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Did anyone else laugh at Dr Poo?
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I thought Stan comment about Dr Poo was so funny that would become classic shame he going to die soon.
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He was trying to pronounce the dr name
Not really, he couldn't pronounce his doctor's name so he shortened it to 'Dr Poo,' nothing to do with the race of the doctor.
I thought so too (slightly) so didnt laugh. Weird sense of humour tbh and wasn't funny.
Thought the same tbh. The "joke" of mentioning "Dr Poo" being based around not being able to pronounce an overseas-sounding name, as Tosh cited the doctor's full name.
So racist undertones to it I picked up, but just didn't find it particularly funny anyway. The mate called Russell Sprout joke from Buster was funnier imo :-)
Yes it was. It says a lot about todays climate that characters such as Stan, Nick &Alfie are saying racist things when 5-10yrs ago you simoly wouldn't hear it in something like EE.
I laughed more at Stan's"dying, death, worms coming out of my eyes!" kinda shocking thing for a person who's dying to say, esp as it'd obviously cause upset to his family members. I think it was a brave thing to put into the script, but it does reflect a form of gallows humour but also the innate stubbornness that is often found in the old.
More power to TPTB - people of Stan's generation behave differently to those born in a later era - it's realistic but not really 'racist' as such (unlike Nick).
And why not?
We are all products of our upbringing.
For example the generation of people who fought in the war may not have been 'PC' as such but they helped to defeat Hitler - the greatest Evil of the 20th century.
I don't think its acceptable for someone to hurt other peoples feelings because they helped defeat Hitler. I can't believe you stated that it would be acceptable just because they defeated Hitler. I didn't find the joke funny (even if it wasn't racist). It was lame (for me). You probably didnt mean it that way (I hope so).
haha that was funny
Of course I did not mean it like that.
And just because?
Millions gave their lives.
But some older people often talk in that manner - it's very realistic.
Times change - imagine living in the Victorian era - most people would be horrified at the attitudes that were common then.
Yeah I know the older generation joke around like that but generally speaking I didnt laugh...might be okay as a one off but maybe would lead to backlash if it became constant....
I just think it is a sign of Eastenders getting it's balls back.
When it began it was renowned for gritty and edgy storylines and characters - you do not have to agree with what a character does to find them enjoyable.
Many people enjoy watching Nick or the Philth but would hate to meet such despicable people in real life.
True I like Stan regardless...but its one of those jokes your Grandad comes up and you think 'No grandad No *rolls eyes'.
Glad you agree.
Stan is quite simply The Man.