Richie (Rik Mayall) pretends to commit suicide to try and guilt Eddie into buying him a pint, but his flatmate has had a bad day at the dole office and couldn't care less. The pair then argue about money and what to watch on TV (Miss World or boring documentary), resulting in Eddie being kicked out.
Contest was originally intended to be the pilot episode of Bottom, but was eventually aired mid-series, probably so as not to deter viewers from investing in the show. It really is that weak. The funniest moment comes as a bored Richie tries to amuse himself, first with the telephone, and then nervously playing an electronic keyboard. If that doesn't sound that funny, it's because it really isn't -- it's just the best part of a particularly laugh-free episode (one that resorts to jokes about masturbation in sheer desperation).
Contest was originally intended to be the pilot episode of Bottom, but was eventually aired mid-series, probably so as not to deter viewers from investing in the show. It really is that weak. The funniest moment comes as a bored Richie tries to amuse himself, first with the telephone, and then nervously playing an electronic keyboard. If that doesn't sound that funny, it's because it really isn't -- it's just the best part of a particularly laugh-free episode (one that resorts to jokes about masturbation in sheer desperation).