Josie Long refers to women as 'terfs'

John Oliver. He's so bloody sanctimonious in his rightness. The episode where he completely dismissed the worries of girls and women

While this lot may not all have been born into mega-privilege, neither does it seem likely they’ve suffered a great deal of vulnerability as a result of violence, abuse, poverty etc. so there’s a superficiality to their positions on social issues; this and the top-university confidence in being clever and right all the time probably accounts for the sanctimony.

I didn't know all that about Brigstocke so I googled. He's getting married to Rachel Parris (because I like her)

abuseofpowercomesasnosurprise, I'm so glad I'm not the only one disappointed by John Oliver. He's so bloody sanctimonious in his rightness. The episode where he completely dismissed the worries of girls and women over the ACLU (title 9?) Court case on bathroom access was the last time I bothered watching.

I mean, to the ENBYS. But not entirely lefty-goodie

Since we're mentioning all the comedians , here's Matt Lucas being sympathetic. Probably enough to sign a letter.

And then got cross with the Mail for running the story.

IIRC he also cheated on his wife and left her and his young family for the odious Hayley Tamaddon.

I wasn’t going to bring that up but since you mention it... Classy. Really classy, Marcus.

anyone who says anything rude about Owen Jones... can't be all bad

I’m not sorry he was standing behind me as I was telling someone how irritating and smug I thought he was on the radio. Indeed feel guilty for a while but I feel much better now (and in RL he has a smuggery face too).

Brigstocke's seriesThe Brig Society, which began in 2013, was described by theDaily Telegraphas "imbecilic", "patronising", "smug" and "self righteous" and the product of “noxious lefty bias.”

^ From his wiki page. Giles Wembley-Hogg goes forth was even worse.

It would be a fascinating to have trans ideology as a subject on The Unbelievable Truth

LOL.

I’ve only popped up on here to say I loathe Brigstocke; he has ALWAYS come across as the guy at uni who’s all like “hey girls I’m a feminist and a nice guy” who’d hang onto you just that bit too long in a hug.

IIRC he also cheated on his wife and left her and his young family for the odious Hayley Tamaddon.

Good to know he’s fond of kool aid though, I can legit hate on him more. As you were, all.

The mash report was great on Facebook but did not translate well to TV. it was utter shite.

And again on IWD

He tweeted it last year sometime. I was surprised too.

When has Richard Herring said that? I’m a bit surprised.

I went to see Nish Kumar recently and he did a whole segment about how monstrous Ricky Gervais was for attacking trans people, and how appalling it was to be scared of them since there are only about 12 transsexuals in the UK anyway.

I was so disappointed. I’m a huge comedy fan. First disappointment was that up until then, Nish had been a huge fan of Gervais’s (I don’t like Gervais), second that Nish (who I adore) clearly hasn’t listened to any of the concerns at all and thinks that trans still just means old-style transsexuals. The audience was pretty quiet for that rant compared to the rest of it.

Richard Herring has stated he thinks trans women are women but also that he believes other people don’t have to agree with him (which is something).

I was going to book tickets to go and see Josie Long this year. I like her gentle style of comedy, but I’m not going to now. It’s a shame. I know she won’t care, but it hurts me that people don’t give a shit about what it means to give away my bodily autonomy.

I wish more critical thinking was applied. I know there was a time when I thought it was all about transsexuals, and I couldn’t see what the issue was, so I know minds can change. I’m a leftie, comedy-loving, woman, who believes everyone is perfectly equal, but that doesn’t really matter anymore. I’m just a TERF because I can’t make it possible for anyone to change sex.

I am going to see Josie Long and Grace Petrie this week

Grace Petrie is insufferable too.

Yes, me too. Tho' I don't want to perpetuate that tired old cliche that women can't be funny

Josie Long simply proves that there is truth in cliches.

Oh and look Josie and Jonny are having a baby-how utterly tedious.

www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/apr/15/josie-long-and-jonny-donahoe-having-a-baby.

Not at all surprised about Long, I’ve always thought she was insufferably smug and not funny.

Mitchell is one of the many silent.

Which is his right, of course.

But it’s notable that he’s somewhat selective in applying his trademark no-nonsense scoffery.

Refiling under ‘complacent’ for the time being.

Oh this is so depressing as I do like her comedy. Thankfully I don't have to agree with everything she says.