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Goodness Gracious Me [VHS]

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A lot has been said about this series over the years, some of it not very complimentary. Some Asians have even said that this series is made for a "White" audience, but having been raised as a British born Asian I can relate to many of the skits such as the attempt to Anglicize my name, and the appalling behaviour of some people in Indian restaurants which can border on the being downright racist to the point where you realise that many Indian waiters must have the patience of a saint when it comes to some of their white customers.

This series turns these stereotypical images totally on their head, and I have to admit that I find "Goodness Gracious Me" one of the funniest comedy series on TV and now you can have some of that rib-cracking outrageous fun is now on video/DVD.

Meera Syal of Bhaji on the Beach fame along with her gang of British born/raised Asians act in a variety of hilarious skits which give us a taste of what it is like to live in Britain as second and third generation Asians but still be strangers in a familiar land.

You get to meet the Kapoor's who like to be called Cooper because they are "BRITISH" and wannabe whites, you also get a bevy of funny but often thought provoking songs one of which coined that wonderful catchphrase, "Kiss my chuddies."

Don't miss the two warring mothers who compete to prove that they alone have the most perfect son who is the best at everything even being a criminal!

This is a great series that has become a classic in its own lifetime. Everyone can enjoy it no matter what colour, ethnic group or religion they are; so chill out, sit down and enjoy this great video and/or DVD, it's lots of fun, it's sometimes rude, it's often hilarious and who cares if it is not politically correct all the time, what comedy series ever is?

Why is it that the British have so many comedic geniuses? Who knows and who cares as long as you can order a set like this to enjoy. Very fresh and original and like nothing you've ever seen on Merrikan telly. Wish there were more like this. And did you know that Sanjeev and Meera are a married couple?

If that show was your cup of tea, then so is "Goodness Gracious Me"! It's got most of the same staff and cast, you see. And the unwrinkled Meera Syal, (aka "Granny")!