Goodness gracious me

[Dayvo]

Can you imagine a German comedy on the subject?

*unkind mode*
I can't imagine a German comedy on ANY subject!

 

[Andy in Germany]

I can't imagine a German comedy on ANY subject!

In the words of Henning Wehn: "I'm afraid I don't find that very funny"

 

[Dayvo]

Spending 3-4 months in India each year, I've become a big fan of Indian humour.
Regardless of their religion (Catholics, Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs) they have a very subtle and unique form of irony and self-deprecation.

It didn't take them long to call me Dev, which I consider to be a compliment and not take offence at being the subject of their joke.

When I play along with my friends with my form of irony, one (and he's called Devish) says now you're just being Devious, Devilish or Devastating, depending on the context. 😁

Lovely people with a lovely nature. 🙏

 

[Dayvo]

In the words of Henning Wehn: "I'm afraid I don't find that very funny"

He is EXCELLENT.

I almost pist myself when I saw him for the first time on Would I Lie To You.

 

[raleighnut]

We've gone a bit 'off topic. but like I said the live version is fantastic


View: https://youtu.be/huSP7PtctC4

 

[Andy in Germany]

Well yes that's very annoying too, how good them pesky Germans have been at doing that..
Even through the reintegration of East Germany.

Being enthusiastic Europeans, knowing that yes trade with the neighbours is important, but that, ultimately its about so much more than just that..

We just don't seem to be able to pull it off in quite the sme way..

Let us also remember that Germany adopting the Euro was a condition laid down by France for Reunification in 1990.

 

[mudsticks]

Spending 3-4 months in India each year, I've become a big fan of Indian humour.
Regardless of their religion (Catholics, Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs) they have a very subtle and unique form of irony and self-deprecation.

It didn't take them long to call me Dev, which I consider to be a compliment and not take offence at being the subject of their joke.

When I play along with my friends with my form of irony, one (and he's called Devish) says now you're just being Devious, Devilish or Devastating, depending on the context. 😁

Lovely people with a lovely nature. 🙏

I have attended many classes taught by people from the Indian sub-continent.

Their humorous usage and expression of English really adds to the whole experience.

Including the gentle piss-taking of our westernised way of thinking.

 

[matticus]

At the risk of raking up ill will from earlier:
I don't think England football fans are very representative of English citizens.
Even our cricket and rugby fans can insult the opposition without ever getting violent!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

How about the utter tactlessness of 'Check Please!"

Or (everything is) Indian dad?

 

[stephec]

I always found it to be a bit like The Fast Show, some hilarious, some not bad, and some bits utter cack, overall though a good show.

For instance, I don't think that I ever laughed once at this guy and his mate.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I ended up discussing this with one of the Sisters the other day
It was merely because another Nurse was going to ASDA when she finished, for 'Breadrolls'

Mia (the sister, who is half-Chinese) & I just looked at each other, knew what the other was thinking, and started giggling
The poor lassie, who was going shopping didn't understand (too young??, or too PC to watch it?)

To add to it, Mias sisters b/f is a James
Both of them call him.... yes......
(as she tends to, any junior Doctors!!!)

In case anyone's wondering....


@ 00:50
@1.05



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXrhkm4sEI

 

[captain nemo1701]

I miss this show, compulsory viewing on it's original run. I liked the 'Indian bridegroom detective' sketch where the gag was one of the gang trying to remain inconspicuous following a suspect on a 'case' while being dressed in really loud clothing, tons of jewellery and followed around by an entourage including a horse!

 

[captain nemo1701]

I was thinking more in terms of the behaviour of English people generally toward "foreigners". I'm reminded of the 2004 World Cup when it was in Germany: all the supporters got along most of the time, despite some rowdiness, but it was the England supporters who came along with mock "German army helmets" (Courtesy of a well known Tabloid) and chanted "Two World Wars and One World Cup... et c.

None of the other countries had to send their own police force to keep an eye on their football fans either.

This is one of the reasons why I don't support any football team whatsoever. Not only have I got zero interest in an activity which, according to Bill Bailey, is like a bunch of D-list celebrities attempting to marshal a ball into an outdoor cupboard (an hugely over-rated IMHO), but one can also see competitive team sport like this as a substitute for tribal warfare. The tabloids, especially one owned by someone who allowed his media empire to hack mobile phones for stories, know this and so egg people on by these ridiculous and immature stunts. Although I equally find the royals boring, I'm glad Harry & Megan are kicking the tabloids at the moment.

 

[Chris S]

It was quite an educational show. I mean, who'd have thought that Winston Churchill was Indian?

And Adolf Hitler - silly moustache, awful haircut, Indian!

 

[Kryton521]

Best line from that show, apart from the aforementioned; "Not Prince Charles though! He's African!" "African? How do you know?" "The ears!!!"