I mean, Weren't Zaphod and Ford supposed to be, like, second cousins? And where is the extra head and the extra arm? Do they get to Milliway's?
I don't see how the dry, British humor of the books, radio series, and TV miniseries can translate to a mass American audience. (BTW, Douglas Adams also wrote for Monty Python's Flying Circus - "ALBATROSS!")
/slamming down a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster. Like being hit in the head with a gold brick and a slice of lemon, ya know. Not in the mood for jinnintonix, but I know EXACTLY where MY towel is!
//I'm such a geek! LOL
Oh don't me none of that Ol' Janx Spirit
Oh don't give me no more of that Ol' Janx Spirit
For my head will fly
My eyes will fry
My tongue will lie
And I may die
Oh won't you give me some more of that sinful Ol' Janx Spirit