Favorite Comedian ?
Mar 22nd 2009, 7:31 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
[QUOTE=Titchski;7406815]Jasper Carrott. 
As one Brummie to another, I couldn't agree more
As one Brummie to another, I couldn't agree more
Mar 22nd 2009, 7:57 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
around here, it would be Bob Marley
Mar 23rd 2009, 1:02 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
[QUOTE=Dogbyte;7407027]
LOL, we are probably around the same age? I just turned 50 this month (the new 40!) I'm just feeling older right now, but hopefuly when my toyboy (hubby, 8 yrs younger) gets home he will drag me back down to his level 
Wow! wheeltappers 'n' shunters, I vaguely remember my Dad watching that show, he loved it, I remember something about 'peas on a saucer'? and a big brass bell.. .........yup, Colin Cropmton on the bell complete with the flat hat !.. As for you vaguely remembering Huh !
I'm not that bloody old... oh. yes I am ! .. shuffles away.
I'm not that bloody old... oh. yes I am ! .. shuffles away.
Mar 23rd 2009, 1:05 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
Manc and SillySod. They are very funny... 
Mar 23rd 2009, 2:17 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
Peter Kay is so funny.
Peter Kay one liners
>I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with 'Guess' on it. I said, "Thyroid
>problem?"
>
>When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I
>realised, God doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked him to
>forgive me
>
>I've often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go
>swimming.
>
>I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step ladder. I don't get on
>with my real ladder
>
>I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered
>French toast during the Renaissance
>
>Well I was bullied at school, called all kinds of different names but
>one day I turned to my bullies and said - 'Sticks and stones may break
>my bones but names will never hurt me', and it worked! From there on it
>was sticks and stones all the way
>
>My Dad used to say 'always fight fire with fire', which is probably why
>he got thrown out of the fire brigade
>
>Sex is like a game of bridge: If you don't have a good partner, you'd
>better have a good hand
>
>I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My neighbour said
>'Are you going to help?' I said 'No, Six should be enough'
>
>If we aren't supposed to eat animals, then why are they made out of
>meat?
>
>I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give
>the wrong answers
>
>You know that look women get when they want sex? Me neither.
Peter Kay one liners
>I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with 'Guess' on it. I said, "Thyroid
>problem?"
>
>When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I
>realised, God doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked him to
>forgive me
>
>I've often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go
>swimming.
>
>I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step ladder. I don't get on
>with my real ladder
>
>I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered
>French toast during the Renaissance
>
>Well I was bullied at school, called all kinds of different names but
>one day I turned to my bullies and said - 'Sticks and stones may break
>my bones but names will never hurt me', and it worked! From there on it
>was sticks and stones all the way
>
>My Dad used to say 'always fight fire with fire', which is probably why
>he got thrown out of the fire brigade
>
>Sex is like a game of bridge: If you don't have a good partner, you'd
>better have a good hand
>
>I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My neighbour said
>'Are you going to help?' I said 'No, Six should be enough'
>
>If we aren't supposed to eat animals, then why are they made out of
>meat?
>
>I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give
>the wrong answers
>
>You know that look women get when they want sex? Me neither.
Mar 23rd 2009, 2:21 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
I have so many favourites from back home. Chris Morris and Armando Ianucci I think are probably the most influential. Brass Eye was amazing, I still love the uproar he caused with the special on peadophillia. I think 'The Thick of It' is one of the best comedies I have ever seen. I also really like Peep Show, I'm Alan Partridge, Nathan Barley. On the whole I'd say in terms of comedy writing that Armando Ianucci has the be my favourite. My favourite stand up from home is probably Reginald D Hunter. He's American, but has lived in the UK for quite a few years and is based there.
Mar 23rd 2009, 4:41 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
Brass Eye is my favourite programme ever. I think the best one was the Drugs one, with the Made-Up drug 'Cake'. It affected the part of the brain called Shatner's Bassoon. He had all those celebrities doing appeals to kids not to take cake with all these ridiculous claims like it would make you cry all the water out of your body. Everyone thought it was real. Flipping genius.
Mar 23rd 2009, 4:58 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
Brass Eye is my favourite programme ever. I think the best one was the Drugs one, with the Made-Up drug 'Cake'. It affected the part of the brain called Shatner's Bassoon. He had all those celebrities doing appeals to kids not to take cake with all these ridiculous claims like it would make you cry all the water out of your body. Everyone thought it was real. Flipping genius.
That one was bloody hilarious.
Fav stand up, Eddie Izzard, Ricky Gervais and Billy Connolly those are the first few that come to mind, but love lots more.
Mar 23rd 2009, 5:40 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
Having seen Eddie Izzard 4 times, probably him, though I grew up on Billy Connolly and have always loved him.
I would love to see Patton Oswalt, though, and Ron "Tater Salad' White if you're talking US comedians.
Saw a couple of great Comedy Central specials over the weekend. John Oliver (I'm a big The Bugle fan) was great, and Russell Brand (I know many on here hate him, but I don't care, I like the guy), as well as Craig Ferguson last night. Excellent stuff.
I would love to see Patton Oswalt, though, and Ron "Tater Salad' White if you're talking US comedians.
Saw a couple of great Comedy Central specials over the weekend. John Oliver (I'm a big The Bugle fan) was great, and Russell Brand (I know many on here hate him, but I don't care, I like the guy), as well as Craig Ferguson last night. Excellent stuff.
Mar 23rd 2009, 2:40 pm
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Mar 23rd 2009, 11:15 pm
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Mar 24th 2009, 12:40 am
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Re: Favorite Comedian ?
The best stand-up routine I've ever seen is Richard Pryor - Live at the Sunset Strip.
