ShillyShally Posted May 21, 2019 #151 Share Posted May 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: There was a comedian with Tourette's on one of the Network talent shows last year. Very self deprecating. He did very well as I recall. I've found any comedian using themselves as part of their act is often amusing and more power to them to embrace the full hand they've been dealt! I don't find it amusing though when used by someone who doesn't have it. Quirks and stereotypes can be funny when done right, illnesses and ailments not so much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted May 21, 2019 #152 Share Posted May 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: There was a comedian with Tourette's on one of the Network talent shows last year. Very self deprecating. He did very well as I recall. I think it's different to make fun of oneself vs others with that disability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted May 21, 2019 #153 Share Posted May 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, marci22 said: I think it's different to make fun of oneself vs others with that disability. Very different. Making fun of a disability like Tourette's is disgusting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted May 21, 2019 #154 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) We had a comedian on Freedom of the Seas last time I was onboard that opened up with "I hope yall arent expecting much. My comedy is so bad, the other night, a paraplegic got up and WALKED OUT of the theater". As a paraplegic who hasnt walked in almost 25 years, I found it hilarious and belly laughed at this. I later saw him in the cigar lounge later on the cruise enjoying a cigar and told him how much I enjoyed the joke. He actually seemed a little embarrassed Edited May 21, 2019 by ryano 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted May 21, 2019 #155 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, marci22 said: As an example, the adult comedian on our cruise used Tourette syndrome as part of his act. Some people laughed; I didn't think it was funny. He was mocking an actual disability. If he did the same with other, more well known disabilities, he might have been booed. He also included 'restless leg syndrome' in this bit. Some things are just not funny. If if he was simply making fun of others, than no, wouldn’t be funny. If he himself has the afflictions, then I think he has a right to tease himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyred morris Posted May 21, 2019 #156 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I also saw was on the harmony when the second comedian was disgusting and not at all funny . I don’t care about language or sexual jokes , but this guy was crossing the line the way he was speaking about oral sex! I’m not a prude and I like to laugh, but he was not funny!!! I would have left , but they make u uncomfortable if u choose to do so! I realize it is adult comedy , but he was trying to make it pornography ! Worse yet I tried the family show and I really thought that for a family show smoking and drinking was not an appropriate topic for the whole show. Get rid of him ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted May 21, 2019 #157 Share Posted May 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Baileyred morris said: I don’t care about language or sexual jokes , but this guy was crossing the line the way he was speaking about oral sex! Evidently you do. Because he "crossed a line" talking about oral sex. Who gets to decide where that line is? Are you deciding for everyone? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted May 21, 2019 #158 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, marci22 said: As an example, the adult comedian on our cruise used Tourette syndrome as part of his act. Some people laughed; I didn't think it was funny. He was mocking an actual disability. If he did the same with other, more well known disabilities, he might have been booed. He also included 'restless leg syndrome' in this bit. Some things are just not funny. Without hearing or seeing the act, I wouldn't be as presumptuous as some of the holy rollers here who just condemn from a position of ignorance. Comedy has historically pushed the boundaries of propriety. There are almost no sacred cows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyred morris Posted May 21, 2019 #159 Share Posted May 21, 2019 39 minutes ago, leisuretraveler223 said: Evidently you do. Because he "crossed a line" talking about oral sex. Who gets to decide where that line is? Are you deciding for everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyred morris Posted May 21, 2019 #160 Share Posted May 21, 2019 No I’m not deciding for everyone just myself and like u I’m allowed an opinion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted May 21, 2019 #161 Share Posted May 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, Baileyred morris said: No I’m not deciding for everyone just myself and like u I’m allowed an opinion I get that, but you made it sound like he did something that EVERYONE would object to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyred morris Posted May 21, 2019 #162 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Didn’t mean thAt at all I know there are people that might enjoy his humor I was just giving my personal option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 21, 2019 #163 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, leisuretraveler223 said: Without hearing or seeing the act, I wouldn't be as presumptuous as some of the holy rollers here who just condemn from a position of ignorance. Comedy has historically pushed the boundaries of propriety. There are almost no sacred cows. Kind of judgy. I think what most of us object to is the fact that some comedians use language to cover up lack of talent, not that they cuss (yes I said it lol. I'm from TX originally and that's what my family always said). You're painting everyone with a pretty broad brush. I've sat through many adult comedy shows and just because someone uses adult language doesn't make them funny or talented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted May 21, 2019 #164 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, BND said: Kind of judgy. I think what most of us object to is the fact that some comedians use language to cover up lack of talent, not that they cuss (yes I said it lol. I'm from TX originally and that's what my family always said). You're painting everyone with a pretty broad brush. I've sat through many adult comedy shows and just because someone uses adult language doesn't make them funny or talented. Well said. And I can't understand how some people think it's OK to make fun of a disability like Tourette's Syndrome when they are not disabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted May 21, 2019 #165 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, BND said: just because someone uses adult language doesn't make them funny or talented. And it doesn't make them unfunny or untalented either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 21, 2019 #166 Share Posted May 21, 2019 35 minutes ago, voyager70 said: Well said. And I can't understand how some people think it's OK to make fun of a disability like Tourette's Syndrome when they are not disabled. Did the OP say if the comedian had Tourette's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted May 21, 2019 #167 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Did the OP say if the comedian had Tourette's? He did not, if you mean me. And he was kind of staggering around, yelling stuff. Just painful to watch. Edited May 21, 2019 by marci22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguyjake Posted May 22, 2019 #168 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just off Symphony the 2 Comedians were excellent. Bring on the nasty & offensive! I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted May 22, 2019 #169 Share Posted May 22, 2019 15 hours ago, BND said: Kind of judgy. I think what most of us object to is the fact that some comedians use language to cover up lack of talent, not that they cuss (yes I said it lol. I'm from TX originally and that's what my family always said). You're painting everyone with a pretty broad brush. I've sat through many adult comedy shows and just because someone uses adult language doesn't make them funny or talented. The post you quoted had NOTHING to do with using foul language. So I'm really not sure what you're trying to tell me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidsmart Posted May 22, 2019 #170 Share Posted May 22, 2019 16 hours ago, BND said: Kind of judgy. I think what most of us object to is the fact that some comedians use language to cover up lack of talent, not that they cuss (yes I said it lol. I'm from TX originally and that's what my family always said). You're painting everyone with a pretty broad brush. I've sat through many adult comedy shows and just because someone uses adult language doesn't make them funny or talented. I don't think he/she is being judgy at all. But there is a lot of judgmentalism in this thread. You are right some comedians use language to cover up lack of talent, but whether or not they are doing that is a matter of individual opinion. Besides, "a lack of talent" is subjective. The person sitting next to you may not agree there is a lack of talent and may find the profane, raunchy comedian hilarious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 22, 2019 #171 Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, vidsmart said: I don't think he/she is being judgy at all. But there is a lot of judgmentalism in this thread. You are right some comedians use language to cover up lack of talent, but whether or not they are doing that is a matter of individual opinion. Besides, "a lack of talent" is subjective. The person sitting next to you may not agree there is a lack of talent and may find the profane, raunchy comedian hilarious. Oh, I give up. My entire point is just because someone cusses doesn't make them talented. And, those of us who think talent goes beyond cussing aren't "holy rollers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted May 22, 2019 #172 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, BND said: Oh, I give up. My entire point is just because someone cusses doesn't make them talented. And, those of us who think talent goes beyond cussing aren't "holy rollers". Yet when I mentioned "holy rollers", I wasn't even talking about cussing.... Maybe you should give up, you're making no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 22, 2019 #173 Share Posted May 22, 2019 16 hours ago, S.A.M.J.R. said: And it doesn't make them unfunny or untalented either. I never said it did. I said some use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted May 22, 2019 #174 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 5/15/2019 at 10:19 AM, Debrad128 said: The comedy club is certainly hit or miss. I understand it is adult, that being said our most recent sailing was disgusting. The comedian focused primarily on his need for oral sex, he even simulated a person unwilling performing oral sex. Am I the only one who doesn't think this is funny? I wish there were some parameters so scheduling this with family and friends isn't a big gamble in taste level. I would have walked out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted May 22, 2019 #175 Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 minute ago, CruisingSince1982 said: I would have walked out! And I think it has the potential to be HYSTERICAL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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