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The same VHS of that routine was shared by many people.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 1 Mar 2013, 13:59,
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A few years ago I read an interview with Mr Elton, who I have to admit I thought was hilarious in my youthand he was asked why his popularity had plummeted. He said "People in this country have a problem with success."
Well no, people in this country have a problem with Ben Elton, because he's an annoying twat.
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They also have a problem when people who claim to be "right-on" and "alternative" go mainstreamHowever, he redeems himself greatly by helping to give the world "Blackadder"
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Absolutely, but when he was writing that people liked himI think it's basically that he seemed to decide that his principles could fuck off cos there was profit to be had
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I think you are all missing the crucial point:Not funny.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 1 Mar 2013, 14:17,
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I meant Ben Elton, but yeah, I'll include Blackadder in with that.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 1 Mar 2013, 14:20,
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He certainly kept milking the cash cow some time after he ceased being funnybut nonetheless there's no necessary correlation between a comedian's popularity and funniness, even if there should be. For example, James Corden.
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My favourite comedian is deadand no it was not fucking bill one trick hicks
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Peej, Fri 1 Mar 2013, 14:30,
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Dustin Gee 4EVAINRHARTZ(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 1 Mar 2013, 14:33,
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No probs Ben, glad to help
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 1 Mar 2013, 14:19,
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