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#2781 Post by glazedallover »

You should like this one then.....


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#2782 Post by Bayleaf »

Brilliant! I have recollections of that one, and it's even more absurd hearing it as an adult! :lol: :clap:

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#2783 Post by Hotrodder »

My lady and I were discussing yesterday the rarity of great comedians today. The ones like Dave Allen, Ronnie Barker, etc. who could do such a great job have no equivalent today. Replaced by the use of sarcasm, satire, and foul language.
On my headstone it will say: Please switch off mobile phones. I'm trying to get some sleep.

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#2784 Post by widge »

Hotrodder wrote: Mon May 05, 2025 10:17 am My lady and I were discussing yesterday the rarity of great comedians today. The ones like Dave Allen, Ronnie Barker, etc. who could do such a great job have no equivalent today. Replaced by the use of sarcasm, satire, and foul language.
Nothing has changed much a few good ones shine through, back in the days of Ronnie Barker and Dave Allen, most of the comediens in the background were foul mouthed, sexist or racist.

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#2785 Post by Pathca »

There were a few none ‘ist’ comedians back in the day but a lot did rely on stereotypes. I remember Not the Nine OClock News starting at the end of the 70s. Clever comedy without insulting people

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#2786 Post by Blaze »

Ben Elton wrote some good stuff for others but he was unable to appear on stage without resorting to vulgarity.

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#2788 Post by A.N.Other »

Spare a thought for poor old Michael O’Leary, Chief Executive of Ryanair.

After arriving in a hotel in Manchester, he went to the bar and asked for a pint of Guinness.
The barman nodded and said, "That will be £3 please, Mr. O’Leary."

Somewhat taken aback, O'Leary replied, "That's very cheap," and handed over his money.

"Well, we do try to stay ahead of the competition", said the barman. "And we are serving free pints every Wednesday from 6 pm until 8 pm. We have the cheapest beer in England".

"That is remarkable value", Michael comments.

"I see you don't seem to have a glass, so you'll probably need one of ours. That will be £4 please."

O'Leary scowled, but paid up. He took his drink and walked towards a seat.

"Ah, you want to sit down?" said the barman. "That'll be an extra £4. You could have pre-booked the seat, and it would have only cost you £2."

"I think you may be too big for the seat sir, can I ask you to sit in this frame please".

Michael attempts to sit down but the frame is too small and when he can't squeeze in, he complains "Nobody would fit in that little frame"
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"I'm afraid if you can't fit in the frame you'll have to pay an extra surcharge of £4 for your seat sir".

O'Leary swore to himself, but paid up.

"I see that you have brought your laptop with you" added the barman. "And since that wasn't pre-booked either, that will be another £4."

O'Leary was so incensed that he walked back to the bar, slammed his drink on the counter, and yelled, "This is ridiculous, I want to speak to the manager".

"I see you want to use the counter," says the barman, "that will be £2 please."

O'Leary's face was red with rage. "Do you know who I am?"

"Of course I do Mr. O'Leary.
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"I've had enough! What sort of a Hotel is this? I come in for a quiet drink and you treat me like this. I insist on speaking to a manager!"

"Here is his e-mail address, or if you wish, you can contact him between 9.00 am and 9.01am every morning, Monday to Tuesday at this free phone number. Calls are free, until they are answered, then there is a talking charge of only £1 per second, or part thereof".

"I will never use this bar again".

"OK sir, but do remember, we are the only hotel in England selling pints for £3."

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