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I think Bob epitomises why I personally don't enjoy comedy and biased politics in the same field. Comedians like Nish Kumar polarise their audience instantly by being vocal about their political leanings or their views on Brexit. Regardless of your own beliefs, I find it bewildering why you'd want to insult half your potential audience.
Bob got a bit of stick when it was very popular for comedians to attack Thatcher and started to reinforce his position as someone from the "old guard". But he still managed to find a new, younger audience through appearances on HIGNFY and The Big Breakfast. I can't say I've ever heard anyone attack Bob for being a Tory supporter in recent years. Something that can't be said for "liberal snowflakes" like Adam Hills or "right wing fascists" like Geoff Norcott.
This is how shows like Mrs Brown's Boys end up being the "show for everybody".
Anyway, back on topic...
The more successful comedians tend to keep politics out of their comedy like Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay for example.
I think Bob epitomises why I personally don't enjoy comedy and biased politics in the same field. Comedians like Nish Kumar polarise their audience instantly by being vocal about their political leanings or their views on Brexit. Regardless of your own beliefs, I find it bewildering why you'd want to insult half your potential audience.
Bob got a bit of stick when it was very popular for comedians to attack Thatcher and started to reinforce his position as someone from the "old guard". But he still managed to find a new, younger audience through appearances on HIGNFY and The Big Breakfast. I can't say I've ever heard anyone attack Bob for being a Tory supporter in recent years. Something that can't be said for "liberal snowflakes" like Adam Hills or "right wing fascists" like Geoff Norcott.
This is how shows like Mrs Brown's Boys end up being the "show for everybody".
Anyway, back on topic...
The more successful comedians tend to keep politics out of their comedy like Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay for example.
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