has anyone seen the show "Monk"? It's about a detective, but he also suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He has phobias of germs, height, depth, milk, insects, snakes. And things must be symetrical for him. It is absolutely hilarious and does not mock or in make in fun of OCD patients. The actors are really great and well put, they are perfect for their roles. His disorder enables him so "see" things that other people do not see in Crime Scenes, such as solving extremely hard cases and... well.... its just so amazing. The plot is incredibly origional and the show is absolutely amazing
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I love that show!
The guy who plays monk is my uncle’s [by marriage] cousin or 2nd cousin or something...
hmmm... not sure if I said that right...
The guy who plays monk is my uncle’s [by marriage] cousin or 2nd cousin or something...
hmmm... not sure if I said that right...
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If you have a few of the symptoms on this list, you may be suffering from a form of clinical depression there are many sites that offer advice and help.
Do you find your self worried alot of the time about things that don't always make sense?
Are you experiencing any of these?
• Persistent feelings of sadness, irritability or anxiety
• Overreaction to irritations
• Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed,
• Sleep too much, or sleep too little
• Unexpected loss or gain of weight
• Tiredness or restlessness
• Slowed movement, thought and/or speech
• Guilt, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness
• Inability to concentrate and poor memory
• Loss of motivation
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Suicidal thoughts and/or behavior
• Withdrawal from relationships, anti-social behavior
• Physical aches and pains that seem to have no other cause
If you have a few of the symptoms on this list, you may be suffering from a form of clinical depression there are many sites that offer advice and help.
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mai - Posts: 432
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One of my best friends is obsessed with that show...oh my word, it's amazing. Then again, she was obsessed with Get Smart and I Love Lucy for a little, I think.
Yeah, I have seen it obviously, and it is REALLY funny. It's a little like Diagnosis Murder but a lot more modern. It does have a bit of language and sometimes it can be inappropriate. Oh, yeah, Shawna does wear some slightly low cut tops too, nothing I'd call risque though.
Yeah, I have seen it obviously, and it is REALLY funny. It's a little like Diagnosis Murder but a lot more modern. It does have a bit of language and sometimes it can be inappropriate. Oh, yeah, Shawna does wear some slightly low cut tops too, nothing I'd call risque though.
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Iona - Posts: 113
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I love that show. It *is* really funny and interesting, but I think it also somewhat realistically portrays what it's like for someone with OCD.
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Poor Monk. He means well.
I really like the show. The one where he meets his brother and has to solve the case with the pies was brilliant. Then again, pretty much all the episodes are brilliant. To quote Gir:
"I love this show."
I really like the show. The one where he meets his brother and has to solve the case with the pies was brilliant. Then again, pretty much all the episodes are brilliant. To quote Gir:
"I love this show."
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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AHHH! I LOVE THAT SHOW!!! We used to watch it every time it came on until we got rid of that channel, along w/ many others. Tony Shaloub is prolly' my fav male actor--he is sooooo funny!!!
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
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Satan, bite the dust!
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To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
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Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
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Ssjjvash - Posts: 1073
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yep,
i jsut found out some bad news, Apparently Bitty Shram is leaving the cast of Monk, don't know why =(
2 links about this
http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/543/543418p1.html
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/eo/20040831/en_tv_eo/14843
i jsut found out some bad news, Apparently Bitty Shram is leaving the cast of Monk, don't know why =(
2 links about this
http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/543/543418p1.html
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/eo/20040831/en_tv_eo/14843
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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>.< Aw, what a bummer!
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
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Ssjjvash - Posts: 1073
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yeah =( she was a really great actor. I loved it how she and monk would aruge over the smallest things
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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i watch it every fri. night. i love it!
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My favorite episode so far is the one, Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine.
Or something like that.
so funny!!
Or something like that.
so funny!!If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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Yeah, he's hilarious!
And the airplne one was really funny too!! ^_^
And the airplne one was really funny too!! ^_^
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
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Ssjjvash - Posts: 1073
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I also watch the show I like the one where he gets cured Oh, and I forget the episode... I just remember him throwing cough drops into a sick boys mouth because he didn't want to get close enough to actually touch him. that one was funny too.
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Yah monks new assistant is not cool.. I have seen every episode in the first three seasons! Such an awesome and funny show! Will have to see the fourth season when it comes out on dvd!
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I recently got into this show. My dad and I watched the New Year's Day marathon on USA. ^^;; I think this show is incredibly creative, although there are a few episodes where I can see the plot a mile away, like the one about his wife--"Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk"--or the one about the chocolate bars. However, most of them are pretty challenging and creative. Definately one of my favorite shows now.
By the way, has anyone taken the "Are You Monkish?" quiz? I'm not Monkish in the least. XD
By the way, has anyone taken the "Are You Monkish?" quiz? I'm not Monkish in the least. XD
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*gasp* Why have I not yet posted in this thread? O_O I've been watching Monk lots since Mom got it on DVD, and it's great!
Where's this quiz of which you speak, that I might take it myself?
Ashley wrote:By the way, has anyone taken the "Are You Monkish?" quiz? I'm not Monkish in the least. XD
Where's this quiz of which you speak, that I might take it myself?
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Heh heh, I'm a little Monkish ^_^
I love the show myself, I was introduced to it about a year ago, and I'd really like to start collecting the DVDs... I'm also probably one of the rare few that actually likes Natalie... she's just adorable, and has anyone else noticed that whenever her daughter is around, she sort of stretches Monk into doing something he normally doesn't do? I mean really, he doesn't freak out half as much when she's around...
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In both real life and video games,
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Monk is a great show. I think we've only had season one and two screened in Australia at insane times like 6:30pm! so I missed the majority of the 2nd season. I hope the dvds come cheap!
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I tested as a little monk-ish too.
I do enjoy the show. The idea of an OCD detective is certainly original. Obviously, they exaggerate things for comedic effect and whatnot. But well done.
I do enjoy the show. The idea of an OCD detective is certainly original. Obviously, they exaggerate things for comedic effect and whatnot. But well done.
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Sankyuu, Ash-sensei.~ ^_^ Apparently I'm "a little more Monkish than most"...
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My gosh, I LOVE this show. SO MUCH. It's the only TV show I really watch with any regularity . . .
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P.S. I scored as a little Monk-ish.
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P.S. I scored as a little Monk-ish.
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