Page 11 | To wonder why Romesh Ranganathan…

Rainymoondays · 2025-10-11T21:24:30+00:00

Had so much exposure on TV? He’s really really unfunny, he’s a crap stilted presenter and just makes everything awkward.

TheprettiestvillageinChristendom · 11/10/2025 22:51

He’s not remotely like Jack Dee, there’s a bit of vulnerability to Jack Dee. Not Ranganathen. He is cocky as fuck.

Redpeach · 11/10/2025 22:51

TheprettiestvillageinChristendom · 11/10/2025 22:50

The grumpiness is real. And believe me, it isn’t endearing.

Are you his wife?

TheprettiestvillageinChristendom · 11/10/2025 22:50

The grumpiness is real. And believe me, it isn’t endearing.

Redpeach · 11/10/2025 22:50

Who are your faves op

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Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:49

Ratafia · 11/10/2025 22:45

If you really couldn't see any personality or humour, that's down to you, not him.

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Hmm no. He’s the comedian not me

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TheprettiestvillageinChristendom · 11/10/2025 22:49

Obviously he isn’t funny either. Really creepy vibe to him.

Davros · 11/10/2025 22:48

I used to really like him but I’m so BORED of him popping up on everything

TheprettiestvillageinChristendom · 11/10/2025 22:48

I completely agree with you OP. He’s an extremely unpleasant man. Arrogant, rude, misogynist. Can.Not.Stand.Him. Switch channels the second he comes on.

Oh and he treats his wife like shit.

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Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:48

FunMustard · 11/10/2025 22:43

It's personal taste. What is confusing about that?

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I’m not sure I said it was confusing

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DingDongJingle · 11/10/2025 22:48

I think he’s funny. Which comedians do you like OP?

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Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:47

HawthornWand · 11/10/2025 22:39

I find him quirky and dry. His grumpy persona is similar to Jack Dee in some ways. I also like his self deprecation when telling anecdotes about how his wife, kids and mum treat him. I find him down to earth and amusing. Like a friend who's a bit of a curmudgeon but you are fond of them. I really enjoyed the Ranganation and fouhd it uplifting and very amusing.

A bit man baby for me - it’s always the wife, the mum etc picking on him. Maybe he’s just a really annoying man

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Algen · 11/10/2025 22:47

I’m indifferent to him - I wouldn’t actively seek out something he’s presenting but wouldn’t go out of my way to avoid him either. I do think he is a bit over-exposed. Reminds me a little of Michael McIntyre a few years back in that respect.

Ratafia · 11/10/2025 22:45

Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:32

What is his sense of humour though? I’m watching that tv programme with him on it now and there’s no personality there

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If you really couldn't see any personality or humour, that's down to you, not him.

PyongyangKipperbang · 11/10/2025 22:45

I am with you OP, I dont get it either.

I think that the programs he presents are popular though. So for example I am sure no one watched The Weakest Link's first iteration just to see Anne Robinson.

What I find most irritating about him is that he will shoehorn his veganism into almost every interview I have heard or read. "Romesh, what is your opinion on the war in Ukraine?" "Well as a vegan......" Obviously that is an exaggeration, but not much. He really is proving the stereotype.

That and his mother, same as Jack Whitehall and his dad. Their kids did the work but they get to steal some of the limelight.

MoominMai · 11/10/2025 22:44

@Rainymoondays you realise that what people like or find funny is all subjective right? There’s no point raising a thread saying I don’t like this or that entertainer as if they’ve made it mainstream then obviously enough people do like them! We all have a different sense of humour and it feels strange you wanting an explanation of ‘why’ they find him funny? Like why do you care?

I do find it strange why people hyper focus on entertainers they don’t like rather than just getting on with their lives lol.

Mumstheword1983 · 11/10/2025 22:44

I find him funny. He's probably a favourite of mine. As far as comedians/presenters go.

Onelifeonly · 11/10/2025 22:44

I think he is funny, mostly. He is self deprecating and has a dry wit that I like. If you don't get it, I don't think anyone can make you. Each to their own.

FunMustard · 11/10/2025 22:43

Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:33

Didn’t suggest it was. I just wonder what I’m missing - and what people find funny about him

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It's personal taste. What is confusing about that?

brunettemic · 11/10/2025 22:42

Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:30

Millions? Where did you get that stat from?

Have you heard of viewing figures?

Tigergirl80 · 11/10/2025 22:40

I disagree he is funny I love watching him. If you don’t like him then nobody is forcing you to watch him. We all have our own preferences. Some like Jimmy Carr and his annoying laugh I can’t stand him.

TyneTeas · 11/10/2025 22:40

Do you find everyone else funny except him?

Do you think everyone should find the same people funny?

Is there anyone you think is funny that other people don't?

HawthornWand · 11/10/2025 22:39

I find him quirky and dry. His grumpy persona is similar to Jack Dee in some ways. I also like his self deprecation when telling anecdotes about how his wife, kids and mum treat him. I find him down to earth and amusing. Like a friend who's a bit of a curmudgeon but you are fond of them. I really enjoyed the Ranganation and fouhd it uplifting and very amusing.

skippy67 · 11/10/2025 22:37

Rainymoondays · 11/10/2025 22:33

I mean he’s a cunt. But not sure what he has to do with RR?

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Nothing at all. But he's also over exposed IMO.

EveryDayisFriday · 11/10/2025 22:36

Romesh is really quick witted, I find him funny. Comedy is subjective, there's loads of comedians and presenters I can't bear to watch. That's life. What an odd thread OP.

Crispsrule · 11/10/2025 22:36

No way, he’s brilliant on Radio 2, I can only listen to him and Vernon these days.
I think they’ve shoved him on loads of quizzes which he does reasonably but he’s better where he can observe/chat.