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There are sketches that are less acceptable under today's cultural climate but I never found them offensive and still don't. They were well observed most of the time and seldom designed to deride the characters.
For me the statements were about how small minded a lot of people can be. |
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"Peter Kay and Bill Bailey stand out as two comics who can make me laugh with minimal swearing and offense.
That's true talent "
Good heavens, we agree on something! 
This household is full of Peter Kay-isms.
We also find Diane Morgan hilarious. |
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"Peter Kay and Bill Bailey stand out as two comics who can make me laugh with minimal swearing and offense.
That's true talent
Good heavens, we agree on something!
This household is full of Peter Kay-isms.
We also find Diane Morgan hilarious. "
If she's anything like the above then I'll check it out |
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"There are sketches that are less acceptable under today's cultural climate but I never found them offensive and still don't. They were well observed most of the time and seldom designed to deride the characters.
For me the statements were about how small minded a lot of people can be. "
Indeed
It's satire that is reflective of the times. |
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"Not as funny as the Fast Show. That would have me crying, and Goodness Gracious Me, I loved those "
Fast Show is quality.
In Betweeners has been the best comedy for years and even that is getting old now. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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My god there’s some miserable twats in the swinging world judging by this thread.
Parody on any scale done well is funny
As Mr Gervais says ‘it’s just joke’ |
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"Not as funny as the Fast Show. That would have me crying, and Goodness Gracious Me, I loved those
Fast Show is quality.
In Betweeners has been the best comedy for years and even that is getting old now."
I agree, and anyone who has raised teen boys can relate
Me and my lad still shout 'bus wanker' when we see people queuing for the bus....only to ourselves mind, we don't shout it out |
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"My god there’s some miserable twats in the swinging world judging by this thread.
Parody on any scale done well is funny
As Mr Gervais says ‘it’s just joke’ "
Done well may be the key term there.
And just because something is called a joke doesn't mean it's actually funny  |
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By *alcon77Man 26 weeks ago
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didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found. |
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By *aizyWoman 26 weeks ago
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found."
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!  |
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho! "
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure |
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure "
Agreed but it wouldn't survive the journey |
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure
Agreed but it wouldn't survive the journey "
Vic wouldn't be able to rub his knees at the strategically placed attractive woman to his right anymore. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"My god there’s some miserable twats in the swinging world judging by this thread.
Parody on any scale done well is funny
As Mr Gervais says ‘it’s just joke’
Done well may be the key term there.
And just because something is called a joke doesn't mean it's actually funny "
Well comedy is subjective
Not everyone has the same sense of humour
But, if someone doesn’t find something funny, that’s ok.
To call it offensive is a shame
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"My god there’s some miserable twats in the swinging world judging by this thread.
Parody on any scale done well is funny
As Mr Gervais says ‘it’s just joke’ "
The phrase , 'it's just a joke' has to be used in a precise context.. because being intentionally insulting isn't 'just a joke' .... Ricky Gervais I have all the time in the world for , he never gives offense.. that I can say with my hand on my heart. |
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I've never seen it or any "comedy" shows of that era.
I've never seen the Inbetweeners or the Fast show either.
Can't say I would find any of them offensive but from the very short clips I've seen online from Little Britain I don't find them humourous at all so I wouldn't be encouraged to watch them.
I've never been a fan of Ricky Gervais and therefore never seen any of his TV shows.
I've only ever seen him on chatshows.
Someone gave me free tickets to one of his shows about 5 or 6 years ago and I didn't crack a smile throughout.
I was in the same venue a couple of months later listening to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and laughing like a drain at some of his tales.
Humour is very subjective. |
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"My god there’s some miserable twats in the swinging world judging by this thread.
Parody on any scale done well is funny
As Mr Gervais says ‘it’s just joke’
Done well may be the key term there.
And just because something is called a joke doesn't mean it's actually funny
Well comedy is subjective
Not everyone has the same sense of humour
But, if someone doesn’t find something funny, that’s ok.
To call it offensive is a shame
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This is true.
A vocal minority will decry anything as offensive. Some of it is simply subjectively not funny.
I dont tend towards humour that punches down personally. But well crafted humour is a joy. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure "
I watch Shooting Stars regularly on YouTube..series 6 episode 6 cracks me right up..especially the part where Vic & Bob do the Alfred & Batman skit..proper LOL for me |
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"Not as funny as the Fast Show. That would have me crying, and Goodness Gracious Me, I loved those "
I found goodness gracious me very repetitive, and became quite smug
One or two brilliant sketches, then patted themselves on the back repeatedly |
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By *ucka39Man 26 weeks ago
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Never find anything offensive because it's an act for humour. Just like they say when attended a live stand up if you are easily offended then it's not for you
Some people find certain things funny when it's directed at someone else but once the table is turned it's offensive |
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"Some sketches were great, others not so much. Not offended either way then or now.
Much preferred League of Gentlemen.  "
league of gentlemen has to be one off the most funniest shows I've ever watched.. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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Do I find a show that features blackface offensive? Hmmmm.
Come fly with me? Do I find that show that features blackface offensive? Hmmmm.
Ok I’ve thought about it and I’m pretty sure my answer is yes- it is offensive.
I don’t really mind what that makes me. I accept whatever labels that come. Blackface is not funny and it is offensive. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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Not offensive,but got a bit tired with the same old thing.
The characters are exaggerations of people who do exist, for comedic effect. Otherwise it would be very boring, as people are generally boring.
I'm a fan of Stewart Lee so what do I know ? |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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Both of the wastemen that did the show apologised anyway and I’m sure they accepted that it’s offensive.
But this thread has been another classic example of Fab being disappointing but not surprising. |
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" Blackface is not funny and it is offensive. "
Agree. Did I find LB personally offensive at the time? I confess I probably didn't give it enough thought. I liked some sketches and not others. I liked the Barbara Cartland and weight watchers parodies, for example, but didn't find it funny enough to want to watch it again now.
But I find it odd if people can't see why blackface is problematic (to say the least), even if not personally offended. Matt Lucas and David Walliams have said themselves they wouldn't do that again. |
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By *aizyWoman 26 weeks ago
west midlands |
"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure
I watch Shooting Stars regularly on YouTube..series 6 episode 6 cracks me right up..especially the part where Vic & Bob do the Alfred & Batman skit..proper LOL for me "
Larry Hagman on Shooting Stars was hilarious, he didn't have a clue what was going on, don't know how they managed to get him on! |
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure
I watch Shooting Stars regularly on YouTube..series 6 episode 6 cracks me right up..especially the part where Vic & Bob do the Alfred & Batman skit..proper LOL for me
Larry Hagman on Shooting Stars was hilarious, he didn't have a clue what was going on, don't know how they managed to get him on! "
Throwing the balls into an enlarged Judy Finnegan head with rolling eyes and the 'ape' in the box were 2 stand out moments in a fantastic show |
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure
I watch Shooting Stars regularly on YouTube..series 6 episode 6 cracks me right up..especially the part where Vic & Bob do the Alfred & Batman skit..proper LOL for me
Larry Hagman on Shooting Stars was hilarious, he didn't have a clue what was going on, don't know how they managed to get him on!
Throwing the balls into an enlarged Judy Finnegan head with rolling eyes and the 'ape' in the box were 2 stand out moments in a fantastic show"
Vic Reeves is great. Also loved his artwork. I fondly remember reading Sunboiled Onions years ago! |
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"Not as funny as the Fast Show. That would have me crying, and Goodness Gracious Me, I loved those "
I loved Goodness Gracious Me! The way it blended taking the piss out of both Indian and British stereotypes was something to behold |
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"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure
I watch Shooting Stars regularly on YouTube..series 6 episode 6 cracks me right up..especially the part where Vic & Bob do the Alfred & Batman skit..proper LOL for me
Larry Hagman on Shooting Stars was hilarious, he didn't have a clue what was going on, don't know how they managed to get him on!
Throwing the balls into an enlarged Judy Finnegan head with rolling eyes and the 'ape' in the box were 2 stand out moments in a fantastic show
Vic Reeves is great. Also loved his artwork. I fondly remember reading Sunboiled Onions years ago!"
Haha Sunburned Onions. A very talented artist indeed! |
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By *aizyWoman 26 weeks ago
west midlands |
"didnt find it offensive, but just stupid.
not a david walliams fan.. that could be a factor.
I do like matt lucas though. The stuff he did on shooting stars i liked. Was bizzare but charming i found.
This sums it up for me too, don't know what it is about David Walliams I've never liked him. I loved George Dawes tho!
Should bring back Shooting Stars for sure
I watch Shooting Stars regularly on YouTube..series 6 episode 6 cracks me right up..especially the part where Vic & Bob do the Alfred & Batman skit..proper LOL for me
Larry Hagman on Shooting Stars was hilarious, he didn't have a clue what was going on, don't know how they managed to get him on!
Throwing the balls into an enlarged Judy Finnegan head with rolling eyes and the 'ape' in the box were 2 stand out moments in a fantastic show
Vic Reeves is great. Also loved his artwork. I fondly remember reading Sunboiled Onions years ago!
Haha Sunburned Onions. A very talented artist indeed! "
He is really good, I'm going to have to track the book down. |
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"Not as funny as the Fast Show. That would have me crying, and Goodness Gracious Me, I loved those
I loved Goodness Gracious Me! The way it blended taking the piss out of both Indian and British stereotypes was something to behold "
Wasn't it just! I think Going for an English was the funniest sketch I have ever seen |
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"As for Vic and Bob I used to love their Big Night Out with Uncle Peter and Mulligan and O'Hare
Mulligan and O'Hare were fantastic, I loved them! "
Me too!!
My Rose has left me, I'm in a mood
She's gone to Kenya with the bloke from Allied Carpets! hilarious |
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By *aizyWoman 26 weeks ago
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"As for Vic and Bob I used to love their Big Night Out with Uncle Peter and Mulligan and O'Hare
Mulligan and O'Hare were fantastic, I loved them!
Me too!!
My Rose has left me, I'm in a mood
She's gone to Kenya with the bloke from Allied Carpets! hilarious"
So funny, have you seen their new album Caravan Park? It is on youtube Matt Berry does the voice over, some right classics on there  |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"I never watched it, it seemed like a stupid comedy but I can't comment on weather I'd find it offensive or not.
What’s the weather got to do with it?"
Urgh... What a disgusting typo that was. Thank you for pulling me up on my carelessness  |
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"As for Vic and Bob I used to love their Big Night Out with Uncle Peter and Mulligan and O'Hare
Mulligan and O'Hare were fantastic, I loved them!
Me too!!
My Rose has left me, I'm in a mood
She's gone to Kenya with the bloke from Allied Carpets! hilarious
So funny, have you seen their new album Caravan Park? It is on youtube Matt Berry does the voice over, some right classics on there "
Matt Berry is quality. Which reminds me one of my favourites Mighty Boosh. Now I know I am going to get some incoming from liking that. |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"I never found it funny. I found league of gentlemen offensive."
That’s on you.
People who use the word ‘offensive’ think they have this superiority
It doesn’t instantly make you right
It’s your opinion
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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"I never found it funny. I found league of gentlemen offensive.
That’s on you.
People who use the word ‘offensive’ think they have this superiority
It doesn’t instantly make you right
It’s your opinion "
Doesn't the same apply the other way though? If it's just an opinion, why do so many people get defensive over it? |
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Very little offends me, but I do appreciate good comedy (old and new) that doesn’t rely on the ‘shock factor’ of f-words etc.
Clever humour is best.
Only Fools and Horses (for example) was one of the best, and One Foot in the Grave had clever humour with the occasional well-placed expletive.
These days everything is written so it offends nobody. Such a shame. |
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"Very little offends me, but I do appreciate good comedy (old and new) that doesn’t rely on the ‘shock factor’ of f-words etc.
Clever humour is best.
Only Fools and Horses (for example) was one of the best, and One Foot in the Grave had clever humour with the occasional well-placed expletive.
These days everything is written so it offends nobody. Such a shame. "
Same era...Fawlty Towers. Just amazing comedy. |
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never watched more than one episode 
