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Adam de la Pena Chat Transcript

Posted by Robt. Juster - Thursday, August 09, 2007 10:28 AM

In case you missed last night's live chat with Code Monkeys creator Adam de la Pena (or you want to relive the magic all over again)... we've transcribed it below for your reading pleasure.

Thanks to everyone who participated, we hope to have another live chat with Adam sometime soon.

<Adam_de_la_Pena> Hey, everybody...thanks for watching...I'm very happy you watched the show tonight...I also may be very drunk

<Praya> Hey adam, if Code Monkeys went live action who would you want acting as Dave and Jerry?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Well, since I play Dave on the show, I would be Dave in live action.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> And Jerry would be played by Brad Pitt.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> ...so we could make a handsome sandwich with Lindsay Lohan, who of course would play Mary
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Black Steve would be played by Morgan Freeman

<joe10lo> I was wondering if Season two will be in 16bit?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Season 2 will be entirely on the Apple IIe
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I will not be watching Season 2
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Oregon Trail fans out there...please stop crying

<Bum> How the hell did you get the Woz for the first ep?  How crucial was his availibilty to the plot (would you just have impersonated the voice?)
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Somehow, through a readily available source, I got his number and it was his cellphone and he answered it.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I was as shocked as anybody...I rambled something about Code Monkeys...would he like to do the show...I could pay him money and he said "Sure."
<Adam_de_la_Pena> It was really that easy.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> We would not have impersonated his voice, because apparently it's against the law.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Woz is the nicest guy you'd want to meet.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> And for everybody out there online, he may be making an appearance on a future episode.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I just have to find his cellphone number.  I lost it.  I wrote it on this pizza box....
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Alright, next?

<everybody> Will there be a DVD?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I have no control over the DVDs, but I'll say 'yes'.  The best thing to do is inundate G4's website with DVD requests.  Let's take it to the streets, people.

<Aldo13719> How is it working on the show? Do you come up with the main idea for the episodes?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Working on the show is the best thing ever. 
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I write most of the episodes...but everybody on staff gets to contribute.  But everybody on the staff does not get paid.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I'm a very nurturing boss in that respect.  If someone comes up with an idea I don't like, I simply say, "Here's a box.  I'll see you never.  Pack your stuff and get out."

<Mr_Vindictive> Adam, how much of Dave's character is based on yourself?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I guess a lot.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> But I can't screw off as much as Dave.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Because G4 doesn't like it when they can't find me for weeks on end and there are episodes due.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> They hate it even more when they get a collect call from Mexico.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> ...and I'm in jail.

<jimcarreyvslobster> In the world of "Code Monkeys " who would win in a fight Jim Carrey or a giant lobster?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> This is a question that has kept me awake at night.  Thank you for asking it.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Although a lobster has two giant pincher hands, Jim Carrey, I feel, would stun the lobster by making him watch "The Majestic."
<Adam_de_la_Pena> The lobster would be bored to death, and the honor and the victory would go to Carrey.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> If this is Jim Carrey, then I was kidding.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> The lobster would win.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Next?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Bring it.

<Kfair> Are the Characters based on real life people  youve worked with?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Yes.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> And people I'm very glad I have not worked with.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I've never had a boss like Larrity, but I have made fun of people who have had bosses like Larrity.

<Anaris117> Are any of the characters going to die?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I believe all the characters are eventually going to die.  Modern science has proven that you cannot live forever.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> The average lifespan of an animated character is only five years.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Cartman on South Park is an old man.


<ASKADAM> <Anaris117> Do you plan to introduce any new characters?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Absolutely.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I wanna do this lobster character with the head of Jim Carrey.

<CaptnCrazy> Is Larrity really responsible for 3 Mile Island?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Are you a lawyer?  Or a cop?  That'd be the first thing Larrity would ask.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Then he'd tell you he was on a hunting trip with Dean that weekend.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> So, no, he's not responsible for 3 Mile Island.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> But there was that incident that happened in Russia...and let's just say he wasn't hunting that weekend.

<G4|I> Who is a bigger slut in real life Mary or Clare or Todd?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Clarence is the biggest slut.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> But if I had to choose of the three....
<Adam_de_la_Pena> it would be Todd.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> but Todd has to pay for it.

<Aerix> Is dave ever going to learn how to cough the word douchebag?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> He's been trying for ten years.  I don't think he's going to ever be able to learn.

<incredimatt> will gary busey ever be on the show?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> He is in one of the episodes...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> If you missed that one, make sure to watch every single episode to catch it again.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I haven't talked to Gary in a bit, he's been real busy with ...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> stuff?

<Fatal> Knowing that you and the characters like to drink, who would finish a beer bong strung from the top of the empire state building first, you or dave?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Dave would win since he's animated, and the velocity of the liquid would pop my head off.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> High school physics, people.

<Fatal> since you had aspirations of being an astronaut, do you ever plan to do an episode in space?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> How do you know that?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> If you're referring to the intro in Busey where I say I want to be an astronaut, that's called TV and TV is filled with lies.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Let me give you a list of other things I wanted to be...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> One-legged ninja
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Whale hunter
<Adam_de_la_Pena> A ghost
<Adam_de_la_Pena> President of Spain
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I think at one point I wanted to own the Love Boat
<Adam_de_la_Pena> none of these are gonna happen
<Adam_de_la_Pena> except for the Love Boat if we put out a DVD and you guys buy it
<Adam_de_la_Pena> But yes I do plan doing an episode about space.

<G4isoxygen>How has working on Code Monkeys been in comparison to Minoriteam
<Adam_de_la_Pena> The money-truck pulls up in front of my house every morning.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> In Minoriteam, it was a money-Toyota-Corolla
<Adam_de_la_Pena> with a missing hubcap
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I have to be honest, Code Monkeys has been more challenging...it's a 1/2 hour vs. 15 minutes...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> which is double the time...

<watzkej> I love the show, but my wife wants to know if you were dropped on your head as a child.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> This woman does not love you.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> If she loved you, she would want you to be happy and watch the show without guilt.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I think it's wrong of her to take it out on a poor defenseless television creator.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> And NO, I was not dropped on my head.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> BUT
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I did go several minutes underwater, in a well, without oxygen
<Adam_de_la_Pena> So if your wife thinks that's funny, well, then you have a lot of thinking to do.

<miraculous> who is Black Steve based off of?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Black Steve is based off this white guy I know.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> He's actually not based off of any one person
<Adam_de_la_Pena> For me, he's always the coolest guy in the room, the guy in your office that's too cool, really, to work there.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> His name is not really Black Steve, by the way...his name will be revealed in a later episode. 

<liljr08> Will there be a code monkeys movie?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Yes, there will be.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Oh, wait...now they're telling me there's not going to be a movie.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Oh, wait...now they're saying Yes...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> but it's going to be on Lifetime.;
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Morgan Freeman as Black Steve...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Larrity...played by...former president...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> George W. Bush
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Dean:
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Ben Affleck
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Todd:
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Jack Black
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Clarence:
<Adam_de_la_Pena> George Michael
<Adam_de_la_Pena> and Benny...:
<Adam_de_la_Pena> will be that kid from the 6th Sense...unless he's super-big and freaky, then we'll get somebody else

<Krooked> Have you ever tried to turn ur computer into a bong?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Nice try, FBI Special Agent.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> er, Carlson.

<crazykila93> How long does it take to make an episode?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> it takes about a month, unless I screw something up, then we gotta put a rush job on it.  Then it takes two weeks.

<ASKADAM> <Praya> Who has more STD's Todd or Dave?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Clarence.

<ASKADAM> is todd a virgin?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> If your hand counts, then NO.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Time for a few more...

<Aldo13719> Are there going to be a lot more cool guest stars on the show?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Uh, yeah.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> We have five more cool guest stars.  And five lame ones.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> It's the best I can do.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Not everybody is cool as Woz.

<Sunbun> Do you wash your hands after you use the bathroom?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> No.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Here's why:
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I have that crazy, anti-bacterial lotion that evaporates.  I love walking out of the bathroom with that in my pocket and them staring at me knowing I haven't washed my hands.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I make sure to touch the doorknob repeatedly before I leave, also.

<ASKADAM> and time to wrap it up...one more question ...

<Crazy-Brad> Why are you so awesome?
<Adam_de_la_Pena> It's all I aspire to...I don't care about money...I obviously don't care about how good the scripts are...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> I just want to be awesome...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> like Evel Knievel...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> like Bill Clinton (after he lied)
<Adam_de_la_Pena> and of course...
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Neil Diamond.
<Adam_de_la_Pena> Neil, play us out...(use your iTunes, people)

<ASKADAM> Thanks, everyone for showing up to our live chat with Code Monkeys' Adam de la Pena!


Comment(s)


Posted by RichP23 - Thursday, August 09, 2007 10:51 AM
I absolutely love this show

Posted by RichP23 - Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:19 AM
I absolutely love this show

Posted by kevsmithy - Thursday, August 09, 2007 12:10 PM
lol that was funny now im sad i missed it

Posted by crazykila93 - Thursday, August 09, 2007 12:53 PM
Haha my question its there makes me feel so happy!!!!!!!

Posted by AD3 - Thursday, August 09, 2007 1:58 PM
Codemonkeys is the best new show on G4! I can't believe they do show it AT ALL on Monday and Tuesday.

Posted by Matt2 - Thursday, August 09, 2007 2:26 PM
yay im (sorta) on the feed! adam was histerical in that chat he had me laughin like crazy. code monkeys rules!

Posted by Anonymous User - Thursday, August 09, 2007 4:03 PM
code monkeys rocks!
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Posted by Anonymous User - Thursday, August 09, 2007 4:39 PM
this show is funny and should be on dvd

Posted by Anonymous User - Thursday, August 09, 2007 5:14 PM
code monkeys is is awsome i never seen nothing like it

Posted by Anonymous User - Thursday, August 09, 2007 5:21 PM
This is the funniest show since season one of ATHF!!!

Posted by Anonymous User - Thursday, August 09, 2007 7:03 PM
ADAM DE LA PE(N+~=how?)A RULZ!
-excaleranth, too lazy to log in yet not lazy enough to add my name, which is so ridiculously long apparently, i'm thinking about logging in, but then i'd have to copy and past, and i'm lazy. so yeah...

Posted by Anonymous User - Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:32 PM
All hail Code Monkeys

Posted by skateboard_dude - Thursday, August 09, 2007 10:18 PM
optimus prime and code monkeys should join forces to make a super tv show
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Posted by Aldo13719 - Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:48 PM
Awesome! Im sad I missed it, but at least I got an answer!

Posted by rickard139 - Friday, August 10, 2007 5:19 AM
i love code monkeys ya! its fffffffffffuuuuuuny

Posted by Anonymous User - Friday, August 10, 2007 6:13 AM
cant wait for next wednesday

Posted by Anonymous User - Friday, August 10, 2007 1:17 PM
uh im fat

Posted by Anonymous User - Sunday, August 12, 2007 12:24 PM
codemonkeys is the greatest invention since canned nunchuks! adam de la pena has done a great job, but yet dave is the star and the funniest of all

Posted by knightofxavier - Sunday, August 12, 2007 4:35 PM
what the %$@# its so awesome wooooooooooohooooooo go code monkeys oh and FU** larrity

Posted by knightofxavier - Sunday, August 12, 2007 4:37 PM
wowzaz i puked hahahahaha darn on my lap top fffffffffffuuuuuuuuuccccccccc* ************

Posted by Anonymous User - Monday, August 13, 2007 11:45 AM
Dear G4:
Don't ever cancel this show! Unless your a subsidiary of FOX, in which case, I understand. I can just wait a couple years until Adult Swim picks it up and it returns to it full unadulterated glory. If you aren't a subsidiary of FOX and you cancel, it will be the gravest mistake of your company. Besides, do we really need re-runs of Star Trek? Everyone knows that Star Wars dominates those space cruising tarts!
Love,
Lenny

Posted by Names_Ash - Monday, August 13, 2007 3:30 PM
G4 will probably cancel it. Its just TOO good. Like anyone remember that show "Human Giant"? Exactly.

Posted by starfoxrulz67454 - Friday, August 17, 2007 5:52 PM
holy crud code monkeyz rulz

Posted by Kranal_Fliss - Friday, August 17, 2007 10:14 PM
Hey wait a minuet my question wasnt on here...you know....the one about Dave painting his penis green and if you would.... owell

Posted by shadowdasher - Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:08 PM
minoriteam is my favorite show that was funny when they get kidnapped and sent to the alien planet and thay start playing stereo types and jewcano gets a money boner lol

Posted by GuitArJunKEY - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:37 AM
this is the coollist show ever

Posted by MrCanada7 - Sunday, August 26, 2007 11:03 AM
can u post comments that will b on TV in Code Monkeys??

Posted by Tsumina - Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:21 PM
I love Code Monkeys, That show has me crying sometimes. I choked one time watching it (Which was more funny). ^_^ Long live Code Monkeys! Woot!

Posted by FlameMan101 - Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:38 PM
I wonder if Black Steve calls himself Black Steve because he has a brother named White Steve or something who is caucasion, or if he has tons of brothers and sisters of different ethnicities like Asian Mary, or Mexican Billy, or French John...Or maybe he just wants to remind people that he's black...yeah, that's probably it!

Posted by tasheem6 - Friday, September 07, 2007 2:06 PM
can you make a accont for code monkeys?

Posted by lilblack_steve07yea - Friday, September 07, 2007 10:31 PM
Adam love codemonkeys inspeacaly Black Steve. but kick up the SEX.

Posted by lilblack_steve07yea - Friday, September 07, 2007 10:37 PM
Codemonkeys is the BEEEEEEEEEEEEEST and mega 80's huge.B.Steve is the funniest

Posted by bass_n_treble - Saturday, September 08, 2007 12:46 PM
Is Adam de la Pena from the short-lived reality show with Gary Busey?

I can't believe this show came from him, and that he voices the character Dave. He must have made leaps and bounds from that show.

Posted by bass_n_treble - Saturday, September 08, 2007 12:48 PM
Oh, and this has to be my favorite show in the past 10 years easily.

Posted by kily2007 - Thursday, November 01, 2007 11:31 PM
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Posted by JoeTro - Monday, June 02, 2008 5:24 PM
LOL I wanted to check out the comments to see how many other people out there hate this show, like me. :-P Seems like plenty of people like it though - so more power to them. ...but 1 vote for "this show blows."

Posted by ramadei - Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:38 PM
Adam de la Pena is appearing at Comic-Con again for round 2008 - on behalf of his new show On The Bubble. 7/24 at 2pm. Anyone going?

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