I thought I'd start a thread for people's least favourite comedians. The worst to my mind at the moment are Jack Whitehall, Rufus Hound and Chris Addison, they truly belong in a hall of shame to my mind.
The Comedian Hall of Shame
I agree with all but the middle one. Only seen Hound on panel shows and kids' TV so I don't really know what his stand up act is like, but he's definitely been funny on these shows and he makes an effort, so I quite like him. I would have to replace him with Russell Howard for my three. It absolutely staggers me that people pay money to go and see him doing his 'turning up without a single joke, but if I ramble on about inane daily liitle things and mention my girlfriend every ten seconds then the females in the audience will love me', routine.
Hound is crap.
I used to hate Addison, but he won me over as he is very funny on his Five Live Sunday morning show.
I hate Al Murray and Steven K Amos purely because they are stealing a living due to the fact they are both about as funny as trapping your scrotum in your fly zip.
Hound.
Al Murray.
K Amos.
Joan Rivers.
Jo Brand.
And the worst?
Patrick 'Paddy' Kielty.
He's hugely popular, had a very long and succesful career, is cited by many comedians, including ones I really like, as a major influence, but I've never really laughed at Billy Connolly. Just doesn't do it for me, personally.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ April 30 2011, 4:09 PM BSTHe's hugely popular, had a very long and succesful career, is cited by many comedians, including ones I really like, as a major influence, but I've never really laughed at Billy Connolly. Just doesn't do it for me, personally.
Agree 100000%
Never understood the appeal.
Al Murray is brilliant. You're probably just hudging him on his Pb Landlord character.
The one I can't stand is that bloke with the stupid hair who once appeared on Never mind the Buzzcocks. Can't even remember his name.
Simon Amstell? Good call!
Quote: Vader @ April 30 2011, 4:33 PM BSTSimon Amstell? Good call!
No. zooo knows who because I think she liked him.
I saw Simon Amstell live recently; he was brilliant. And no, he wasn't doing gags about pop stars and celebs, his stand up is very different to his TV hosting. Much more personal.
Quote: Chappers @ April 30 2011, 4:32 PM BSTThe one I can't stand is that bloke with the stupid hair who once appeared on Never mind the Buzzcocks. Can't even remember his name.
Paul Foot? Agreed.
Quote: lofthouse @ April 30 2011, 4:22 PM BSTAgree 100000%
Never understood the appeal.
Yep he's simply not a funny person...
Michael McIntyre.
Quote: Nil Putters @ April 30 2011, 4:48 PM BSTPaul Foot? Agreed.
Paul Foot is great!
Dave Gorman's a bit pooey.