Ed Byrne makes two audience members faint

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

beakerjoe wrote: »

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.

Do you know him personally?

Crooked Jack wrote: »

Do you know him personally?

Ive seen enough of his stand up and appearances on panel shows to say the personality he portrays on stage is not for me.