Jimmy Carr
Disability and stereotypes: The non-apology apology
I’m something of an expert when it comes to receiving a non-apology apology. For the uninitiated, the non-apology apology is the Pavlovian response that complainants receive when they question an editorial decision on ‘acceptable’ jokes and has risen with the tide of humour, which leaves its integrity at the door.
By Nicky Clark | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 3:00 am
Standing up to friends is just as important as voicing your opinion on a common enemy
Stewart Lee is widely regarded by many in the comedy world and the fans who worship them as a comedy God. Oddly for an atheist, and I’ve always thought, an unassuming man, he’s something of a comedy Jesus too, as he’s seen by many as being able to walk on water. His social commentary is [...]
By Nicky Clark | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 12 July 2012 at 4:00 am
O Levels, Clive James, Prince Williama and Bury: Why are they trending?
A look at the trending topics on social networking sites and search engines today, to see what we’re interested in, and why.
By Laura Davis | Notebook | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 10:42 am
Blatter, Hague, Carr, Price and Monsters: Why are they trending?
A look at the trending topics on social networking sites and search engines today, to see what we’re interested in, and why.
By Laura Davis | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 10:35 am
Caught & Social: Rihanna’s stocking thriller
Daily gossip from the world of celeb
By Luke Blackall | Notebook | Wednesday, 28 September 2011 at 12:58 pm
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