  

I can’t wait for next season! And next season’s posters! 

Another night of squinting at the television to catch the New Zealand tourism poster next to Murray’s desk. Are your ready? It’s New Zealand Like Scotland But Further. Also, Bryan the Prime Minister shared his own campaign poster on tonight’s episode.

Speaking of posters, the show’s poster contest is heading into the final stages. Finalists have been selected and I’m rooting for Flip the Birds. 

For fans jonesing for more information about the show’s stars and other interesting tidbits from New Zealand I highly recommend Kiwi Bloke’s blog, which most recently posted items about Jemaine Clement taking on a new comedy project and Rhys Darby (Murray) starring with Philip Seymour Hoffman in a movie.

 Also, Catherine Sherman writes a compelling post about why she became a fan of the New Zealand duo and includes the famous “It’s business time” song for your viewing pleasure. 

For stalkers like Mel, there is always the unofficial FOTC fan sites. My favorite? What the Folk! 

Episode 19 of Flight of the Conchords is not to be missed! Not only is the poster by Murray’s desk classic, but Jemaine’s impression of Art Garfunkel and Art’s actual appearance on the show is hilarious. Plus, the prime minister of New Zealand makes the trip to New York for a rocking fondue party with Murray.

I found a facebook discussion group titled,  “Best New Zealand Tourism Posters from Murray’s Office” where  people have posted their favorite sayings from the posters by Murray’s desk. I forgot about a few that made me laugh like, ” New Zealand Just Like Lord of the Rings”.

In other Flight of the Conchords news, a fun video from the show, “Leggie Blonde” is on the HBO website featuring Murray (and a few other behind the scenes videos as well). And, most exciting, Jemaine and Brett are going on tour this spring, and will be in Salt Lake City (the closest venue to me) on May 17th! 

New Zealand tourism posters on the show by episode:

#19 – New Zealand Only 18 Hours From New York

# 18 – New Zealand Ewe Come Visit

#17 – New Zealand Take Your Mum

#16 – New Zealand Better Than Old Zealand

That’s the New Zealand tourism poster title on Flight of the Conchords episode #18. You can also catch a glimpse of another poster behind Murray this episode with the phrase, “Down Underer”. For fans keeping track of the tourism posters on the show I’ve included the last two (episodes 16-17). If you remember ones from episodes 13-15 please add them in the comment section. Thanks!

17. New Zealand Take Your Mum

16. New Zealand Better Than Old Zealand

P.S. You can check out the entries to the Flight of the Conchord’s poster contest now. The winner will be announced on March 9th!

I love the New Zealand travel posters next to Murray’s desk. They change it every week. This week it’s “New Zealand Take Your Mum.”  Last week it was “New Zealand Better Than Old Zealand.” They are sponsoring a poster contest for the show for those who are interested!