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Sparklefizz Tue 23-Jan-24 09:38:22

Maybe an annoying laugh is less noticeable if you're in someone's company, but when that person is on the radio/tv it seems much more noticeable .... or perhaps it's just me being curmudgeonly (sp?) ?

I'll start with Amanda Holden's "witch's cackle" and Vernon Kaye's manic laugh.

Cornishgreenhouse Fri 26-Jan-24 18:31:33

DeeJaysMum

Has anyone stopped to think that the way people laugh is completely natural and they can't control their natural laugh?
It's a lot like our natural accents, yes, we can put on a different one, but when we're acting naturally, our natural accent and/or laugh comes out.
I do accept that some people can 'put on' or over-play these things, but people shouldn't be slated for their 'natural' vocal traits.
I've seen so many people on this thread say they don't like Alison Hammond's laugh OR voice, she's a true Brummie (as am I), and she can't help the way she speaks/laughs.

I completely agree.

suzie20 Fri 26-Jan-24 18:40:55

Another one for Jimmy Carr. He sounds so fake.

homefarm Fri 26-Jan-24 19:31:55

This probably indicates how old I am but the laughing policeman song always made me feel ill!

TiggyW Fri 26-Jan-24 19:45:56

Jimmy Carr - the unfunniest comedian (apart from Michael McIntyre and Ricky Gervais! 🙄) Also Rusty Lee.

Cornishgreenhouse Fri 26-Jan-24 19:59:13

mae13

Yes, Elaine Page's laugh is somewhat irritating - plus, those "horse teeth" cover her entire face. Cruel but true.

Yup, sounds really cruel.
Are you lucky to be blessed with perfect teeth? I’m certainly not, but didn’t realise that could be counted against me when I laughed.
Making such comments about someone’s teeth feels very harsh.

jerseygirl Fri 26-Jan-24 21:12:59

Alison hammond and Jimmy Carr

Lesley60 Fri 26-Jan-24 22:38:41

Rusty Lee her laugh is so false, inappropriate and OTT
Alison Hammond for the same reasons

Kamj Fri 26-Jan-24 23:22:29

Amanda holden
Davina mcCall
Carol vorderman
Those 3 are so false and staged it's ridiculous...
Love Alison Hammond

Chestnut Sat 27-Jan-24 00:13:17

Chestnut

I watched the local news on ITV Meridian last night and there was a man and woman on the sofa reading some very serious news, then they reached the quirky, funny stories at the end and the mood became lighter. Something funny was mentioned and the woman suddenly gave out a very loud laugh which shocked me. Then she did it again. The poor chap sitting next to her had it going straight in his left ear. I will try and find out her name.

Watched again tonight and she didn't do it again, so maybe she was told to reign it in. No idea what her name was as they didn't have any credits and the newsreaders didn't introduce themselves.

Calendargirl Sat 27-Jan-24 01:00:37

I didn’t even know Elaine Paige was in a radio show.

Not a laugh, but Alex Jones voice on The One Show is awful. Screech, squawk, it sounds like nails on a blackboard. .

Nannan2 Sat 27-Jan-24 05:59:32

Stacey Solomon.I like her crafting & decluttering shows, but God love her i think her husband deserves a medal to put up with her 'donkey' laugh!😂

Linda48 Sat 27-Jan-24 09:02:06

Elaine Paige & Jimmy Carr's laugh are both extremely irritating

EllieRose Sat 27-Jan-24 10:43:17

Amanda Holden and Rustie Lee for sure.

Sparklefizz Sat 27-Jan-24 11:23:28

For those who have no idea who Elaine Page is, she's on BBC2 tonight hosting a programme about musicals. She might do some chortling and snorting! grin

Chestnut Sat 27-Jan-24 12:09:19

I know Elaine Paige from the 1980s when she sang 'I Know Him So Well' with Barbara Dickson.

Heater Sat 27-Jan-24 18:38:59

I love Amanda Holdens laugh it always seems really genuine and makes me smile,got to be a good thing

Callistemon21 Sat 27-Jan-24 18:45:14

Heater

I love Amanda Holdens laugh it always seems really genuine and makes me smile,got to be a good thing

Yes, I was laughing with her watching Amanda & Alan's Italian Job 😂

Mirren Sun 28-Jan-24 20:22:30

I looked at this thread on the off chance there were other people who find Elaine Page's laugh irritating and unpleasant.
I am overwhelmed to find I'm far from being unusual.
BBC and Elaine...please take the hint!