12 Comedy Flops We Absolutely Adore

      These comedies were considered box office disappointments upon their release — but perhaps that just indicates that audiences weren't ready for them at the time. Here are 12 comedy flops that we absolutely adore.

      **Team America: World Police (2004)**

      Created by the minds behind South Park, this film features a cast of puppets with oversized eyes, voiced by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The story centers on North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, who plots a global terrorist attack, while the Team America puppets are determined to thwart his plans. Unfortunately, the film barely broke even on its $32 million budget (all box office figures for this article are sourced from Box Office Mojo). Still, it holds a special place in our hearts.

      **Evan Almighty (2007)**

      This sequel to the popular Jim Carrey film Bruce Almighty features Steve Carell but unfortunately didn't perform well. It's a shame because it's genuinely funny! Carell portrays a successful politician who encounters God, played by Morgan Freeman, and learns that he is to be the new Noah and must build an ark. Sadly, it earned about $75 million less than its production cost.

      “Is it too much to ask for a little precipitation?!”

      **Top Secret! (1984)**

      This funny 1984 parody stars Val Kilmer as an American music star who travels to East Germany for a music festival. There, he meets Hilary Flammond (Lucy Gutteridge) and unexpectedly gets involved in an underground resistance movement. As Gutteridge says in the film, “I know, it all sounds like some bad movie.” Unfortunately, it was a significant flop upon its release.

      *Looks into the camera, breaking the fourth wall.*

      **The Master of Disguise (2002)**

      Are you turtley enough for the turtle club? If you appreciate the unexpected brilliance of this much-criticized 2002 film, then you are! The Master of Disguise features Dana Carvey as Pistachio Disguisey, the heir to a family with the unique ability to change into anyone or anything. Even though my friends and I loved it when we were kids, The Master of Disguise currently holds a disheartening 1% on Rotten Tomatoes. It received so much criticism that it negatively impacted Dana Carvey's career. However, he has made a comeback.

      **How Do You Know? (2010)**

      Starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, and Owen Wilson, this quirky 2010 comedy didn't fare as well as expected upon release, but I've always enjoyed it. Witherspoon plays Lisa, a professional softball player who is cut from the U.S. women's team and begins a romance with a baseball player (Wilson). Meanwhile, she also goes out with the endearingly awkward George (Rudd), whose father (Jack Nicholson) is attempting to frame him for stock fraud. This unusual love triangle prompts Lisa to reflect on the concept of love. Though a bit cheesy and only grossing $30 million against a $120 million budget, it's still a fun watch.

      **Osmosis Jones (2001)**

      Sometimes, I wonder if this movie really exists or if it was just a bizarre dream I had in 2001. The film starts in live-action, with Bill Murray as a careless zookeeper who unwittingly contracts a terrible virus. Osmosis Jones, a white blood cell cop, must enter his body and eliminate the virus with the help of cold medicine. It's just as strange as it sounds, and it didn't even come close to recouping its budget at the box office. Nonetheless, I remember being completely captivated by it as a child.

      **Office Space (1999)**

      This film has achieved cult classic status. However, at its release in 1999, Office Space only barely recouped its $10 million budget. It stars Ron Livingston as Peter Gibbons, an average office worker smitten with a waitress played by Jennifer Aniston. The movie serves as a dark comedic satire of office culture in middle America and has stood the test of time, remaining a beloved topic of discussion; it eventually regained some financial success through home video sales, leading to a devoted fanbase.

      This shows that box office performance doesn't always reflect a movie's quality.

      **Not Another Teen Movie (2001)**

      Before Chris Evans became Captain America, he starred in this humorous comedy-drama about a high school football player betting he can transform an awkward girl into the prom queen. It did moderately well at the box office, earning just over double its budget, but received poor reviews at the time, currently sitting at 32% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it has gained recognition as a notable early 2000s parody film, which says a lot.

      Those who appreciate it, do; those who don’t, don’t.

      **EuroTrip (2004)**

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