Is John Bishop funny?

Leicester_Hunk · 25/08/14 - 13:07

I've never watched him or listened to him properly purely on the fact I can't stand his voice.

I turned off the R2 breakfast show this morning because he was on.

(the trend for having celebrities rather than proper radio presenters gets on my goat)

80sfan · 25/08/14 - 13:11

No, he's another one I just don't get.

Jerrybob · 25/08/14 - 13:12

One of the new age "comedians" who isn't in the least funny.

IJoinedInMay · 25/08/14 - 13:12

I believe he is.

I agree with you about celebrity radio hosts though.

RichmondBlue · 25/08/14 - 13:33

I don't find him funny. His act seemed to be always based around one joke, his wide-eyed surprise at his new found fame. But that continued too long, he was doing the same thing after filling big venues for a couple of years.
I did enjoy his recent programme about going back to Australia and following the cycling route he had taken 20 years ago. I think he's probably a better presenter than he is a comedian

darkjedimaster · 25/08/14 - 13:38

It is a matter of taste, I find him funny but then I also find Al Murray, Jim Davidson, Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr funny. Where as many people cannot stand them.

Gordie1 · 25/08/14 - 13:38

That's like asking if cheese tastes nice or if Blue is a nice colour, if you thiunk so then to you yes, if you dont, then to you, it aint.

It's all subjective surely?

Shrike · 25/08/14 - 13:53

I've enjoyed his act. But, like MacIntyre, I am puzzled as to why he is so very huge. I expect its more down to marketing than actual talent as to who gets to be enormous and who gets stuck on the club circuit.

CravenHaven · 25/08/14 - 14:08

just think of the similarity between him and McIntyre- both smiley and engaging and the fact that their material is on the thin and harmless side is a plus for the neurotic beeb. Plus he ticks a regional box. Job done, producer.

Ella71110 · 25/08/14 - 14:20

Love him,but I like Lee Evans and Peter Kay -all different but cannot stand a lot of others -humour is a personal choice ,where one person can be rolling around the floor laughing another can be just sat there saying "I don't get it,it's not funny "

JCR · 25/08/14 - 14:24

Shrike wrote: »

I've enjoyed his act. But, like MacIntyre, I am puzzled as to why he is so very huge. I expect its more down to marketing than actual talent as to who gets to be enormous and who gets stuck on the club circuit.

Bishop was awesome in 150-200 seat venues the year before he got big, naturally funny and owned the stage.

Flanno · 25/08/14 - 14:28

Having watched John's comedy stand-ups on TV, I often found his sense of humour so-so.

His recent Australia TV documentary on BBC turned out to be quite flat & boring (I'm aware that there were 3 episodes involved but episode 1 was enough for me) but I wondered why BBC gave him so much space making that pointless programme in the first place. It didn't endear me to Mr Bishop much afterwards.

toastie · 25/08/14 - 15:02

It's all a matter of taste surely?

I find about as funny as a punch in the face but that's just me, I know a lot of people do like him.

[Deleted User] · 25/08/14 - 18:37

I think he is brilliant as a comedian and a presenter - but I can't bear Michael McIntyre, it's just a matter of personal taste

Lenitive · 25/08/14 - 19:57

He laughs at his own jokes, so surely he must be.

TelevisionUser · 25/08/14 - 20:04

Is John Bishop funny?

Possibly more so than either Ricky Gervais or Jack Whitehall.

idlewilde · 25/08/14 - 20:06

Leicester_Hunk wrote: »

I've never watched him or listened to him properly purely on the fact I can't stand his voice.

I turned off the R2 breakfast show this morning because he was on.

(the trend for having celebrities rather than proper radio presenters gets on my goat)

I had to do exactly the same. His voice and over-egged accent hurts my ears. I'm sure he's a nice bloke, but I don't get his humour nor his Scouse-Simpleton act.

Ben_Fisher1 · 26/08/14 - 00:01

I put him in the same group as Michael MacIntyre, Sarah Millican, Jack Whitehall, and Russell Howard, as the comedians that leave me stone cold. I have watched his act a few times trying to see what others do and.....no sorry just can't see it. His delivery is deliberately slow and that strange speech pattern is like nails down a blackboard. His 'Jokes' are very curious to say the least. No not funny imo.I hate the way comedians never produce big entertainment sketch type shows anymore, it's all stand up, or those tedious panel shows, where they flex their egos.:(

Fried Kickin · 26/08/14 - 00:27

No ....

Moleskin · 26/08/14 - 00:43

He's about as funny as Mel and Sue.

Hollie_Louise · 26/08/14 - 00:47

I find him funny.

D_Peugeot · 26/08/14 - 01:16

The answer is no!

80sfan · 26/08/14 - 03:39

TelevisionUser wrote: »

Is John Bishop funny?

Possibly more so than either Ricky Gervais or Jack Whitehall.

That's not really saying much, is it?

You can add the smug, ever unfunny James Corden to that as well!

Jim_McIntosh · 26/08/14 - 04:19

Most comedians are liked by a minority of people and disliked by a majority I would estimate, or at least met with indifference. If 10% of the general public like you then you've got a great career, I suppose.

I think it's even harder if you've been around for a few years and had success as people get used to your act/style and you become a bit of a caricature and easy to lampoon whereas if you are the new flavour of the month then your act is somewhat fresh. There might be some comedians who are almost universally liked but they must be few and far between.

kampffenhoff · 26/08/14 - 08:38

I don't find him funny but OH does.

The Snowman · 26/08/14 - 08:41

He's not the funniest comedian but then there is worse out there than him.

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