Unfunny Comedians
Discussion
Down and out said:
Dermot O'Logical said:
Nish Kumar should be stabbed repeatedly with a sharpened baguette, he and Hugh Dennis are two of the least funny comedians on TV at the moment, and unfortunately they're on TV (and the radio) rather too often.
You've never heard of Russell Howard then?I don't like him much either.
It's about knowing your audience. We go to a local comedy club once a month, they have four different comedians on each time - a couple of established acts and a couple of 'up and coming' ones. Generally (although not always) the less political they are, the better they do.
One exception was a guy who had been on Britain's got Talent. The 'highlight' of his act pretty much consisted of him putting a guitar case on his head to look like an elephant's trunk. You could have heard a pin drop. I almost felt sorry for him, he was dying on his arse and he knew it. Google tells me his name is Noel James. Terrible.
One of my favourite comedians is Tom Stade. He is just brilliant live - don't judge him by the TV stuff he's done, he's a bit too sweary for the beeb. He also tends to set off to the nearest pub with half the audience in tow after a gig as well, which you don't see very often.
One exception was a guy who had been on Britain's got Talent. The 'highlight' of his act pretty much consisted of him putting a guitar case on his head to look like an elephant's trunk. You could have heard a pin drop. I almost felt sorry for him, he was dying on his arse and he knew it. Google tells me his name is Noel James. Terrible.
One of my favourite comedians is Tom Stade. He is just brilliant live - don't judge him by the TV stuff he's done, he's a bit too sweary for the beeb. He also tends to set off to the nearest pub with half the audience in tow after a gig as well, which you don't see very often.
LeighW said:
One exception was a guy who had been on Britain's got Talent. The 'highlight' of his act pretty much consisted of him putting a guitar case on his head to look like an elephant's trunk. You could have heard a pin drop. I almost felt sorry for him, he was dying on his arse and he knew it. Google tells me his name is Noel James. Terrible.
Just Youtubed him, pretty painful 
Marlin45 said:
Europa1 said:
theplayingmantis said:
Sarah Milican (spelling?)
She seems to have built her entire career on an accent.And Mcintyre words fail me. is he under hypnosis thinking he is THAT funny
I could make a tasteless remark about his personal life, but even i might cringe at it
bristolracer said:
Comedians should by now understand that we dont care for political jokes whatever the political colour
We have all lost our sense of humour when it comes to politics. We are tired of politics,the old saying 'it would be funny if it weren't so tragic' is very apt right now.
Its just not funny anymore, politics is one level off the bottom and thats why people are throwing stuff and booing 'comedians' off stage.
I’m not bored of political jokes.We have all lost our sense of humour when it comes to politics. We are tired of politics,the old saying 'it would be funny if it weren't so tragic' is very apt right now.
Its just not funny anymore, politics is one level off the bottom and thats why people are throwing stuff and booing 'comedians' off stage.
I just want a bit of balance.
All we get is trump,brexit,trump,brexit,trump.
It’s f
king boring and they are trying too hard to hate with no comedy. Usually picking the wrong targets when its other people that have been dicks but trump,brexit.That guy that got bread rolled. On R4 they said yesterday that it all went down hill when he said brexit voters were idiots.
Hilarious. That’s not humour thats a personal agenda.
silverfoxcc said:
Marlin45 said:
Europa1 said:
theplayingmantis said:
Sarah Milican (spelling?)
She seems to have built her entire career on an accent.And Mcintyre words fail me. is he under hypnosis thinking he is THAT funny
I could make a tasteless remark about his personal life, but even i might cringe at it
king stragers and eating cake.My sides
arfursleep said:
bristolracer said:
Comedians should by now understand that we dont care for political jokes whatever the political colour
We have all lost our sense of humour when it comes to politics. We are tired of politics,the old saying 'it would be funny if it weren't so tragic' is very apt right now.
Its just not funny anymore, politics is one level off the bottom and thats why people are throwing stuff and booing 'comedians' off stage.
Please define 'we' in this sentence?We have all lost our sense of humour when it comes to politics. We are tired of politics,the old saying 'it would be funny if it weren't so tragic' is very apt right now.
Its just not funny anymore, politics is one level off the bottom and thats why people are throwing stuff and booing 'comedians' off stage.
Pesty said:
I’m not bored of political jokes.
I just want a bit of balance.
All we get is trump,brexit,trump,brexit,trump.
It’s fking boring and they are trying too hard to hate with no comedy. Usually picking the wrong targets when its other people that have been dicks but trump,brexit.
That guy that got bread rolled. On R4 they said yesterday that it all went down hill when he said brexit voters were idiots.
Hilarious. That’s not humour thats a personal agenda.
This. I just want a bit of balance.
All we get is trump,brexit,trump,brexit,trump.
It’s f
king boring and they are trying too hard to hate with no comedy. Usually picking the wrong targets when its other people that have been dicks but trump,brexit.That guy that got bread rolled. On R4 they said yesterday that it all went down hill when he said brexit voters were idiots.
Hilarious. That’s not humour thats a personal agenda.
I'm a big fan of political satire but there's a fine line between comedy and just preaching your own agenda. It seems Nish has managed his whole career only performing to people who share his opinion which has both bolstered his opinion and given him a heightened sense of how funny he is.
Pesty said:
bristolracer said:
Comedians should by now understand that we dont care for political jokes whatever the political colour
We have all lost our sense of humour when it comes to politics. We are tired of politics,the old saying 'it would be funny if it weren't so tragic' is very apt right now.
Its just not funny anymore, politics is one level off the bottom and thats why people are throwing stuff and booing 'comedians' off stage.
I’m not bored of political jokes.We have all lost our sense of humour when it comes to politics. We are tired of politics,the old saying 'it would be funny if it weren't so tragic' is very apt right now.
Its just not funny anymore, politics is one level off the bottom and thats why people are throwing stuff and booing 'comedians' off stage.
I just want a bit of balance.
All we get is trump,brexit,trump,brexit,trump.
It’s f
king boring and they are trying too hard to hate with no comedy. Usually picking the wrong targets when its other people that have been dicks but trump,brexit.That guy that got bread rolled. On R4 they said yesterday that it all went down hill when he said brexit voters were idiots.
Hilarious. That’s not humour thats a personal agenda.
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