To ask if anyone else didn’t like Book of Mormon?

I walked into The Book of Mormon with high expectations, having grown up on South Park's signature humor. However, my experience was mixed. While I appreciated the catchy songs and captivating storyline, which cleverly used satire to contrast the Ugandans and Mormons, I didn't find myself laughing out loud as much as I anticipated, if at all. In fact, I sensed that those around me were laughing uncomfortably, perhaps feeling obligated to do so.

Elder Cunningham's character, whose lying served as a commentary on Joseph Smith's own deceptions, was a highlight for me – hence the A grade. On the other hand, some of the humor felt forced and relied on crude, off-putting jokes. The maggots-in-the-scrotum "joke" fell flat for me. Ultimately, I left feeling underwhelmed and wondering if I should have just stayed home and watched the South Park movie instead – hence the F grade.

Overall, my experience with The Book of Mormon was a mixed bag. While it had its moments, it didn't quite live up to my expectations.

It's very dated and great if you liked south park. I did so really liked it. There are some great songs but I'm not a musical lover

I fell asleep twice in the first half; both my wife and I left before the second half. Not funny. The ironic thing is I loved Southpark.

I was quite up for a satirical take on the Mormons.

Looking back, I've no idea what I was expecting. I obviously hadn't thought it through as I knew they were missionaries so god knows why I hadn't thought about their missions 🙈🙈🙈🙈

I think it sounds a bit dull. I hate musicals anyway and just don’t fancy this one at all, satirical or not. Everybody tries to convince me otherwise but I know I’d be the one falling asleep if I went to it. (Yes, I am judging before experiencing - sorry). If I want irreverent humour I’ll see a comedian (and one who doesn’t sing). So, you are not alone.

I found Les Mis utterly boring.

My DH is an RE teacher and he gave me an outline of Mormon beliefs before we went. I already knew the obvious stuff but he told me things I didn't know and I was glad he did as I was really able to pick up on the satire on different levels.

Yes. Uncomfortable? That's the point of it.

It was shite, I also concur that Les Mis is shite as well. 😂

I loved it, I'm a big musical fan and didn't know what to expect even being a South park fan when I was a teenager. Yes some of the jokes were shocking, and it took me a few minutes to work put if the Mormons outside at the end were real.

Yes they were, and really polite considering they'd just had the piss ripped out them mercilessly for 2 hours. I mean, they must have been told what it contains, right?

I never really liked South Park but have seen BofM twice. I've think it's really clever satire and the music is fab. The second time recently I picked up more of the nods to other musicals- Annie, Sound of music etc. I get why people don't like it, there are times that are uncomfortable to watch. I have Mormon family. The repressed emotions and suppression of pleasures are spot on! And living in a bubble. I like how it satirises blind faith and the distinction between faith and church.

Wish I could get spooky Mormon hell dream or I believe out of my brain though. Terrible ear worms!

No, I didn’t like it or find it funny, although I did think some of the songs were good from a purely musical perspective.

I also never thought South Park or Team America were funny. And I automatically write off anyone who ‘quotes’ Team America and thinks they’re being amusing.

Boring and obvious

Didn't like it either, neither did DH. I found the jokes quite unsophisticated and unfunny. I'm not religous BTW so not personally offended but I still thought it was just mean. Really disappointed, especially after all the hype.

YANBU. I didn’t find it funny at all. And I have a fairly well developed sense of humour! After I saw it I found a lone negative review online that expressed how I felt - I think it was the Times but I can’t recall now. The musical was supposed to be satire but I found it patronising even through the “satire”.

I did love the opening dance routine, however.

I didn't enjoy it. I was so looking forward to it after all the hype. I thought a lot of the jokes went too far & weren't funny. It's like it was trying to be as crude as possible when it wasn't really necessary. I'm not a prude and love potty humour but I thought it was over kill and trying too hard

Nope, I loved it! It was absolutely one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen, great songs and characters and I can’t wait to see it again.

I found it funny. My dad is African (moved to the UK in his 20s). He would find it horrendous but not because of racism but because he is religious. MIL is Nigerian but Atheist and found it funny.

I didn't feel they were mocking Ugandans at all, instead they are mocking the "white saviours" coming in to offer little practical help and instead spout nonsense at them.

I don't usually like musicals (though can't believe an above poster didn't enjoy Les Mis...are you made of stone?!) but belly laughed my way through this one. Struggled with the HIV/baby rape jokes but know the message was about religious beliefs as a whole and giving perspective on how illogical they all are, rather than an attack on Uganda.

Cats is absolute garbage. Amazing how it’s been so successful.

I saw it when it first came to London around 8/9 years ago. At the time, I laughed a lot but felt a bit weird inside. Looking back, I’m shocked. There were parts of the satire that I felt were edgy but some are just plain awful - raping babies and HIV “jokes”.

On a different note, I was so bored in Les Mis. I lost focus and was pleased when it ended. I do
like some of the songs but I never got the hype. I feel similarly about Cats the musical, I only went to see Beverly Knight sing Memory. She was awesome! But it was a boring show for one amazing song. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yeah I do think familiarity with the Church and it’s teachings makes a big difference to the viewer (particularly for the songs All American Prophet, Joseph Smith: American Moses and I Believe ).

I thought it was very funny, but I do have several Mormon friends and family and have read the Book of Mormon! I found that very funny too but for different reasons.

Really over rated. Reminded me of a kid who has just learned a rude word and just keeps repeating it because they think it’s funny. No actual depth to the comedy at all.
That’s really unfair, the satire of Mormonism (and religion in general) was really well done, and not entirely unkind to those with faith. It did a good job a critiquing the white saviour attitudes of the missionaries (sharing scripture that was of no practical benefit to the Ugandans) before progressing to starting a new faith, that was a force for good, based on shared (very fictional) stories that would become its parables.

The ‘something incredible’ misdirect was also very well done.

Some of the satire that was Mormon-specific probably does require audiences to have a certain level of knowledge about the church going in, which is probably less common in the UK.

If you thought it was just all rude words, it probably went over your head.

Oh this in spades.

I really hated it.