road.cc live blog – US comedian’s anti-cyclist rant and more

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1. Wow that was the least

   Wow that was the least original rant ever. I thought as it was (apparently) a comedian then there would be some jokes at some point. But he did just come across as a loud shouty idiot. Maybe he’s a character actor and we’re meant to laugh at the character’s awfulness rather than with him. I doubt it, though, as nowhere else in the performance was there any thought or subtlety. Or maybe there was, and i’m just obtuse. 

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   • Bikebikebike wrote:

     Wow that was the least original rant ever. I thought as it was (apparently) a comedian then there would be some jokes at some point. But he did just come across as a loud shouty idiot. Maybe he’s a character actor and we’re meant to laugh at the character’s awfulness rather than with him. I doubt it, though, as nowhere else in the performance was there any thought or subtlety. Or maybe there was, and i’m just obtuse. 

     — Bikebikebike

     Haven’t watched the video yet, so I don’t know what he says or the context, but “angry rant” pretty much describes most of Bill Burr’s material and persona. Some of it’s funny, some of it’s not.

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     • gcj wrote:

       Wow that was the least original rant ever. I thought as it was (apparently) a comedian then there would be some jokes at some point. But he did just come across as a loud shouty idiot. Maybe he’s a character actor and we’re meant to laugh at the character’s awfulness rather than with him. I doubt it, though, as nowhere else in the performance was there any thought or subtlety. Or maybe there was, and i’m just obtuse. 

       — gcj Haven’t watched the video yet, so I don’t know what he says or the context, but “angry rant” pretty much describes most of Bill Burr’s material and persona. Some of it’s funny, some of it’s not.— Bikebikebike

        

       So people don’t have to watch, it is essentially him driving round talking/shouting to a camera in the car. It’s pretty much anti-cycling bingo with swear words and a few Americanisms thrown in. There is no overall theme that comes through. It’s just a stream-of-consciousness rant that is not funny and adds nothing to the debate. 

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       • Bikebikebike wrote:

         Wow that was the least original rant ever. I thought as it was (apparently) a comedian then there would be some jokes at some point. But he did just come across as a loud shouty idiot. Maybe he’s a character actor and we’re meant to laugh at the character’s awfulness rather than with him. I doubt it, though, as nowhere else in the performance was there any thought or subtlety. Or maybe there was, and i’m just obtuse. 

         — Bikebikebike

         Haven’t watched the video yet, so I don’t know what he says or the context, but “angry rant” pretty much describes most of Bill Burr’s material and persona. Some of it’s funny, some of it’s not.

         — gcj

          

         So people don’t have to watch, it is essentially him driving round talking/shouting to a camera in the car. It’s pretty much anti-cycling bingo with swear words and a few Americanisms thrown in. There is no overall theme that comes through. It’s just a stream-of-consciousness rant that is not funny and adds nothing to the debate. 

         — Bikebikebike

         Thanks: shame that, as I like quite a lot of his stuff.

         A lot of it seems to be him doing an impression of what he thinks his dad should be, though: particularly Frank in F is for Family. Difficult to see where he ends and parody starts.

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2. Slow news day? Or saving your

   Slow news day? Or saving your energy for the slew of cycling infrastructure announcements included in the budget later?

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3. Perhaps it would be safer for

   Perhaps it would be safer for all concerned, if this internet ranter spent more time concentrating on the road and in proper control of his vehicle, than trying to attract youtube hits. 

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4. I imagine the so called

   I imagine the so called comedian may profit if I click on his video, so I will not, as I suspect his tirade will bring nothing new.  The problem with the internet is that it gives ranty loons like him a voice.  It was better when they were stuck drinking on their own in bars so we could edge away when they kicked off.  

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5. Comedian?  I thought the

   Comedian?  I thought the point of being a comedian was that you were funny, or am I missing something?  Perhaps he’s just trying to show the same level of funniness as Jeremy Clarkson but in American terms i.e. none.  I blame Donald Trump.

   I suppose that this guy posts his “comedy” on line because nobody with a sense of humour is going to pay to see him.

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6. Loved the video of Viola

   Loved the video of Viola Brand. Until she tipped her bicycle onto the saddle. 

    

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