Archie Leach
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How a comedian can still do the “are you triggered” thing in 2019 and not immediately die of shame is beyond me. There’s a couple of good bits in here but it’s his weakest special.
How a comedian can still do the “are you triggered” thing in 2019 and not immediately die of shame is beyond me. =
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Yep. Burr does the whole - Why are we getting angry and wasting time over this pointless ''PC stuff''(Oddly enough he never listens to his own advice)and yet I've heard Burr go into complete meltdown when a politician puts forward the idea of rising the marginal tax rate for multi millionaires.It's the Alex Jones routine: rant about the government comng to take your stuff away...then sell your listeners more stuff.
It's definitely been taken as far as it can go. I thought after watching the latest Ricky Gervais special that it was just being done badly, but even now a master like Bill Burr is starting to sound like he's just covering old ground.The thing with the anti-PC stuff is that countless hack comedians on the comedy circuit do the same/similar anti-PC material. Which in itself is fine given that comedians often play off the same topics as each other, even if one might hope that those acclaimed as being the greatest comedians on the planet would be a bit more original.
The real problem comes when you have comedians like Chappelle and Burr adopting the same anti-PC POV and material as said hacks while also acting as if this is some radical POV that could hinder their careers, rather than seeing them sell out arenas and become multi-millionaires along with their equally wealthy middle-aged comedian friends who share the same POV. The rather smug and out of touch notion that they're doing something daring lends to the impression that they're past their best, which isn't a good thing when the actual quality of your material is giving the same impression.
Ultimately it also runs the risk of dating their schtick badly. One wonders how long comedians of this vintage will be able to make the same jokes about pronouns as each other before it starts to sound like the comedy equivalent of dad-rock to younger audiences.
Chapelle's recent stuff is a bigger offender than Burr's, mind.
This, on every single point.The thing with the anti-PC stuff is that countless hack comedians on the comedy circuit do the same/similar anti-PC material. Which in itself is fine given that comedians often play off the same topics as each other, even if one might hope that those acclaimed as being the greatest comedians on the planet would be a bit more original.
The real problem comes when you have comedians like Chappelle and Burr adopting the same anti-PC POV and material as said hacks while also acting as if this is some radical POV that could hinder their careers, rather than seeing them sell out arenas and become multi-millionaires along with their equally wealthy middle-aged comedian friends who share the same POV. The rather smug and out of touch notion that they're doing something daring lends to the impression that they're past their best, which isn't a good thing when the actual quality of your material is giving the same impression.
Ultimately it also runs the risk of dating their schtick badly. One wonders how long comedians of this vintage will be able to make the same jokes about pronouns as each other before it starts to sound like the comedy equivalent of dad-rock to younger audiences.
Chapelle's recent stuff is a bigger offender than Burr's, mind.
“This comedian, is he joking?”You guys are a bundle of joy.
Both are hilarious, right off the bat he's just ripping it up in his typical style. Now I gotta watch both to get my dose of BB Thanks lads.I can't choose between this one and "I'm sorry you feel that way". Both so, so good.
Agreed about the feminism stuff, I think he dragged it out a bit too long, it meandered along a bit needlessly at times. It seemed to lack the focus it had in the special you mention. After a while I just found myself thinking "ok, we get it."
i dont think thats intentional, its more or less a Boston accentSeen / heard a couple clips of him and his overuse of the word "feck" or "feckin" is cringey. Just throws it in when there is no need. That's all I know about him.
Boston sounds like somewhere I never want to visit then now you mention it, I am sure I've heard others with that same type of accent throwing f bombs about like there is no tomorrow.i dont think thats intentional, its more or less a Boston accent
Yeah we sort of do that but it's a bit like Phil Jones, we know it's there but most of the time forget about its existence. Otherwise it's a beautiful place unlike itself decades ago, you should give it a try.Boston sounds like somewhere I never want to visit then now you mention it, I am sure I've heard others with that same type of accent throwing f bombs about like there is no tomorrow.
I bet this dumbass is wearing a mask now.Anyone who hasn't seen his sarcastic take-down of Joe Rogan's macho covid bullshit should do it immediately - instant classic!
That was the last time I ever listened to Joe Rogan. I was already aware that he was painfully unfunny and a bit thick, but that was the first time I realised he was an utter moron.Anyone who hasn't seen his sarcastic take-down of Joe Rogan's macho covid bullshit should do it immediately - instant classic!
Having Alex Jones on after Sandy Hook did it for me. There's no excuse for that.That was the last time I ever listened to Joe Rogan. I was already aware that he was painfully unfunny and a bit thick, but that was the first time I realised he was an utter moron.
Been meaning to watch it. Better than Paper Tiger? (which I loved)Why is nobody talking about his new special? Cant believe I’m first. It’s probably his second best, and his best in over a decade.
what is it called?Why is nobody talking about his new special? Cant believe I’m first. It’s probably his second best, and his best in over a decade.
Bill Burr: Live at Red Rockswhat is it called?
Yeah it was great.Why is nobody talking about his new special? Cant believe I’m first. It’s probably his second best, and his best in over a decade.
If Will Smith hasn’t slapped your face on stage, are you really a comedian???Why is nobody talking about his new special? Cant believe I’m first. It’s probably his second best, and his best in over a decade.
Is he ranting about cancel culture and how comedian's don't have a voice and what not which seems to prevalent in standup specials these days? If not, I'll definitely give this a go. His earlier specials are some of my favorites.Why is nobody talking about his new special? Cant believe I’m first. It’s probably his second best, and his best in over a decade.