Ed Byrne makes two audience members faint

Tzardine

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/1018/481119-ed-byrne-makes-audience-faint/

Did he finally say something funny. Maybe it was shock.

wretcheddomain

Strituck wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/1018/481119-ed-byrne-makes-audience-faint/

Did he finally say something funny. Maybe it was shock.

If you read the article you quote then you'll find out what happened.

And no...he didn't say anything funny.

FearDark

wretcheddomain wrote: »

If you read the article you quote then you'll find out what happened.

And no...he didn't say anything funny.

Sir Buzz Killington.

folan

i like Ed Byrne.

Lando Griffin

He said the I word FFS.

Friend Computer

FearDark wrote: »

Sir Buzz Killington.

Ah, Baron Thankswhore, so good of you to show up!

Turtyturd

folan wrote: »

i like Ed Byrne.

Mr Byrne I presume?

Tzardine

folan wrote: »

i like Ed Byrne.

Is that you Mrs Byrne ?

Edit - Beaten to it by above

hansfrei

Sh1t Ed Byrne

folan

I was saying boourns!

Tzardine

There are more laughs in a Burn ward than at an Ed Byrne gig FFS.

Crooked Jack

folan wrote: »

i like Ed Byrne.

I do too, think he's great. His stand up is much better than the shite you get on shows like mock the week and when you compare him to big name comedians like Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop etc... he's a comedy wizard.

Ed Byrne can be very quick when it comes to the likes of Mock the Week.

Tzardine

Deleted User wrote: »

Ed Byrne can be very quick when it comes to the likes of Mock the Week.

As much as I love MTW, its all scripted and pre arranged.

Its All Wright

Ed Byrne is a top top comedian. Very very underated. Always puts on a great great show, serious case of typical Irish begrudgery going on in this thread. He can faint who he wants!

danniemcq

Deleted User wrote: »

Ed Byrne can be very quick when it comes to the likes of Mock the Week.

The thing is most of that stuff is somewhat scripted. they might do the same gag a few times to get it right.

Its not as off the cuff as they make it seem

wandatowell

I've grown to like Ed more over the years

FearDark

Its All Wright wrote: »

Ed Byrne is a top top comedian. Very very underated. Always puts on a great great show, serious case of typical Irish begrudgery going on in this thread. He can faint who he wants!

Ed! You made a new account!

Savoir.Faire

I quite like Ed's wistful and cynical observations on life. I wish he would cut that greasy mop of hair though. Has no place on a man of his age and public profile.

Uaru

Its All Wright wrote: »

Ed Byrne is a top top comedian. Very very underated. Always puts on a great great show, serious case of typical Irish begrudgery going on in this thread. He can faint who he wants!

The Jamie Redknapp of comedy punditry there.

Wattle

He's not Richard Pryor but he's not Noel V Ginnity either.

Stereomaniac

4/10 at best.

Fighting Irish

FearDark wrote: »

Sir Buzz Killington.

It's better than hyping up a non story

beakerjoe

folan wrote: »

i like Ed Byrne.

He has a face you'd love to punch.

pundy

folan wrote: »

i like Ed Byrne.

well then you should consider changing your name to FOOLAN.
he's absolutely the worst human being on the planet. AWFUL

stoneill

I nearly fainted when I heard that there was more than two people in the audience.

Agricola

Never understood the hate for Ed Byrne. Ok he doesnt do fall off your chair type comedy but he makes some great observations from time to time.

Is Tommy Tiernan roaring about ridin' and the church the extent of our taste in comedians?

beakerjoe

Agricola wrote: »

Never understood the hate for Ed Byrne. Ok he doesnt do fall off your chair type comedy but he makes some great observations from time to time.

Is Tommy Tiernan roaring about ridin' and the church the extent of our taste in comedians?

Ill be honest, I judged Ed Byrne before i heard much of his stand up. His look annoyed me and he always came off smug though his observations are good, I just could never warm to him. Being the stubborn guy that I am i will probably always think that since he looks like a prick, that therefore he is a prick.

humanji

pundy wrote: »

well then you should consider changing your name to FOOLAN.
he's absolutely the worst human being on the planet. AWFUL

Exactly what has he done to be the worst human being on the planet? I don't really have much of an opinion on him myself, but I'm curious as to what he's done to merit so much vitriol. He's certainly not the worst comic or even the worst Irish comic.

folan

pundy wrote: »

well then you should consider changing your name to FOOLAN.

i will take it under advisement!

he's absolutely the worst human being on the planet. AWFUL

the worst human being on the planet is Seth McFarlane

Tzardine

folan wrote: »

i will take it under advisement!

the worst human being on the planet is Seth McFarlane

Get off my thread !!

pundy

folan wrote: »

i will take it under advisement!

the worst human being on the planet is Seth McFarlane

hahaha maybe he's bad, but... i dunno... have you ever REALLY seen/listened to Ed Byrne though - he's like the guy in everyones office/school that always has to have the last say in a joke... points out the obvious a LOT and ends up ruining what would be the joke from another comedian. he is especially annoying when he pops up on a panel show.... UUUGH he's so cringe.

folan

Strituck wrote: »

Get off my thread !!

im stuck

folan

pundy wrote: »

hahaha maybe he's bad, but... i dunno... have you ever REALLY seen/listened to Ed Byrne though - he's like the guy in everyones office/school that always has to have the last say in a joke... points out the obvious a LOT and ends up ruining what would be the joke from another comedian. he is especially annoying when he pops up on a panel show.... UUUGH he's so cringe.

ive seen him live 3 times. I like him. Must be my sense of humor is not as advanced as yours.

he has a knack of pointing out the obvious. one of my favorite routines is his one on Ironic

beakerjoe

pundy wrote: »

hahaha maybe he's bad, but... i dunno... have you ever REALLY seen/listened to Ed Byrne though - he's like the guy in everyones office/school that always has to have the last say in a joke... points out the obvious a LOT and ends up ruining what would be the joke from another comedian. he is especially annoying when he pops up on a panel show.... UUUGH he's so cringe.

Fact is everyone has their likes and dislikes in life and tastes vary for everyone in comedy. Personally I'm not a big Ed fan, like i mentioned previously I just hate the look of him initially and his smugness but me off. I too hate when he is on panel shows as i just don't find him funny, but rather arrogant.

chopper6

beakerjoe wrote: »

He has a face you'd love to punch.

He has a face i'd never tire of kicking.

The long-haired nonce.

grenache

Crooked Jack wrote: »

I do too, think he's great. His stand up is much better than the shite you get on shows like mock the week and when you compare him to big name comedians like Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop etc... he's a comedy wizard.

No. He's really not

Ed Byrne is about as funny as cancer.

beakerjoe

chopper6 wrote: »

He has a face i'd never tire of kicking.

The long-haired nonce.

In life i tend to judge alot of people by there looks, i know its not a good thing. If ya look like a prick before i even speak to you, ill assume your a prick. Ed Byrne looks like a huge smug prick, which is unfortunate for him. Ill never give him much of a chance.

Birroc

Ed is not funny. He does try so damn hard though.

Crooked Jack

beakerjoe wrote: »

Ill be honest, I judged Ed Byrne before i heard much of his stand up. His look annoyed me and he always came off smug though his observations are good, I just could never warm to him. Being the stubborn guy that I am i will probably always think that since he looks like a prick, that therefore he is a prick.

Here's hoping you're never called for jury service

Sigourney

I think he lives near Stansted airport. About the only thing about him that amuses me.




But I might be thinking about someone else.

Sigourney

Crooked Jack wrote: »

Here's hoping you're never called for jury service

Unless Ed Byrne is up before the beak.

Crooked Jack

danniemcq wrote: »

The thing is most of that stuff is somewhat scripted. they might do the same gag a few times to get it right.

Its not as off the cuff as they make it seem

Well that's a damning indictment because it doesnt seem off the cuff at all. I really dont like MOW, it's so obviously scripted they might as well let them have prompt cards in front of them.
The way they try to wedge the jokes in so that it appears the just came out naturally is terribly awkward and forced as well.
I've nothing against scripted shows themselves, sure you could argue that stand up is scripted, but MOW just does it so badly.
It's a pity as well because they have three or four excellent, witty and quick comedians on the panel

RobbingBandit

Did they faint or did he put them to sleep out of boredom...

Crooked Jack

grenache wrote: »

No. He's really not

Ed Byrne is about as funny as cancer.

Well that really depends on whose cancer it is.
Have you ever actually seen any of his stand up shows, they're bloody good and the huge crowds of people laughing the whole way through them would agree with me.

Birroc

Crooked Jack wrote: »

Well that really depends on whose cancer it is.
Have you ever actually seen any of his stand up shows, they're bloody good and the huge crowds of people laughing the whole way through them would agree with me.

I'd say they are easily pleased folk who would laugh at any celebrity. Or 'thickos' if you like.

The Pheasant2

I think he's fine, not great but watchable - always get a couple of laughs at least...Lee Evans or Jack Whitehall on the other hand...bastards...

Crooked Jack

Birroc wrote: »

I'd say they are easily pleased folk who would laugh at any celebrity. Or 'thickos' if you like.

Celebrity? Thickos?
God, you're really reaching now.
Have you ever actually seen any of his proper stand up shows. He's actually a pretty good comedian. Not the best but definitely not deserving of this bile.
I wonder where it comes from.

RikkFlair

Crooked Jack wrote: »

I do too, think he's great. His stand up is much better than the shite you get on shows like mock the week and when you compare him to big name comedians like Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop etc... he's a comedy wizard.

Now there's a man who makes me laugh, in that I find it hilarious that he's working as a comedian.

MJ23

Maybe they saw his yellow teeth

beakerjoe

Crooked Jack wrote: »

I do too, think he's great. His stand up is much better than the shite you get on shows like mock the week and when you compare him to big name comedians like Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop etc... he's a comedy wizard.

My problem is I don't like ED personally, his look and smugness get under my skin. These lads mentioned above aren't my cup of tea either but id easily watch these guys as they seem more likeable. None of the make me double up in fits of giggles (well Peter Kay did in Phoenix Nights) but I don't hate them. Ed Byrne just comes off an arrogant dickhead with an undeserved sense of accomplishment any time i see him.