Comedians who aren't Irish but are still unfunny

Hector Savage · 07-04-2021 9:20am

Amy Schumer.

Utter unfunny drivel, how did she get a few Netflix specials?, so bad it's not even accidentally funny , even Brendan O Cardle would get more laughs...

fryup · 07-04-2021 10:06am

same could be said for Kaley Cuoco, although she's not as chubby

breezy1985 · 07-04-2021 10:12am

Lesalare wrote: »

I think SNL is getting an unfair wrap. The newer stuff in last 10-15 years or so is rubbish, with exception of a few skits, but some of the older stuff was hilarious:

Male Synchronised Swimmers
More Cowbell
Chippendale Audition

to name a few...

It does drive me nuts though when they are always so obviously looking at the teleprompter for their lines.

Melissa McCarthy does some great, totally impromptu skits on it too.

The current comedy on SNL is the kind of safe American nonsense that I can't stand. I don't get it in the slightest and can't even tell which part is supposed to be the joke. But that show has thrown out some amazing comedy actors in the past

the_pen_turner · 07-04-2021 10:19am

fryup wrote: »

same could be said for Kaley Cuoco, although she's not as chubby

Not sure what you trying to say. She is not a comedien so is she expected to be funny. All an actress can do is apply the script

Hangdogroad · 07-04-2021 10:21am

Hector Savage wrote: »

Amy Schumer.

Utter unfunny drivel, how did she get a few Netflix specials?, so bad it's not even accidentally funny , even Brendan O Cardle would get more laughs...

Shes stolen more jokes than him.

The J Stands for Jay · 07-04-2021 10:23am

Lesalare wrote: »

I think SNL is getting an unfair wrap. The newer stuff in last 10-15 years or so is rubbish, with exception of a few skits, but some of the older stuff was hilarious:

Male Synchronised Swimmers
More Cowbell
Chippendale Audition

to name a few...

It does drive me nuts though when they are always so obviously looking at the teleprompter for their lines.

Melissa McCarthy does some great, totally impromptu skits on it too.

Cowbell was a decent concept but, as with every SNL joke, was dragged out too much.

razorblunt · 07-04-2021 10:42am

fryup wrote: »

same could be said for Kaley Cuoco, although she's not as chubby

WTF!

Aside from body shaming, Cuoco is an actress.

Riddle101 · 07-04-2021 11:03am

Just to add into the Saturday Night Live stuff. I think their best work would have been in the 70's/80's when you had the likes of Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, and Bill Murray on the show, and then later with Eddie Murphy as well.

Saturday Night Live in the 90's was good as well when you had Phil Hartman and Chris Farley on the show.

This would be my favorite Saturday Night Live sketch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYt0khR_ej0

fryup · 07-04-2021 11:08am

the_pen_turner wrote: »

Not sure what you trying to say. She is not a comedien so is she expected to be funny. All an actress can do is apply the script

not a comedian per se, a comic actress

Hector Savage · 07-04-2021 11:43am

razorblunt wrote: »

WTF!

Aside from body shaming, Cuoco is an actress.

"Body shaming" , jesus it's this type of faux offence nonsense that has comedy in the unfunny rut it's at.

Ash.J.Williams · 07-04-2021 11:46am

Hector Savage wrote: »

"Body shaming" , jesus it's this type of faux offence nonsense that has comedy in the unfunny rut it's at.

It’s not really, if someone’s weight is all you got ya need to try a bit harder in fairness

For Forks Sake · 07-04-2021 11:51am

Milton Jones, that is one humour vacumn of a man.

07-04-2021 1:14pm

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Michael McIntyre. Cant really say that I'm surprised by his popularity when Mrs Browns Boys goes down a storm in the UK. I know it's subjective but it's got to be in the main the same type of demographic that likes this stuff.

He’s not totally my cup of tea but he gets a laugh. I like his joke about having to tell a story to get into Ireland.

I like most comedians. They are up there for a reason. There are a few genres I don’t like.

Over woke. Over anti woke I.e. bill burr. And the old school comedy - eg ethnic jokes. Not because they are offensive but just stupid.

07-04-2021 1:15pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

It’s not really, if someone’s weight is all you got ya need to try a bit harder in fairness

Jo Brand did that for a while. I like her though. She seems genuine enough.

The One Doctor · 07-04-2021 1:21pm

Is there really such thing as a funny comedian? They're mostly standup philosphers with the odd joke thrown in.

buttercups88 · 07-04-2021 1:23pm

Katherine Ryan. I know she's half irish but had to get a mention.

razorblunt · 07-04-2021 1:49pm

Hector Savage wrote: »

"Body shaming" , jesus it's this type of faux offence nonsense that has comedy in the unfunny rut it's at.

What's the point you're trying to make?
The post I quoted wasn't an attempt at humour.

Captain Flaps · 07-04-2021 2:43pm

razorblunt wrote: »

What's the point you're trying to make?
The post I quoted wasn't an attempt at humour.

He thinks that people who don't like him being a dick about women's appearances have killed comedy. Seems the type who revels in 'edgy' humour and now that that's gone out of fashion a bit we must all be the problem.

The J Stands for Jay · 07-04-2021 3:20pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

And the old school comedy - eg ethnic jokes. Not because they are offensive but just stupid.

Dear Jim Davidson, you're not funny. It's not because you're not PC, it's because you don't make us laugh.

Hector Savage · 07-04-2021 3:24pm

Captain Flaps wrote: »

He thinks that people who don't like him being a dick about women's appearances have killed comedy. Seems the type who revels in 'edgy' humour and now that that's gone out of fashion a bit we must all be the problem.

eh ... no.

First of all I didn't make the remark about her weight.
Second of all, my real point on my comment was people are so bloody offended about everything nowadays that comedy is dull, comedians are scared to make any jibe otherwise some small but loud mob on twitter can literally end their career.

breezy1985 · 07-04-2021 3:30pm

McGaggs wrote: »

Dear Jim Davidson, you're not funny. It's not because you're not PC, it's because you don't make us laugh.

Freddie Starr, Roy Chubby Brown, Cooper the good old days really were not that great looking at it

Captain Flaps · 07-04-2021 4:25pm

Hector Savage wrote: »

people are so bloody offended about everything nowadays that comedy is dull, comedians are scared to make any jibe

Called it

donegal_man · 07-04-2021 11:27pm

Russell Kane, we get it. Your dad was a working class homophobic racist.

Ash.J.Williams · 09-04-2021 8:06am

donegal_man wrote: »

Russell Kane, we get it. Your dad was a working class homophobic racist.

Ha I had to look that up , can’t blame the dad for thinking his son is gay

He knicknamed his son “gaytan” after walking in on him in the shed tanning in a thong and mitt and looking back at him over his shoulder:)

If my oul fella saw that he’d call me something less imaginative than gaytan

Ash.J.Williams · 09-04-2021 8:08am

Deleted User wrote: »

Jo Brand did that for a while. I like her though. She seems genuine enough.

I’ve seen hundreds of comedy shows but never felt the need to see jo brand

09-04-2021 9:42am

McGaggs wrote: »

Dear Jim Davidson, you're not funny. It's not because you're not PC, it's because you don't make us laugh.

He has a look about him that you could easily picture him wanting to glass you after a few pints. The John Terry look. Those evil eyes.

gmisk · 09-04-2021 10:16am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

He has a look about him that you could easily picture him wanting to glass you after a few pints. The John Terry look. Those evil eyes.

So true, I was thinking more likely he would slap around the wife a bit....but then again don't think Jim Davidson would need a few pints before he would do that....
A really horrible individual, delighted to see his ex wives really took him to the cleaners.

09-04-2021 10:29am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

I’ve seen hundreds of comedy shows but never felt the need to see jo brand

I wouldn't go to her shows either, when I see her on panels I like her. Cut out the self hatred and she's grand.

The J Stands for Jay · 10-04-2021 10:29am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

He has a look about him that you could easily picture him wanting to glass you after a few pints. The John Terry look. Those evil eyes.

I know what you mean, but there's slight variations in their looks.

JD looks like he might stab you if you get too much of a tan on holiday.

JT looks like he might smash a pint glass in your face so he can have a go on your Mrs.

Gorteen · 10-04-2021 11:58am

Michael McIntyre

cj maxx · 11-04-2021 7:51pm

I'm not actually sure he's comedian, but Tom Allen. He's always on programmes with comedians . He just does extremely camp ,and extremely annoying sh1te talk.

Comedians who aren't Irish but are still unfunny

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