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'''''Retarded Policeman''''' was a comedy | '''''Retarded Policeman''''' was a comedy web series on YouTube following the titular learning impaired Officer Ponce (played by down syndrome actor Josh "The Ponceman" Perry) who pulls people over for various reasons with typically humorous results. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The series was created in 2007 by Greg Benson of MediocreFilms,<ref>[https:// | The series was created in 2007 by Greg Benson of MediocreFilms,<ref>[https://youtube.com/@MediocreFilms MediocreFilms' YouTube channel] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> Josh "The Ponceman" Perry, and his brother Scott Allen Perry. It was based on an idea from Benson's wife, Kim Evey, who also produced it. The series was notable for featuring many popular YouTubers at the time, including Dave Days,<ref>[https://youtu.be/YHhKdHGdOHI Episode featuring Dave Days] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> Philip DeFranco,<ref>[https://youtu.be/iJzRnP_uvWY Episode featuring Philip DeFranco] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> and Destorm Power,<ref>[https://youtu.be/Pg5D690DLgQ Episode featuring DeStorm] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> as well as some bigger actors, including Felicia Day<ref>[https://youtu.be/N4efICPYBJw Episode featuring Felicia Day] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> and Wil Wheaton.<ref>[https://youtu.be/IlIPGvmbGLw Episode featuring Wil Wheaton] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> It was also very controversial particularly for its use of the word "retarded" and its handling of the subject therein. Nonetheless, Josh and Scott have stated they are proud of what they made and put a lot of heart into it.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100127135531/http://theperryboys.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/why-no-more-retarded-policeman/ Blogpost mentioning heart] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> The series went on until 2009 when the Perry brothers stopped working with Benson following a payment dispute,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100316050008/https://theperryboys.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/filling-in-a-few-of-the-blanks-about-rp/ Blogpost from the Perry brothers detailing the controversy] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> though 15 more episodes were uploaded starting in 2011,<ref>[https://youtu.be/xsuHNm9FBFs Video announcing the return of the series] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://facebook.com/ThePonceman/posts/265393513523462? Facebook post announcing the return of the series] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> before stopping entirely in 2012. The series reportedly gained over 45 million views in total<ref>[https://youtu.be/8mVPhGH2Ge8 Video by Corey Vidal talking about the controversy, mentions viewcount] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> before being privated on the channel it was hosted on, MediocreFilms, sometime in 2022. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Most of the episodes have be reuploaded by various channels on YouTube, but at least three are missing, being episode 28, "Donuts" featuring Sandeep Parikh from the web series "The Guild,"<ref>[https:// | Most of the episodes have be reuploaded by various channels on YouTube, but at least three are missing, being episode 28, "Donuts" featuring Sandeep Parikh from the web series "The Guild,"<ref>[https://facebook.com/mediocrefilms/posts/finally-the-banned-retarded-policeman-episode-with-sandeep-parikh-of-the-guild-i/150898711717873/ A Facebook post about the lost episode "Donuts" being re-uploaded after a Content ID dispute] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> episode 36, "Foreigner"<ref>[https://facebook.com/ThePonceman/posts/this-is-the-best-new-retarded-policeman-ever-i-love-this-guy-and-it-was-fun-doin/406884429362423/ Facebook post of a link to the lost episode "Foreigner"] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> and episode 20, "Lesbian Bikini Wrestling," the latter being a DVD exclusive, though it was uploaded to YouTube in a now privated video.<ref>[https://facebook.com/ThePonceman/posts/thats-right-everybody-new-retarded-policeman-is-here-go-leave-us-a-comment-on-it/172930889402228/?_se_imp=0ExZLBlvC6VKEQIOW Facebook post of a link to the lost episode "Lesbian Bikini Wrestling"] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> Also on the DVD is an alternate version of episode 2, "Officer Monkey,"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110604033542/http://www.dfjamsstore.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=872 An archive of the DFJams store which had the DVD for sale and details its contents] Retrieved February 26th, 2023.</ref> which has yet to be found. | ||
==Episode List== | ==Episode List== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https:// | *[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7B6FA9F987EE16F8 The original playlist on MediocreFilms' channel full of privated videos.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | ||
*[https:// | *[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG6SEm50Uv-AGbPoCesZTl79_FhTkGtmK A playlist containing most of the found episodes.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100127135531/http://theperryboys.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/why-no-more-retarded-policeman/ An archive of a | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100127135531/http://theperryboys.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/why-no-more-retarded-policeman/ An archive of a blog post from the Perry brothers explaining the financial situation with MediocreFilms.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090928070150/http://mediocrefilms.blogspot.com/2009/09/retarded-policeman-what-happened.html Greg Benson of MediocreFilms' response to the blogpost.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20090928070150/http://mediocrefilms.blogspot.com/2009/09/retarded-policeman-what-happened.html Greg Benson of MediocreFilms' response to the blogpost.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100316050008/https://theperryboys.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/filling-in-a-few-of-the-blanks-about-rp/ The Perry Brothers' response to Benson's response.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100316050008/https://theperryboys.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/filling-in-a-few-of-the-blanks-about-rp/ The Perry Brothers' response to Benson's response.] Retrieved February 26th, 2023. | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 27 February 2023
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Status: Partially Lost
Retarded Policeman was a comedy web series on YouTube following the titular learning impaired Officer Ponce (played by down syndrome actor Josh "The Ponceman" Perry) who pulls people over for various reasons with typically humorous results.
History
The series was created in 2007 by Greg Benson of MediocreFilms,[1] Josh "The Ponceman" Perry, and his brother Scott Allen Perry. It was based on an idea from Benson's wife, Kim Evey, who also produced it. The series was notable for featuring many popular YouTubers at the time, including Dave Days,[2] Philip DeFranco,[3] and Destorm Power,[4] as well as some bigger actors, including Felicia Day[5] and Wil Wheaton.[6] It was also very controversial particularly for its use of the word "retarded" and its handling of the subject therein. Nonetheless, Josh and Scott have stated they are proud of what they made and put a lot of heart into it.[7] The series went on until 2009 when the Perry brothers stopped working with Benson following a payment dispute,[8] though 15 more episodes were uploaded starting in 2011,[9][10] before stopping entirely in 2012. The series reportedly gained over 45 million views in total[11] before being privated on the channel it was hosted on, MediocreFilms, sometime in 2022.
Availability
Most of the episodes have be reuploaded by various channels on YouTube, but at least three are missing, being episode 28, "Donuts" featuring Sandeep Parikh from the web series "The Guild,"[12] episode 36, "Foreigner"[13] and episode 20, "Lesbian Bikini Wrestling," the latter being a DVD exclusive, though it was uploaded to YouTube in a now privated video.[14] Also on the DVD is an alternate version of episode 2, "Officer Monkey,"[15] which has yet to be found.
Episode List
| # | Episode Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hi | Found |
| 2 | Officer Monkey | Found |
| 3 | Coked Up | Found |
| 4 | Racial Profiling | Found |
| 5 | Writers Strike | Found |
| 6 | Sobriety Test | Found |
| 7 | MILF | Found |
| 7.5 | Fish | Found |
| 8 | Tazer | Found |
| 9 | Boobies! | Found |
| 10 | Mexicans | Found |
| 11 | GILF | Found |
| 12 | Casual Friday | Found |
| 13 | Mime | Found |
| 14 | Bribe | Found |
| 15 | Assburgers Syndrome | Found |
| 16 | Stalker | Found |
| 17 | Nalts | Found |
| 18 | Underage Girls | Found |
| 19 | Chad Vader | Found |
| 20 | Lesbian Bikini Wrestling | Lost |
| 21 | Lt. Ballsack | Found |
| 22 | Bitches | Found |
| 23 | Pepper Spray | Found |
| 24 | Foursquare | Found |
| 25 | Sexual Harrassment | Found |
| 26 | Invisible Driver | Found |
| 27 | Panty Inspector | Found |
| 28 | Donuts | Lost |
| 29 | Gun Fight | Found |
| 30 | New Friend | Found |
| 31 | Framed for Murder | Found |
| 32 | Child Driver | Found |
| 33 | Blonde in a Convertible | Found |
| 34 | FART | Found |
| 35 | Politically Correct Episode | Found |
| 36 | Foreigner | Lost |
External Links
- The original playlist on MediocreFilms' channel full of privated videos. Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- A playlist containing most of the found episodes. Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- An archive of a blog post from the Perry brothers explaining the financial situation with MediocreFilms. Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- Greg Benson of MediocreFilms' response to the blogpost. Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- The Perry Brothers' response to Benson's response. Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- Blogpost by Kevin "Nalts" Nalty (featured in episode 17) detailing the feud. Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
References
- ↑ MediocreFilms' YouTube channel Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Episode featuring Dave Days Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Episode featuring Philip DeFranco Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Episode featuring DeStorm Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Episode featuring Felicia Day Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Episode featuring Wil Wheaton Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Blogpost mentioning heart Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Blogpost from the Perry brothers detailing the controversy Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Video announcing the return of the series Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Facebook post announcing the return of the series Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Video by Corey Vidal talking about the controversy, mentions viewcount Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ A Facebook post about the lost episode "Donuts" being re-uploaded after a Content ID dispute Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Facebook post of a link to the lost episode "Foreigner" Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ Facebook post of a link to the lost episode "Lesbian Bikini Wrestling" Retrieved February 26th, 2023.
- ↑ An archive of the DFJams store which had the DVD for sale and details its contents Retrieved February 26th, 2023.