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Post by Praetor on Sept 2, 2011 14:34:57 GMT -5
I did a search for this and didn't find it posted. My apologies if it's a repost as is a few months old, but like I said the search didn't turn up anything.
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Post by thestellasarecold on Sept 2, 2011 16:11:04 GMT -5
Liam's not a huge fan of Brand if his sarky comments about Russell and Noel are anything to go by...
I am a huge fan of English comedy and many of its exponents but the best thing I can say about this guy is that he's Noel Gallagher's mate. When I watch his stand up, I find him maniacal and intelligent certainly but he rants on with all these spontaneous trains of thought that are more irritating than funny. There isn't a lot of obvious wit there or genuinely funny joking IMO. One thing is certain- he clearly revels in the sound of his own voice.
He's the kind of guy who, if you were sitting next to him in a bar, you'd simply pretend you were listening to his ranting by nodding your head politely but secretly wishing he'd fuck off... Arthur in 2010! Who thought that would be a great idea?
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Post by GIMH on Sept 2, 2011 16:15:43 GMT -5
Brand's writing is very good and I find his acting to be decent. He also did a cracking job at presenting the Brits in 07, the year Oasis received the Outstanding Contribution award. I generally can't stand his personality though.
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Post by Silence Dogood on Sept 2, 2011 17:37:58 GMT -5
he's a not a great comedian. if i want to see a good stand up, i'll go for Louie CK, Chris Rock, Dave Chappell. You know, the great ones? it's kind of the same as wanting to listen to electronica music, if i really wanted to listen to that kind of shit, Noel wouldn't be my first choice. Just sayin'.... I go to Noel for incredibly great rock songs. i know he's still got it in him IIHAG and (possibly)EOTR are good examples of that.
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Post by J.B on Sept 2, 2011 19:23:50 GMT -5
Russell's stand up is pretty shit but when he's on that radio show with Matt and Noelly G he is one of the funniest geezers around.
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Post by deasy on Sept 2, 2011 19:37:09 GMT -5
He's Noels mate and married to Katy Perry.....what more could a person want?
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Post by Bob on Sept 2, 2011 20:36:12 GMT -5
Russell Brand = Top Shagger
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Post by Praetor on Sept 3, 2011 3:01:05 GMT -5
he's a not a great comedian. if i want to see a good stand up, i'll go for Louie CK, Chris Rock, Dave Chappell. You know, the great ones? it's kind of the same as wanting to listen to electronica music, if i really wanted to listen to that kind of shit, Noel wouldn't be my first choice. Just sayin'.... I go to Noel for incredibly great rock songs. i know he's still got it in him IIHAG and (possibly)EOTR are good examples of that. I find those comedians simply work on cliches, not too witty.
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Post by Bring It On Dan on Sept 3, 2011 3:14:57 GMT -5
Absolute hero
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Post by deasy on Sept 3, 2011 5:53:41 GMT -5
British comedians are a million times funnier than american ones. Give me a Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson etc any day over any American comedian. Irish comedians are generally terrible though
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 3, 2011 6:15:46 GMT -5
Check out Kevin Bridges (young scottish comedian) on youtube
The thing about Russell is that his stand up is pretty shit, but when he is off the cuff i.e interviews (jonathan ross, letterman etc) and on the radio he is probably the wittiest person i have ever seen since Noely G , which i suppose is a bigger compliment as i would rather be naturally funny in spontanious and immediate circumstances rather than trying to write it
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Post by jakob61907 on Sept 3, 2011 8:00:26 GMT -5
Lee macks amazing as UK comedy goes. And also Noel Fielding in the mighty boosh is hilarious
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Post by youandmegirl on Sept 3, 2011 9:08:53 GMT -5
British comedians are a million times funnier than american ones. Give me a Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson etc any day over any American comedian. Irish comedians are generally terrible though I'm sorry, you sound ignorant as fuck. I'll give you Stephen Fry if you're into that stuffy "ironic" crap, but Hugh Laurie and fucking Rowan Atkinson?!! Come off it.
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Post by deasy on Sept 3, 2011 9:11:12 GMT -5
British comedians are a million times funnier than american ones. Give me a Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson etc any day over any American comedian. Irish comedians are generally terrible though I'm sorry, you sound ignorant as fuck. I'll give you Stephen Fry if you're into that stuffy "ironic" crap, but Hugh Laurie and fucking Rowan Atkinson?!! Come off it. I'll take it from that comment that you've only ever seen Mr. Bean and House.
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Post by youandmegirl on Sept 3, 2011 9:15:10 GMT -5
I'm sorry, you sound ignorant as fuck. I'll give you Stephen Fry if you're into that stuffy "ironic" crap, but Hugh Laurie and fucking Rowan Atkinson?!! Come off it. I'll take it from that comment that you've only ever seen Mr. Bean and House. You keep thinking that. And by the way, stop dekarmalizing me, you pathetic vindictive bastard.
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Post by deasy on Sept 3, 2011 9:18:19 GMT -5
I'll take it from that comment that you've only ever seen Mr. Bean and House. You keep thinking that. And by the way, stop dekarmalizing me, you pathetic vindictive bastard. Why would I smite you? Too much hassle to change a number on your pathetic trolling page for my liking.
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Post by youandmegirl on Sept 3, 2011 9:21:46 GMT -5
Ohh stop it with the "trolling" thing. Just because you're a fucking shithead doesn't mean everybody's here to fucking "troll" you.
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Post by deasy on Sept 3, 2011 9:22:51 GMT -5
Ohh stop it with the "trolling" thing. Just because you're a fucking shithead doesn't mean everybody's here to fucking "troll" you. Cheers
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Sept 3, 2011 9:50:10 GMT -5
I don't mind Russell. I find him funny and smart. He's written some very good articles too - the Winehouse one comes to mind (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/24/russell-brand-amy-winehouse-woman)
I also laughed at the Noel/Liam Gallagher reference in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
I can see why Noel likes him and why Liam doesn't.
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Post by eva on Sept 3, 2011 10:01:33 GMT -5
Ohh stop it with the "trolling" thing. Just because you're a fucking shithead doesn't mean everybody's here to fucking "troll" you. everytime I read your posts you're having a go at someone. is that really necessary?
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Post by Nyron Nosworthy on Sept 3, 2011 10:31:13 GMT -5
A lot of what Brand says is very witty, but his mannerisms and the way he says it ruins it for me. I agree that his writing is very good but I can't help but think "cock" whenever I see him.
Frankie Boyle would genuinely terrify some of the posters on here if they deem Chris Rock as great stand up comedy.
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Post by Bring It On Dan on Sept 4, 2011 6:17:06 GMT -5
how do you 'de-karma' someone?
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Post by discworld on Sept 4, 2011 6:41:16 GMT -5
Switch off javascript, a smite button appears.
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Post by youandmegirl on Sept 4, 2011 13:45:55 GMT -5
Ohh stop it with the "trolling" thing. Just because you're a fucking shithead doesn't mean everybody's here to fucking "troll" you. everytime I read your posts you're having a go at someone. is that really necessary? As matter of fact, sometimes it IS necessary. Inane cockheads are a bit prevalent here, arent there. By the way, you need to read more of my posts, luv. there's some nuggets, mind.
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Post by J.B on Sept 4, 2011 14:05:25 GMT -5
everytime I read your posts you're having a go at someone. is that really necessary? As matter of fact, sometimes it IS necessary. Inane cockheads are a bit prevalent here, arent there. They certainly are and you are the biggest one.
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