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Jo Brand

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Callistemon Thu 13-Jun-19 11:32:09

I used to think she was quite amusing but no longer - since she has chaired HIGNFY a couple of times, she seems to have an inflated sense of her own importance.

This was not a joke - it was just nasty.

gillybob Thu 13-Jun-19 11:28:09

So we can all say anything we like now, as long as we laugh after we say it Grandma70s? I don't think so. Jo Brand new exactly what she was saying and in a sick way probably meant it too.

aggie Thu 13-Jun-19 11:26:56

IT IS NOT FUNNY

Marilla Thu 13-Jun-19 11:26:35

I usually find her throwaway comments funny. However, she has crossed the line with the battery acid comment.
Even though I despise the politics of Mr Farage.

Grandma70s Thu 13-Jun-19 11:22:33

It’s not as if she meant it.

Grandma70s Thu 13-Jun-19 11:21:21

It’s slightly bad taste, no more. I think generally she is quite funny, and certainly not brainless.

gillybob Thu 13-Jun-19 11:21:08

I don't honestly think there is any joke in suggesting someone should throw battery acid over a politician (or anyone for that matter). This was a ridiculous non-joke and she should be thoroughly ashamed of herself. I wonder what would happen if someone said this who couldn't hide behind being "a comedian"?

murraymints65 Thu 13-Jun-19 11:17:17

all I will say on this woman is if she had a brain she would be dangerous !!

aggie Thu 13-Jun-19 11:13:35

shock

WadesNan Thu 13-Jun-19 11:08:55

Does anyone else think that Jo Brand's "joke" was in bad taste? Talking about the milkshake throwing she said "Why bother with milkshake when you could get some battery acid"

I appreciate she is anti-Brexit and she is entitled to share her views on that but surely this "joke" was a step too far.