cookiemonster
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I think Ben Elton was cutting edge in a way that John Oliver isnt. Also, John Oliver isnt a household name here in the UK.You have to remember that Vern's very, very old... he can remember Ben Elton when he pushed his jacket sleeves up.
I think Ben Elton was cutting edge in a way that John Oliver isnt. Also, John Oliver isnt a household name here in the UK.
Not to say that John Oliver isnt any good, it's just that lots of people are doing that brand of humour / satire now. from Russel Brand to Charlie Brooker and many many more.
When Ben Elton arrived on the scene it was ground breaking.
Mr Oliver would kick Ben Elton's sorry ass into next month. There's no competition.
Oliver is actually treading in John Stewart's footsteps, he got his US break on his show and he follows the clunky, signposted style expected for that class of US show. Still funny in parts.Your right there's no competition. Mr Oliver is treading in Mr Elton's footsteps. @Like Beebo said he's offering nothing new.
Ben Elton didn't need to signal every punch line and semaphore every nuance to labour a point like Mr Oliver does. I stopped watching the video after five minutes.
Still funny in parts.