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Cherrytree59 Sun 12-Jun-16 21:14:52

I've just read pheonix hilarious thread,
I'm just wondering what things tickle fellow G/Netters.
I love observational humour.
It is usually inoffensive and is shows the funny side of life.
When the DC were tiny we would watch Mike Harding, Jasper Carrot and Max Boyce all talking about stuff that we could relate to at that time.
Victoria Wood quipped about doing a French plait just as I was trying to get to grips with concept on DD hair!

Tegan Fri 17-Jun-16 12:39:16

I read an article he wrote for [I think] The Observer and I was in tears [it was something about Otters confused]. Keep forgetting to watch out [listen out?] for programmes that he's on.

Tegan Fri 17-Jun-16 12:41:33

www.theguardian.com › Opinion › Bovine tuberculosis
..link won't work...mine never do sad It was The Guardian...

Elegran Fri 17-Jun-16 13:03:25

Is this the link you were trying to post, Tegan?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/01/john-finnemore-sea-otters-badgers

I like it! I like the humour, and I like his conclusion.

Tegan Fri 17-Jun-16 13:29:29

That's the one.I've actually saved the article itself but it's with piles and piles of other newspaper articles#couldbeanywheremightevenbesittingonit

Nonnie1 Fri 17-Jun-16 14:22:00

Someone asked Julian Clary if he would be having a baby with his partner recently.

His reply was a classic.

I don't have a womb grin

breeze Fri 17-Jun-16 14:41:14

Hope this works. One of my favourites.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc2To-pKMSg

numberplease Fri 17-Jun-16 17:19:00

There was a record much requested on Family Favourites many, many years ago, of Michael Bentine as a radio announcer reading out the football results. He was obviously checking his coupon at the same time, and getting more and more excited!
There was another recording of Peter Sellers as Richard 111, reciting the words to The Beatles hit A Hard Day`s Night, really had me in stitches.

Disgruntled Sun 19-Jun-16 10:48:13

Can I add David Sedaris?

Greyduster Sun 19-Jun-16 12:48:51

The Father's Day card my son sent which said "I'm only doing this for the Inheritance!"

WilmaKnickersfit Sun 19-Jun-16 13:18:56

The Big Bang Theory (watching once won't work, you need to get to know the characters). Watched every episode at least twice and I think there's been 10 series.

Everybody Loves Raymond (same thing applies).

The Americans are so good at writing characters we can all recognise.

Peter Kay and John Bishop.

JackyB Sun 19-Jun-16 17:16:17

Oh yes, I adore The Big Bang Theory and sometimes wet myself laughing. The characters are so endearing, too.

Some of the young stand-ups are very good, and some are jaw-droppingly gorgeous. My particular fancy at the moment is Danny Bhoy.

f77ms Sun 19-Jun-16 21:09:36

I am sure you will all think I am very childish but I absolutely love Laurel and Hardy slapstick .

WilmaKnickersfit Sun 19-Jun-16 21:57:09

Not at all. I think L&H were masters and for me they were by far the funniest of the earliest on screen comedians.

Cherrytree59 Sun 19-Jun-16 23:00:47

Awaiting a Bob Newhart cd after being reminded of him on this thread
Hoping it arrives tomorrow before we leave for hols in Wales
DD is traveling back with us and to pass the time, I wanted play the cd in the car as she has never heard any of Bobs 'conversations'.

rubylady Sun 19-Jun-16 23:16:36

I'm glad you ordered it Cherry, I hope it comes in time for your travels too. Enjoy. X