The Inbetweeners: Finale Fashion

Burning Will's camping stuff, as you do. Copyright E4
Well it had to come to an end at some point. In fact I'd been bracing myself for this event for the past six weeks... the end of The Inbetweeners. Sniff.

Ok, so they'll be back next year, after possibly the funniest six episodes to date. Three seasons in and they're still absolutely hilarious. Rude, crude and so so realistic it just makes you laugh until it hurts.

But there has been a running theme with this latest series, covered on this very blog three times- Simon and his ritual weekly humiliation.

He's always had the makings of a true comedy genius- Spewing all over Carli's brother in season one, stripping off on a boat for series two and well, take your pick in series three-although his momentous 'slapping' incident in Warwick, when something refused to work, seems to stand out in my mind!

Last night saw the boys go camping to send Simon off in style, because his dad, being the selfish bugger he is, was moving the whole family to Swansea.

Now I've mentioned Simon's tantrums before, but this was a classic. Combine that with his midnight visit to Carli's brother's bedroom and his breakdown when the car went into the river, and you have the most memorable finale ever.

I loved that this episode saw Simon's crazy hair mentioned again by the gang, after very early on they compared it, quite accurately, to the Statue of Liberty.

Will's camping outfit of a checked shirt and puffa jacket was suitably geeky, while Neil and Jay once again provided excellent chav support in hoodies and jeans.

So long boys, I'll miss you...and your misguided views on life.

The Inbetweeners: Simon dresses like a prat...

Oh dear... not again Simon! Copyright E4
They really should consider renaming The Inbetweeners 'Simon's fashion disasters' as this week brought us another comedy gem courtesy of this fine young fellow.

First there was the unfortunate ball hanging out of speedos incident, then last week it was all about his Pete Doherty hat and this week... well, they dressed him up to look special.

Literally, he looked like he couldn't coherently put an outfit together; tight shorts, a checked shirt- complete with bow tie- a tight bright pink cardigan and to finish off the look, some thick black 'geek chic' glasses.

At least he had the sense to look very uncomfortable in his new get up, hilariously helped along by the very gay shop assistant deciding to take photos of him, to show how his 'creation' had come to life. Lol.

I didn't find last night's offering as funny as the first two episodes of this new series, but I think I'm on my own if you look at other reviews out there.

There were some genuinely hilarious moments though- Jay falling off a motorbike and into an open office door, Will dumping Kerry in the worst way possible and Simon swearing like he's got tourettes to Tara's swearing-hating parents are just a few that spring to mind.

Next week looks set to be a blinder as well- I can't believe we're already half way through this series. Guys, I salute you and your uncomfortable adolesence that continues to make me pee my pants each week with laughter.

The Inbetweeners Fashion Watch: Simon's Hat

Simon's Hat has won me over! Copyright E4
There were many funny incidents on last night's Inbetweeners, more so than last week even, but for me the whole episode could not of survived without the appearance of Simon's trilby hat.

Trying to bag a new girlfriend, Simon thought that channelling Pete Doherty would be a good idea and make him cool.

But as usual, I thought Will had it spot on with his summarisation: "It was the night of Simon's date with Tara and to mark the occasion he dressed like a dick". Lol

I loved his dad's take on it too- "what's that on your head Simon?"- almost as much as Simon's sarcastic response: "Oh yeah, it's a hat! Obviously...god!"

His reactions to whenever his parents probe him are absolutely hilarious. He overreacts in a way a small child would and is more moody, in my opinion, than any teenage girl.

Onto actual events and this was the night our boys experienced pot for the first time.

For Will it meant erratic arm movements,for Jay it meant paranoia, for Neil, well he just fell asleep and in Simon's case, he made tiger noises and snogged a girl who had just been sick on his shoe.

Ahh, yes the sick girl as she will now be known. Tara, played by Hannah Tointon is a very welcome addition to the cast, and someone who actually likes Simon, so hopefully his stalking days are well over. Carli who?!

Eagle eyed viewers will recognise Hannah from her ill-fated Hollyoaks stint, you know where she played Warren's very annoying sister?

Yes, she much better suited here playing a grubby rock chick. Roll on next week when our Romeos score a double date. I Literally can't wait...

The Inbetweeners: Fashion Show Review

The Inbetweenwers: Copyright E4
I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I was for last night’s brand spanking new episode of The Inbetweeners.

So when 10pm rolled around I did a little cheer for the return of arguably the funniest show on TV.

What was my verdict? Well, I can confirm dear readers that Will and co. still got it!

Despite a few bits of dialogue which felt forced at the start, the combination of Jay’s hooped earrings and Neil attracting paedo Kennedy again made it a triumph.

All that was of course nothing compared to the fashion show, which saw Will compromise his morals to strut his stuff in the worst clothes ever to be seen on a catwalk.

Seriously, the most hilarious thing wasn’t the psycho in the wheelchair or even Jay’s vain attempts to become a model- it was the fashion itself.

Aside from the HORRENDOUS clothes, the LOL moment came from Simon in his speedos.

Even writing that sentence brings a tear of laughter to my eye. In a top hat, dog collar and tight shirt, the sight of Simon giving it his all on the catwalk, with one bollock hanging out next to a very tarty Carly will stay with me forever.

The ball incident will go down in history as one of the funniest moments ever. I think the fact he was oblivious throughout- despite the chill he must of felt- is what made it sooo unbelievably cringey!

One of the best episodes ever in my view… keep ‘em coming boys!