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[Bentley Bullet]

It is interesting to read people's views on comedy and comedians.

I don't like woke comedy but by the same token i don't like comedians who feel that have carte blanche to say anything risque or offensive just for shock effect. That is equally as pathetic.

I went and watched Frankie Boyle (t**t) at Buxton Opera House about 10 years back and was horrified at the jokes about Madeleine McCann etc and it was abhorrent so i left half way through.

Not because i was shocked but because there are certain topics that should not be mocked or treated with that level of frivolity and callousness.

I heard a similar story about Jimmy Carr. A couple I know left at the interval because he was "downright obnoxious."

[belton rover]

Surely people know what they are in for when they go to see Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr and the likes?

[Colin C No.3]

Yeah, sh**e.

There is one stand out comedian today, Peter Kay.

[Bentley Bullet]

Surely people know what they are in for when they go to see Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr and the likes?

I suspect some people are caught out by performers whose live shows differ greatly in content from their TV appearances. 

[sha66y]

Yeah, sh**e.

There is one stand out comedian today, Peter Kay.

I knew it!

Safe comedy for the blouse nation…..

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

Surely people know what they are in for when they go to see Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr and the likes?

I suspect some people are caught out by performers whose live shows differ greatly in content from their TV appearances.

Yes good point. Definitely me with Frankie Boyle. Rob Brydon was good live though and live to see Paul Merton who is one of the few comics to actually make me laugh. It's not easy lol.

[phil old leake]

I actually like Jimmy Carr and have seen him live. I have to say I’ve not heard anyone use the word Cxxt as often as he did so I could see how some may have found him offensive

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

I actually like Jimmy Carr and have seen him live. I have to say I’ve not heard anyone use the word Cxxt as often as he did so I could see how some may have found him offensive

It's not the foul language that is the main problem, although many comics don't know how to tell a gag without swearing which is a bit disappointing. With Frankie Boyle, he was making jokes about Madeleine McCann and miscarriages amongst other things and just really trying to get a laugh out of sick stuff. All just to make a few quid. Vile individual.

[belton rover]

I actually like Jimmy Carr and have seen him live. I have to say I’ve not heard anyone use the word Cxxt as often as he did so I could see how some may have found him offensive

It's not the foul language that is the main problem, although many comics don't know how to tell a gag without swearing which is a bit disappointing. With Frankie Boyle, he was making jokes about Madeleine McCann and miscarriages amongst other things and just really trying to get a laugh out of sick stuff. All just to make a few quid. Vile individual.

Out of interest, Colin, what was the general audience reaction?

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

I actually like Jimmy Carr and have seen him live. I have to say I’ve not heard anyone use the word Cxxt as often as he did so I could see how some may have found him offensive

It's not the foul language that is the main problem, although many comics don't know how to tell a gag without swearing which is a bit disappointing. With Frankie Boyle, he was making jokes about Madeleine McCann and miscarriages amongst other things and just really trying to get a laugh out of sick stuff. All just to make a few quid. Vile individual.

Out of interest, Colin, what was the general audience reaction?

Most just laughing and seemingly going along with it.

I said to my mate i'm off. Can't sit and listen to any more of that.

I guess some people might have found it offensive but sat through it not wanting to spoil the evening of those who they went with maybe?

[Bentley Bullet]

There was probably a mixture of people who share similar hatreds to Boyle, and people who didn't want to be called a Kitson for walking out, in attendance.

[tommy toes]

The only comedian I'd pay to see nowadays is Stewart Lee.
Though I do have a soft spot for Count Arthur Strong.
Might see him next time he's in Donny

[SydneyRover]

If the jokes aren't funny, bunging in a load of swearing won't make it so

[sha66y]

The only comedian I'd pay to see nowadays is Stewart Lee.
Though I do have a soft spot for Count Arthur Strong.
Might see him next time he's in Donny

Seen twice and he never disappoints ,

Have a gander at Anthony Jessalink - “thoughts and prayers” .....I can’t be the only one who thinks hs delivery and timing is brilliant

[roversdude]

Got to admit I loved Frankie Boyle a few years ago. Jimmy Carr is brilliant