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Yeah I'm in line with Wowi and Squeaky on this, I thought the book idea was pretty genius, in its planning, execution, what it aims to achieve and the donation side to it. Really not sure what is 'over the top' about it.
The book was brilliant, and no different to his setting up a church or PAC, both of which were also brilliant.
Haha yeah I'd forgotten that, was excellent
The gay squirrel book is pure genius.
It's a fecking rabbit
It was rabbit in my head but squirrels in my fingers. I meant no offense, kind Sir.
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Finally caught up.
The book Troll is one of the best things to happen to TV/Life/Politics in forever. Elegant, cutting, funny, everything that it needed to be and nothing that it didn't.
Pence is an absolute cnut.
The book Troll is one of the best things to happen to TV/Life/Politics in forever. Elegant, cutting, funny, everything that it needed to be and nothing that it didn't.
Pence is an absolute cnut.
That court
I had to stop laughing eventually and realise that it's not too far away from reality … which then made me miserable
I had to stop laughing eventually and realise that it's not too far away from reality … which then made me miserable
This week’ episode was brilliant mainly because of that children’s court. Plus the guy who is the voice of Bob Belcher too
Politicians are and should be held to a higher standard than comedians. Comedians are there to mock things, that's their job. Politicians are there to be professional, set an example and to be a beacon and representative of the people that elected them.
H. Jon Benjamin
Am I missing out by just watching the occasional YouTube clip?
Recently discovered that Sky Atlantic were showing this. Really good viewing, loved the rabbit book trolling
Yes!
EDIT: The whole show is normally really well written to build upon each segment. You'll often find a reference to what seemed an earlier "throw-away" gag helps explain something later in the main slot. But basically, it's one of the best things on TV and if you have a chance to catch complete shows I'd personally wholly recommend it!
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Yeah tbh the main stories are interesting but too political so it may not be everyone’s cup of tea
Absolutely fantastic episode. Also reaffirmed how infuriatingly ridiculous certain aspects of the American society are. Makes my blood boil looking at these loons propagating their vile, inaccurate lies, and playing with the lives of several people, AND getting federal funding to do so.
Exactly what I came in here to say, it's abhorrent some of the things that go on in America it really is.
Uncomfortable topic, but necessary. A lot of people don't realize what they're doing to women's rights without ever having to tackle Roe v. Wade.
The montage of Ari Melber quoting rap lyrics was hilarious.
Big timeThe montage of Ari Melber quoting rap lyrics was hilarious.
The montage of Ari Melber quoting rap lyrics was hilarious.
came here to post exactly this, what the feck is that guy thinking?!The Russell Crowe memorabilia
That interviewer saying "pirate" to the guy with the eye patch
Only just seen this weeks' as I was on the road … great show once again. JO seldom fails to deliver.
Surprised they never touched on Trump's personal taxes still never having been revealed during the main segment but love the idea of news reporters shouting all caps phrases when reporting on his Tweets
Surprised they never touched on Trump's personal taxes still never having been revealed during the main segment but love the idea of news reporters shouting all caps phrases when reporting on his Tweets
I had to pause the show due to ROFLThe montage of Ari Melber quoting rap lyrics was hilarious.
Was watching this and remembered the show he did on these guys:
Not a geologist
Talkin' Tehran (we're up Dawson's Creek)
+ that well-researched skateboard gag
… but everything else probably gives me more balanced insight into vital topics of world politics than most news programs
Other thoughts:
The JO ISIS guy
and … he knows he's gonna take some shit for wishing those kids dead
Talkin' Tehran (we're up Dawson's Creek)
+ that well-researched skateboard gag
… but everything else probably gives me more balanced insight into vital topics of world politics than most news programs
Other thoughts:
The JO ISIS guy
and … he knows he's gonna take some shit for wishing those kids dead
"I hope those kids are dead" was so well delivered, and had me trying to hold back tears in the metro
"I'm glad those children are dead" FFS
FFSThats actually on point.
His show is great. They go to that joke-shape too often though.
I think it's become so popular that it's cool to take jibes at it now. It's a great show, even if the jokes are hit and miss at times, but that's to be expected when you have to pump out so much content every week.
Comedy wise his show has always being fecking shite. It's would be better if they were honest and just cut out the jokes altogether and treat it as straight ''political'' show.
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Ask those dead kids what they think about that
Comedy wise his show has always being fecking shite. It's would be better if they were honest and just cut out the jokes altogether and just a treat it as straight ''political'' show.
Yeah I hate the bits when he shouts/gets over animated. It's really not as funny as he thinks it is.