Michael McIntyre
- 48 years old
- English
- Writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Michael McIntyre inspires linguistic study of slang synonyms for getting drunk
Michael McIntyre has a standard bit in his stand-up routines concerning the many (many!) slang terms posh British people use to describe being drunk. These include "wellied," "trousered," and "ratarsed," to name a few. McIntyre's bit rests on his assertion that pretty much any English word can be modified into a so-called "drunkonym," bolstered by a few handy examples: "I was utterly gazeboed," or "I am going to get totally and utterly carparked." It's a clever riff that sparked the interest of two German linguists.
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22nd February 2024Michael McIntyre's Big Show comes under fire as fans accuse the BBC for breaking rules over plug
As Big Brother's AJ Odudu appeared on the pre-recored programme, some viewers questioned her 'subtle plug' of her Google Pixel phone.
Lily Jobson, Daily Mail, 11th February 2024Michael McIntyre developed shocking fear and put two stone on after checking into weight loss clinic
Michael McIntyre stayed at a special £4,000-per-week weight loss clinic to lose more than two stone but has since put it back on and developed a fear of apples in the process.
Owen Tonks, Daily Mail, 3rd February 2024Michael McIntyre getting big-headed as his Funko toy is announced
Michael McIntyre is to be immortalised as a Funko toy, with the comic taking pre-orders for his vinyl figurine.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2024Best of 2023: Comedy
Comebacks, emotional journeys and assured debuts.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2023British theatre is a shadow of its former self - but our comedy scene is thriving
Our theatre and comedy critics round up the best and worst shows of 2023 - and look ahead to an uncertain future.
Dominic Cavendish and Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 14th December 2023British shows leads comedy entertainment category in Rose d'Or Awards
A Whole Lifetime With Jamie Demetriou, Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat, Hold The Front Page, Prince Andrew: The Musical and Taskmaster are nominated for best comedy entertainment show in the international Rose d'Or Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2023Michael McIntyre: Macnificent, review
McIntyre's observational comedy takes a grain of truth from something everyday.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th October 2023Michael McIntyre: Macnificent, review
While nothing here will redefine anyone's worldview, the material is timeless - as indeed is he, looking at least a full decade younger than his 47 years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th October 2023Park your cynicism! Michael McIntyre is a super-relatable well-oiled joke machine
The everyman stand-up delivers substantial comic payloads by itemising the oddity of human behaviour. A successful formula his new tour continues to exploit.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th October 2023