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Earlier this year, this un-funny comic, made a joke on Down's Syndrome sufferers which caused outrage at the time, but strangely he received plenty of support from some on this site.
After this latest so called "topical joke" (which to me was once again totally insensitive), will the same people who supported him last time, (and who would condemn any comedian for telling a racist joke), be prepared to support him once again?
Earlier this year, this un-funny comic, made a joke on Down's Syndrome sufferers which caused outrage at the time, but strangely he received plenty of support from some on this site.
After this latest so called "topical joke" (which to me was once again totally insensitive), will the same people who supported him last time, (and who would condemn any comedian for telling a racist joke), be prepared to support him once again?
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Exactly Joe, some on here speak with forked tongue.
Shame we can't get Bernard back, but Jim Davison is still around.
While we are at it, let's have repeats of Alf Garnet, Love thy Neighbour etc, all good classic humour, along with the beautiful singing and dancing of The Black & White Minstrel Show.
All those that don't care for this kind of entertainment, can always switch over.
Shame we can't get Bernard back, but Jim Davison is still around.
While we are at it, let's have repeats of Alf Garnet, Love thy Neighbour etc, all good classic humour, along with the beautiful singing and dancing of The Black & White Minstrel Show.
All those that don't care for this kind of entertainment, can always switch over.
///'While we are at it, let's have repeats of Alf Garnet, Love thy Neighbour etc, all good classic humour, along with the beautiful singing and dancing of The Black & White Minstrel Show. ///
The vast majority of people who would still want to watch this old rubbish are dead or almost dead by now so it's hardly likely to be re-aired except in documentaries on the shortcomings and low standards of previous generations.
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The vast majority of people who would still want to watch this old rubbish are dead or almost dead by now so it's hardly likely to be re-aired except in documentaries on the shortcomings and low standards of previous generations.
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Tastes differ, comedy is notoriously difficult to get right, one can not please all the folk all the time. If you don't like a comedian don't watch him/her. I know I have endured many so called entertainers that clearly were getting away with it. I have no idea how though. It just reduced my respect for folk in general. But there again soaps and reality TV does that anyway.
In FB's act, every joke will offend 1 person (or so). That person will, however, be prepared to laugh at all the other jokes, each of which will come with their own 'offended person'.
I choose not to see him because I would feel uncomfortable laughing at some of his jokes, and I probably 'would' laugh as an instant response.
I choose not to see him because I would feel uncomfortable laughing at some of his jokes, and I probably 'would' laugh as an instant response.
dothawkes - i don't think your comparison stands up oin this occasion.
The context of the knights' fight in the 'Holy Grail' is part of a film where the genre of heroic epic costume dramas is being riddiculed, and this is a small part of that film. The action is slapstick and cartoonish, with dialogue to match, and cannot be seen as in any way lampooning the history or people of the time.
A stand-up routine, topical though it is, can, and may be intended to, cause offence to people - although I would agree that this is typical of FB, and therefore to be expected.
To answer your Question - funny or not? Not - but that's just because it didn't make me laugh.
Humour is entirely subjective, and amen to that - i don't think FB would make a speech at the funeral of one of the victims and say this line, but in the conext of an audience who surely know what to expect, he is merely pushing boundaries, an attitude on which his reputation and appeal; is founded.
The context of the knights' fight in the 'Holy Grail' is part of a film where the genre of heroic epic costume dramas is being riddiculed, and this is a small part of that film. The action is slapstick and cartoonish, with dialogue to match, and cannot be seen as in any way lampooning the history or people of the time.
A stand-up routine, topical though it is, can, and may be intended to, cause offence to people - although I would agree that this is typical of FB, and therefore to be expected.
To answer your Question - funny or not? Not - but that's just because it didn't make me laugh.
Humour is entirely subjective, and amen to that - i don't think FB would make a speech at the funeral of one of the victims and say this line, but in the conext of an audience who surely know what to expect, he is merely pushing boundaries, an attitude on which his reputation and appeal; is founded.
Comedy is subjective.
I didn't find this joke particularly funny, but only because it wasn't funny to me - but some of his other stuff I find side-splittingly funny. His joke on Mock The Week about a fitting tribute to Princess Diana is one of the funniest things I've ever heard (if nobody knows what I am referring to I can repeat it if neccessary). His comment about Rebecca Adlington was very well observed and funny. I could go on....
Frankie Boyle's humour is extremely dark - if people think they are going to be offended, they really shouldn't take the trouble to buy tickets to see him live. Frankly, anybody who does, and is offended, is a complete pillock.
I got absolutely ripped to shreds on this site in October 2008 for saying I found the whole Ross/Brand thing funny. And it was funny. Very funny.
I like my humour on the edge - if people like Boyle weren't prepared to test the boundaries, we'd all still be being 'entertained' by court jesters, or worse, Last of The Summer Wine.
Just because some people find Frankie Boyle unfunny, doesn't mean he is.
I didn't find this joke particularly funny, but only because it wasn't funny to me - but some of his other stuff I find side-splittingly funny. His joke on Mock The Week about a fitting tribute to Princess Diana is one of the funniest things I've ever heard (if nobody knows what I am referring to I can repeat it if neccessary). His comment about Rebecca Adlington was very well observed and funny. I could go on....
Frankie Boyle's humour is extremely dark - if people think they are going to be offended, they really shouldn't take the trouble to buy tickets to see him live. Frankly, anybody who does, and is offended, is a complete pillock.
I got absolutely ripped to shreds on this site in October 2008 for saying I found the whole Ross/Brand thing funny. And it was funny. Very funny.
I like my humour on the edge - if people like Boyle weren't prepared to test the boundaries, we'd all still be being 'entertained' by court jesters, or worse, Last of The Summer Wine.
Just because some people find Frankie Boyle unfunny, doesn't mean he is.
