Aaron
Tuesday 2nd March 2010 5:03pm [Edited]
Royal Berkshire
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Quote: Chris Forshaw @ December 15 2009, 3:26 PM GMT
A very large portion of McIntyre's fan base aren't typical comedy fans
I think you'll find it's the other way around. We're not the typical comedy fans (whether we like him or not). We're particularly devoted to it. If "typical" comedy fans - i.e. the majority - didn't like him, then he wouldn't be the success he is.
Quote: Chris Forshaw @ December 15 2009, 3:26 PM GMT
I disagree. A very large portion of McIntyre's fan base aren't typical comedy fans, maybe have never even seen stand-up before him, so without his mysterious rise to fame he would not have the army of fans that he does today because they simply would have never discovered him. He would still be gigging small venues and staying relatively unknown without TV.
PhQnix said "If McIntyre couldn't make as many people laugh as he does he wouldn't be where he is today and it really is as simple as that." What is there to argue with? You've just made the same point but from a different angle: if he didn't make as many people laugh (PhQnix), he would still be doing small venues (you), not progressing to TV and arenas. Why do you look down upon the public so much?
Quote: Chris Forshaw @ December 15 2009, 3:26 PM GMT
Mock the Week is the BBC's flagship panel show so I would say it probably isn't aimed at a niche market.
If Mock The Week was the BBC's "flagship panel show", it would be in a regular, prime-time slot on BBC One. Like its actual "flagship panel show", Have I Got News For You.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ March 2 2010, 4:56 PM GMT
He apparently would have been a rich man off the back of Jerry Springer: The Opera, but all the loony protesting put a stop to that.
I hated the show myself, but to be impartial: Yes, it's a shame that things get crushed because of morons finding offence and protesting to things. Quite depressing at times.