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"Tommy Cooper"
My late mum didn't understand English well, one of the few things she enjoyed on TV was Tommy Coopers very visual humour, it was funny no matter what language you spoke.
Sad that he did every show d*unk. He felt the need to drink to suppress his demons. |
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"Tommy Cooper
My late mum didn't understand English well, one of the few things she enjoyed on TV was Tommy Coopers very visual humour, it was funny no matter what language you spoke.
Sad that he did every show d*unk. He felt the need to drink to suppress his demons."
I didn’t know that about Tommy! Is that true ?
I have been in comedy plays and Pantomimes and some of my colleagues could only do it d*unk, which was fine until they were too d*unk. 😔 |
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Overall: Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Richard Pryor
UK: Sarah Millican, Mickey Flanagan, Mo Gilligan, John Bishop, Aurie Styles
On the current local scene Lily Phillips who tours with the Comedy Store and has the most unfortunate name is absolutely hilarious |
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I clearly have a different sense of humour to a lot of you on here 
Not many "new" comedians I'm a massive fan of. But I still enjoy Stewart Lee (loved his recent stand up show), James Acaster, Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran, Dara O'Briain, Ross Noble, Joe Lycett can be funny on occasion.
Not "stand ups" but honourable mention for Bob Mortimer (probably the funniest person on TV) and Richard Ayoade. Julia Davis is one of the best comedy writers/actors of the last 20 years. Nighty Night and Sally4Eva are brilliant. And Armando Iannucci is just a genius. |
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The best one I've seen live, is Ricky Gervais, by a mile.
I used to like Dylan Moran, then saw him live a few years ago and he was v strange & not that funny.
I also like Russel Howard & Jon Richardson. I loved Sean lock and Sean Hughes too. |
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Historically I'd say
Jack Dee
Or
Jasper Carrot
I like more slow burn, deadpan type observational humour
Not really into the OTT screamy/shouty comics
Or just the ones who just go full gross out for the sake of it |
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"Those with wit ..
Simon Evans (love his Welsh baby joke and I'm welsh)
Milton Jones
Rhod Gilbert
Bridges
Though some comedians are up their own arse
"
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Sharp wit....
Charlie Brooker.
Dara O'Brian..
Steven Fry...
and Eric Morecambe .
( question to Eric Morecambe
" What would you two be if not comedians?".
Eric's instant reply..
"Mike and Bernie Winters".. |
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"Tommy Cooper
My late mum didn't understand English well, one of the few things she enjoyed on TV was Tommy Coopers very visual humour, it was funny no matter what language you spoke.
Sad that he did every show d*unk. He felt the need to drink to suppress his demons.
I didn’t know that about Tommy! Is that true ?
I have been in comedy plays and Pantomimes and some of my colleagues could only do it d*unk, which was fine until they were too d*unk. 😔"
He was an alcoholic, which is why it's a tragedy, as he was so talented. |
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"I’m going to throw in someone less well known Daniel Foxx is very very funny 🤩
His ‘bedtime stories for privileged children’ or ‘lunch with my 108 year old billionaire husband’ are brilliant."
OMG he is hilarious 
I also love Munya Chawawa's skits on Instagram. |
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Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟 |
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By *dalisqueWoman 1 week ago
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟"
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟"
Shappi Khorsandi is another great comedian. |
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"Sarah millican is good
I’d say a female version of chubby brown
"accent, accent, something about me fanny, accent accent"
There, saved you the ticket cost"
Agree with that... She's dined out on her fanny for 20 years... Let me tell you a bit more about me fanny |
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"Sarah millican is good
I’d say a female version of chubby brown
"accent, accent, something about me fanny, accent accent"
There, saved you the ticket cost
Agree with that... She's dined out on her fanny for 20 years... Let me tell you a bit more about me fanny"
I’d happily dine out on her fanny |
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
🩵"
Rob Newman was hilarious with Baddiel in the Nary Whitehouse experience! |
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
🩵"
He's awesome, and the Jarvis sketches just killed me every time. 😂🤣 |
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
🩵
Rob Newman was hilarious with Baddiel in the Nary Whitehouse experience!"
The History today sketches!! 🤣😂 |
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By *dalisqueWoman 1 week ago
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
🩵
Rob Newman was hilarious with Baddiel in the Nary Whitehouse experience!
The History today sketches!! 🤣😂"
Totally i have just been watching one !! 😅😅😅
Got my afternoon sorted now 😅😅
🩵 |
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
🩵
Rob Newman was hilarious with Baddiel in the Nary Whitehouse experience!
The History today sketches!! 🤣😂
Totally i have just been watching one !! 😅😅😅
Got my afternoon sorted now 😅😅
🩵"
Excellent! If you run out then I highly recommend searching TMWRNJ on YouTube, another old favourite. 😉 |
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"Ross Noble had me crying with laughter when I saw him live
Lee Evans was always good live
And Bill Bailey has to be up there in my top 3 seen him live a few times now"
Damn I forgot Ross Noble! A fellow Geordie no less. Hilarious. |
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By *dalisqueWoman 1 week ago
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"Love this question!!
Growing up Billy Conollly was a legend.
Recomendations include: Rob Newman-Frank Skinner-Bill Hicks-George Carlin- Richard Pryor-Patrick O'Neil-Dave Chappelle-Chris Rock-Bill Burr-Sean Lock-Ed Byrne-Bill Bailey-Tim Minchin-Steve Hughes. Marc Maron.
For the Ladies it would be Janiene Garafalo, Taylor Tomlinson- Shappi Khorsandi-Sarah Millican-Fern Brady-Sarah Silverman-Nicky Glazer.
I have favourites for every mood.
But if I can only have one ticket for one show? I'm going to see Stewart Lee. 🤟
I had forgotten about Rob Newman,i had such a big crush on him 🥵
🩵
Rob Newman was hilarious with Baddiel in the Nary Whitehouse experience!
The History today sketches!! 🤣😂
Totally i have just been watching one !! 😅😅😅
Got my afternoon sorted now 😅😅
🩵
Excellent! If you run out then I highly recommend searching TMWRNJ on YouTube, another old favourite. 😉"
Oh yes !! I watched some of this not long ago with a friend 😅😅
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"Stewart Lee.
Not everyone's cup of tea but always makes me laugh"
Sometimes he's so good... And others he is a bit too obtuse and political for me... But good thinking man's Comedy...been watching him on YouTube this week |
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By *ookie46Woman 1 week ago
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"Sarah millican is good
I’d say a female version of chubby brown "
Forever getting told I sound like Sarah Millican
In Benidorm once a guy came up and said you’re that woman of the Sainsbury’s ad |
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"My 3 top are billy connelly..bill hicks and George carlin...
Bo Burnham is interesting, kinda like a modern bill Bailey
Quite like Taylor tomlinson "
George Carlin was brilliant
And sadly Billy hasn't got long left and that day i will probably cry as I've grown up watching him and he's part of my childhood and the first stand up routine I ever watched..
The Absolute GOAT ❤️ |
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Bill Hicks is right up there - definitely the best American comedian.
Billy Conolly has to be one of the best British comedians.
I feel British comedy had it's heyday in the late 1980s - early 1990s with Fry and Laurie, Smith and Jones, Russ Abbot, Rowan Atkinson, Lenny Henry, Spitting Image etc.
I'm not a huge fan of the current "shock" comedians due to whose act they stole and watered down to make it broadcastable. |
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