Weirdly, I was thinking similar things quite recently, although I think I was a bit more generous, in that I do think he does tell jokes. Although the only one I can think of is that accent he puts on when he's doing impressions.
I also noticed that his show seems to revolve around the video clips and stuff. I think balance is important, because loads of comedians tend to make jokes about specific topics. I think he's perhaps lost what I consider a good balance, in that the videos seem to be the main source of laughter (not much to do with Russell Howard), whereas other comedians can talk about one subject a lot, but they turn something which is usually unfunny into a joke!:)
And although he's popular, I don't know if he's considered "cutting edge", whatever that means in terms of comedy. I think he's fairly similar to that RayWilliamJohnson channel on Youtube, as his video also revolve around showing other funny videos. I think that's why both shows are so popular. That said, I haven't seen a lot of Russell Howard's stuff, so I really don't know much about this. I'm fairly sure he does stand up comedy as well (with his own jokes and everything!), so maybe we're being a bit mean here:P. I might go Youtube him. And he's on Mock the Week (or used to be). He seems nice enough.
Maybe I have been a little overly critical. I've seen his stand-up on Dave before and it's fairly good (although a little heavy on the jokes about Thai ladyboys :P). It's his weekly show that bothers me, and that is largely because of the reliance on the video clips. I guess that might be inherent in a weekly comedy show compared to an hour-long stand-up routine, but it seems a little unoriginal. I'm very annoyed by his lack of variety in delivery too; it's not even that all his jokes are the same, but that he tells them all in the same way too.
I think he was *much* better on Mock the Week, because he had to actually tell jokes and not fill the gaps between now and the next video of a cat falling off a bed :P He's also funnier in the Mystery Guest bit on Good News, which is the only bit that ever makes me laugh much on his show.
I dislike RayWilliamJohnson with a much greater passion, by the way, so don't get me started :P At least Russell tells some jokes; RayWilliamJohnson just knits other people's video clips together. Maybe that is the point though, because the trend in comedy at the moment seems to be towards collecting lots of rapid fire, mildly amusing clips all in one place. Either that or I'm an unpleasable cynic who should retire temporarily from society until which time I am more suitable :P
I feel the exact same way. About RWJ too. I dislike that he's one of the biggest Youtubers, yet he's just really not very funny. I can accept difference senses of humour, but he's just crap! It's a shame, because there are so many funny Youtubers, who deserve the credit he gets.
Ah well, at least there are still plenty of great comedians out there!:) You don't have to watch Russell Howard.:P
Is it normal that Russell Howard is considered a comedian...
← View full post
Weirdly, I was thinking similar things quite recently, although I think I was a bit more generous, in that I do think he does tell jokes. Although the only one I can think of is that accent he puts on when he's doing impressions.
I also noticed that his show seems to revolve around the video clips and stuff. I think balance is important, because loads of comedians tend to make jokes about specific topics. I think he's perhaps lost what I consider a good balance, in that the videos seem to be the main source of laughter (not much to do with Russell Howard), whereas other comedians can talk about one subject a lot, but they turn something which is usually unfunny into a joke!:)
And although he's popular, I don't know if he's considered "cutting edge", whatever that means in terms of comedy. I think he's fairly similar to that RayWilliamJohnson channel on Youtube, as his video also revolve around showing other funny videos. I think that's why both shows are so popular. That said, I haven't seen a lot of Russell Howard's stuff, so I really don't know much about this. I'm fairly sure he does stand up comedy as well (with his own jokes and everything!), so maybe we're being a bit mean here:P. I might go Youtube him. And he's on Mock the Week (or used to be). He seems nice enough.
--
Anonymous Post Author
10 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
2
2
Maybe I have been a little overly critical. I've seen his stand-up on Dave before and it's fairly good (although a little heavy on the jokes about Thai ladyboys :P). It's his weekly show that bothers me, and that is largely because of the reliance on the video clips. I guess that might be inherent in a weekly comedy show compared to an hour-long stand-up routine, but it seems a little unoriginal. I'm very annoyed by his lack of variety in delivery too; it's not even that all his jokes are the same, but that he tells them all in the same way too.
I think he was *much* better on Mock the Week, because he had to actually tell jokes and not fill the gaps between now and the next video of a cat falling off a bed :P He's also funnier in the Mystery Guest bit on Good News, which is the only bit that ever makes me laugh much on his show.
I dislike RayWilliamJohnson with a much greater passion, by the way, so don't get me started :P At least Russell tells some jokes; RayWilliamJohnson just knits other people's video clips together. Maybe that is the point though, because the trend in comedy at the moment seems to be towards collecting lots of rapid fire, mildly amusing clips all in one place. Either that or I'm an unpleasable cynic who should retire temporarily from society until which time I am more suitable :P
--
bananaface
10 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
1
1
I feel the exact same way. About RWJ too. I dislike that he's one of the biggest Youtubers, yet he's just really not very funny. I can accept difference senses of humour, but he's just crap! It's a shame, because there are so many funny Youtubers, who deserve the credit he gets.
Ah well, at least there are still plenty of great comedians out there!:) You don't have to watch Russell Howard.:P