fearfulofspiders
Even for a children show, the comedy of Dave the Barbarian is so limited, uneven, and unfunny in-general, that it makes for one of the more disappointing series from the Disney Channel.The stories are okay, and the use of narration, as well as the concept of a cowardly barbarian are good ideas, just executed poorly. There's no laughs to come from anyone the age of eight-years-old or higher. Such an example would be failed randomness (along the lines of Family Guy, only not told in flashback, but in real-time).All in all, this is a show to plant your 4-year-old in front of. It's not deep, educational, and certainly not funny. I, myself, would only put this on when I was drawing or for some background noise, as it can make the time fly.
Lafira
I was channel surfing one time and came across this show. I was laughing on the floor, literally! Even hilarious shows like Little Britain don't get me doing that. I found myself pulling out quotes from Dave the Barbarian all the time and I was so thrilled that my friends knew what I was on about :D the humour is very unique but understandable, so you can get into it right away. It is very witty how this show is set in the Middle Ages yet brings in a lot of technology from our days. I just watched an episode where they were attacked by a loner from current times, Ned Frischman, and this loner had them working for batteries for their "Game Guys" which had been dished out free. It's a very witty show, and I'm quite partial to Faffy, Dave's ugly wee dragon of a pet.Oh, and for the record, "NOT A MONKEY!"
melindac-2
Whilst shown in kid time of comics, a lot of the jokes are aimed at adult level. Original, witty, quirky & entertaining, worth watching. It is set in the Middle Ages and centers on a powerful yet cowardly barbarian named Dave. Together with his sisters Fang and Candy and their Uncle Oswidge, a wizard, the family is in temporary rule of the fictitious land of Udrogoth. The King and Queen are off "fighting evil" and sometimes make an appearance via crystal ball. The show juxtaposes both the modern and the ancient.Candy, for example, shops in the local mall and uses the crystal ball for online shopping sprees. Occasionally, the audience is addressed directly by the characters which is a useful effect. There is a narrator, known as the Storyteller-- sometimes referred to as the Narrator. His role in the show is pivotal as he controls what happens in the story. He is able to talk to the characters of the show, and vice versa. In fact, he was once captured by Dark Lord Chuckles the Silly Piggy, and was forced to read narration where Dave loses to him. In Australia its on Channel 7 on Saturday morning, and I hope it continue's to be shown.
Tally C
Dave the Barbarian is a Disney Channel show, but it doesn't seem much like one. It's about a sensitive, creative, and BUFF guy named Dave who only wanted to be a Barbarian because he thought it meant a Librarian who also cuts hair. He lives in the Middle Ages, in a castle. His parents left to fight evil and what-not, leaving Dave's valley-girl sister, Candy, in charge. He also has a little sister, Fang, who is at least 5 times more of a bug-squashing barbarian than Dave will ever be, a pet potato-shaped dragon named Faffy, Lula the sarcastic Enchanted Sword, Twinkle the "Marvel Horse", and his Uncle Oswidge, a "wizard".Dave and his Merry Band of Idiots fight many enemies, but the main source of most of their problems is Dark Lord Chuckles, the Silly Piggy. Uses the Amulet of Hogswineboar, he tries to destroy Dave so he can take over the world! Dave's family has many problems at home, too. Sometimes, these problems can teach us a lesson about not being bossy, or being true to yourself. Other times, they will end in songs about eggs by the name of Steve.The great thing about this show is, it can be predictable. Usually, that's a bad thing. But on this show, it's funny. They make it SO obvious that something is going to happen, and they do it on purpose. How can you not laugh when **WARNING, SPOILER!** Chuckles jumps in with a beard and a wig, and the gang thinks he is their new Band Manager? Another great thing is the jokes. Calling someone "As stupid as the stuff you scoop out of pumpkins" is sure to get SOMEONE to laugh! It got me to.In short, give it a chance if you ever get to see it. This show could have gone so far, if it weren't for lack-of-open-mindedness from viewers.