Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Summary
BothAnchorman : The Legend of Ron BurgundyandAnchorman 2 : The Legend Continuesfeature some iconic moment , most of which are remembered for comedic ground . The firstAnchormanwas one of the most quotable movies of the 00sand remains a cult classic today . The second movie follow in the footsteps of its predecessor , and although not quite as revered as the first , still serves very well as a natural subsequence . TheAnchormanmovies also bear one of manyiconic Will Ferrell characters , Ron Burgundy .
The firstAnchormanwas released in 2004 , withAnchorman 2following nine years later in 2013 . All the original cast returned to continue the tale of Ron Burgundy . The dealership became a breeding earth for superstardom , with actors like Steve Carell moving on to leadThe Officeafter the first picture . In addition , Paul Rudd was roam in the lead role of the MCU’sAnt - Mantwo years after the release ofAnchorman2.Will Ferrell ’s movie career also continued to flourish as a result of his role as Ron Burgundy , with the character arguably becoming his seminal role . BothAnchormanfilms are two of themost rewatchable Will Ferrell picture .
Anchorman is a comedy classic , and with the rapid - fervor improv victor Will Ferrell in the lead role of Ron Burgundy , the movie is unceasingly quotable .
10The Jazz Flute Rendition
Anchorman: Ron Burgundy feigns unpreparedness before impressing his date
A jazz ginmill can be a romantic setting , as Ron Burgundy knew when he took Veronica Coringstone out for drinks . To push thing over the edge , he perform an energetic flute solo that was intelligibly pre - arranged . While offering off-key objections and pulling said flute from his arm , Ron quickly acquiesce to the horde ’s request to playfor the rest of the bar ’s patron . The subprogram is chaotic , with Ron ’s performance taking him all over the venue , including the restrooms . It ’s not often that a jazz flute solo is paired with something as dramatic as pyrotechnics , but it ’s also not surprising coming from a man like Ron Burgundy .
The spell that Ron performs is a twirl on Jethro Tull ’s " Aqualung . "
9The Australian Accent Barrier
Anchorman 2: The Channel 4 News team struggles to understand their boss
The drawing card of the Global News internet , Kench Allenby , has a comedically thick Australian accent during his introductory speech . The barrier is so severe that Ron and society ca n’t keep up with Allenby as he voice how pleased he is with the launch of GNN . Ron is characteristically cheeky , and after a brief search for someone to understand for him , openly separate Allenby , " We ca n’t quite understand you , " have the GNN boss to make a concerted effort to enunciate as he speaks . AlthoughAllenby is using intentionally parodic Australian lingo , he ’s otherwise easy to grok , making the response of Ron and the others even funnier .
8Ron’s Mind-Reading Paranoia
Anchorman 2: The title character fails to understand what a psychologist does
Ron tend to go with his first thought when it come to something he does n’t read , and he ’s clear unsure of what the role of a psychologist entails . When he meets Gary , the buff of Ron ’s ex - married woman , Ron assumes that the humans has psychical abilities . To test his theory , Ron tries to bring a punch out of the blue and blames Gary ’s agility on being able to read mind . AlthoughRon is clearly incorrect about the definition of a psychologist , it ’s uproariously revealed later in the movie that Gary does actually have psychic powers .
Anchorman is packed with cameos from far-famed celebrities . But from Kanye West and Drake to Sacha Baron Cohen , who resist out the most ?
7Brick Tamland Speaking At His Own Funeral
Anchorman 2: Steve Carell’s character isn’t very bright
Most ofBrick ’s funniestAnchormanquotescome in the first movie , but the sequel also save some of his best moments . During his funeral scene , the consultation hear that Brick lacks introductory personal info like a home address , societal security measures identification number , and even a birthday . The mystery intensify when the ceremony ’s speaker is revealed to be Brick himself , live and well . Brick startle morose about his own " demise , " before being guided through a serial publication of intense emotion by his News Team colleagues and arriving at the realisation that he ’s not dead after all . The scene is a utter encapsulation of just how strange Brick Tamland is .
6Sex Panther’s Confusing Statistics
Anchorman: Math isn’t Brian’s strong suit
Paul Rudd’sAnchormancharacter is something of a philanderer . As such , he has a collection of cologne water that he claims lend to his success with the ladies . While prepare to make his move on Veronica , Brian opts for the " Sex Panther " cologne water . Supporting his choice , Rudd ’s moustachioed character states that , " 60 % of the time , it works every time . " The statement immediately polish off the ear haywire and is flagged as nonsense by Ron . Brian ’s attempt to solicit his new co-worker fails , mean the incident must have fallen into the 40 % of incident when Sex Panther does n’t work every time .
Ron refer two other cologne options in this scene . " London Gentleman " and " Blackbeard ’s Delight " are both rejected by Brian in favour of Sex Panther .
5Brian Fantana’s Condom Collection
Anchorman 2: Another of Brian’s collections is revealed when Brick is in need
There are a few sentence the secondAnchormantries to renovate laugh from the first , but they do n’t all act upon quite as well . The condom scene is one of the elision . The writers lead all the elements of what made the Sex Panther scene so shady and double down on the rule . The condom suggested to Brick by Brian have bright name calling , such as " The Hooded Guest " and " The Rigid Ghost . " Each condom come with an unfortunate attribute that stems from its name , such as being made of denim . Most regrettably , " The Po ' Boy " is " covered in Cajun spices . "
Anchorman 2 : The Legend Continues is a rare example of a square drollery sequel . The sequel introduced a handful of new lover - favorite characters .
4The News Team Bursting Into Afternoon Delight
Anchorman: Ron’s musical representation of love has become an iconic scene
Will Ferrell flick often feature the histrion doing his own telling , but few performances are as well execute as the a cappella four - piece concord with his carbon monoxide - stars inAnchorman . When Ron ’s colleagues want to know what it ’s like to be in lovemaking , he bursts into a solo rendition of Starlight Vocal Band ’s , " Afternoon Delight . " It ’s a narration that quickly becomes a chemical group carrying out . The unexpected nature of the scene throw it as comedic as it is impressive , and it ’s no surpriseit ’s one of the most - remembered moments of eitherAnchormanmovie . The " Afternoon Delight " aspect is also one of the mosticonic melodic instant from non - melodious picture show .
3Brick Inviting Veronica To The Party In His Pants
Anchorman: Steve Carell’s character butchers the line in glorious fashion
Of all the characters to be tasked with pull a prank , Brick is in all probability the least dependant . This is show by his attempt to deliver a line to Veronica given to him by Ron . Veronica eventually has to decode the mean line of credit herself , as Brick incorrectly says , " I would like to expand to you an invitation to the pants company , " which is incredibly formal wording for inappropriate workplace banter , but elevates the funniness of the scene even more .
2Ron Burgundy Meeting Linda’s Family
Anchorman 2: Will Ferrell’s character doesn’t hear himself at times
TheAnchormanmovies do n’t often make function of cringe humor , but when they do , they do it just as well as any other motion-picture show . Ron ’s attempt to fit in with Linda ’s family is a toe - curling endeavor . His mistaken defalcation of Black culture lead to an aura of capable disdain and Linda ’s acute embarrassment . Just as it seems Ron ’s deportment could n’t become any more offensive , he doubles down on his attempt to assimilate , lead to even more comedically uncomfortable negotiation and body terminology .
1Ron Not Understanding What Blindness Is
Anchorman 2: His unfortunate circumstances bring about some unlikely laughs
Ron Burgundy ’s blind patch wreak about the funniest sequence in either of theAnchormanmovies . While the fact he ’s lose his vision is n’t amusing , his blaming his condition for avertible mistakes leads to some of the best Will Ferrell dialogue . For case , Ron claim to have gulp " half a feeding bottle of ketchup"before earn it was n’t wine , as well as pour it beforehand . Even his attempts at " self - love " have reportedly gone awry , with Ron claiming to have rubbed his shin for twenty minute in a land of frustration .
The reactions from the rest period of the Channel 4 News Team are perfectly reasonable , looking on mixed-up and questioning Ron about his mistakes . Ron , need only to triumph in self - ruth , wants to find out none of it and insists that all of his woes have been because of his exit of slew . The finishing touch to the scene come in the form of all the visual gags , such as flowers in the oven and a dishwasher being used as a open fireplace . Everything in the interchange comes together to make the ripe moment in eitherAnchorman : The Legend of Ron BurgundyorAnchorman 2 : The Legend Continues.
BothAnchormanmovies are available to stream on Paramount+ .
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