At least with everything Ben Elton wrote he had a huge load of honesty of what he think of himself thrown in. Ben always wrote comedy with which he revealed his own honest opinions.
@dml190 really? cause those opinions changed a lot then. and are incredibly bland, cliched and banal and betray all his previous work.
stewart lee in one of his shows worrys about potential success and the financial security but artistic loss it brings and muses on the danger of what is known among stand ups as "elton's compromise"
robert newman gives his opinions as well, only they are actually sincere and he backs them up.
@mytimetravellingdog most people's opinions change as time goes on, often its to do with keeping up with time and the present day. i could be wrong though.
Not trying to be elitest, actually I am, but Rob Newman needs a real hefty primer in world politics to be fullly apreciated (at least these days) and ben elton went off and wrote shitty musicals with andrew Lloyd Weber. I rest my case.
Well, Rob Newman can say Ben Elton has a small cock, which is the sort of thing his "that's you, that is" character might say, but in the end, Ben Elton wrote both The Young Ones and Black Adder. Has Rob Newman ever achieved anything in the same league? Nope.
Agreed, Young Ones and Blackadder are both to be proud of but Elton didn't write them on his own! Also Newman not having a popular sitcom doesn't mean he's not acheived anything when he's strictly a standup comedian than sitcom writer/actor.
I'm not saying Newman isn't a talented and funny bloke. He is. But I think it's a bit off of him to take the piss out of Ben Elton who, in the grand scheme of things, has done a lot more for British comedy than he has. And to do it in such a puerile "small penis" way.
I see what you mean, small penis insults are beneath Newman, but I think I can remember a routine of Ben's where that phrase was used, maybe Newman is making a reference to that(?) I don't know!
Are you having a laugh? History Today - which admittedly is funny - is however essentially the same joke over and over again. Do you honestly believe it's funnier than Black Adder? Or The Young Ones?
@rottenwordsworth he pissed his previous work up against the wall and betrayed everything he claimed to be in the 80s
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i went to see ben elton live a few years ago, a fan of his 80s stuff and hoping against hope, i didnt laugh once, the most hackneyed and terrible stand up ive seen (and ive seen michael mcintyre)
you'd probably be surprised at how many stand ups rip massively into ben elton (ive seen at least 5), he is hated 'because of who he is, and the bad things he has done' (stewart lee)
Ben was a complete fake and a sell out and those who do not believe me should look at the address he made to the Royals at the end of a variety command performance. It was simpering and arse licking and it was NOT ironice before you try that one. I used to laugh at Ben until I hurt but his lefty mannerisms were a total act and you only look on here to make that valid.
I am sorry as I said before he was hilarious and I do not deny that but was proven to be a fake and a hack. Bill Hicks for ever.
Rob Newman and David Baddiel were very funny indeed, especially that History Today sketch. Those were the days, eh? Nothing that good on anymore. He was a good looking bloke too.
Rob Newman is so damn brilliant - wish he still got the same level of attention he used to. The stuff he has to say needs to be heard (and enjoyed) by the millions.
regardless of the merits of Ben Elton and Rob Newman...this is a first class impression!
ianwilson2007 1 month ago
At least with everything Ben Elton wrote he had a huge load of honesty of what he think of himself thrown in. Ben always wrote comedy with which he revealed his own honest opinions.
dml190 2 years ago
@dml190 really? cause those opinions changed a lot then. and are incredibly bland, cliched and banal and betray all his previous work.
stewart lee in one of his shows worrys about potential success and the financial security but artistic loss it brings and muses on the danger of what is known among stand ups as "elton's compromise"
robert newman gives his opinions as well, only they are actually sincere and he backs them up.
he is an actual grass roots eco activist
mytimetravellingdog 2 years ago
@mytimetravellingdog most people's opinions change as time goes on, often its to do with keeping up with time and the present day. i could be wrong though.
dml190 2 years ago
Not trying to be elitest, actually I am, but Rob Newman needs a real hefty primer in world politics to be fullly apreciated (at least these days) and ben elton went off and wrote shitty musicals with andrew Lloyd Weber. I rest my case.
grizzwoldian 2 years ago 4
Ben elton would be the first to admit he still uses "knob jokes" in standup. he just justifies them with a little bit of politics
mrspivvy 2 years ago 2
Well, Rob Newman can say Ben Elton has a small cock, which is the sort of thing his "that's you, that is" character might say, but in the end, Ben Elton wrote both The Young Ones and Black Adder. Has Rob Newman ever achieved anything in the same league? Nope.
rottenwordsworth 2 years ago
Agreed, Young Ones and Blackadder are both to be proud of but Elton didn't write them on his own! Also Newman not having a popular sitcom doesn't mean he's not acheived anything when he's strictly a standup comedian than sitcom writer/actor.
NAT4TONY 2 years ago 3
I'm not saying Newman isn't a talented and funny bloke. He is. But I think it's a bit off of him to take the piss out of Ben Elton who, in the grand scheme of things, has done a lot more for British comedy than he has. And to do it in such a puerile "small penis" way.
rottenwordsworth 2 years ago
I see what you mean, small penis insults are beneath Newman, but I think I can remember a routine of Ben's where that phrase was used, maybe Newman is making a reference to that(?) I don't know!
NAT4TONY 2 years ago 3
ben elton never wrote anything as funny as History Today.
pjmarsh011 2 years ago 2
Are you having a laugh? History Today - which admittedly is funny - is however essentially the same joke over and over again. Do you honestly believe it's funnier than Black Adder? Or The Young Ones?
rottenwordsworth 2 years ago
@rottenwordsworth he pissed his previous work up against the wall and betrayed everything he claimed to be in the 80s
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i went to see ben elton live a few years ago, a fan of his 80s stuff and hoping against hope, i didnt laugh once, the most hackneyed and terrible stand up ive seen (and ive seen michael mcintyre)
you'd probably be surprised at how many stand ups rip massively into ben elton (ive seen at least 5), he is hated 'because of who he is, and the bad things he has done' (stewart lee)
mytimetravellingdog 2 years ago
Ben was a complete fake and a sell out and those who do not believe me should look at the address he made to the Royals at the end of a variety command performance. It was simpering and arse licking and it was NOT ironice before you try that one. I used to laugh at Ben until I hurt but his lefty mannerisms were a total act and you only look on here to make that valid.
I am sorry as I said before he was hilarious and I do not deny that but was proven to be a fake and a hack. Bill Hicks for ever.
guyboxerdog 3 years ago
That critisms a bit lame i mean what about being a good guy means you've got a little cock?! Anyway i love Ben!
imangrynow 3 years ago
I LOVE BEN ELTON! I wish he did MORE politics now too AND I DON'T REALLY CARE ABOUT THE SIZE OF HIS GENITLES TRUTH BE TOLD!
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4444444449 3 years ago
superb. Rob newman needs to be back in mainstream, he's a comedic genius
mrspivvy 3 years ago 3
Newman & Baddiel were funny, but Ben Elton was funnier.
iconzero 3 years ago
You see a well-known political comedian with a particularly leftist bent?
That's you, that is.
captainlucy 3 years ago 3
Did anyone see the new Ben Elton stand up DVD advert, the voice over guy said "from his SELL OUT tour"
Bit ironic really, I doubt it was Ben Eltons idea to use that quote because:
1) Hes not gonna take the piss out of himself.
2)The quote was funny.
engurland 4 years ago
phwoar to rob newman,:P
minimal1975 4 years ago
SMALL PENIS!
THEHowellmanIsBack 4 years ago
The funny thing is he's become a political comedian now.. mind you he's not a twat like Ben Elton is.
corby1978 4 years ago
Rob Newman and David Baddiel were very funny indeed, especially that History Today sketch. Those were the days, eh? Nothing that good on anymore. He was a good looking bloke too.
Morganissima 4 years ago 2
Rob Newman is god.
EvilGoblin 5 years ago
absolutely spot on!
Rob Newman is so damn brilliant - wish he still got the same level of attention he used to. The stuff he has to say needs to be heard (and enjoyed) by the millions.
SarahJay55 5 years ago
haha it's funny that rob newman is doing similar material now watch?v=MnTwhiX9Sbg
gratex 5 years ago 2
haha!! thats brilliant-and accurate. I wish Rob newman would come back mainstream
mrspivvy 5 years ago
How can an accurate impersonation be regarded as an insult (hoss62 remark)?
And isn't imitation regarded as flattery anyway?
It is a good impersonation though...
JuanGonad 5 years ago
Oh! Its Ben Elton! Ive gone ages thinking it was Jim Davidson. I hate Jim Davidson
wizzardsmith 5 years ago
I think that must be the worst insult Ben Elton could ever receive...
hoss1962 5 years ago
Is that good or bad? lol
wizzardsmith 5 years ago
wtf THEY COULDN'T BE MAORE DIFFERENT! BEN IS GREAT DAVIDSON'S A WANKER!
imangrynow 3 years ago
I know. Not only is Jim Davidson a wanker, he's also a shite comedian.
wizzardsmith30 3 years ago 4
Tell me about it Ben's great right on witty and versatile - what more could you want lol!
imangrynow 3 years ago
Wow, it's just like I'm seeing the real Ben!
ken131 5 years ago