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Tommy Tiernan: To Tell You The Truth

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  • 29-09-2014 10:15pm
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    CountyHurler
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    I'm not sure if there's another thread for this... But I've just seen it for the first time... Jaysus it's shocking bad... How did he ever think it was possible to improvise a whole comedy show...

    Every second word is a curse, there are no laughs, and the show seems like the sort of breakdown you have in front of your therapist..


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    gerbilgranny
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    I don't know what to make of it at all - but it's not comfortable viewing, certainly.

    To be fair I've not been glued to the TV for all of it, so maybe I've missed some obvious point. But the clip in Germany - ouch!


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    Cosmo2013
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    Its embarrassing.... dying on his feet, every show.


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    SIX PACK
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    Anyone watching this on Rte1 He's touring Europe doing stand up comedy. His jokes aren't great if any at all


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    Lady Chatterton
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    I'm a big Tommy Tiernan fan but this is really awful :(


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    Cosmo2013
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    He's obviously back drinking heavily. He's not with it at all. Why doesn't he rehearse something.. don't get it


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    RoryMac
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    I think the lady worried he was having a break-down might have hit the nail on the head


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    Vivienne23
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    Just turned it off , over to damo and Ivor !!

    Went to see tommy about 3 years ago he was shocking bad , I know the man has problems but why continue if it makes him so unhappy , the cursing is beyond a joke , time to hang up the boots I reckon


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    First_October
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    It must have been really embarrassing for him. It's been a long time since I've heard any good material from him. It's like he's televising a mid-life crisis. He comes across as depressed and very pretentious off-stage.


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    dr.bollocko
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    It was so bad. I kinda assumed that that's why it was compelling to some people. To watch him kinda having a break down.


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    Strongbow10
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    Cosmo2013 wrote: »
    He's obviously back drinking heavily. He's not with it at all. Why doesn't he rehearse something.. don't get it

    Is that not the point of it all? To see if the concept can carry across the continent

    Tiernan has a real insecurity when it comes to the UK market, he's like the kid who was never invited to the party and has moulded himself into someone who thinks he's all the cooler for it, but would secretly love to be embraced and invited.

    He's like the U2 of comedy in Ireland, it's comedy for people who don't really like comedy.


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    Cosmo2013
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    He's had no good material for about 10 years. Always thought he was much more interesting andfunny in interview on radio the times I heard him.


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    Lady Chatterton
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    First_October wrote: »
    It must have been really embarrassing for him. It's been a long time since I've heard any good material from him. It's like he's televising a mid-life crisis. He comes across as depressed and very pretentious off-stage.
    I've met Tommy a few times and yes he suffers from depression, that is on the record. I don't think he is in anyway pretentious, he is very down to earth in fact.


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    Cosmo2013
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    Strongbow10 wrote: »
    Is that not the point of it all? To see if the concept can carry across the continent

    Yeah, that is the point but he's dying so badly that you'd think he 'pretend'. Like this is appalling


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    Rowley Birkin QC
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    I hope it picks up. Not for my entertainment but just so I can see him happier.

    Sneaking suspicion that it has been edited in such a way to get the low points out of the way first and it'll pick up at the end. I hope.


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    sunbabe08
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    Tommy has lost his mojo a few years ago, clearly still searching for it. Its possible he passed it on to one of his many children


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    Kauto0709
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    MrsD007 wrote: »
    I've met Tommy a few times and yes he suffers from depression, that is on the record. I don't think he is in anyway pretentious, he is very down to earth in fact.

    I second this. Lovely man.


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    Howjoe1
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    I was only just getting over Twink. This is a bit unsettling


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    gerbilgranny
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    His chat with Gay Byrne on 'The Meaning of Life' was possibly my favourite episode of that series. I didn't think I'd be keen on him at all - but he was a revelation. I wonder is comedy a bit too trivial for him, now? I mean, does he sort of despise himself for 'just' being a stand-up comic?


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    yipeeeee
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    In all fairness his new stuff is much better than a few years ago.

    This show was a stupid idea.


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    castor 1
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    It's fascinating viewing.
    I don't think he would get away with it if he wasn't as well known.


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    CountyHurler
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    If he wants to keep with the Dylan analogy, I havent seen a Bob Dylan gig where he didnt bother with his catalog of songs and just made up new songs as he went along...

    It's just not possible to do what he's trying to do...


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    Cosmo2013
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    Besides, people Have paid to listen to it. He's taking money Off people, for what like?!


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    Vivienne23
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    To have this shown before his tour of Ireland is bad timing for him ,

    his earlier stuff was fantastic though have to give him that got me through many a bad hangover day in Sydney :)


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    Harry Angstrom
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    I like it :o


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    dan1895
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    Very awkward viewing. Had to turn it off. Felt very sad for him as it looks like he's going through a breakdown or something.


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    Tilikum
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    Never found him funny. All he does is shout & roar. Using bad language to get a laugh.

    He's awful.


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    Lady Chatterton
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    I remember meeting Tommy when I was having a very bad day (my newborn baby was in the special care baby unit of Galway University Hospital) and he was visiting someone in the hospital. I'll never forget his kind words, he really gave me a great lift :)


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    #29
    yipeeeee
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    Tilikum wrote: »
    Never found him funny. All he does is shout & roar. Using bad language to get a laugh.

    He's awful.

    Not true.


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    SIX PACK
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    Well I wouldn't go that far. But think he's just putting in those shows for the Money.
    Stand up comedy doesn't get easier as your at it a few years. Especially if you can't come up with new material


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    Cosmo2013
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    yipeeeee wrote: »
    Not true.

    Kind of of is true though. What's with all this shouting?!


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