[Politics] Jo Brand Comment

Raleigh Chopper · Jun 13, 2019

Sussex Nomad said:
Neither is she a comedian, so her excuse is?

Of course she is a comedian, what do you think she is, a shoe repairer, you may not like her or find her funny, that is your choice, but she is a comedian.
I think that if Frankie Boyle had said it we would just roll our eyes because he says these things and far worse regularly and he is a comedian too.
But as stated before she should not have given Farage or Brexit supporters extra fuel for their pathetic crusade.

Tim Over Whelmed · Jun 13, 2019

Fitzcarraldo said:
That's up to them.

I'm not sure I understand your point of view though. In the top post you think too many comedians are sacked for minor discretions, in the post below you insinuate a comedian should be sacked for making a minor discretion?

My point is it is hypocritical and it appears that the more liberal left leaning Ms Brand is being supported for what the BBC would normally see as a sackable offence, my personal opinion I've made clear I don't think anyone should be sacked, including Mr Baker.

BLOCK F · Jun 13, 2019

Seem to recall that it was Jo Brand who dobbed in Carol Thatcher for saying, behind the scenes of the One Show , that Yannick Noah, the tennis player had a hairstyle like a 'g------g.
O.K. you can't say things like that, but it was said in conversation away from any cameras etc., however, Brand was so offended, she caused a kerfuffle and Carol Thatcher was duly dropped from the show. The One Show is possibly the most bland and PC of any tv shows, but I wonder what they would have done had Brand made her remark a la Thatcher and someone had been offended.
Have never liked Brand and I really don't know how she can be called a comedian, but hey, she's a 'celebrity leftie' so that's ok on the beeb!

Palacefinder General · Jun 13, 2019

Is it PotG? said:
Don't forget poor old Elton, he copped a mouthful too.

I imagine him and David Furnish last got frisky circa 2005. You wouldn't would you (if you were David)?

Deadly Danson · Jun 13, 2019

Tim Over Whelmed said:
So they'll reinstate Baker then?

I doubt it - at least not yet but that's because the BBC are useless and inconsistent.

essbee1 · Jun 13, 2019

I think it's a stupid thing to say and much as like Jo Brand as a person and a comedian she overstepped the
mark and be sacked for the following reason: if some nutter now throws acid over a politician (any politician),
she has to shoulder some of the responsibility through incitement.

Notters · Jun 13, 2019

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Tom Bombadil · Jun 13, 2019

I like Brand but I think that's a joke too far. Farage is obviously an odious tool, but the thing is there's a line that's been crossed and the BBC should make her apologise and cancel her bookings for a period of time.

wellquickwoody · Jun 13, 2019

Hugo Rune said:
But that racist **** is not a comedian saying something in jest is he. He is a wanna be fascist stirring up hate in thick people!

Good for the goose etc etc

Sussex Nomad · Jun 13, 2019

Raleigh Chopper said:
...Brexit supporters extra fuel for their pathetic crusade.

Pathetic choice of statement.

wellquickwoody · Jun 13, 2019

The Clamp said:
I don't find Jo Brand very funny but when she talks about serious topics, and her opinion endorses my own, such as mental health and equality I find her very enlightened and engaging.

Probably closer to the truth.

Is it PotG? · Jun 13, 2019

Notters said:
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wellquickwoody · Jun 13, 2019

Is it PotG? said:
Don't forget poor old Elton, he copped a mouthful too.

He does most weekends I have heard.

Deleted member 2719 · Jun 13, 2019

She just typifies the nasty left wing element that is alive and kicking today.

Bbc should sack her immediately.

She is a poor comic and human being, morgan needs to keep winding into her.

Pevenseagull · Jun 13, 2019

Should have said 'pig slurry'.

The Clamp · Jun 13, 2019

wellquickwoody said:
Probably closer to the truth.

You’re a sick individual.

lost in london · Jun 13, 2019

SHE'S A COMEDIAN. IT WAS A JOKE!

That's what makes it different from Farage / Robinson.

Is it PotG? · Jun 13, 2019

lost in london said:
SHE'S A COMEDIAN. IT WAS A JOKE!

wellquickwoody · Jun 13, 2019

The Clamp said:
You’re a sick individual.

And you just throw abuse about when challenged, typical of the modern left wing. Trying en masse to close down opinions different to your own, like sheep on steroids. But steroids (Momentum) lose their effect over time and the group return to being the weak individuals they always were.

The Clamp · Jun 13, 2019

wellquickwoody said:
And you just throw abuse about when challenged, typical of the modern left wing. Trying en masse to close down opinions different to your own, like sheep on steroids. But steroids (Momentum) lose their effect over time and the group return to being the weak individuals they always were.

Meaningless waffle. You suggest I’d like to see battery acid thrown over someone. Quite an accusation and a sick one at that.
You didn’t challenge me, you accused me. Very different things.
Don’t massively insult someone and then get all precious when you are called out on it.

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