Have most people in your country ever heard of... (primary school, restaurants)

[noela]

Both the TinTin comic series (I'd always written it "Tintín" lol) and Monty Python are rather popular in Spain and have been very well-known ever since I can remember. Also, Asterix, Lucky Luke and my personal favourite (and not as well-known): Le Petit Nicolas

I read those books and watched those movies when I was a child from the mid 80s to the early 90s. I guess the comics aren't as widely read nowadays (we're in manga territory lol) but, when TinTin is referenced, most people of any age know what that is.

[Neuling]

When I heard TinTin recently I didn't know what it was. Only later did I realize I already knew it under the name 'Tim und Struppi', its German name

[CairoCanadian]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Here is another one - Saturday Night Live.

Is it well-known in Commonwealth countries or elsewhere?

In Canada, almost all anglos would know it and the target demographic would be able to recite a number of the most famous sketches.

It's well-known for sure in Canada, but when I lived in England I never heard it referenced once. ( Take this for what it is - opinion, but in my experience even mediocre Brit comedies tend to be funnier than most SNL. SNL tends to coast on celebrity appeal in every one I've watched. )

It seems to me SNL means more to my parents' generation than to me. ( The Muppet Show is another one I tend to associate with an older generation, though in the reruns I've watched it had its moments. )

[abpat2203]

Growing up in India in the 80's, I got to read all the Tintin comics. Those hardcover comics used to be very expensive, so I would devour any issue that I could lay my hands on. I wouldn't say that Tintin is a household name in India but almost all of my friends have read and are fans of Tintin.

Interestingly, Tintin - the movie was released in India a month ago. I can't wait for it to hit the theaters here in US.

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Here is another one - Saturday Night Live.

Is it well-known in Commonwealth countries or elsewhere?

In Canada, almost all anglos would know it and the target demographic would be able to recite a number of the most famous sketches.

Some francophone Canadians would have heard of it vaguely but few would pay much attention. Even among the ones who know some English it would be really rare to find a Québécois who can refer to famous sketches or characters from SNL.

I think the comedians who has become famous there are more well known than the show itself.
Most of the times it is mentioned is when something special, like Ashlee Simpson's lip synching, has happened.

Persionally I think they should have cancelled the show in 1995 or so, but before that it was great, specially the years around 1990.

[chilaili]

Originally Posted by CairoCanadian

I was aware of Tintin, but never really enjoyed it. Asterix I knew and enjoyed a great deal as young child.

Everyone in Canada knows Monty Python.



Canadian here, familiar with the ones I bolded. I'll also add:

Smack The Pony

Do you mean Drop The Dead Pony? Very funny and intelligent comedy about a TV news channel.

[YtownGuy]

Some of the classic British comedies are shown on PBS stations in the United States, so they're not totally unknown.

[Trimac20]

Originally Posted by CairoCanadian

I was aware of Tintin, but never really enjoyed it. Asterix I knew and enjoyed a great deal as young child.

Everyone in Canada knows Monty Python.



Canadian here, familiar with the ones I bolded. I'll also add:

Keeping Up Appearances
Red Dwarf
Smack The Pony
Waiting For God

I'm not sure if Father Ted counts as British ( not Britain, but British Isles ).

Oh yeah I was going to list the first two, both hilarious! I don't think America has anything like it.

[Trimac20]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Here is another one - Saturday Night Live.

Is it well-known in Commonwealth countries or elsewhere?

In Canada, almost all anglos would know it and the target demographic would be able to recite a number of the most famous sketches.

Some francophone Canadians would have heard of it vaguely but few would pay much attention. Even among the ones who know some English it would be really rare to find a Québécois who can refer to famous sketches or characters from SNL.

I always heard about Saturday Night Live and it annoyed me because I didn't know what show they were talking about. I had to google it and check out clips on youtube. It seems it's very popular and many famous comedians starred on it.

A bit like some other American things. I heard people referring to 'IHOPs' all the time and I had to google that.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Trimac20

A bit like some other American things. I heard people referring to 'IHOPs' all the time and I had to google that.

Me too, and I live 100 km from the U.S. border!