Running Wilde: Destroyed By Gnomes

RPGPundit · December 24, 2010, 05:05:36 PM

Here's the situation: A fairly funny new tv series that was all set to skyrocket to fame is somehow dragged into bringing in Gnomes into the series' story. Shortly thereafter, FOX announces the cancellation of this series after less than a half-season.

What happened?
Why did they bring a Gnome onto the show?
Why did the Gnome want this show ruined?
WHY?!

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Ian Warner · December 27, 2010, 07:48:48 AM

Well assuming the title is a reference to Oscar Wilde didn't he attack the fairy craze loved by his other writers? Gnomes had a hand in that.

brettmb · December 28, 2010, 04:47:48 PM

I half-liked Running Wilde. What does a gnome have to do about it?

RPGPundit · December 30, 2010, 04:07:30 PM

Quote from: Ian Warner;428679Well assuming the title is a reference to Oscar Wilde didn't he attack the fairy craze loved by his other writers? Gnomes had a hand in that.

No, its not a reference to Oscar Wilde. Its just the name of the main character from the comedy show, sadly now cancelled, written by the guys who made Arrested Development and staring the guy who'd played Gob on that show.

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RPGPundit · December 30, 2010, 04:08:40 PM

Quote from: brettmb;428927I half-liked Running Wilde. What does a gnome have to do about it?

Well, exhibit A is that in the "wedding" episode, the main character creates a "gnome" mocking the hippie character played by the actor who portrayed Tobias on Arrested Development.

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brettmb · December 30, 2010, 04:11:30 PM

I'm not sure I saw that episode. I'll have to look for it.

Cole · December 30, 2010, 07:59:30 PM

Quote from: RPGPundit;429359No, its not a reference to Oscar Wilde. Its just the name of the main character from the comedy show, sadly now cancelled, written by the guys who made Arrested Development and staring the guy who'd played Gob on that show.

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When I was in high school I once ran a D&D session where the party encountered Oscar Wilde.

He had the Hand of Vecna.

RPGPundit · January 01, 2011, 11:12:08 AM

Quote from: Cole;429419When I was in high school I once ran a D&D session where the party encountered Oscar Wilde.

He had the Hand of Vecna.

I see.. and was a Gnome somehow involved?

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kryyst · January 26, 2011, 04:52:23 PM

It wasn't quite up to snuff when compared to Arrested Development. But for the most part it did hit all the same buttons and certainly had some stand out moments. Yes it utterly sucks that it was cancelled. That kind of comedy doesn't come around often enough and at that caliber.

RPGPundit · February 01, 2011, 03:59:08 PM

Quote from: kryyst;435375It wasn't quite up to snuff when compared to Arrested Development. But for the most part it did hit all the same buttons and certainly had some stand out moments. Yes it utterly sucks that it was cancelled. That kind of comedy doesn't come around often enough and at that caliber.

Well, we still have The Community, at least for now.

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