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Finding laughter - where do you find it? Recommend something really funny please

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Bemyclementine · 29/04/2023 09:41

I recently had some training, and it was mentioned that everyone should find laughter every day. It's important for our wellbeing and resilience.

I understand this, and remember watching comedy years ago and crying with laughter, but I just don't seem to any more.

I'm drawn to serious/thriller type reading and watching. Nothing cheery.

Can you recommend a funny/lighthearted/amusing/uplifting book, film, series, podcast....

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SittingintheSunshine · 29/04/2023 19:32

Motherland

also

jack Whitehall and his fathers travel programmes on Netflix. OMG hilarious!!!

Shekissedagirlandshelikedit · 29/04/2023 19:35

talkinganimals.fc on instagram is brilliant for gems like this. KENNETH!

www.instagram.com/reel/CjZvP9Nulc4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Titsywoo · 29/04/2023 19:41

I can't think of anything on TV that would make me cry with laughter - that only happens with friends and family for me. For proper belly laughs though it's mostly stand up comedy that does that for me - I love a night at the Comedy Store as there are always good comedians. Some great stuff on TV though - depends what makes you laugh as they are all so different. I love Ricky Gervais but some like Frankie Boyle doesn't make me laugh at all.

There have been a few TV programs that I found really funny but nothing recent. I used to love How Not to Live Your Life and Fresh Meat which were on Channel 4.

squashyhat · 29/04/2023 19:45

The Big Bang Theory is the only recentish sitcom which has made me laugh out loud. All episodes currently on Netflix. Without ad breaks they are 20 minute nuggets of bonkersness.

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Bemyclementine · 29/04/2023 19:49

Oh blimey so many replies! Going to get the dc to bed then have a read through, thank you!

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easyandbreezy · 29/04/2023 19:53

@Aintshesweet ..... three amigos used to crack me right up! Haven't watched it for 30 years but it's going to the top of my 'to do' list now.
Are you the singing bush? hahahahah!

LadyEloise1 · 29/04/2023 19:56

Father Ted

Aintshesweet · 29/04/2023 20:13

easyandbreezy · 29/04/2023 19:53

@Aintshesweet ..... three amigos used to crack me right up! Haven't watched it for 30 years but it's going to the top of my 'to do' list now.
Are you the singing bush? hahahahah!

😀@easyandbreezy I rewatched it recently- so funny! I LOVE the scene where they sing ‘my little buttercup’!

have you seen Bowfinger? I find that equally funny

OP - since my earlier posts I’ve also remembered

Gimme Gimme Gimme
second thoughts
Faith in the Future
Steptoe and Son
The Good Life
Yes Minister
Yes Prime Minister
Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge

also seconding what pp said about comedy shows on BBC sounds - I adore Round the Horne and Around our Ken - sheer genius

Books
Anything by Sue Townsend
Blott on the Landscape
Jeeves and Wooster books ( they are available on YouTube as audio books - read by Richard Briers and Michael Hordern

Thatbloomindog · 29/04/2023 20:15

Sorry if this had been mentioned, but the Cockfields on Now or bbc iplayer is the one show that’s has both me and DH crying with laughter. We had to pause it to catch our breath and wipe the tears of laughter. Just so relatable

Pudmyboy · 29/04/2023 20:22

IT Crowd
Father Ted
For more gentle humour try Ghosts
Zapped is also bonkers in a gentle way
Mumsnet Classics
Good hunting OP, let us know what finally tickled your funny bone!

easyandbreezy · 29/04/2023 20:24

@Aintshesweet
Just watched the clip on YouTube. My Saturday night just went in a completely different direction. Thanks mate......I needed a laugh tonight x

coodawoodashooda · 29/04/2023 20:45

Parenting Hell podcast

cansu · 29/04/2023 21:04

rewatching Father Ted - so funny.

fluckityfluckfluck · 29/04/2023 21:05

Haven't read the full thread but I love the shagged married annoyed podcast

Inthebathagain · 29/04/2023 21:07

I remembered This Country on iPlayer. I find that proper laugh out loud stuff.

My walk this afternoon had me listening to more of My Dad Wrote a Porno. Again, lots of funny looks as I burst out laughing mid walk.

Kyse · 29/04/2023 21:10

This gets me every single time

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClXVPRID97K/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Kyse · 29/04/2023 21:11

Also this one (warning for language)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkrSnTBAqJ6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

DinaofCloud9 · 29/04/2023 21:14

I've had a tough time lately and Derry Girls and Modern Family have got me through it. That and ogling Jon Richardson on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown clips on YouTube ha.

Redpriestandmozart · 29/04/2023 21:14

Still Game
Two Doors Down
Modern Family
Fresh off the Boat
Blackish

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Bemyclementine · 29/04/2023 21:27

I've been jotting down suggestions!

I lived Derry Girls but didn't laugh out loud.

I HATE Mrs browns boys.

I also love Indian runner ducks, they definitely have comedy value 🤣

I'm going to give Modern family a try.

Thanks so much for all the suggestions! Hopefully my viewing and reading habits will change a bit.

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Pudmyboy · 29/04/2023 21:32

One that is quite topical now; The Windsors on channel 4 catch up.
Spoof of the royal family, where Kate comes from gypsy stock and used to do bare knuckle fighting, and though the queen and prince Philip aren't in it, Prince Philip sends very sweary messages to the younger royals particularly concerning Fergie, plus Harry Enfield plays Prince Charles (as he was then) and Haydn Gwynn was an excellent Camilla: well worth a look!

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 29/04/2023 21:32

There's a man I follow on Twitter. He has a marvellous turn of phrase and he adds captions and sometimes music or sound effects to video clips or photos, usually of animals. His aim is to raise awareness and money for a small animal charity in Bali. This is an example: . He makes me laugh most days.