07-01-2014, 11:40 AM
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Re: Dave Allen
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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Aren't they just echoing the relaxation of standards in real life ? Who would have imagined years ago we would be seeing people walking down the streets exposing their bodies as they do swearing and behaving so badly ?
The media itself is to blame for the lack of standards today, people are sheep like, they 'do' copy, thats a sad fact.
So called adults in the media are not setting standards to live by at all.
07-01-2014, 11:41 AM
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Re: Dave Allen
Originally Posted by shirley
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Don't you think its funny that he used to sit on his stool with a ciggy in one hand and a drink in the other. Wouldn't get away with that now.
07-01-2014, 11:43 AM
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Re: Dave Allen
Originally Posted by Patsy
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I think they made the mistake in the early days of being OTT on standards - thats why I find looking back 'funny'.You all had to talk 'like that' - where a dinner suit, evening dress - just not relaxed. Now - they are too relaxed - the elastics positively drooping !!
A little swearing in comedy can be very funny.
The drink and cigarette never bothered me, but I wasn't keen on comedians using innuendos. Williams, Horne and Murdoch etc., never found that funny.
07-01-2014, 10:30 PM
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Re: Dave Allen
Originally Posted by Patsy
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I agree with yer list except for one Dick Emery character ......Dave Allen - cannot be lumped in with the above at all
Off the top of my head, I can't think of one current comedian who can tell a joke without 'effing and blinding in the punchline. ?
08-01-2014, 12:36 PM
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Re: Dave Allen
Originally Posted by Mups
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Off the top of my head, I can't think of one current comedian who can tell a joke without 'effing and blinding in the punchline. ?
Several American comedians I can think of don't swear either. It seems to be a British problem more than any other.
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