@mookysam Absolutely - I'll be honest, I really liked elements of Little Britain and the Come Fly with Me 'follow' up series at the time, particularly the original two radio shows. There are some great sketches but to me, the least funny was always the over the top characters like Emily Howard and 'only Gay' in the village. I just loved the toy shop sketch for example. However, there were a lot of lazy gags in there looking back which really played on stereotypes in a way that is (rightfully) not acceptable. Comedy, a little like horror and sci fi is an interesting view into society at the time it was created. As you say, it is an inditment of the time that we see it shouldn't be acceptable.
I am a huge Bill Hicks fan and I have seen current generation comedians come out and say he should be cancelled because of some of his views - that he was misogynistic etc. It is interesting because in a lot of ways, he was a far out left radical in his views but by todays standards, absolutely the material is aged in some ways. To me it doesn't mean that he wasnt a comedy genius but he was pushing boundaries in the time period he was in. If I listen to him now, some bits I grimace at which I see as a good thing - it shows I can see how much we have grown.
I fully expect that some current comedy in 20-30 yrs will also age badly. In fact, I hope it does!
Now I may be an idiot, but there's one thing I am not sir, and that sir, is an idiot
@LN78 Yeah what was the old joke.. Question: Why is Denis Leary a star while Bill Hicks is unknown? Answer: Because there's no cure for cancer.
Russell Crowe has been trying to get a biopic going for years and I hope it never gets made because it is the last thing he wants or needs. I have seen other comedians like Stewart Lee make jokes saying he wished he was judged on just 4 live shows which I think is harsh.
Now I may be an idiot, but there's one thing I am not sir, and that sir, is an idiot
@LN78 Oh yes - did you see Letterman apologise to his Mum and Brother and then air the cancelled bit? I have read Love all the people - just great reading.
Now I may be an idiot, but there's one thing I am not sir, and that sir, is an idiot
@LN78 I do think that he was great for being fair in terms of his targets - yes he was anti-republican but at the same time, he had little faith in anyone in the political system and our world is so rife with hypocrisy.. unless of course he did actually make a sitcom with just 'jiggling' in it and sold out!
Now I may be an idiot, but there's one thing I am not sir, and that sir, is an idiot
@nessisonett It is bizarre but maybe this is a bit less looty/replay missions. Also no actual Batman, unless a late twist is his isn't actually dead. So far my interest for both games is pretty low but will give Rocksteady a chance.
@ApostateMage@nessisonett I was just thinking that the other day and also almost posted an APB looking for him. With COVID I always worry. The forums have had a paucity of levity and sarcasm since he’s been gone. Hope he’s alright.
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