I don’t believe I’ve posted the incomparable Philomena Cunk’s “Moments of Wonder” piece on Christmas, part of Charlie Brooker’s “End of Year Wipe: 2016”. (If I have, forgive me, and watch it if you haven’t already.) Don’t miss the mention of Richard Dawkins at 0:28.
h/t: David
I forgive you, but given your fondness for her I can’t believe you’ve forgotten.
I was thinking Jerry had posted this before.
She’s great isn’t she. It’s tiny detailed quirps that I admire; what seems throwaway but is actually very funny, such as referring to Christmas being in ‘normally sacred places like churches’.
Yes, so you have but what the heck. It’s awesome. She’s awesome, and it’s very telling the subject matter that is deemed suitable for an English audience, how liberating.
Thanks,
I missed it first time round, so many thanks!
Cunk’s mockumentaries are in the best tradition of the gormless interviewer being accepted as a serious media personality, while the interviewee is deeply puzzled as to how any media organization would hire such a clueless person.
One of the pioneers of the genre was Garry McDonald in Australia back in the mid 70s, in the guise of Norman Gunston. His interview with Sally Strothers from “All In The Family” is a highlight of his style.
Also worth watching is his interview with Frank Zappa, who takes Gunston as he comes and is unfazed by his style.
Chris Langham as Roy Mallard in the radio and television series “People Like Us” from the BBC is another example, although his interviewees were also actors.
The Chaplain to the Queen seems to have quite a good sense of humor (oh, sorry Brits, should I have said “humour”? Well, you can stuff your silly, unrecognized-by-spellcheck spellings right up your “arses”).
Jerry, your obsession with Ms. Cunk is becoming increasingly worrying. As her lawyer, do I need to draw up a restraining order?
Oh, I’m Ms. Cunk’s lawyer. Just, you know, by the way.
Merry Christmas!
“This music was very loud…probably to keep Jimmy Saville away.”
Ha!
This entire program was extremely enjoyable.
As we invented the Language, I think we should be the final arbiters of how a word is spelt or pronounced, when it comes to the English language as she is spoke,we are always correct, so there.
@BJ In their ongoing mission to spread Mormon brand awareness beyond U.S. shores, the Starwars-like LDS Church [UK branch] awarded the Rev. Canon Ann Easter their annual Family Values Award.
She accepted & smiled winningly for the cameras. The reason she accepted the award [& is in this video] is she is in love with column space & airtime.
The best drag artist I’ve seen in many a while.
@ Frank B. Now you mention it… LOL
You insult the woman I love sir !
*caluuunK* gauntlet hits the ground
*shiiicK* sword pulled from scabbard
*pitter patter pitter* [fading] as Mr Bath ‘remembers’ an appointment in another county
lol
caluuunK ~ gauntlet hits the ground
shiiicK ~ sword pulled from scabbard
pitter patter pitter [fading] ~ as Mr Bath ‘remembers’ an appointment in another county
‘oh, sorry Brits, should I have said “humour”? Well, you can stuff your silly, unrecognized-by-spellcheck spellings right up your “arses”’
Actually I think I’d prefer “hugh-myrrh” if that’s ok.
Ugh, fine!
Stop screwing with our language. We Americans invented English, don’t you know?!? Before us, people in the UK spoke in grunts and whistles.
Good lord, this was hilarious. It’s the delivery, it must be: the way she speaks in deadly serious wonder and solemnity while coming out with the most outrageous non-sequiturs and garbled interpretations. 😀
A Jedhi or a Womble ?wonderful.