Strong and Moving!

Good movie but grossly overrated

A lot of fun.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

I recall the first time I saw this DVD. I was at my friend's apartment and frankly hadn't known much of Triumph as I am asleep well before 12:30 AM. But it didn't take long for Triumph to get me on the floor, out of breath, crying in sheer delight, as Robert Smigel brilliantly skewers everyone from celebrities to American Idol contestants to smug Honolulu TV anchors. No one is safe and thankfully Smigel's brilliant wit takes everyone down a full peg if not three. Triumph may be an insult comic in the vein of the Catskills Yiddisha humor of Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles, but Triumph is in a league of his own. Granted, the humor is edgy at times, but those with any sense of humor will at least find ONE sketch humorous. Outside of the Westminster Dog Show sketches, which were early in the DVD and in the Triumph history, the DVD is ungodly hilarious. The extras (one titled "More Poop") are equally as good as the main chapters. For those wanting to see how long they can go without breathing due to laughter asphyxiation, I recommend this DVD.On an aside: I feel that wit is highly connected to intelligence; if that's the case, then Smigel is simply brilliant. Consider Triumph's visit to a famous Chicago hotdog stand in 2012. Smigel goes on a wacky ranting diss-off that was stream of consciousness craziness. Even my more conservative parents couldn't help but crack up. I only hope that the second DVD of Triumph is eventually released--his incredible skits are well worth the $30. I look forward to watching the Best of Triumph enough times for my DVD to die on me. Keep it up Mr. Smigel! And if you're reading this, tell your dad thanks for the veneers! I can't fix my Tribe-ish face but at least I won't have a Mike Tyson smile!

When I was at the 2008 Republican National Convention who did I run into but that esteemed investigative reporter, Triumph?!!! As I came off the floor of the convention, Triumph was mercilessly interrogating Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. This was hilarious to watch. Gov. Pawlenty was a good sport and had a lot of fun with Triumph.Next, Triumph asked to interview me! Having 4 dogs at home I thought I'd give him a try. Now I had already seen my College Republican Friend Karl Rove and Dr. Kissenger (whom I had met at a dinner a few years back), but the highlight of the evening had to be this interview with Triumph! First he asked if I called Obama "Osama", and I noted I called Obama "Abomniable Obama"--now try saying that one quickly for TV. Next I tried to get one over on our investigator, but he quickly snapped me into my place. Finally he asked me about Sarah Palin (and this is the clip that made it to the Late Show on 9/4/2008)---I said she was "Saint Sarah---the savior of the Party"! Well, it was truly fun to test my wits with this great comedian! My daughter thought that was the coolest thing I did and she sent the clip to all her friends.So if you ever get the chance, visit with Triumph and test your verbal skills. You'll have a great time!

Triumph would be proud of the headline/summary. Beyond that, this is one of the funniest DVDs I have ever seen.The trips to Westminster, Bon Jovi concert, Hollywood Squares, and the Star Wars geeks are rolling on the floor funny.Hands down the funniest line in the DVD is when he's at Hollywood Squares and he's in the square next to Kathy Lee Gifford. When he's (reluctantly) called on, he says to the host: "Kathy Lee and I have something in common. (The look on her face is fantastic.) Both of us broke up with our bitches this year."This DVD is a must have for Triumph fans, as his material is illusive.

This is the funniest thing I have seen in many a year, like the early days of "Saturday Night Live"--only better. I have watched it three times already, as has my 17-year-old son, and we are helpless with laughter every time. I don't want to spoil the fun for anyone, so I won't tell you my favorite bits or punchlines, but I loved the Star Wars premiere, Bon Jovi concert, Westminster Dog Show ("That man...Joe...Joe Westminster"), and Hollywood Squares segments. Now that I think about it, it's hard to choose favorites--it's all hilarious! If you had told me that a man with a dog hand puppet would reduce me to helpless laughter, I would have said "You're crazy". But it's true, it's true. Robert Smigel, the man behind Triumph, is a comic genius. This DVD is lewd, rude, crude...and a laugh riot. I am giving it to selected people on my Christmas list. Do yourself a favor and watch it ASAP.