Who’s ready for more Cheech & Chong (pictured)? Given that pop culture is currently busy inhaling the fumes from Pineapple Express, Harold & Kumar, Weeds, et al, it seems the time is ripe for a reunion tour for the original stoner comics. Aside from a joint appearance (sorry) at the Aspen Comedy Fest in 2005 and a plan for a new movie that went up in smoke (sorry again) after Chong’s bong bust in 2003, the two buds (d’oh!) haven’t been able to muster up a reunion plan for nearly 25 years, but now, Live Nation says it’s booked the pair on their own stand-up tour, dubbed, "Hey, What’s That Smell?"
But does anyone still want to see these two again in 2008? Will they have new material or just greatest hits (heh, heh)? Me, I used to think their stuff was hilarious — when I was 14. Now, I’m not so sure I’d want to see them hash it out (damn, it’s hard not to pun with this story) one more time. Who among you, PopWatchers, wants another trip in the van with these senior stoners?
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sorry, Dave’s not here man.
Gary, did Josh Wolk help you pun? Cuz that was masterful. Well done! *applause*
Chong’s “Far Out Man” was funny enough to make me believe he’d be worth seeing again. And Cheech’s grown into a charming older dude who donates to charity organizations. I say, bring them back. The worst that will happen is that people won’t pay attention.
At best, a whole new generation will come to understand why their 70’s raised parents have marijuana belt buckles in the attic…
Believe me, Gary Susman needs no help in coming up with good (or bad) puns! I liked Chong’s character “Leo” on That 70’s Show, but I’m surprised Cheech wants to revisit those hazy days gone by. But it doesn’t seem that pot has gone out of style, so I guess stoner comedy is still a viable genre. It’s not my cup of, er, tea, but I did think “Dude, Where’s My Car?” was a fun bit of fluff.
i think it will be great to see the original masters of high times.
If Sister Mary Elephant makes an appearance, I’m all over it!
I’ll watch it!
earache my eye! i am in.
No, no, no don’t take that one. A welcome comeback for the happenin-est cats on the scene
YES I WOULD GO WATCH THEM AGAIN, THEY BRING BACK TOO MANY GREAT MEMORIES FOR ME NOT TO GO SEE THEM.
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I had the pleasure of going to their stand up tonight at The Comedy Store in La Jolla… couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It was definately a good laugh… a lot of material from the old days though. Can’t complain…. in todays society we need to be brought back to those peace, love, and hippy days.
They were hilarious during their day. But this generation would probably appreciate their humour. My 20 year old nephew named his 2 ferrets Cheech and Chong. Nuff said.
Hey did you see the “LOS TUMBADOS” video on You Tube paying tribute to Cheech and Chong?? Bad Ass
Hey, we never got to see them in Australia the first time round. C and C please come down to the land down under with a ‘Light up Australia’ tour and set this place ablaze.