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Post by dohnut on May 18, 2024 13:25:57 GMT
Come across an American Comedian James Gregory, now sadly gone. This guy knows how to tell a story in what I think is a hugely funny way. His delivery is a master class. A tad disrespectful but rarely uses bad language, he sees life in a unique way. Dubbed America’s best comedian, though of course that is subjective, his style is one I really enjoy.
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Post by dennisrofe on May 21, 2024 7:02:42 GMT
Come across an American Comedian James Gregory, now sadly gone. This guy knows how to tell a story in what I think is a hugely funny way. His delivery is a master class. A tad disrespectful but rarely uses bad language, he sees life in a unique way. Dubbed America’s best comedian, though of course that is subjective, his style is one I really enjoy. ‘Funniest man in America’ comedian James Gregory dies at 78 of cardiac arrest author image Brooke Ivey Johnson Published May 12, 2024, 9:22am |Updated May 12, 2024, 1:08pm
Comedy legend James Gregory has died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 78.
The comedian’s death was confirmed on his official Facebook page – which has over a million followers – sparking an outpouring of grief from fans.
The post read: ‘Today, with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the Funniest Man in America, comedian James Gregory.
‘He brought laughter and joy to countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy and those who loved him.’
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Post by dennisrofe on May 21, 2024 7:10:22 GMT
What the 'Greatest Generation' Knew About Raising Kids | James Gregory
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Post by Fisch on May 21, 2024 7:52:41 GMT
One of his... "How come Tornadoes only smash the houses of folks who've never been to the dentist?
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Post by alfresco on May 21, 2024 8:56:21 GMT
Not my cup of tea i'm afraid.
To me he isnt funny, which is what i want a comedian to be
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Post by dennisrofe on May 21, 2024 10:34:05 GMT
Not my cup of tea i'm afraid. To me he isnt funny, which is what i want a comedian to be I watched a couple of his videos and he did not tick my boxes either. We all like different I guess. |
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Post by dohnut on May 21, 2024 10:55:45 GMT
For sure comedy is a personal thing. I enjoy comedians that don’t rely on swearing to get a laugh, have a disjointed view on life and don’t follow the woke agenda. Ricky Gervais makes me laugh too. Liked Jack Dee
Don’t have much time for the two who did the BAFTA awards
So who makes you guys laugh
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Post by redshank on May 21, 2024 11:21:48 GMT
Cannot think of any of todays lot,but I still have many long laughs and love humour.Reading the Satyricon by Petronius made me laugh out loud as did some of One flew over the cuckoos nest.The book version that is,written in the sixties.Satire makes me laugh often.Another book was The horse is dead.
Videos of old comedy shows make me laugh,as do audio/videos of ISIHAC,to name but one.As I am thinking The Blues Brothers made me laugh out loud.
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Post by dennisrofe on May 21, 2024 11:30:00 GMT
For sure comedy is a personal thing. I enjoy comedians that don’t rely on swearing to get a laugh, have a disjointed view on life and don’t follow the woke agenda. Ricky Gervais makes me laugh too. Liked Jack Dee Don’t have much time for the two who did the BAFTA awards So who makes you guys laugh ? Stand up comedians rarely make me laugh but I like comedy series and films, mainly the old ones. for instance Fawlty Towers, most of the carry on films, comedy shows with Kenny Williams in, The Two Ronnies etc. |
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Post by redshank on May 21, 2024 11:37:55 GMT
For sure comedy is a personal thing. I enjoy comedians that don’t rely on swearing to get a laugh, have a disjointed view on life and don’t follow the woke agenda. Ricky Gervais makes me laugh too. Liked Jack Dee Don’t have much time for the two who did the BAFTA awards So who makes you guys laugh ? Stand up comedians rarely make me laugh but I like comedy series and films, mainly the old ones. for instance Fawlty Towers, most of the carry on films, comedy shows with Kenny Williams in, The Two Ronnies etc. A golden age of comedy no doubt,must admit the East Stand is full of humour on matchdays. |
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Post by mujtahido on May 21, 2024 12:11:34 GMT
I'm a fan of Mickey Flanagan makes me laugh and comes from Bethnal Green
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Post by dohnut on May 21, 2024 12:34:02 GMT
Stand up comedians rarely make me laugh but I like comedy series and films, mainly the old ones. for instance Fawlty Towers, most of the carry on films, comedy shows with Kenny Williams in, The Two Ronnies etc. A golden age of comedy no doubt,must admit the East Stand is full of humour on matchdays. Except for the numpty near me who swears and winds up the away fans throughout the game. Definitely won’t miss that moron |
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Post by Fisch on May 21, 2024 12:53:30 GMT
I like soap-box style comedy where there's a message with well thought-through supporting points done in a humorous way. Jim Jefferies, Ricky Gervaise, the late George Carlin are top exponents of the art.
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Post by dohnut on May 21, 2024 13:32:03 GMT
I like soap-box style comedy where there's a message with well thought-through supporting points done in a humorous way. Jim Jefferies, Ricky Gervaise, the late George Carlin are top exponents of the art. Enjoyed this. Definitely my type of humour. 👍 |
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Post by orientsc on May 21, 2024 14:20:48 GMT
George Carlin was funny, but I think many of his ideas are timeless. His act could be serious, even desperately so, while sarcastic and very funny too. His own biggest laugh to himself may have come from his “Seven dirty words you can’t say on television” being the basis of a legal battle that went all the way to the US Supreme Court. The decision was so close (5-4) that the Federal authorities quietly changed their views. A comedian doing that kind of damage to authority is a rare thing.
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Post by redshank on May 21, 2024 14:58:08 GMT
I like American comedy,enjoyed third rock from the sun,two and a half men(earlier versions)laughed at the Film The Out of Towners.Jerry Lewis was a neddy no no.Comedy without politics is good,but oh so rare now.I can laugh at a pathetic attempt at comedy.
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Post by Fisch on May 21, 2024 14:58:09 GMT
Carlin was a supreme after-dinner speaker, he dropped his rough edge for those events and revealed a smooth and yet biting humour.
This is an example of an address he gave to the US National Press Club. It takes a while to get going but your patience will be well rewarded.
His take down of "politicians language" is sheer quality.
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Post by buffalobill on May 21, 2024 16:22:44 GMT
I was privileged to see Mike Reid do a stand up.
Wasn’t expecting much, but it was the funniest 2hrs I’ve ever experienced.
I laughed so much my jaw ached.
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Post by redshank on May 22, 2024 8:33:27 GMT
I was privileged to see Mike Reid do a stand up. Wasn’t expecting much, but it was the funniest 2hrs I’ve ever experienced. I laughed so much my jaw ached. I saw Mike at the Circus Tavern,I had the same experience of laughter. |
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Post by dohnut on May 22, 2024 12:22:43 GMT
Carlin was a supreme after-dinner speaker, he dropped his rough edge for those events and revealed a smooth and yet biting humour. This is an example of an address he gave to the US National Press Club. It takes a while to get going but your patience will be well rewarded. His take down of "politicians language" is sheer quality. That after dinner speech was absolutely brilliant. Well worth the listen. Loved it, thanks for posting. Not too sure I appreciated the Q and A section, no background knowledge of the 7 words etc. Will research this for sure. 👍 PS. Now I know the words and story |
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