Dumb and Dumber (1994)

In this episode of Raised by VHS, the crew rewinds one of the most quotable comedies of all time — Dumb and Dumber. Cam’s staff pick brings Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ unforgettable duo, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, back into focus as we relive every ridiculous, endearing, and endlessly quotable moment from the 1994 Farrelly Brothers classic.

We talk about the film’s absurd brilliance—from the fateful limo ride and lost briefcase to the disastrous road trip that somehow leads them to Aspen (“where the beer flows like wine”). Along the way, we revisit the diner scene with Seabass, the atomic pepper prank, the Big Gulp improv, and of course, the legendary bathroom blowout that had audiences crying with laughter.

The episode dives into personal VHS-era memories of seeing the film in theaters (twice), falling asleep to it night after night on VHS, and growing up idolizing Jim Carrey during his unstoppable ’90s run that also included Ace Ventura and The Mask. We also dig into the behind-the-scenes stories—Carrey’s $7 million paycheck that ate half the film’s budget, Jeff Daniels’ unexpected casting, and the haunted Stanley Hotel connection that ties Dumb and Dumber to The Shining.

And yes, there’s even a wild conspiracy theory: what if Jeff Daniels’ “Harry” in Dumb and Dumber is the same Harry from Speed, now brain-damaged after the explosion?

Finally, the guys hand out their Late Fee Ratings, debate whether this one stays permanently checked out or gets returned early, and exchange one more priceless piece of movie memorabilia.

It’s nostalgia, dumb genius, and pure VHS magic — proof that every day with Harry and Lloyd really is a no-brainer.

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