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Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. Copyright ©2005 Daily Titan MAINSTREAM 3 ‘The Aristocrats’ Thai Cuisine has coming to DVD fresh beach feel As the end of the semester subdued and mellow while clas- draws near, fi nding an escape from sical music hovers in the quiet Come one, come all. Step right up and witness a There was a part in the stress of fi nals and last minute background. movie about the most amazing, death-defying, rud- the movie, a creepy projects is imperative. When Star- The wide booths and large table est and crudest joke that has seldom been heard. part, when former buck’s seems too hectic, enjoying surfaces allow enough room for A joke so tasteless and vile that you will to wish “Americas Funniest good Thai food at a quiet restau- textbooks, folders, the bell-pepper you never knew of its existence (especially after it’s Home Videos” host WWW.THINKFILMCOMPANY.COM rant poses a relaxing alternative. tray, egg rolls and a Thai iced tea. been crammed down your ear for a full hour and 20 and “Full House” fam- Thai Cuisine, on the corner of The Thai iced tea is a good minutes). ily friend to all Bob Sagat becomes the dirtiest com- Pacifi c Coast Highway and 5th choice. Half Thai tea and half The movie is “The Aristocrats,” and the premise ic in the whole line-up. Street in Seal Beach, is tucked in cream, the specialty beverage is a is a joke – yes, one joke – that is the nastiest, most This movie is defi nitely not for the faint of heart a building that can be easily over- staple of Thai dining. disgusting, most obscene, fi lthiest joke anyone can or the weak-minded. looked. Thai Cuisine is open for lunch ever have the utter displeasure of hearing. So do yourself a favor. If you are not a fan of Planters of artifi cial fl owers sep- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday And audiences love it. obscene artistic expression (potty-mouth humor) do arate the main part of the dining through Saturday, and then for As the legend goes, the joke is an old comedy not pursue this movie any further. room from some additional seat- dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday secret but has never been privy to anyone except For you might fi nd yourself immersed in a world ing and the kitchen’s entrance. through Thursday and a half hour seasoned, stand-up vets. That is, until now. full of glitz and glamour, ascots and monocles, and An interesting feature about later on Friday and Saturday. If a In this interview-style documentary, comedians a family act that consists of describing every bodily Thai Cuisine is that the actual res- sit down meal takes too much time describe the one and only way to tell the infamous fl uid known to man and woman. taurant is always empty, or nearly during the hectic last days of the joke – their own way. You might fi nd yourself face to face with, “The empty. Available seating is pretty semester, take-out is also an op- The cast of characters was a veritable comedic Aristocrats.” much a given, which makes it tion. phonebook – ranging from the sage-like George The DVD comes out Jan. 24, so check it out. perfect for studying or fi nishing – Danielle Torricelli/Daily Ti- Carlin to the sullen Steven Wright. – Eric Sanders/Daily Titan Staff up homework. The atmosphere is tan Staff Flashback Favorite ‘What’s Happening!!’ By DIANIKA ABBOTT time devising get-rich-quick bel King) is at work. Place trying to pick up girls, that in 1985, Daily Titan Copy Editor schemes. While Raj may have a lot of drinking grape sodas, gossiping the creators Roger “Raj” Thomas (Ernest responsibilities, his No. 1 prior- and making fun of the no-non- and actors In a land of jive turkeys, dy- Thomas), Dewayne Nelson (Hay- ity is spending time with his two sense waitress Shirley (Shirley reunited in no-mite hustlers and foxy ladies, wood Nelson) and Fred “Rerun” best friends at Rob’s Place, the Hemphill). While the trio con- the syndi- the 1970s street colloquial term, Stubbs (Fredd Berry), learned neighborhood hangout. stantly got themselves in sticky cated sit- “what’s happening?” is synony- the importance of taking care of His best friends, Rerun, the situations, the show usually end- com “What’s mous with one of the most popu- responsibilities, friendship, love plump, all-the-way-live dancer ed with Dee fi nding out what the H a p p e n i n g lar black sitcoms of all time. and how to maintain life in the in- got his nickname from spending three were involved in and say- N o w ! ! , ” “What’s Happening!!,” which ner city. Raj, the self-proclaimed summers in school trying to re- ing that famous line, “Ooh, I’m which ran for ran from 1976 to 1979, was man of the house, is a brainy run everything he learned during telling mama!” three years. loosely based on the 1975 movie writer who successfully juggles the year.