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Frankie Boyle vs. The Daily Mirror

dark crystal · 2012-10-15 20:36:34

http://www.digitalspy.ie/media/news/a430781/frankie-boyle-accuses-the-mirror-of-serious-libel-after-racist-tag.html Personally I find it rather amusing that a comedian who bases much of his comedy on hurling insults at other people, takes such offence when someone does the same to him. Still, the printed word seems to be…

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#102 23-10-2012 7:50am

Lingua Franca

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Frankie Boyle is the first comedian I'd put into that bracket! If asked to name a comedian who only told jokes for their shock value, I'd wager most people would instantly name Boyle.

I was at one of his gigs earlier this year and I chuckled twice in a half hour set. He's not to my taste at all, he reminds me of a couple of 13 year old boys trying to see who can say the most outrageous thing to gross each other out.

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#103 23-10-2012 8:08pm

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good man Frankie , you are a breath of fresh air to the usual comedy dross.

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