Here is Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) with a clip from her new show “Cunk on Life” in an interview with Stephen Colbert. Cunk admits that 99% of her Cunk character is actually really her own personality (“we’re the same person, she says), with the other 1% involving her having to develop social skills to get along with others. She seems to be somewhat of a hermit and doesn’t mind being rude!
By now most people interviewed by Cunk know that it’s comedy, but that wasn’t the case when she began her interview career talking to academics and intellectuals. Those were the days! But it’s still great to hear her talk here about her relationship with Philomena. And that Bolton accent. . . .
Oh, and listen to her reveal the name of the person she most wants to interview!
h/t: Barry, Ursula
In the new show, I thought that several of the experts were so accepting of the sass that they must have been aware. One that I was unsure of was (particle physicist) Brian Cox, who mostly gave short unelaborated answers but nonetheless was not “getting short with her”.
There were some repeat interviewees from her prior show, so those people, at least, were certainly aware. Not that it kept at least one of them from looking rather nonplussed (I don’t recall his name but I remember his face).
I’m sure Brian was in on the stunt!
Her new series is one reason why I must renew my Netflix subscription.
I was hoping she wanted to interview our host!
Naaah. But if she did I would propose to her!
Brilliant! Philomena’s reply would be one for the ages….
I almost cannot watch Cunk, she makes me cringe with embarrassment, which I think is the whole point. I’m surprised this British form of torture is popular in the USA.
I think her character is so funny because she’s a woman. If a man were that clueless no one would laugh, that stuff is just typical male clueless behaviour.
Ah, she’s a master!
Something about the way she navigates a conversation, knowing the expectations and stepping way outside – Monty Python comes to mind and, if anyone recalls – prior to his great success! – Sacha Baron Cohen’s BBC characters e.g. Ali G, or… I mean, he’d get high-profile interviews because it was The Beeb, and then he walks in and Noam Chomsky is just going in his head “WTF is this clown” – but does the interview anyway!
People picked up on the game though, just like seemingly with Philomena, as she is successful – but I think they have to keep this going somehow.