Mock The Week - 2007 & 2008
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 1:10 PM GMT, Retinend said:
What's your opinion on the show? Personally, I think it's bloody awful. Radio 4 tripe like this should be confined to the airwaves, where at least I don't have to see these "comedians'" smug, ugly faces after they've performed yet another hilarious impression of the Queen or shit observation. Dara O' Brian is also a poor man's poor man's Steven Fry/ Angus Deayton who seems to do nothing but read clumsy political commentary off a teleprompter and laugh at the panels' jokes. AGH 
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 1:12 PM GMT, Darren Goldsmith said:
I think it's hilarious... plenty of laughs to be had. Harmless & fun... just what comedy on TV should be.
All subjective of course.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 1:18 PM GMT, Retinend said:
of course
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 2:09 PM GMT, Mark said:
I'm not upset it is on the air (better than having Graham Norton on).
Mock the Week normally contains some great moments (mostly from Frankie Boyle I've noticed) however there are some things that irritate me - mostly to do with the organisation.
Dara's buzzer in the last round for example - they need to take that off him. It's just annoying and people ignore it anyway - they know when they're done.
They also need to remove all pretenses that it is a quiz for points. At least with HIGNFY the scoring is somewhat sensible however Dara doesn't seem to base his scoring on anything and, worse still, there are rounds where only one team takes part and thus wins by default (e.g. 'say what they really mean')
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 2:18 PM GMT, chipolata said:
It always strikes me as a standard issue irreverent panel game, neither brilliant or awful. There are usually some nice moments, but not enough to make me want to tune in regularly.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 2:34 PM GMT, Aljado said:
'fraid I agree with the OP - it's a bit self satisfied and smug for me. I kind of think I'm not target audience for this (are they not aiming for the sons/daughters of people who like HIGNFY?) so it's no skin off my nose.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 2:38 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Quote: Aljado @ July 13, 2007, 10:34 AM'fraid I agree with the OP - it's a bit self satisfied and smug for me. I kind of think I'm not target audience for this (are they not aiming for the sons/daughters of people who like HIGNFY?) so it's no skin off my nose.
I'm guessing that their main audience are people who wear "BLIAR" shirts.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 2:50 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well, I really enjoy the show, and have been to at least one recording in all but one of the series' to date. Unfortunately a lot of the really good stuff gets cut out, but I think that Hugh Dennis and Russell Howard in particular are very good, both on TV and in the studio.
Dara is bloody annoying though.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 3:25 PM GMT, nicholas keegan said:
a bad version of 'have I got new for you..'
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 4:58 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I really enjoy it, it's a bit messy sometimes and they do talk over each other, but all the panel are decent comedians and there's no ex-bog brother contestants on there.
Did anyone notice the tension between Hugh Dennis and Micheal Michael McIntyre last night, refusing to laugh at each others jokes?
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 6:42 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Can't say I did. But then I only caught the last 10 minutes or so.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 8:47 PM GMT, zooo said:
That Michael MacIntyre seems like a bit of a twat.
Quote: Mark @ July 13, 2007, 10:09 AMDara's buzzer in the last round for example - they need to take that off him. It's just annoying and people ignore it anyway - they know when they're done.
They nicked that from Whose Line Is It Anyway.
I quite like the show, but I'm not sure I'd watch it if it wasn't for Frankie Boyle.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 8:56 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Its pretty good, always has the odd funny line here and there. Though why they have that bald bloke on so much (SOMETHINg PARSONS?)is beyond me, hes rubbish. Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard are always good value though.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 11:12 PM GMT, danield1000 said:
I like it not the greatest show in the world but not bad either. I think it defo good enough to be on tv radio 4 is great for comedy as well. ed byrne was on it it was geat at the last bit him trying to get to the mic.
On Friday 13th July 2007 GMT at 11:22 PM GMT, Walker said:
It's harmless fun with plenty of good laughs in there. And it isn't actually a panel show, because as far as i can tell there is no points system, just Dara saying "and points from that round goes to Hugh, Frankie and _______".
On Saturday 14th July 2007 GMT at 12:51 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 13, 2007, 4:47 PMThey nicked that from Whose Line Is It Anyway.
'Cos it's made by the same people.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 1:34 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Just watched tonights episode was pretty damn good.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 1:38 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Frankie Boyle is definitely a very funny man.
He has great delivery, and is razor sharp. I wonder if his stand up is any good? Hopefully he'll tour after the festival.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 2:20 AM GMT, zooo said:
And that's how we prove aluminium is gay.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 3:16 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Frankie Boyle definitely has the ability to become the UK's top comedian and that's without me even seeing any of his stand up or very little of it.
He possesses both quantity and quality with his jokes. Very talented man.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 3:17 AM GMT, zooo said:
Plus he's fit.
As much as a ginger, spectacle wearing man can be.
(which is lots.)
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 6:43 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Frankie Boyle used to write jokes for Jimmy Carr. That's why Jimmy Carr used to be funny and is now shit.
I agree with Aaron on this, the writing is strong enough to show the whole recording. Tonight they cut so much out in the middle it was hard to follow.
I'm glad it it's not on the radio - Hugh Dennis's expressions are priceless.
It much better than HIGNFY, which is very tired in my view, in it's 300th series, and much more smug than Mock the Week.
Paul Merton hasn't made me laugh for five years. I looked up 'predictable' in the dictionary the other day and it said: (Noun) - Paul Merton.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 6:53 AM GMT, ajp29 said:
Quote: Godot Taxis @ August 3, 2007, 2:43 AM
It much better than HIGNFY, which is very tired in my view, in it's 300th series, and much more smug than Mock the Week.
Paul Merton hasn't made me laugh for five years. I looked up 'predictable' in the dictionary the other day and it said: (Noun) - Paul Merton.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 7:41 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Come on, you could write the joke he's going to make before he makes it, put it in an envelope, seal it and open it after he's spoken and experience no f**king surprise whatsoever.
Well I can.
I looked up coasting as well and it said merton again.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 8:10 AM GMT, ajp29 said:
Godot I could write most people's jokes but penguins with jetpacks I couldn't.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 8:39 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
He's got issues. I think he wants to be the funniest man in Britain, but he also thinks that it's an obstacle that he didn't go to university.
Also, he seems to know very little about things - history, science, politics - and this limits what he can say a lot of the time.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 8:45 AM GMT, ajp29 said:
Godot anyone who knows Paul Merton says that he is one of the cleverest people around. His public personna is an act. I've seen him live at the Comedy Store with the Comedy Store Players and he was witty, funny and original (you have to be).
I don't think he has issues, considering the events hes been through i'm amazed he is still in the profession and wants to make people laugh.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 8:53 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Okay, I've never seen him. Perhaps I just don't like him anymore. I'm very bored with HIGNFY and i do think that the audience would laugh at anything Merton says.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 5:17 PM GMT, zooo said:
What events has he been through?
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 6:39 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Early on he had a mental breakdown and his second wife died of cancer.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 8:55 PM GMT, zooo said:
F**k me. Didn't know that.
Wasn't he seeing/married to Caroline Quentin for a while.
On Friday 3rd August 2007 GMT at 10:12 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Yeah he was, that was his first marriage
On Saturday 4th August 2007 GMT at 12:10 AM GMT, Walker said:
Has anyone else noticed that Frankie Boyle is reusing the same jokes over and over again? He did the same Pete Doherty one on 8OO10C, MTW, and Newsknight. He did one yesterday that he used in the previous series to. Maybe he should take less TV bookings?
On Saturday 4th August 2007 GMT at 12:34 AM GMT, zooo said:
Ha!
I notice comics doing that quite often.
Bless 'em.
On Saturday 4th August 2007 GMT at 1:05 AM GMT, Treenifer said:
He also used 'Have you noticed how fat Pete Doherty is? What's he been cutting his heroin with, a hollandaise sauce?' when I saw him do The Unbeliveable Truth.
So he's got one joke he likes to reuse. Bill Bailey's done 'I'm Aled Jones it's all gone wrong for me' in every live show up to date.
On Saturday 4th August 2007 GMT at 9:33 PM GMT, Walker said:
At least he spaces them out. I heard that joke on three different shows within the week. I am suggesting he slows himself down a bit. Make less appearances on TV. Once a week is enough.
"Princess Diana has let herself go" is another one.
On Saturday 4th August 2007 GMT at 11:26 PM GMT, hellboy said:
i think the points work the people with the most laugh get the points
and i love the show so funny
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:28 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ajp29 @ August 3, 2007, 6:12 PMYeah he was, that was his first marriage
Poor guy.
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:31 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Wasn't it during the filming the series of Room 101?
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:31 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Anyway, on the subject of HIGNFY as raised by Godot, I agree to an extent. I wouldn't quite be as harsh yet, but it's definitely gone downhill - with a few notable exceptions - since Angus left, and then noticably for me over the past few series'. Ian is sharp as ever, I find, but Paul seems to get less amusing with each episode. Which is a shame, because he used to be shit-hot. And he only ever seems to have two facial expressions.
Does anyone know if he's friends with David Tennant?
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:39 AM GMT, zooo said:
F**k awf.
Tennant's got a gazillion facial expressions, it's just that they're all ultra hot and sexy.
Hence your confusion.
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:41 AM GMT, Aaron said:
You, Madam, are evidently pissed.
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:41 AM GMT, zooo said:
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:51 AM GMT, ajp29 said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 6, 2007, 12:31 AMAnd he only ever seems to have two facial expressions.
Does anyone know if he's friends with David Tennant?
You mean Scottish and Cockney?
On Monday 6th August 2007 GMT at 4:57 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Something like that.
On Tuesday 7th August 2007 GMT at 2:20 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Sad to say but I think maybe HIGNFY has probably passed its sell-by.
I used to think it was must watch TV - the funniest thing around.
Mock seems to have taken over giving it another angle.
On Friday 10th August 2007 GMT at 2:04 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Good mock the week. Who was that American guy? David mitchell was pretty good. Russell Howards last thing he said about deal or no deal was great.
On Friday 10th August 2007 GMT at 2:48 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I forgot about it. 
Will have to catch the repeat.
On Friday 21st September 2007 GMT at 3:36 PM GMT, Mark said:
As you may have spotted I'm on a YouTube posting frenzy today. Here's some behind-the-scenes Mock the Week videos:
Production Meeting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW1GGUCaaA
Studio Warm Up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBgArqjVyL0
Make-up Room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ugNhCFp-Ug
On Friday 21st September 2007 GMT at 3:37 PM GMT, Cinnamon said:
I love Russel Howard's imitations. On Mock The Week he does a great one of the kid at school whose jokes always fail.
On Friday 21st September 2007 GMT at 4:07 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
They all do... 
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 12:54 AM GMT, Aaron said:
God, I hate clip shows.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:08 AM GMT, Cinnamon said:
Clip Shows are measly excuses for writers that couldn't come up with new material.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Or in this case, an excuse for the production company to rape another show out of the series and spending barely anything at all on it. 
I blame terrorists! It's all their fault!
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:15 AM GMT, Cinnamon said:
I blame those damn minorities. Yes, non-Oxbridge educated comedy producers.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:19 AM GMT, Aaron said:
No, seriously, I blame the terrorists! They did the first one because the last episode of series three (I think?) was due to be recorded on the evening of 7th July 2005. *shakes fist at terrorists*
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, Cinnamon said:
It was obviously a traumatic experience.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:23 AM GMT, Aaron said:
*shakes fist*
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, Cinnamon said:
I'd do something about that chronic twitch in your hand.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:56 AM GMT, zooo said:
I hate flinging flanging clip shows too.
At least there were a couple of unseen bits.
And lots of Frankie.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 2:16 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Again, I blame the terrorist bastards. Agreed about unseen.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:33 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Distinctly average episode. As lovely as she is, and as much as I like her normally, Lucy Porter just wasn't very funny. Frankie had some great lines, Hugh also - but was below his usual standard. Ditto Russell.
Andy was more or less on the ball, but Michael... I just don't like him. His set on Live At The Apollo was very funny, but I don't find him particularly funny elsewhere. And he comes across as very punchable. I feel like I should like him, but I just don't, and I can't work out why. :/
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:38 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Michael who?
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:39 AM GMT, Aaron said:
McIntyre.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:41 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Like I said - Michael who?
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:42 AM GMT, Aaron said:
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:45 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Oh him. He just looks so smug - it's the sort of face you don't want to stop punching.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:49 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Aye. Quite.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:56 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Business as usual.
Shit but Frankie Boyle being ace.
Witless whimsy from Russell Howard, O'Briain just go 'Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr' lots.
McIntryre's 'I'm middle class!!' shtick got wearing after two seconds.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 12:56 AM GMT, Nick Rivers said:
didn't see this episode but mcintyre live is a joy to behold.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 1:05 AM GMT, zooo said:
You have the body of a woman half your age! Growing inside your womb.
Hee.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 2:07 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Is it me or did Hugh hardly say anything tonight ?
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 2:10 AM GMT, Aaron said:
That's correct. Can only assume it was cut very badly.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 2:12 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
That kinda pissed me off as I think Hugh is the funniest on the show.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 2:14 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I thought he looked a bit pissed off during some of the longer exchanges.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 3:35 AM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: Seefacts @ July 10 2008, 9:56 PM BST
Witless whimsy from Russell Howard,
He is indeed very poor.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 3:42 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Russell is brilliant in the studio. Second only to Hugh. All seems to get cut though, presumably by the lawyers.
On Friday 11th July 2008 GMT at 1:33 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ July 10 2008, 11:07 PM BSTIs it me or did Hugh hardly say anything tonight ?
I noticed that too. I'm not kidding, I think he had less than ten lines... before the last ten minutes he had certainly spoken only once or twice. Whether that was the edit or he was having a quiet week (saving up the topical stuff for tonight's Now Show perhaps?) I don't know.
Frankie Boyle once again completely stole the show.
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 5:02 AM GMT, Joey Moose said:
I also prefer Mock The Week to HIGNFY, but Buzzcocks and Q.I both remain at the top of my list when it comes to panel shows. 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You are both very good too, but slightly below par, compared to the others.
The only panel show I can't stand is Question of Sport. Full of retired sports men with nothing better to do, who wouldn't know a joke if it came up behind them and shouted "Humour, this way!"
Unfortunately I missed the previous episode of Mock the Week, as I was doing other non-TV related but equally important things and forgot to set it to record on Sky Plus. Might see if it's on iPlayer tomorrow.....
And whilst we're talking about them......I think Michael McIntyre is hilarious, but if you've only seen him on panel shows (which don't really do him justice) you should check out some of his stand-up work, because he's brilliant. I can't understand why anyone feels the need to punch him; He might be smug, but that's because he's allowed to be, on account of his high level of humour 
Frankie Boyle and Hugh Dennis dominate the show in my opinion, especially Frankie. Andy Parsons isn't too bad, but Russell Howard is an ugly twat who really needs to see a dentist. His humour sounds like it has stemmed from a school classroom. I don't recall seeing many other members of the panel laugh at his jokes either. I was hoping he'd have got replaced by someone of a higher standard this series, but unfortunately not.
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 11:29 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
All the shows you mention are boring old formats that really are a load of old tosh. It's hard to believe how easily satisfied modern TV audiences have become. Let's have some decent shows like 'Hi De Hi' and other proper comedy shows. Jim Davidson, he's good - get him back on! 
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:15 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yes, we are only allowed to like brand new formats.
Like those things, what are they called? Books!
Boring!! Using the same old flappy bits of paper, and tired old blimmin words and that.
Rubbish!
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:24 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:28 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
'What's my line' was a good panel show. That's about it for panel shows. Actually, even that was shit. Boring panel members a la MTW.
I saw two women on the train last week. One had a real book and the other had an electronic book. What kind of arse reads an electronic book? I did ask her but she didn't know what kind of arse she was. Typical!
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:31 PM GMT, zooo said:
Ooooh, I hate them.
You should have took it off her and stamped on it.
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:34 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I hope you mean the electronic book...
My 18 year old son is an avid reader of real good old fashioned books even though he is big into computers/internet/computer games etc. so maybe real books will survive awhile.
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:35 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ July 13 2008, 12:34 PM BSTI hope you mean the electronic book...
Obviously.
On Sunday 13th July 2008 GMT at 3:35 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Good-o!
On Monday 14th July 2008 GMT at 3:19 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Ssh to the Russell Howard hater! He's fantastic. The stuff his mind comes out with is brilliant.
I love Russell and Frankie on Mock The Week. Frankie always gets Russell in hysterics, and I loved how after about three minutes of this week's episode Russell says "I really missed you Frankie". Aww, bless.
"I watched the Saddam Hussein hanging on youtube recently, and I thought to myself, is there anything on the internet I wouldn't masturbate to?"
On Monday 14th July 2008 GMT at 3:22 AM GMT, Aaron said:
He's obviously not come across my photo.
On Monday 14th July 2008 GMT at 3:30 AM GMT, zooo said:
I have.
On Monday 14th July 2008 GMT at 3:40 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: zooo @ July 14 2008, 12:30 AM BSTI have.
On Monday 14th July 2008 GMT at 3:40 AM GMT, zooo said:
Hee.
On Monday 14th July 2008 GMT at 3:45 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 14 2008, 12:30 AM BSTI have.
Cor, blimey!
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 1:00 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
I think Frankie Boyle's joke about Richard Whiteley was wrong.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 1:24 AM GMT, zooo said:
Wrong?
It was a bit crap, but only cos it seemed about five years too late.
I liked his vegetarian option one.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Well I just thought it was a bit tasteless and wasn't really needed but it's ok, i'm over it now lol.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 1:29 AM GMT, zooo said:
Aw.
Nothing wrong with a bit of Richard solidarity.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 2:02 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I missed it (the joke)! Care to enlighten me?
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 2:04 AM GMT, zooo said:
It was rubbish!
Just doing the Countdown tune ending on an impression of a dead bloke.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 2:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Ah. I see. Yeah. Maybe you had to be there.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 2:17 AM GMT, zooo said:
Even then...
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 3:15 AM GMT, Chappers said:
I didn't see it but surely anything is fair game - even Countdown.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 3:27 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
It wasn't countdown that i'm objecting too, it was that Richard Whiteley was mentioned.
I just thought it was tasteless.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 3:38 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ July 18 2008, 12:27 AM BSTIt wasn't countdown that i'm objecting too, it was that Richard Whiteley was mentioned.
I just thought it was tasteless.
So where do you draw the line?
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 3:40 AM GMT, Aaron said:
On a sheet of paper.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 4:31 PM GMT, Sofa Matt said:
Quote: David Chapman @ July 18 2008, 12:15 AM BSTI didn't see it but surely anything is fair game - even Countdown.
Religion? Yes. Politics? Yes. Race? yes. Sexual Orientation? Yes Countdown/Richard Whiteley? No. Never, ever ever! Don't forget, now he has gone 
we are left with Des O'Connor. If it wasn't for sky+ I wouldn't be able to watch my beloved countdown anymore, mind you, Des is still annoying in mute and fast forward Apart from that, Mock the Week was great wasn't it
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 4:47 PM GMT, Mark said:
"There is a vegetarian option... you can f**k off"
ha ha. Frankie is great! He's good on Would I Lie To You? tonight as well.
On Friday 18th July 2008 GMT at 5:43 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Liked his one about Jade and Fannie Mae Collapse too. He's great.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 2:40 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes, Russell Howard. He's very funny in the studio, I've no idea why you lot don't pick up on that. I can only assume much of his stuff gets cut.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 4:16 PM GMT, zooo said:
I think Russell is funny and sweet. If a little bit over eager to impress (Frankie).
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 4:21 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: zooo @ July 20 2008, 1:16 PM BSTI think Russell is funny and sweet. If a little bit over eager to impress (Frankie).
That's so true!
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 4:37 PM GMT, NickTheDon said:
There must be some Russell/Frankie slashfiction somewhere on the internet. I may try and find some later.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 4:50 PM GMT, zooo said:
Woo!
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 5:25 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Might be an unpopular opinion but here goes.
I'd much take Russell Howard over Frankie Boyle.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 8:19 PM GMT, Ben said:
Is there no end to your depravity, Richard?!
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 8:38 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
It's only my opinion.
I don't dislike Frankie Boyle, I just don't put him on a pedestal like most do on here.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 8:42 PM GMT, zooo said:
You can prefer whoever you want! Why would it be an unpopular opinion?
There's no pedestal. Some of us just think he's awesome.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 9:49 PM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ July 20 2008, 2:25 PM BSTMight be an unpopular opinion but here goes.
I'd much take Russell Howard over Frankie Boyle.
Do you mean physically?
I watched the repeat last night and in its context the Richard Whiteley gag was quite amusing.
On Sunday 20th July 2008 GMT at 9:55 PM GMT, Rachel said:
Russell Howard's radio show is always a good way to start off a Sunday morning. I really like him because he's got a little bit of innocence about his humour. Then you've got Frankie who... Well.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 7:16 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I've just watched last night's episode, EASILY the best episode of the series by far. Boyle on top form, Howard featuring more than usual, all-round very enjoyable and crucially, quite, quite hilarious.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
It was a good one!
Frankie did some amazing lines, but now I can't remember any of them.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:16 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 5:11 PM BST
Frankie did some amazing lines, but now I can't remember any of them.
I was just about the say the same thing! There was a particularly funny 'Scenes we'd like to see'...
Oh well, any excuse to watch it again!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:16 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yeah!!
I know he did one that made everyone gasp/groan. I love them.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:26 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Ah, I remember that one! That was the "I'll be back said the Joker - no; you won't" or something like that.
There was another though... 
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:28 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh, that was the one I was thinking of!!
Hee.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:28 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: JuliaC @ July 25 2008, 5:26 PM BSTAh, I remember that one! That was the "I'll be back said the Joker - no; you won't" or something like that.
There was another though...
That's the one! Got a huge laugh, but I didn't get it.
That Parsons bloke though - has he ever said anything funny? It just seems to me he relies on a stupid tone of voice to get his laughs from those that do actually oblige him.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:29 PM GMT, zooo said:
Do you mean the bald one?
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:29 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Yeah
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:31 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 5:28 PM BSTOh, that was the one I was thinking of!!
Hee.
His greatest ever was on the Exam Questions subject: "Spell Mississippi without looking at how we've spelt it in the question"!
Love that.Quote: ian_w @ July 25 2008, 5:28 PM BSTThat's the one! Got a huge laugh, but I didn't get it.
Because, unfortunately, Heath Ledger who plays the Joker, will not be back.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:33 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: JuliaC @ July 25 2008, 5:31 PM BST
Because, unfortunately, Heath Ledger who plays the Joker, will not be back.
Oh, so he died? Had no idea - and the moment's definitely gone now!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:35 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Sorry, was I stating the obvious? Whoops!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:37 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: JuliaC @ July 25 2008, 5:35 PM BSTSorry, was I stating the obvious? Whoops!
Was that at me Julia?
I don't get it again! Sorry, you'll have to bare with me I'm so unbelievably fecking thick! Really I am
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:43 PM GMT, PhQnix said:
Quote: JuliaC @ July 25 2008, 5:26 PM BSTThere was another though...
"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Whatever it is it's heading straight towards the World Trade Centre."
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:44 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 25 2008, 5:37 PM BSTWas that at me Julia?
I don't get it again! Sorry, you'll have to bare with me I'm so unbelievably fecking thick! Really I am
I was just surprised that someone wouldn't know that Heath Ledger had died, so I thought you were mocking me for explaining Frankie's joke.
And, you're not thick!
(Unless you are now mocking me - then you get a
!)
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:51 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: PhQnix @ July 25 2008, 5:43 PM BST"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Whatever it is it's heading straight towards the World Trade Centre."
That's it!
Aw. Naughty Frankie.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:54 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: JuliaC @ July 25 2008, 5:44 PM BSTI was just surprised that someone wouldn't know that Heath Ledger had died, so I thought you were mocking me for explaining Frankie's joke.
And, you're not thick!
(Unless you are now mocking me - then you get a
Hahaha! I wasn't mocking you on either occasion honestly
. I hardly ever get other people's jokes, I'm really rubbish. And I make a point of dodging the news cos there's nothing I can do about anything bad and it just makes me depressed and lose faith in humanity most of the time.
So you did clear up Frankie's joke for me (thank you btw), but it was too late to laugh!
Quote: PhQnix @ July 25 2008, 5:43 PM BST"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Whatever it is it's heading straight towards the World Trade Centre."
Yeah, that's the one that got the huge groan! Probably noone is really bothered by it, but just groaning cos the person next to them was and they want to look like they give a shit too!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 8:55 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Glad we got that cleared up Ian!
Quote: PhQnix @ July 25 2008, 5:43 PM BST"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Whatever it is it's heading straight towards the World Trade Centre."
That was a good one!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 9:14 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Frankies jokes (mentioned previously) were excellent as usual. I like Russell but his joke about putting marbles up his brothers bum was a just weird, not funny. I thought the woman (who she?) was pretty quiet apart from the first few minutes. Like the tall guy. Is he an actor or a comedian? I've only ever seen him as a teacher in The Inbetweeners.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 9:23 PM GMT, PhQnix said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ July 25 2008, 6:14 PM BSTI thought the woman (who she?) was pretty quiet apart from the first few minutes. Like the tall guy. Is he an actor or a comedian? I've only ever seen him as a teacher in The Inbetweeners.
Danielle Ward has written for quite a few radio shows, The News Quiz, The Now Show and is currently embarking on a stand-up career. I think she's intimated that she prefers writing rather than performing though...
I think that last night's guests were an attempt to boost the profile of some relative unknowns. Mock The Week might start to see itself as the breeding ground for new comics, which could be interesting. It's certainly a good trial-by-fire. I'd imagine it's harder to 'succeed' on Mock The Week than most panel shows, the other panellists are so obviously talented and competitive that a new comic would have to fight to prove their skill.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 9:39 PM GMT, zooo said:
I liked the teacher from Inbetweeners. I wouldn't mind seeing him on it again.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 9:50 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 6:39 PM BSTI liked the teacher from Inbetweeners. I wouldn't mind seeing him on it again.
He's a bit bloody scary though. Can you imagine being shut in a room with him?
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 9:55 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
He looks a bit like Rik Mayall (spelling?) on steroids.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 10:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 25 2008, 6:50 PM BSTHe's a bit bloody scary though. Can you imagine being shut in a room with him?
Yup.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 10:45 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 7:11 PM BST
Yup.
That he's scary or that...no, surely not! Not even you!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 10:46 PM GMT, zooo said:
I'm afraid so. Only a bit, but.. yeah.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 10:51 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Enjoyed last nights episode, definetly my favourite show on TV at the minute. You're a racist bastard Parson's. That why Cheese, Wine and Rubbish split up you know.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 10:56 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 7:46 PM BST
I'm afraid so. Only a bit, but.. yeah.
I mean...
Zooo has caused an unexpected error at address wtfx1000! Ian must now shut down!
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 11:12 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 25 2008, 5:28 PM BSTThat Parsons bloke though - has he ever said anything funny? It just seems to me he relies on a stupid tone of voice to get his laughs from those that do actually oblige him.
He's very funny at times, but I'm not entirely sure that his style is suited to Mock The Week.
Quote: Nil Putters @ July 25 2008, 6:14 PM BSTI like Russell but his joke about putting marbles up his brothers bum was a just weird, not funny.
No, that was hilarious!
Oh, and the guy from The Inbetweeners is Greg Davies. He's also in that awful 'We Are Klang' trio, or whatever they're called.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 11:14 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 25 2008, 8:09 PM BSTHe's very funny at times
Seriously, I must've missed them!
QuoteNo, that was hilarious!
I can see where Nil's coming from. It was a bit weird. It kind of brought disturbing memories up of the Bulger murder.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 11:16 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Parsons is certainly the weakest of the four regulars. Frankie is obviously the funniest, then Hugh and then Russell. I do like Andy Parsons though.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 11:28 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 25 2008, 8:14 PM BSTI can see where Nil's coming from. It was a bit weird. It kind of brought disturbing memories up of the Bulger murder.
Well I cackled away with laughter at it.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 11:29 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 25 2008, 8:28 PM BSTWell I cackled away with laughter at it.
That's because you have no compassion, soul, or emotion. But fair dos
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 11:52 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Hey, I have lots of compassion!
For cats.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 12:07 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 5:16 PM BSTYeah!!
I know he did one that made everyone gasp/groan. I love them.
Is that a bit like me?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 12:09 AM GMT, Aaron said:
No.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 12:38 AM GMT, zooo said:
Harsh!
There are two types of groaners. Frankie does the type about the recently dead.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:08 AM GMT, Badge said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 25 2008, 8:12 PM BSTHe's very funny at times, but I'm not entirely sure that his style is suited to Mock The Week.
Interesting observation. Cos when this show started I was sure his style was suited to it, and I think it still is to a degree, but the tone has changed a bit. It used to be a bit more topical-topical - which Parsons is great at - but now it seems a bit more generic-topical.
Agree with others that Frankie B steals mosts shows. But Parsons and Dennis are joint second for me, and Dara is a fairly annoying host. Ah.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:13 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, I think that's what I meant. Like Russell, he's been far better in the studio in my experience than he's ever been on screen, but the show has changed in tone, you're right.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:20 AM GMT, Badge said:
It's also become a more reliable source of the funny, which probably shows how hard it is to do fresh topical stuff.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:25 AM GMT, Greg said:
Mock the Week is bound to be a bit less topical at 'silly season' time of year- but in general, since Rory Bremner stopped being on the show its definitely lost a bit of its topicalness (is that a word??)
Maybe Mock Everything would be a better title than Mock the Week.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:26 AM GMT, Badge said:
Topicality?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:36 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 25 2008, 8:14 PM BST
I can see where Nil's coming from. It was a bit weird. It kind of brought disturbing memories up of the Bulger murder.
Wildly off topic (only because I missed the show and feel left out)
All that stuff was a wild myth.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:40 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Seefacts @ July 26 2008, 12:36 AM BST
All that stuff was a wild myth.
But I remember it being in the Sun.Myth - Sun, Myth - Sun, see how incompatible they are!
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 7:56 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Really excited about tonights episode. It has in my opinion the two best guests. Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson. What a night it's going to be with messrs: O'Brien, Boyle, Dennis, Howard, Parsons, McIntyre and Watson.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 7:58 PM GMT, zooo said:
Mark Watson's lovely.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 8:14 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
You've got a one track mind Zoo.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 8:16 PM GMT, zooo said:
Nah, I don't fancy him!
I'm saying lovely as in, you know, lovely.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 9:31 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
No I don't know.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 9:46 PM GMT, zooo said:
Lovely as in the opposite of Kenneth Barlow.
He's all Welsh and quiet! And smiley!
There. That is what lovely means. I looked in my dictionary.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 12:37 AM GMT, Griff said:
Good episode. Although I was a bit freaked out to see Hugh Dennis doing the "This isn't just a gimp mask this is an S&M gimp mask" joke which is almost identical to a joke I wrote for my stand-up set. I guess it's a fairly predictable joke! Also he did that "We've got your bags" joke on The Now Show a while back.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 12:49 AM GMT, zooo said:
I didn't get that joke.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 12:53 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Quote: Griff @ July 31 2008, 9:37 PM BSTGood episode. Although I was a bit freaked out to see Hugh Dennis doing the "This isn't just a gimp mask this is an S&M gimp mask" joke which is almost identical to a joke I wrote for my stand-up set. I guess it's a fairly predictable joke! Also he did that "We've got your bags" joke on The Now Show a while back.
Either last week, or the week before, Jason Munford on 8 Out of 10 Cats said "this isn't just sex, this is S&M sex" so it seems everyone has their variations on the joke!
I liked this week's episode too. Liked Russell's bit about Barack walking into a room like the Messiah with people leaping out of wheelchairs and stuff, and when Gordon Brown walks into a room there's just a vomiting dog
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 12:55 AM GMT, Jack Massey said:
I just saw a peeping tom in your garden. I told him, this is my patch.
Great episode tonight.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 12:55 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 31 2008, 9:49 PM BSTI didn't get that joke.
They didn't show it on BBC Two fecking Wales so I've not seen it yet, but it's from the Marks & Spencer's TV ads. You know, M&S. Backwards. S&M.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 1:00 AM GMT, zooo said:
Not that one!
Although thank you kindly.
The 'we've lost your bags' one. He sings it, and I don't get why.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 1:01 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Wasn't it a dig a British Airways, sung in the style of their TV ad?
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 1:06 AM GMT, zooo said:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 1:09 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Old Ad, same music http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WsMoNJBDK2c (not exactly interesting though)
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 1:11 AM GMT, zooo said:
No sorry. I built it up too much.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:26 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Didn't laugh once.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:30 AM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 31 2008, 11:26 PM BSTDidn't laugh once.
Ever?
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:31 AM GMT, Chappers said:
I only caught the end of it.
Not being sexist but..........
Was it funnier because there were no women in it?
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:32 AM GMT, paul f said:
Mark Watson really has to slow down his delivery, its killing him. He isn't actually Welsh either, that's just an act. I really don't get the appeal of Russel Howard. All he seems to do is make "funny" quips about dogs and vomiting. He seems to go for the whole random zany style of comedy but he just completely fails to pull it off. 
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:36 AM GMT, Griff said:
I thought Russell Howard was very good tonight.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:42 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ July 31 2008, 11:30 PM BSTEver?
Never ever.
Quote: Griff @ July 31 2008, 11:36 PM BSTI thought Russell Howard was very good tonight.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to take a point off you for that one.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:43 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: David Chapman @ July 31 2008, 11:31 PM BSTI only caught the end of it.
Not being sexist but..........
Was it funnier because there were no women in it?
Funnier cos there were no crap women in it yes. And no crap men.
Are you having a non-laughy day ian?
Or do you not normally find it that funny?
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:46 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: zooo @ July 31 2008, 11:43 PM BST
Are you having a non-laughy day ian?
Or do you not normally find it that funny?
I just don't rate the show. The format doesn't work imo, and I just can't work out what exactly people are laughing at.
I really like Frankie and Hugh when I see them on other things, but even they fail me on this show. Really, which bits did you find funny zooo? I'm seriously interested to know.
I do smile sometimes though - but that's the limit.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:46 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Ah, sorry ..it's not in here is it!
Now where IS that room of saddos discussing a witless panel show..?
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:47 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ July 31 2008, 11:46 PM BSTAh, sorry ..it's not in here is it!
Now where IS that room of saddos discussing a witless panel show..?
I'm on your side Frankie. Take me with you!
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:51 AM GMT, zooo said:
I usually laugh most at the standy up-y rounds where they step forward with jokes. Mainly Frankie, but I think they're all funnier in those rounds.
The bits where they make up captions that match the intitals under a news photo aren't particularly funny though.
But Frankie will be laugh out loud funny (to me) all the way through, no matter what he's talking about, cos he goes off on tangents.
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 2:57 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 31 2008, 11:47 PM BSTI'm on your side Frankie. Take me with you!
You have the POWER!
Switch OFF that TV ... you CAN do it, Ian!
I have faith in you.. there is hope.. you have seen the light, now turn the f**ker OFF!
Fx
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 3:15 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: zooo @ July 31 2008, 11:51 PM BSTI usually laugh most at the standy up-y rounds where they step forward with jokes. Mainly Frankie, but I think they're all funnier in those rounds.
The bits where they make up captions that match the intitals under a news photo aren't particularly funny though.
But Frankie will be laugh out loud funny (to me) all the way through, no matter what he's talking about, cos he goes off on tangents.
Ahhh, I remember you saying now that it was FB keeping you into it. I think he's fecking hilarious but in this for some reason...ah I just dunno!
Quote: Frankie Rage @ July 31 2008, 11:57 PM BSTYou have the POWER!
Switch OFF that TV ... you CAN do it, Ian!
I have faith in you.. there is hope.. you have seen the light, now turn the f**ker OFF!
Fx
You can turn them off??!!! Wow, this may mean, like, a whole new world!
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 4:41 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I know!
Keep moving toward the light until you see the nob.. *ahem*
On Friday 1st August 2008 GMT at 10:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 31 2008, 10:00 PM BSTNot that one!
Although thank you kindly.
The 'we've lost your bags' one. He sings it, and I don't get why.
Ahhhh, ok. I'll shuffle off quietly then.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 3:29 AM GMT, The Big yin said:
Usually Frankie makes me laugh out loud but the last episode he just didn't, I don't know what was wrong with him, granted the John McCain thing was quite funny but nothing else was that funny. Although I did think that Russell Howard had one of his better episodes.
On Friday 8th August 2008 GMT at 6:23 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well I rather enjoyed this week's episode. Frankie Boyle was the best by far, but all on good form. Very funny.
On Friday 8th August 2008 GMT at 7:18 PM GMT, Sofa Matt said:
Very good. The Cameron & Johnson on a bus voice over was excellent!
On Friday 8th August 2008 GMT at 8:19 PM GMT, zooo said:
I liked what Frankie said about him not being able to go near 'the girl who plays Hermione' for legal reasons.
I did an actual gasp.
On Friday 8th August 2008 GMT at 8:55 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I watched 10 minutes and I have to say it was better than Lab Rats!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 12:32 AM GMT, Jack Massey said:
I'm Saving Private Ryan...Money on his Car Insurance.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 12:34 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Quote: Jack Massey @ August 14 2008, 9:32 PM BSTI'm Saving Private Ryan...Money on his Car Insurance.
So many great lines this week.
"Here come the winners to collect their medals, and their complimentary prawn crackers"
"Here's the Chinese coxless fours. It sounds like a harsh punishment, but that's what you get for losing".
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 12:40 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Russell Howard was particularly great tonight, I thought. Very funny all round.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 1:15 AM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 14 2008, 9:40 PM BSTRussell Howard was particularly great tonight, I thought. Very funny all round.
I think I'll start watching this again, I did used to like it but I think it clashed with something. Thanks for reminding me about it.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 1:47 AM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Thank God that Aussie didn't go on about his artificial foot again. David Mitchell was brilliant tonight, we need to see more of him on the show.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 1:51 AM GMT, PhQnix said:
Quote: Jack Massey @ August 14 2008, 10:47 PM BSTThank God that Aussie didn't go on about his artificial foot again. David Mitchell was brilliant tonight, we need to see more of him on the show.
He's on next week I think. The guy's a genius. I really like that sort of angry political humour, him, Marcus Bridgestock, Bill Hicks and Jeremy Hardy. All brilliant.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 1:58 AM GMT, zooo said:
I really was expecting another showing of the fake leg.
I thought he was trying to go down that path when he mentioned the paralympics.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:12 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: PhQnix @ August 14 2008, 10:51 PM BSTThe guy's a genius. I really like that sort of angry political humour ... Marcus Bridgestock ... brilliant.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:16 AM GMT, PhQnix said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 14 2008, 11:12 PM BST
I knew you'd respond with something like that.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:40 AM GMT, Aaron said:
He's ... Well we've been there before. He needs a new spiel though.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 1:12 PM GMT, Baumski said:
'Mock the Week' - good programme, very funny and always hits the mark but, and it's something that's been bugging me for a while, the panalists on 'MTW' are now part of the new comedy elite that are always popping up on other comedy panel shows like 'Would I Lie To You' and the like. It really does put me in mind of the 70's when it was always Jimmy Tarbuck and his gang that were the comedy diet of the day whether you liked it or not.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 1:27 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Mock The Week is total f**king balls. Hope this is insightful. Cheers!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:07 PM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: john lucas 101 @ August 15 2008, 10:27 AM BSTMock The Week is total f**king balls. Hope this is insightful. Cheers!
I was going to ask if I was the only person who thought this show was poor, but evidently not. The format is rubbish. The only round that really works is the one at the end, which they pinched off of Who's Line Is It Anyway.
Dara is an amiable host, but he is coasting; Frankie is funny, but too much of a one-trick pony to be a regular; Hugh is good, but lightweight; Andy appears to be asleep; and Russell is the least funny person ever to have appeared on my television screen. And I am including Gordon Brown in that.
Of the regular guests, only Ed Byrne and the always excellent David Mitchell really do anything to raise the standard.
Give me the News Quiz on Radio 4 anyday.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:12 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Timbo @ August 15 2008, 11:07 AM BSTFrankie is funny, but too much of a one-trick pony to be a regular;
I think Russell is funny.
But without Frankie as a regular it could be boring. So that idea doesn't make sense.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:13 PM GMT, Baumski said:
Quote: Timbo @ August 15 2008, 11:07 AM BSTOf the regular guests, only the always excellent David Mitchell really do anything to raise the standard.
Which is the same act he always brings to every show he's on. It's getting old - which, incidentially, so am I. Now then, back in the 70's....
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:17 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Blimey. I don't get the Howard hate! He's very funny.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:21 PM GMT, Griff said:
QuoteWhich is the same act he always brings to every show he's on.
But that's how comedians work, unless they come as various comedy characters like Steve Coogan or Sacha Baron Cohen. David Mitchell is David Mitchell is David Mitchell. He's not going to suddenly be Peter Kay or Jimmy Carr on week. He's developed his David Mitchell comic persona over many years, and either you like it or you don't. Now if he keeps telling the same jokes on every show, that would be a bit lame, but I don't believe he does?
I like Russell Howard too.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:17 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Well last night's was the first I've enjoyed I must say, and I really enjoyed it!
I think it must've been the presence of Mitchell. He was great - probably rubbed off on everyone else, forced them to up the standard.
Boyle had a corker as well. "Half an hour - that gives em just enough time to wriggle free"
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 5:23 PM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Quote: Baumski @ August 15 2008, 10:12 AM BST'Mock the Week' - good programme, very funny and always hits the mark but, and it's something that's been bugging me for a while, the panalists on 'MTW' are now part of the new comedy elite that are always popping up on other comedy panel shows like 'Would I Lie To You' and the like. It really does put me in mind of the 70's when it was always Jimmy Tarbuck and his gang that were the comedy diet of the day whether you liked it or not.
I agree with you there. I love Mock The Week but they have guests on so many times - David Mitchell and Ed Byrne are two that spring to mind that are on about three times every series (I'm sure there are others too that I can't remember at this point). Michael Macintyre has been on this series twice already as well I think? I don't mind too much because they are funny, but I would like to see them try other new comedians.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 5:25 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Mitchell? I don't recall him having been on it at all previously.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 5:27 PM GMT, zooo said:
He's on loads now. He didn't used to be.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:46 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 2:25 PM BSTMitchell? I don't recall him having been on it at all previously.
He's been on 12 times now! And, if the schedule is to be believed, he's on next week too.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:47 PM GMT, zooo said:
Hurray!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:48 PM GMT, Mark said:
Actually, I've just looked into it, Mitchell is now Mock the Week's most regular guest. Here's the other contenders...
Ed Byrne (11)
Gina Yashere (10)
Mark Watson (10)
Jo Brand (9)
John Oliver (9)
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:49 PM GMT, zooo said:
John Oliver hasn't been on for a while. He's ace.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:53 PM GMT, Mark said:
I'll echo the comments above - last night's episode was fantastic. Best to ages - loads of great lines.
For me, Frankie Boyle puts in the very best of them, note how they always have to pause for the audience to stop laughing after he's been up the mic. I'm also on Mitchell's side, not sure what the other posters are talking about - his rants are always fantastic (he does them to perfection on Would I Lie To You? - e.g. that Rooney rant the other week)
Quote: zooo @ August 15 2008, 5:49 PM BSTJohn Oliver hasn't been on for a while. He's ace.
He was in most of the episodes of the first couple of series and probably would have become a team captain if he hadn't disappeared (think he's gone to America now to star on The Daily Show?)
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:53 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Mark @ August 15 2008, 5:48 PM BSTActually, I've just looked into it, Mitchell is now Mock the Week's most regular guest. Here's the other contenders...
Really?! I honestly don't remember him having ever been on it.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:56 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 5:53 PM BSTReally?! I honestly don't remember him having ever been on it.
Yup, according to my records he's been in s1e4, s1e5, s1e6, s2e3, s2e4, s2e7, s4e1, s4e6, s5e5, s5e7, s5e12, s6e6 and will be in s6e7.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 8:59 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Blimey. I knew I had a bad memory...
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Mark @ August 15 2008, 5:53 PM BST
He was in most of the episodes of the first couple of series and probably would have become a team captain if he hadn't disappeared (think he's gone to America now to star on The Daily Show?)
Is he still doing that? Whenever I remember to watch it he's never on.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:04 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: zooo @ August 15 2008, 6:00 PM BSTIs he still doing that? Whenever I remember to watch it he's never on.
Maybe not. He's certainly living in America now though. He's in Mike Myers new film and a couple of other comedy things over there. He would appear to be too busy to make it to Edinburgh this year to host the Political Animal Fringe show as he normally would have.
(I just checked - looks like he is still on the team:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/castBio.jhtml?castId=74954)
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:05 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh. Come back Oliver!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:09 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Traitor!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:32 PM GMT, zooo said:
And bring Simon, Russell and Ricky with you.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:39 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Nah, they're alright.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:43 PM GMT, zooo said:
Noo!
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:29 AM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Hello all. Long time reader, first time poster and all that jazz
I think the likeability of the panelists varies in each episode. Russel Howard is probably the best example. He can be quite funny but he seems to constantly crave attention and sometimes seems to just come out with something for the sake of speaking. Many times during this series I've seen one of the guests give him a look which clearly says 'What an annoying twat'.
It's a similar case with Frankie Boyle. Wonderful comedian, but sometimes it feels less like Mock the Week and more like The Frankie Boyle Show. It seems he has to respond to everything and is locked in a cycle of having to increasingly out do his trademark black humour. I feel sorry for Hugh Dennis- there was an episode this series where the banter was basically between only Frankie, Andy and Russel, with Hugh being forced to shout in order to get a comment in. You get the feeling that the show runners or editors are playing favourites. I noticed that the following week Frankie kept fairly quiet and allowed Hugh to get in alot more lines.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:33 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Interesting analysis. I'd definitely agree about Russel. I've noticed just in the past week or so he does seem to chime in with something almost purely for the reason of speaking - but I still like him.
Welcome to the site!
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:36 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Hey Gelgoog 
I don't like RH (not Rolf Harris). I just don't see what it is he does that absolutely anyone else couldn't do. He has no wit, he just makes surreal remarks that might work but often don't.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:37 AM GMT, Aaron said:
No no, Russel has FAR more hits than misses.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:42 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 11:37 PM BSTNo no, Russel has FAR more hits than misses.
AND he always laughs his arse of at his own (shit) jokes. He really is just a juvenile that somehow got on the telly.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:46 AM GMT, Aaron said:
A funny juvenile.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:47 AM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Thanks for the warm welcome
I think a good example of Russel missing it is his recent appearance on Would I Lie To You. Maybe it was because he was sat in the same position, but it seemed he expected the same response as he gets on MTW but fell flat, with team captain Lee Mack often turning his back on him. I get the feeling that Russel is a bit of a rookie who made it into the big leagues with MTW and has gotten a bit carried away, feeling he's made it and has star power now. He's constantly pulling this "Look at me, look at me!" act and his sheer crazed enthusiasm is often what hurts him. Good example of a bad joke- the time during the Wheel of News game he used the story about being in a jacuzzi with all his family. The punchline for that was beyond awkward, a very school kid joke. An example of him at his peak was the more recent rant about the voices for all the British newspapers.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:50 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I have a vague recollection of his telling a jacuzzi joke - and me finding it rather amusing. Any idea what it was exactly? YouTube?
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:53 AM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 11:50 PM BSTI have a vague recollection of his telling a jacuzzi joke - and me finding it rather amusing. Any idea what it was exactly? YouTube?
The gag was about his family buying a jacuzzi and all using it at the same time. His mother then threw in "Know what I've just realised? Everyone in here has sucked my tits!". I found it a bit cringe inducing, the kind of joke you tell when you're little and learning naughty words.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:54 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Hahaha! That's the one! Yes, that one amused me. But I do know what you mean about the cringe.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:55 AM GMT, zooo said:
I found that jacuzzi story funny too.
But I do recall several of his jokes falling flat.
But, y'know, who cares? Good on him for trying them out!
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:58 AM GMT, Aaron said:
There was something this week that he did - I think just a sudden really loud burst of laughter - which I wondered what the hell he was doing, but I can't really think of anything else.
That bit on with what 6-year-olds (?) are interested in was brilliant.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 2:59 AM GMT, zooo said:
Oh yeah. Being taught about gays?
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 3:09 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Hahah, yes, that's the one. Stamping and custard, I think?
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 3:10 AM GMT, zooo said:
Yeah! And spinning if they have the spare time.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 3:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I did a proper head-thrown-back laugh at that one.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 3:13 AM GMT, zooo said:
He does talk about childhood a lot. Seems to be his 'thing'.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 3:19 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Kids are rather amusing.
Is there anyone else who talks about childhood? Kay goes on about the 80s and 90s, but not specifically childhood I don't think.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 3:54 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
The one where he was talking about putting marbles up his brother's arris was just plain disturbing.
Do you honestly think he's talented? I mean really talented enough to be in the position he's in?
I have a feeling if he posted on here he'd get loads of ''s and ''s, but because he happens to be on the telly...hmm!
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 4:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
All I know is he makes me laugh a lot. That's enough really.
I agree he's sort of, a comedian in the making. He's not fully formed yet, and is sort of learning a bit as he goes along still. But he is quite young. I don't think you need to be the finished article before you're allowed on TV.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 4:21 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I think he's (Howard) pretty funny most of the time. Yes I've noticed other panelists giving him funny looks sometimes, and yes, some of his jokes fall flat, but he's still mostly good. Maybe it's that his style doesn't suit the show. He doesn't really do satirical stuff, so commenting on the weeks news may be a bit hit 'n' miss depending on whether any of his material fits. I like him though. I'd rather see him on there over Ed Bryne or that Aussie bloke any day.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 9:37 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ian_w @ August 17 2008, 12:54 PM BSTDo you honestly think he's talented? I mean really talented enough to be in the position he's in?
Yes.
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 17 2008, 1:21 PM BSTI'd rather see him on there over Ed Bryne or that Aussie bloke any day.
Agreed.
On Monday 18th August 2008 GMT at 8:44 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
I recently got way into this show, and it's hilarious.
There are many grievances on this thread, I think you all just need to relax. Russell Howard is a bit hit and miss, but so is every comic on that show, and indeed the world. I agree his style isn't best suited for Mock The Week but sometimes it does work, and I find him actually to be quite witty at times. I think his standup style is so outrageous that people forget about the little comments he sometimes gets in.
Frankie Boyle is of course the best, absolutely hilarious. People say he's a sort of "shock comic" which is somewhat true, but like Howard, he can be very witty too. He reminds me of George Carlin. They have the same cynical attitude that the human race is doomed, and they both said things and made jokes no other comedian would dare. Still he's great...
"Scientists have created the worlds biggest supercollider, and they're doing an experiment to find out what makes up protons. Now I hope that if the experiment is successful, our entire reality will just dissolve, and a big sign will come up that says... LEVEL 2"
Dara is a great host and just as hilarious as the panelists. He's almost like a panelist himself because unlike say, Angus Deayton in Would I Lie To You, who is also hilarious but all of his jokes are pre-written one liners (though very clever ones).
David Mitchell is great on the show too. He is perfect for the Mock The Week style satirising... His rant on this weeks show about the wanker bankers and their bullshit money was great. Hugh Dennis is great too, but he does tend to overuse the gimmicks like "Are you paying too much for your car insurance?" or his clamidia jokes. Still very good... It was great in the early seasons when he would do the voice overs for clips of the royals and such... extremely good at that, too bad they ended it.
All in all I'd have to say Andy Parsons is the weakest. He says something funny now and then, but mostly he's pretty boring and his style of humour is quite dull and ordinary. Also, I just can't stand his bloody voice.
On Monday 18th August 2008 GMT at 11:59 AM GMT, Tim Walker said:
The only problem I have with this show is that, with a number of the guests, their jokes are so obviously pre-rehearsed that it offends me that this is proported to be spontaneous humour. Many times the topical issue being discussed is used merely to push an tenuously-related bit of old stand-up.
On Monday 18th August 2008 GMT at 4:00 PM GMT, Gelgoog said:
I'm not meaning to be down on Russel. I generally like him, it's just a case of feeling it's better to feedback on those flaws that hold him back rather than his moments of obvious success. It's wanting to see someone succeed and the best way to do that is to resolve the negatives.
Andy Parsons seems to get alot of flack. I actually like him. I think his problem though is that his routines are often too short. Look at Wheel of News, where he often tells one quick joke whilst everyone else does a much longer routine. Certainly for the way he does it you get the feeling that it isn't all that random and the 4 have been told in advance what the topics are so they can decide who will tackle what.
On Monday 18th August 2008 GMT at 4:29 PM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ August 18 2008, 8:59 AM BSTMany times the topical issue being discussed is used merely to push an tenuously-related bit of old stand-up.
Yes I hate the round where the panelists have to add-lib a piece of stand-up on a topical issue.
On Monday 18th August 2008 GMT at 6:02 PM GMT, Zombie Mussolini said:
Quote: Gelgoog @ August 18 2008, 1:00 PM BST
Andy Parsons seems to get alot of flack. I actually like him. I think his problem though is that his routines are often too short. Look at Wheel of News, where he often tells one quick joke whilst everyone else does a much longer routine. Certainly for the way he does it you get the feeling that it isn't all that random and the 4 have been told in advance what the topics are so they can decide who will tackle what.
I like Parsons too. Saw him once doing stand-up, very politcal but great nevertheless.
He had this great bit about Occam's razor
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 3:55 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Someone's just showed me this Frankie Boyle cut scene at work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjJFt3uFVw
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 3:59 PM GMT, Aaron said:
All the best bits are cut.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:18 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
hahaha Frankies stuff about 'Animals' was inspired.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:19 AM GMT, zooo said:
Yeah that was rather fun. He wants to cuddle a kitten. Aw.
What was that weird movement he did at the end?!
That made me laugh the most.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Brilliant. Even Frankie looked uncomfortable with some of the stuff he came out with. And Mitchell was cleeeearly extremely uneasy with it!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:22 AM GMT, zooo said:
I love it when even he doesn't want to say what he's about to say.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:23 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Has Lucy (Porter?) said anything yet?
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:24 AM GMT, zooo said:
A bit!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:28 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
LOL at Hugh Dennis
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:28 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 21 2008, 9:23 PM BSTHas Lucy (Porter?) said anything yet?
Yes.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:29 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
"Alice is 16. At least she said she was. How much trouble are you in?"
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:31 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Lord Strap-On!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:31 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
"How long will Richard Hammond have to wear nappies?"
Long live Frankie Boyle!!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:34 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
"Describe Uranus, without telling your parents"
Frankie was on his best, most disgusting, form tonight.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:36 AM GMT, zooo said:
Liked the kitten one best. Only he could make a joke about f**king a kitten quite sweet.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:41 AM GMT, PhQnix said:
He said "rapey," though not quite in the same context. Still, it made me think of you guys.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:42 AM GMT, zooo said:
Did he really?
I didn't hear that!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:45 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Frankie's been more consistently disturbing in previous episodes, but I think he possibly raised the bar tonight. Didn't feel quite right though; perhaps his unease at his own material? Did anyone else notice that the channel continuity announcer made a specific point of saying that Frankie was going into dodgy territory tonight...?
Really enjoyed the stuff about The Mary Whitehouse Experience and My Hero.
Wish they'd just cut Mitchell altogether though.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:45 AM GMT, PhQnix said:
It was the name of one of his dwarfs!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:45 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 21 2008, 9:42 PM BSTDid he really?
I didn't hear that!
Yep, I instantly thought of us lot too.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:47 AM GMT, zooo said:
Ah it must have been when I left the room to obtain chocolates.
Quote: Aaron @ August 21 2008, 9:45 PM BSTReally enjoyed the stuff about The Mary Whitehouse Experience and My Hero.
Yeah, I loved those bits!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:47 AM GMT, PhQnix said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 21 2008, 9:45 PM BSTWish they'd just cut Mitchell altogether though.
You're kidding right?! That stuff about Cameron was just right, the well placed hammer blow of comedy anger. It's the closest the show gets to satire, even if it is relatively simple.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 12:57 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 21 2008, 9:47 PM BSTAh it must have been when I left the room to obtain chocolates.
Ah, you need yourself a PVR so you can pause the TV in such cases!
Quote: PhQnix @ August 21 2008, 9:47 PM BSTYou're kidding right?! That stuff about Cameron was just right, the well placed hammer blow of comedy anger. It's the closest the show gets to satire, even if it is relatively simple.
No. The Cameron stuff has been done before, much funnier and been funny. And his faux-anger delivery was painful.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 1:11 AM GMT, Mike88 said:
I used to really like Mock The Week but Frankie ruins it for me. He tries too hard and most of the time is painfully unfunny.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 1:30 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: Mike88 @ August 21 2008, 10:11 PM BSTI used to really like Mock The Week but Frankie ruins it for me. He tries too hard and most of the time is painfully unfunny.
Wow and I thought I was the only one who didn't like Frankie.
Though I admit were obviously in the minority on that.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 1:31 AM GMT, zooo said:
You could form a very small facebook group.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 1:32 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Well I still watch Mock the Week because I like Russell and Hugh the most.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 1:51 AM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: zooo @ August 21 2008, 9:19 PM BST
What was that weird movement he did at the end?!
That made me laugh the most.
It was a dig at Andy. He had used a similar gesture to get a laugh after his punchline didn't get the reaction he was hoping for.
Frankie seems to have been given more licence this week. Not sure that is a good idea. His shock humour loses its impact if overexposed. He is best used in small doses and should not really be a regular.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 2:00 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Timbo @ August 21 2008, 10:51 PM BSTIt was a dig at Andy. He had used a similar gesture to get a laugh after his punchline didn't get the reaction he was hoping for.
Ohhh. Well that's even better then.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 2:09 AM GMT, Mike88 said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ August 21 2008, 10:32 PM BSTWell I still watch Mock the Week because I like Russell and Hugh the most.
I try to watch but there really are weeks where Frankie makes it too unbearable and unwatchable for me.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 6:27 AM GMT, paul f said:
Anyone notice Hugh telling the audience to shut up after he got the David Cameron question correct. I think it was to do with their annoying whooping and cheering which this week was even worse than usual!
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 4:54 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Frankie is brilliant. Cut Mitchell, no chance, extremely funny. So then Aaron, what did you make of Russell's make your mind up are you going to be Sid James or Enoch Powell joke??? Was thinking very much of you at that point as I know you are a big fan of the two.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 5:24 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
I think Hugh is really good, the Car Insurance jokes make me laugh every time. He is still yet to do Showaddywaddy this series, but hopefully will do soon.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 5:28 PM GMT, zooo said:
Ha. I've been waiting for that too.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 5:52 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Jack Massey @ August 22 2008, 1:54 PM BSTFrankie is brilliant. Cut Mitchell, no chance, extremely funny. So then Aaron, what did you make of Russell's make your mind up are you going to be Sid James or Enoch Powell joke??? Was thinking very much of you at that point as I know you are a big fan of the two.
It was highly amusing.
Mitchell was still ill-suited to last night's episode.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 6:09 PM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Just about everyone seemed on fire yesterday, which was nice. Probably the only cause for concern was Frankie, who did seem to want to test just how far he could push. Interesting...
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 6:35 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Jack Massey @ August 22 2008, 2:24 PM BSTI think Hugh is really good, the Car Insurance jokes make me laugh every time.
Love that one. His period version (last night) made me laugh more than usual though.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 7:19 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
I love frankie, but this episode he sucked.
Some advice for him would be...
1.) no more stupid animal-shagging jokes
2.) stop referencing kestrels
It seems like he's just running out of ideas and is going through the motions of offensive crap. I liked the stuff from him that was offensive, but also witty. Sure I chuckled at the eye contact with the owl thing but it's just trying too hard.
Frankly I think Mock The Week has just about run its course. The comedians are all great, but the format is getting tired.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 2:24 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Run its course, it is in its prime in my opinion. They've got a great lot of comedians now. A lot funnier than the first series with Rory Bremner. The animal shagging joke may have been strange, but call me immature, I nearly died laughing. Ditto the My Hero and The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Ditto 'Let me read the signal from the Victory... Are you Paying too much for your car insurance'.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 8:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
I still love it just as much as I ever did.
I don't think a show like that can run out of steam really, as long as it keeps getting a few new guests in. (But keeps Frankie for ever and ever and ever.)
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 8:26 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Quote: zooo @ August 23 2008, 5:11 PM BST(But keeps Frankie for ever and ever and ever.)
Defo
Quote: Sal Paradise @ August 23 2008, 4:19 AM BST
Frankly I think Mock The Week has just about run its course. The comedians are all great, but the format is getting tired.
I don't think so this format has proven to be VERY popular, look at Never Mind The Buzzcocks, that's been going strong for many many years now ditto Have I Got News For You, they have found a good mix of comedians.
I see Mock The Week being here for a long time yet.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:04 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
I certainly don't think the show has run it's course but I do feel it's turning into the Frankie Boyle show more and more every week.
Which will be fine for the vast majority on here but for me it would get tiresome after a while as I just don't rate him very much.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:07 PM GMT, Amanda Prefect said:
The thing is, this will be Frankie's last series, so maybe he's going out with a bang. As it were.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:11 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Is it really ?
Wow didn't know that.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:16 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Amanda Prefect @ August 23 2008, 6:07 PM BSTThe thing is, this will be Frankie's last series, so maybe he's going out with a bang. As it were.
Last series?
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:17 PM GMT, zooo said:
Bummer.
Who's going to replace him?
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:46 PM GMT, Amanda Prefect said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 23 2008, 6:16 PM BSTLast series?
It's not 100% certain, but a pretty strong rumour. On the show's Wikipedia page it says the following:
Frankie Boyle is rumoured to have announced at a gig at the Hen and Chickens Theatre, Islington, London that the current season would be his last owing to his disenchantment with the show's rounds.
(I know Wikipedia's not been the most reliable source in the past but it does seem to be getting better!)
Quote: zooo @ August 23 2008, 6:17 PM BSTBummer.
Who's going to replace him?
Wouldn't like to speculate! It's still not certain, so he may still stay on.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:54 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Amanda Prefect @ August 23 2008, 6:46 PM BSTIt's not 100% certain, but a pretty strong rumour. On the show's Wikipedia page it says the following:
Frankie Boyle is rumoured to have announced at a gig at the Hen and Chickens Theatre, Islington, London that the current season would be his last owing to his disenchantment with the show's rounds.
(I know Wikipedia's not been the most reliable source in the past but it does seem to be getting better!)
Oh well. Hopefully he go on to even better things.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 1:47 AM GMT, Griff said:
Just watched the repeat of this week's episode. Was Lucy Porter just hanging back out of politeness? She hardly said anything.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 1:51 AM GMT, PhQnix said:
Quote: Griff @ August 23 2008, 10:47 PM BSTJust watched the repeat of this week's episode. Was Lucy Porter just hanging back out of politeness? She hardly said anything.
I think she's just quiet. Some performers love that environment and others don't like it so much. I know I've heard Mark Watson talk about something similar. He said that he always appears to be very quiet on these shows because he is, naturally, quite quiet.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 1:54 AM GMT, zooo said:
Plus it's all in the edit.
You don't know how much she really said unless you were there, I suppose.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 6:32 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
When Frankie gets angry, is he a bum on the boyle?
I of course agree with the person who said that the format creaks.. it is in sore need of a makeover. End of.
Btw I did see 10 mins of Buzzcocks this week and was captivated by Noel's team! What a funny man he is!
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 2:45 PM GMT, Emscob said:
I watched Mock the Week last night and thought it was brilliant!
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 5:31 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ August 24 2008, 3:32 AM BSTBtw I did see 10 mins of Buzzcocks this week and was captivated by Noel's team! What a funny man he is!
I knew I liked you Frankie.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 7:03 PM GMT, Griff said:
QuoteI of course agree with the person who said that the format creaks.. it is in sore need of a makeover. End of.
I was just thinking the opposite yesterday - I watched HIGNFY and MTW one after the other on BBC2, and I was struck by how much more energy there was in MTW. (Apologies to Dave C. if he's reading - it's nothing to do with the quality of the scripted gags !)
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:11 PM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Griff @ August 24 2008, 4:03 PM BSTI was just thinking the opposite yesterday - I watched HIGNFY and MTW one after the other on BBC2, and I was struck by how much more energy there was in MTW. (Apologies to Dave C. if he's reading - it's nothing to do with the quality of the scripted gags !)
That's OK. I understand.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:33 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: Griff @ August 24 2008, 4:03 PM BSTI was just thinking the opposite yesterday - I watched HIGNFY and MTW one after the other on BBC2, and I was struck by how much more energy there was in MTW. (Apologies to Dave C. if he's reading - it's nothing to do with the quality of the scripted gags !)
Horses for courses!
There are always a few good bits on most panel shows if you wait long enough. I ration myself to about 30 mins of TV per week (3 x 10 minute slots) so I'm not prepared to wait long!
Quote: zooo @ August 24 2008, 2:31 PM BSTI knew I liked you Frankie.
Noel is inherently funny, the sign of a true great in my opinion. For me he is head and shoulders above pretty much everyone else at the mo. And of course when he teams up with 'the other one'
; it's sublime.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ August 24 2008, 7:33 PM BSTHorses for courses!
...
Noel is inherently funny
You said it!
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:38 PM GMT, zooo said:
He doesn't mean funny looking you bugger.
Oh... 'the other one'... *sigh* I miss them. When are they coming back on my telly.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:52 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 24 2008, 7:38 PM BSTHe doesn't mean funny looking you bugger.
Nooo, I know! I meant 'cos he said "horses for courses". I was saying that I don't find Noel inherently funny. He can be, but not inherently.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:53 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh I seeee now.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 10:59 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I actually find him cringe-inducingly annoying on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. To me, it feels like he's just trying too hard, and it ends up coming across really cocky and twatish.
Which is a pity, because as I said, he can be funny.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 11:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
You don't like Amstell either. You're weird.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 11:19 PM GMT, Finck said:
I want to see Noel and that Kirsten Schaal girl in one team on NMTB again. They were brilliant together.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 11:19 PM GMT, zooo said:
They were. He so fancied her.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 11:20 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: zooo @ August 24 2008, 8:19 PM BSTThey were. He so fancied her.
Yeah, he seemed a bit overwhelmed.
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 11:21 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Yeah me and my landlord said that she could cook breakfast at our place if she wanted!
On Monday 25th August 2008 GMT at 12:43 AM GMT, Aaron said:
This landlord of whom you speak... He's your dad, isn't he?
Argh, we're getting painfully off-topic now.
Right, I really enjoy Mock The Week but have not been to a recording in a couple of years.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 3:29 AM GMT, Mark said:
Yay - looking forward to tonight's episode - Greg Proops is back on after a long absence! Back in series two, when he last appeared, he used all his WLIIA? experience to really give the others a run for their money in the final round - I expect it'll be no different this time.
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 11:24 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
Wow... Greg Proops was absolutely awful. It was painful to watch him cycle through all the most predictable, tired cliche jokes about Bush and the American government... Terribly unfunny and you could tell... seemed awkward.
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 3:59 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
As mentioned about last weeks episode, Hugh's facial expressions were becoming frustrated at the high pitched sound from the audience. He was alot more unhappy about it this week as you could easily tell.
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 8:19 PM GMT, zooo said:
Frankie for PM!
Quote: Sal Paradise @ August 29 2008, 8:24 AM BSTWow... Greg Proops was absolutely awful. It was painful to watch him cycle through all the most predictable, tired cliche jokes about Bush and the American government... Terribly unfunny and you could tell... seemed awkward.
That was a bit weird. Normally he's very funny.
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 8:50 PM GMT, paul f said:
I thought it was one of the best episodes in a while,other than Greg Proops it was hilarious. I think Dara getting involved more helped the fact that Greg was shit. It was probably helped by the fact there was no women on it as well.
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 8:51 PM GMT, zooo said:
No *crap* women.
They do choose some shit ones.
They've had a few funny ones though, Sue Perkins was great.
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 10:10 PM GMT, Mark said:
I've just watched this back. Greg wasn't great was he.
Anyway, being the sado I am, I decided to keep a 'joke success tally' as I was watching. Basically, each time a performer said something funny enough to get a round of applause from the audience I put a tick against their name.
Before I started I had a feeling I knew what the result would be... but it turned out to be even more obvious than I'd predicted:
Frankie: IIIIIIIIIIII
Hugh: IIIII
Andy: IIIII
Russell: IIII
Greg: III
Fred: I
Dara: I
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 10:12 PM GMT, zooo said:
Hahahaha!!
You big geek. Love it.
Did you count the one Frankie got just for walking to the mic after he got children as a subject?
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:55 AM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: Mark @ August 29 2008, 7:10 PM BSTGreg wasn't great was he.
One of my comedy heroes, but he just did not seem to be trying.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 4:11 AM GMT, zooo said:
Maybe he'd not seen it before, and just wasn't quite prepared. I dunno.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 4:21 AM GMT, Gelgoog said:
I think it partially goes back to the issue of the established ensemble. Mock the Week is like a weekly dosage- most tune in and know all the regulars and how they'll play off. You know Frankie will steal the show, that Russel will try and impress him, that Hugh will mostly be quiet, that Andy will get in the occassional well timed remark and that Dara will jump in when one of the panelists grabs his interest or slips up. I think for the two guests coming into that must be quite daunting, especially when the audience is playing favourites too.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 12:25 PM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: zooo @ August 30 2008, 1:11 AM BSTMaybe he'd not seen it before, and just wasn't quite prepared. I dunno.
But the final round on Mock The Week is a straight steal from Whose Line Is It Anyway, on which he was always excellent.
Maybe improv is a young man's game...
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:15 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 30 2008, 1:11 AM BSTMaybe he'd not seen it before, and just wasn't quite prepared. I dunno.
He was in series two.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:56 PM GMT, Greg said:
If you're not a regular on MTW then in the final round I think it's hard enough just to get to the mic!
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 3:02 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Greg @ August 30 2008, 11:56 AM BSTIf you're not a regular on MTW then in the final round I think it's hard enough just to get to the mic!
....Greg?
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 9:36 PM GMT, Greg said:
Yes I must apologise for my poor showing on last week's show.
Somebody told me the show was called 'Mock the Week Commencing Sep 12 2001'.
That's my excuse.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 5:15 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
Quote: Mark @ August 29 2008, 7:10 PM BSTI've just watched this back. Greg wasn't great was he.
Anyway, being the sado I am, I decided to keep a 'joke success tally' as I was watching. Basically, each time a performer said something funny enough to get a round of applause from the audience I put a tick against their name.
Before I started I had a feeling I knew what the result would be... but it turned out to be even more obvious than I'd predicted:
Frankie: IIIIIIIIIIII
Hugh: IIIII
Andy: IIIII
Russell: IIII
Greg: III
Fred: I
Dara: I
Round of applause? Man, the audience applauds usually when a joke is not funny enough to elicit laughter! Look for the laughter not the applause.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 7:00 AM GMT, catskillz said:
Does Greg Proops live over here for a few months every year, or does he just come over to do stand up?
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 1:57 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Sal Paradise @ August 31 2008, 2:15 AM BSTRound of applause? Man, the audience applauds usually when a joke is not funny enough to elicit laughter! Look for the laughter not the applause.
What about then they get a big laugh and then a round of applause.
(It's true though, when I go to see something funny, I never clap naturally, just laugh. But some people are different.)
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 3:57 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Gelgoog @ August 30 2008, 1:21 AM BSTI think for the two guests coming into that must be quite daunting, especially when the audience is playing favourites too.
It's a good point. A good illustration of this is Frankie: he is really at home in Mock the Week and it shows, but when he made a guest appearance on HIGNFY earlier in the year he was clearly nervous (sweating a lot) and didn't really contribute much.
Of course a lot of it is also down to the editor - they get to choose which jokes to show, but I still stand-by the observation that Greg Proops wasn't up-to-scratch. He doesn't have the excuse of naievity either - he has appeared on the show before.
Quote: Sal Paradise @ August 31 2008, 2:15 AM BSTRound of applause? Man, the audience applauds usually when a joke is not funny enough to elicit laughter! Look for the laughter not the applause.
I just counted the 'appreciation claps', not the 'space filler' claps. i.e. where the audience laughed and then clapped - causing a pause in proceedings as the next comic waited for them to finish before telling their joke. I thought this was the best way of marking a quality gag, as everything said on the show elicits laughter (obviously - as laugh-free material is cut).
If you're as sad as me Sal, and fancy coming up with your own tally I'd be interested to see the results because, lets face it, my method is far from scientific.
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 11:31 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
No, don't really care all that much.
I thought Frankie was really on top form this episode. The whole "For me it's sausages" bit was hilarious... I think he realized his over the top offensive stuff was getting a little bit worn... he was starting to remind me of Sarah Silverman in the last episode.
"Citizens of New atlantis, we must self-destruct!
Prime Minister Boyle, you say that in every crisis - This time I mean it!"
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 3:14 PM GMT, Tommy Power said:
I often watch the episodes on YouTube once some kind soul has them posted up. And with all due respect to the others, David Mitchell is my pick whenever he's on. He's just wittier than the rest of them, though perhaps only marginally (bar Parsons, who has the wit of a walnut).
I very much enjoy MTW, though.
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 4:42 PM GMT, zooo said:
I do love David Mitchell. I'd like him on it every week, he's like the opposite of Frankie, but possibly just as funny.
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 5:30 PM GMT, Andrew M Bedell said:
I think Russel Howard is fantastic, and I love Michael Mcintire when hes on.
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 6:46 PM GMT, Tommy Power said:
Quote: zooo @ September 1 2008, 1:42 PM BSTI do love David Mitchell. I'd like him on it every week, he's like the opposite of Frankie, but possibly just as funny.
Yes. And yet, despite their radically divergent methods, I think there is some mutual admiration - even love? - in their relationship. One feels there's static in the air when their eyes meet. A little smile here, a subtly batted eyelash there...
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 8:29 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh don't get me excited.
On Tuesday 2nd September 2008 GMT at 8:41 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
Hahahaha... Mitchell of course is a god in the comedy scene.. I'd love to see him replace Andy Parsons as a permanent fixture on MTW. Let Andy come on as a guest once in a while... Mitchell is great on Would I Lie To You but political/social satire is right up his alley and MTW is perfect for him.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:04 AM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Good episode last night. I enjoyed Frankie's ocassional comments on the super collider and it's possible risk and it really did lead into a memorable few minutes where everyone seemed involved. That's always nice to see
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:50 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
ICE FISHING!
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 1:07 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Watched some of this last night, just to see if my general impression of it as a pile of shit could be reversed. That didn't happen. It is total balls. Followed by The Cup. Well done BBC2. An hour of old man's piss.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 1:58 PM GMT, Johnny Green said:
Last night's episode was one of my favourite ones so far. I even thought that Lauren Laverne was funnier than most of the other women they've had on this series despite not being a comedian by trade. She didn't do much in the scenes we'd like to see but it would have been hard with Frankie and Michael jostling for the mike
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 2:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Excellent episode. Don't think I've laughed as much to one yet. Although I should remember to not be eating at the same time in future, as I nearly choked on numerous occasions...
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 2:45 PM GMT, Gelgoog said:
I think McIntyre came off much better this week. The only joke reuse I recognised was his one about sailing to work, which he used in his Live at the Apollo episode (I was there ). It seems he's learned from his two awkward appearances this series and has actually managed to turn it into an angle for him. His perhaps intentional flub on the 'What Is The Question?' round felt like a callback to when he did so last time.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 5:06 PM GMT, zooo said:
It was good this week. I loved Frankie's bit about the collider.
But that ICE FISHING part was bizarre. As Frankie seemed to know afterwards.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 9:49 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: zooo @ September 5 2008, 2:06 PM BSTBut that ICE FISHING part was bizarre. As Frankie seemed to know afterwards.
That was great - nice to see the show briefly entering surreal territory.
Anyway, last week some people weren't too convinced of my 'counting the clapping' experiment to prove that Frankie Boyle is the true star of the show. So this week I've tried a different tack: counting how many times each contestant went up to the mic in the final round. Even assuming the editors are a little biased, the results are still rather conclusive I think:
Frankie: IIIII IIIII I
Hugh: IIIII
Russell: IIII
Michael: IIII
Andy: II
Lauren: I
Why do females always seem to stuggle on this show? Personally I think it's the booking. There's plenty of good female stand-ups out there who could hold their own on the show - why don't they book them?
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:06 PM GMT, zooo said:
The people who do the booking are obviously lazy and/or idiots!
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, frostyboy said:
Quote: Mark @ September 5 2008, 6:49 PM BST
Why do females always seem to stuggle on this show?
Because women just simply aren't funny. Fact.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 1:26 AM GMT, Greg said:
Quote: Mark @ September 5 2008, 6:49 PM BST
Why do females always seem to stuggle on this show? Personally I think it's the booking. There's plenty of good female stand-ups out there who could hold their own on the show - why don't they book them?
Get Gina Yashere back on - she's one of the few women who they've had on MTW who doesnt seem intimidated by the regulars and is prepared to muscle her way to the mike.
She's pretty funny too
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 5:43 AM GMT, Spagett said:
Is Michael McIntyre intentionally that annoying or is it a complete accident?
Why does he sound incredibly excited about everything he says no matter how shite it usually is?
It is a horrible show. Apart from Frankie Boyle who is occasionally brilliant the rest are terrible comedians.
Especially that Russell Howard. Awful.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 2:04 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Greg @ September 5 2008, 10:26 PM BSTGet Gina Yashere back on - she's one of the few women who they've had on MTW who doesnt seem intimidated by the regulars and is prepared to muscle her way to the mike.
Very true. She's back on in a couple of weeks actually.
Quote: Spagett @ September 6 2008, 2:43 AM BSTIs Michael McIntyre intentionally that annoying or is it a complete accident?
I quite like him. There's a lot of deadpan comedians out there, it is nice to also have some out there who clearly show they're having a good time. I can see why some would find him annoying though (specially when he's on the circuit - lots of walking backwards and forwards)
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 2:27 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Greg @ September 5 2008, 10:26 PM BSTGet Gina Yashere back on - she's one of the few women who they've had on MTW who doesnt seem intimidated by the regulars and is prepared to muscle her way to the mike.
She's pretty funny too
I think she's terrible.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 5:26 PM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 6 2008, 11:27 AM BSTI think she's terrible.
I agree. All she seems to have are jokes about calling someone a slag or stories about her mother's culture shock. Alot of black British comedians use that joke, but most do it better.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 8:22 PM GMT, Spagett said:
Quote: Gelgoog @ September 6 2008, 2:26 PM BSTI agree. All she seems to have are jokes about calling someone a slag or stories about her mother's culture shock. Alot of black British comedians use that joke, but most do it better.
I also agree, she is awful.
On Tuesday 9th September 2008 GMT at 3:38 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
Quote: Gelgoog @ September 5 2008, 11:45 AM BSTI think McIntyre came off much better last week. The only joke reuse I recognised was his one about sailing to work, which he used in his Live at the Apollo episode (I was there
I surprised myself by laughing quite a lot at Michael McIntyre last week. Normally I really don't like him but I think the above post is right - he seemed to have settled down a bit and stopped laughing at his own jokes and was actually funny.
How annoying, I'll have to find someone else to dislike now...
On Tuesday 9th September 2008 GMT at 10:52 PM GMT, Spagett said:
Quote: JuliaC @ September 9 2008, 12:38 PM BSTI surprised myself by laughing quite a lot at Michael McIntyre last week. Normally I really don't like him but I think the above post is right - he seemed to have settled down a bit and stopped laughing at his own jokes and was actually funny.
How annoying, I'll have to find someone else to dislike now...
Russell Howard
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 1:39 AM GMT, JuliaC said:
Noooooooo!
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:23 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
This Canadian bloke's (Stewart Francis) pretty funny imo.
No, not Stu Francis.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:24 AM GMT, zooo said:
Most of his stand up bit had nothing to do with the topic, but he was funny!
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:28 AM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Find this show more predictable old stand-up than witty satire.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:31 AM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Is the BBC dumbing down, what do you think Barry Chuckle?
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:32 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
True zooo.
I thought Parsons and Byrne looked a bit pissed off at times.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:34 AM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 11 2008, 9:32 PM BSTTrue zooo.
If thought Parsons and Byrne looked a bit pissed off at times.
They're stand-ups? Most stands-ups secretly f**king loathe any stand-up that is getting more laughs than them. It's a "Teacher! Me, me!" type of world.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:35 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Yeah, you're probably right there.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:36 AM GMT, zooo said:
I liked his uncle/hypnotist line.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:38 AM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Anyone think this episode was brilliant? I think that was probably the best of the series so far. They all seemed to be on decent form (even Andy Parsons who I don't particularly like).
"Eskimos have 600 words for 'we're f**ked'"
Quote: zooo @ September 11 2008, 9:36 PM BSTI liked his uncle/hypnotist line.
I loved all of that bit.
"I'm the youngest of three...my parents are both older".
"I'd like to dedicate this performance to my father, who was a roofer. So dad, if you're up there..."
Quite predictable but funny
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:40 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I loved that roofer joke. Cracked me up.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:40 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Not as funny as last week, but still very good.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:55 AM GMT, Rob0 said:
Enjoyed the Canadian's stand up especially this week. Overall a good episode, though Russell's food bit didn't do anything for me.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 1:00 AM GMT, Jack Massey said:
I bet Catona's sitting at home thinking 'For F**k Sake'
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 1:24 AM GMT, Greg said:
Another pretty funny show but at times it's about as topical as It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Russell Howard recalling his bedroom history- how is that mocking the week??
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 2:53 AM GMT, Electric Cornflakes said:
The program does show signs of losing its way,still pretty funny though..
The quality of Stewart Francis's stand up was really suprising, i think he showed that there is another gear above the level of comedy being done of the show...
Its now too predicatable to create a Mock the Week tickbook
Josef Fritzl
Kerry Katona
Jade Goody
Gary Glitter etc
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 12:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
I agree about the predictability/lack-of-topical material on Mock the Week, but it was still a great episode IMHO.
And, yeah, Stewart Francis's stand-up routine was exceptional wasn't it. He does somewhat have the advantage though that we've not seen him on our screens before thus he can use all his best material that he's been building over a number of years (whilst people like Russell Howard are now in recycling territory - heard his chocolate story before)
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 3:17 PM GMT, Greg said:
Thats exactly the problem Mark- comedians like Russell Howard aren't consistently funny enough off the cuff to warrant being on the show every week - that's why Frankie hogs all the limelight, coz he's so much better at being funny and topical.
Frankie and Hugh should be the only regulars on the show in IMHO.
And bring back Bremner!
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 3:31 PM GMT, Timbo said:
Too be honest I don't think anyone on the show warrants being a regular. Frankie has lost his shock value through over-exposure; Hugh just looks bored; Andy seems to have dried up; and Russell is not topical (or funny).
Ed Byrne and David Mitchell are a breath of fresh air when they come on the show, partly because they are good, but mainly because they seem to be enjoying themselves.
They should definitely have less (or no) regulars and more guests.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 5:22 PM GMT, Gelgoog said:
Quote: Timbo @ September 12 2008, 12:31 PM BSTToo be honest I don't think anyone on the show warrants being a regular. Frankie has lost his shock value through over-exposure; Hugh just looks bored; Andy seems to have dried up; and Russell is not topical (or funny).
Ed Byrne and David Mitchell are a breath of fresh air when they come on the show, partly because they are good, but mainly because they seem to be enjoying themselves.
They should definitely have less (or no) regulars and more guests.
I pretty much agree. The new guy was good last night but everyone else...eh. You have to feel sorry for Hugh. He tries his best to make a joke and gets a weak laugh, whilst Frankie could kill half the audience with a rifle and still get 5 minutes of applause.
It's a regular trap for panel shows- the regulars after awhile get too comfortable and use up all their good material. I think it might also help to invent some new rounds. The repeated nature of the rounds just seems to generate basically the same jokes every week, only in a different order.
On Friday 12th September 2008 GMT at 5:28 PM GMT, Mark said:
Yeah, I guess I agree - some good points there!
Incidently, if anyone missed Stewart Francis' stand-up routine (or wants to see it again), it's now on YouTube: http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/mock_the_week/videos/
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 5:15 PM GMT, Johnny Green said:
Stuart Francis was great in this week's episode. Does anyone know if he has a DVD out or anything? His stand-up was really different to what we usually see. It was kind of like Tim Vine in style but a hell of a lot funnier
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 11:49 PM GMT, Mick Green said:
Agree on all these points. I didn't know much about him before the show but that stand-up routine really took me by surprise. An excellent showing.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:09 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
oo00 Adam Bloom, I like him. We're having our Christmas do at Jongleurs and he's one of the comedians performing.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:11 AM GMT, zooo said:
Gina looks different.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:13 AM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
She's lost a load of weight.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:15 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Bat signal out your willy
Quote: zooo @ September 18 2008, 9:11 PM BSTGina looks different.
What Graham said.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:16 AM GMT, zooo said:
Haha! Liked that.
Quote: Graham Bandage @ September 18 2008, 9:13 PM BSTShe's lost a load of weight.
Ahh. Her hair is different too. She looks pretty.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:19 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Pretty.. maybe. Funny. No.
(I know you never said she was funny)
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:20 AM GMT, zooo said:
Ha. Russell saved it.
I don't mind her standup, but she's not great on MTW. Mind you, neither is that Andy fellow. Or Adam Bloom.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:24 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I'm not a fan of her standup either. Yeah, Mr Bloom has hardly spoken, I'm not sure he's suited to this kinda show.
Good Emille Heskey gag from Dara.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 12:44 AM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Great show tonight. Good old Huw with his Showaddywaddy, classic stuff.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 8:48 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
Hah, the last round was fantastic. Back to form on this episode... though Gina is definitely not funny, she did lose a ton of weight!
"But what do I know, I'm just the window cleaner."
"And what can we tell from these bite marks on the breasts? I definitely shouldn't be left alone with the body."
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 12:22 AM GMT, JuliaC said:
"He's got the profile of a killer...look!" made me laugh til I choked!
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 8:09 PM GMT, Spagett said:
How long as it before Gina made a joke about being black, racism or her mum being from Nigeria but trying to speak in an english accent and eating crumpets and that?
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 8:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
Like Frankie making jokes about being Scottish.
Everyone's got a shtick.
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 8:14 PM GMT, Spagett said:
The difference being Boyle is funny.
On a show with Andy Parsons and Russell Howard you have to be staggeringly bad to be the unfunniest and yet she manages it every time.
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 8:15 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Spagett @ September 20 2008, 5:14 PM BSTOn a show with Andy Parsons and Russell Howard you have to be staggeringly bad to be the unfunniest
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 1:06 AM GMT, Greg said:
It was like the Russell and Frankie show this week with the occasional line from Hugh- what was the point in the others turning up?? Talk about money for old rope!
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 1:33 AM GMT, Eat My Shirts said:
Mock the Week = Bunch of B-List comedians who I wouldn't go to see even if you paid me.
Russel Howard in particular is shit. How this guy ever got on TV I will never know. His plain coloured t-shirts get on my nerves. I think he's going through the whole 'Fruit of the Loom' colour chart.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 1:36 AM GMT, zooo said:
I hope it's purple next.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 1:42 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I neither know what is wrong with plain t-shirts, nor what people have against Russell Howard.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 1:44 AM GMT, zooo said:
Not a lot, when they have to resort to his clothing choices!
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 2:59 AM GMT, Gelgoog said:
It was a good joke, but Hugh's window cleaner bit reminded me of the similar Armstrong and Miller character- a window cleaner giving open minded, catch all solutions to major world problems but finishing up with 'But what do I know?'
Additionally, Russel's 'Prince' joke looks to have been stolen from the 90's cartoon classic 'Animaniacs' (assuming no one made it sooner).
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 3:00 AM GMT, zooo said:
I didn't get that one for like, a full minute.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 8:55 AM GMT, Spagett said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 20 2008, 10:42 PM BSTI neither know what is wrong with plain t-shirts, nor what people have against Russell Howard.
He isn't at all funny but knowing your taste in comedy its no suprise you dont find anything wrong with Russell Howard...
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 1:08 PM GMT, Griff said:
I think Mock The Week is terrific with Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard being my favourites. Andy Parsons is good but lets himself down with stuff like that boring rant about George Bush which had no jokes, just "George Bush is stupid", yeah well we know that thanks Andy. Hugh seems to struggle a bit on MTW, even though he is fantastic on things like The Now Show. The guests this week were useless.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 6:19 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Spagett @ September 21 2008, 5:55 AM BSTHe isn't at all funny but knowing your taste in comedy its no suprise you dont find anything wrong with Russell Howard...
Find something wrong with a funny comedian isn't particularly common.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 6:45 PM GMT, Johnny Green said:
Obviously a lot of people do like Russell Howard, his up-coming tour is nearly all sold out. Not that popularity equals quality or anything.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 7:58 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
I don't get the hate for Russell at all.
I really like his comic delivery and how innocent he tries to act when he says things.
Personally for me I prefer Russell to Frankie Boyle.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 8:05 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I think they're different styles, but compliment each other quite well within the show. Pretty equally as funny as each other for me, but obviously Frankie has the louder, more forceful personality, so you see a lot more of him and get more exposure to his style than to Russell's.
If you go and see the show recorded live, all four regulars are more or less on par.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 8:20 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
It's the Scottish voice, it grates on me if i'm honest.
Hope there ain't too many Scots on here lol.
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:09 AM GMT, paul f said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ September 21 2008, 5:20 PM BSTIt's the Scottish voice, it grates on me if i'm honest.
Hope there ain't too many Scots on here lol.
Don't worry Dick. I am sure your voice is just as annoying.
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:12 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: paul f @ September 21 2008, 9:09 PM BSTDon't worry Dick. I am sure your voice is just as annoying.
I would guess it probably isn't
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:14 AM GMT, Griff said:
Only one way to decide this - INTERNET FIGHT
Whose voice is the most annoying? I say Richard's. What part of England are you from, Richard?
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:15 AM GMT, zooo said:
Since I love Frankie's so much, I'm think Richard's would win. But until he speaks to me, I couldn't possibly say!
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:15 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Now now Paul, no need to make it personal.
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:20 AM GMT, Griff said:
You must both phone zooo's special hotline and leave a recorded message.
Richard please read George W. Bush's inauguration speech.
Paul, can you read Josef Fritzl's witness statement.
zooo will then adjudicate.
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:30 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
I should clarify myself by saying I find Frankie Boyle's scottish voice grating.
I don't mean I find every Scottish voice grating, I've have some friends from Scotland so sorry if I offended anyone.
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:34 AM GMT, zooo said:
Does this mean I don't get to adjudicate anything?
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 1:05 AM GMT, paul f said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ September 21 2008, 9:30 PM BSTI should clarify myself by saying I find Frankie Boyle's scottish voice grating.
I don't mean I find every Scottish voice grating, I've have some friends from Scotland so sorry if I offended anyone.
Don't worry, I was just kidding! Dick as in short for Richard! That was all. I am not the type of person to get wound up over the internet.
LOL
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 1:13 AM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: paul f @ September 21 2008, 10:05 PM BSTDon't worry, I was just kidding! Dick as in short for Richard! That was all. I am not the type of person to get wound up over the internet.
No worries, I get called Dick very often.
Often by people who don't know it's short for Richard haha.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 3:02 PM GMT, Mark said:
Did anyone else see Thursday's out-takes show? Quite an eye-opener getting to see Russell Howard displaying clear frustration and general loathing for Andy Parsons (I think it was him it was directed at?). Surprised they broadcast it as it turned quite ugly and didn't really put any of them in a good light.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 3:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Which bit was that? I watched, but don't recall the piece you're referring to?
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 3:32 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yeah, I missed that bit too!
Sounds like I would have enjoyed it as well.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 4:29 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I saw it. Russell was a bit frustrated, I agree.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 4:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, so any indication of what actually happened...?
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 4:39 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 27 2008, 12:18 PM BSTWhich bit was that? I watched, but don't recall the piece you're referring to?
It starts 14 minutes in (the rhubarb bit)...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00dq0jp/
They dress it up as just jovial banter but I think that really is their underlying frustrations and competiveness poking through. Watch Russell and Andy's faces about two minutes later when Andy swears at Russell - I think they both mean it!
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 4:41 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Russell was trying to get out a long joke and Parsons (and Ó Briain (sp?) I think) kept interrupting him before the punchline. I think Ed Byrne was more upset (coming to Russells defence) though, he called one of them a selfish* c**t.
*looks up* oh...
Correction; ignorant*
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 4:49 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oooooh yes.
That was good. I somehow missed that bit! I'd like to see more of it in the normal shows! Ed Byrne definitely seemed to mean the ignorant c**t bit. tee hee.
And as an added bonus, Frankie saying 'dirty' in a Scottish accent.
uhhhhh.
*zooo dies*
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 4:57 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ah yes, I remember that bit. With all of the interruptions. Yeah. Does no one else remember that from its original broadcast?
Quote: zooo @ September 27 2008, 1:49 PM BSTAnd as an added bonus, Frankie saying 'dirty' in a Scottish accent.
uhhhhh.
*zooo dies*
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:04 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 27 2008, 1:57 PM BSTAh yes, I remember that bit. With all of the interruptions. Yeah. Does no one else remember that from its original broadcast?
Nope!
I should clearly stop doing other things while watching MTW. I'm missing all the best stuff.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:15 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 27 2008, 1:57 PM BSTAh yes, I remember that bit. With all of the interruptions. Yeah. Does no one else remember that from its original broadcast?
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 25 2008, 9:02 PM BSTI'm watching Mock The Week though. It's a 'best of' by the looks of it.
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 25 2008, 9:17 PM BSTNow we see the real rivalry.
http://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/2672/381
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:22 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm so confused.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:27 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 27 2008, 2:22 PM BSTI'm so confused.
I was just pointing out that, yes, I remembered it, and also mentioned it at the time (if you're referring to my post).
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:30 PM GMT, Aaron said:
But I meant when it was broadcast originally. Like, in an episode. Rather than the 'best of' compilation episode. Did no one see it before this ep?
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:32 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
No, I should imagine it was edited appropriately at the time.
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:37 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Odd. I didn't pay attention to it on Thursday because I'd seen it before. Strange. *scratches head*
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 5:44 PM GMT, zooo said:
Were you in the audience.....?
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 6:08 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I've not been to a recording since series 3 or 4. So either it's really old, or I'm just the only person who noticed it.
On Friday 3rd October 2008 GMT at 11:20 PM GMT, Mark said:
Frankie Boyle has a new website. It's very, very cool...
http://www.frankieboyle.com/
(Warning: Broadband needed. Plus, as you can guess, it's not safe for work. Includes drawings of gay superhero love)
On Friday 3rd October 2008 GMT at 11:22 PM GMT, zooo said:
Um... did he make this for me?
On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 1:13 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
It looks like Mock the Week is the latest BBC comedy series to come under fire. There have been complaints about a joke that was on the edition repeated the other night, in which in the "Scenes we'd like to see round", Frankie Boyle suggested that Queen would not say in her Christmas speech, "I have had a few medical issues this year - I'm now so old that my pussy is haunted."
The joke received four complaints. Mark Thompson on Newsnight said that the joke should be judged in the context of the whole programme. David Davis, the man who failed to be Tory leader, has asked people to hold off from paying their licence fee until the last possible moment by way of protest.
Story in The Guardian
On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 2:02 PM GMT, Pete said:
http://blogs.pressgazette.co.uk/axegrinder/2008/10/31/newsnights-emily-maitlis-shocks-bbc-director-general-with-haunted-pussy/
Pussy on YouTube ... funny old world.
Edited by Aaron.
On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 2:51 PM GMT, Nick Rivers said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmgbtfptGa0
The funniest joke on Mock The Week. Made even funnier.
Edited by Aaron.
On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 2:59 PM GMT, Pete said:
For the first 15 seconds the guy is thinking "Please don't say pussy, please don't say pussy, please don't say pussy".
Edited by Aaron.
On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 3:03 PM GMT, Spagett said:
I hope they ban it.
In fact ban all comedy.
I hate jokes anyway.
On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 3:08 PM GMT, Nick Rivers said:
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On Friday 31st October 2008 GMT at 3:21 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ah Emily, haven't you come a long way since your days on BBC London.
On Monday 3rd November 2008 GMT at 12:56 AM GMT, Joseph said:
That's the only time Boyle managed to offend me really. Which is how he gets his laughs anyway, saying shocking, rather than genuinely witty things. I don't think he's that good a comedian. David Mitchell outshines everyone when he goes on Mock the Week.
On Monday 3rd November 2008 GMT at 12:58 AM GMT, zooo said:
He doesn't just say shocking things though, it's just they're the things people remember.
He says some wonderfully surreal things too. And is very quick witted, in my opinion.
David Mitchell is great too though, I agree.
On Thursday 20th November 2008 GMT at 5:22 PM GMT, Mike Dan-Carter said:
Quote: Nick Rivers @ October 31 2008, 11:51 AM BSThttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmgbtfptGa0
The funniest joke on Mock The Week. Made even funnier.
Edited by Aaron.
Wow that was funny, especially when she said it second time.
On Sunday 30th November 2008 GMT at 7:10 AM GMT, Sal Paradise said:
Quote: zooo @ November 2 2008, 7:58 PM GMTHe doesn't just say shocking things though, it's just they're the things people remember.
He says some wonderfully surreal things too. And is very quick witted, in my opinion.
David Mitchell is great too though, I agree.
Agreed. Mitchell is better, but Boyle can be witty and not rely on offensive material as well.
My personal favourite, talking about the super collider... "Scientists are now doing an experiment to find out what makes up protons. I hope that if this experiment is successful, the whole of our reality will dissolve, and a big sign will come up that says... Level 2."
Oh, and when does this show come back? Or does it?
On Sunday 30th November 2008 GMT at 5:55 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Sal Paradise @ November 30 2008, 2:10 AM GMT
Oh, and when does this show come back? Or does it?
If only you were on a website that provided a guide to British comedy
It's back for a Christmas special and then, no doubt, a series next summer.
On Thursday 18th December 2008 GMT at 8:45 PM GMT, Mark said:
Nice to see that nobody has dared to tell Frankie Boyle to tame his jokes for this new Christmas special. He's just as rude and filthy as ever. Check out the preview video on our guide to the episode...
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/mock_the_week/episodes/6/13/
On Friday 19th December 2008 GMT at 3:38 AM GMT, sanniberry said:
I don't think I've ever seen him make a joke that was offensive - the granny-love jokes are off-putting but not offensive as such. Then again, as a non-Brit, it's easier to laugh at the queen I guess.
And the serious discussion where the joke gets quoted only manages to make it 92849 times more funny.
Looking forward to the Christmas special.
On Thursday 8th January 2009 GMT at 10:34 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
It was really embarrasing today in my office, as there was a lot of background noise and I was talking to this woman about Mock the Week and told her one of my favourite 'Scenes We'd Like to See' moments. It was on the rejected lines for Bond films one and it is when Hugh Dennis said in a Russian accent "I hope your Russian name's not a cheap sexual pun, Miss Suckmeoff?"
I quoted this to this woman and suddenly the whole office went silent. I hadn't noticed this and everybody heard me say 'Suckmeoff' in a really dodgy Russian accent. Oh dear.
On Thursday 8th January 2009 GMT at 10:42 PM GMT, Mav42 said:
I'm mostly with the original poster. Never understood the adulation this show gets.
Dara O'Brien is a solid host. Russell Howard is clearly still finding his feet as a comic and always tries a bit too hard to hit the student niche, which grates. Hugh Dennis is probably the most intelligent of the lot, though Frankie Boyle hits the big laughs more frequently (despite routinely settling for shock value).
Andy Parsons isn't the wittiest man around but he's a character and it never fails to amuse me when he sets himself for a joke: one eyebrow quizzically raised, shoulders relaxed in a half-turn towards Dara or the audience, and hands hovering slightly above the table, like some kind of mad-but-lovable uncle attempting to captivate a group of children.
Overall it is far too scripted for its own good, coming across like a contrived Whose Line is it Anyway? (a programme, incidentally, which surely must be seen live, given its desperate appearance on screen). I appreciate the need for planning in any panel show but its presence in Mock the Week is about as evident and vital as that of Call My Bluff in the "concept" of Would I Lie to You?.
It's definitely nowhere near the standard of HIGNFY, QI or Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and despite having far better production values, can't compete with the WILTY cast of Deayton, Mack and Mitchell. I'd put it on par with 8 Out of 10 Cats. It's definitely not bad, or unfunny, but I can never really justify it being more than background fodder.
On Saturday 10th January 2009 GMT at 5:15 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Jack Massey @ January 8 2009, 5:34 PM GMTI quoted this to this woman and suddenly the whole office went silent.
Ha ha. It's like you were in your own little sitcom.
Quote: Mav42 @ January 8 2009, 5:42 PM GMTI'm mostly with the original poster. Never understood the adulation this show gets.
Whilst I don't necessarily agree with everything you've said Mav42, I just wanted to say I thought it was an excellently described post!