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Is it just me or does anyone else find Jason Manford detestable

40 replies

EeeewDavid · 22/01/2024 12:48

Was just searching for some tickets for something and his face appeared on my screen. I can't explain why, but I just cant' stand him. Not even the sight of him apparently.
I don't find him even remotely funny but he seems to be on quite a lot of shows, so I guess some people must find him amusing, I don't see it. There's just something about him that makes me think he is probably a bit of a twat in general.
Is he funny? Am I the problem here?

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Pocketfullofdogtreats · 22/01/2024 14:03

You're not alone,. I can't stand him either. I think it stems from me catching him on Live at the Apollo for about ten seconds before I switched over - he was talking about wondering whether people scrunch up toilet paper or fold it, before they 'wipe'. Call that humour? He was so pleased with himself, too. But I don't loathe him like I do Jimmy Carr. His rape jokes are a step too far for me. So many programmes I switch off because of that wanker before I throw up.

MissyB1 · 22/01/2024 14:11

Jason Manford is One of the many apparently popular comedians that I just don’t find funny
James Corden irritating as fuck!
Jimmy Carr -seriously creepy
Michael Mackintyre - had his day long ago
Ricky Gervaise - too busy trying to shock and thinks he far cleverer than he is.

I can’t watch any of them 🤷‍♀️

DustyLee123 · 22/01/2024 14:13

Is he the one who was shagging someone while his wife was pregnant?

slomosha · 22/01/2024 14:13

@Thesearmsofmine He seems to feel especially charitable to young attractive women!

EffieGraysDisappointingWeddingNight · 22/01/2024 14:13

I find it odd that Jimmy Carr is constantly tweaking his appearance. Veneers, and botox, and hair transplants. Such a vain man!

Costacoffeeplease · 22/01/2024 16:50

Loathe him

shreknjumps · 22/01/2024 16:55

Well he's on mumsnet, it was a post he shared that introduced me to MN.

Apparently though this is "in the spirit" 🤷🏽‍♀️

AuntieMaggie · 22/01/2024 17:00

I really like him too 🤷🏼‍♀️

MoonWoman69 · 22/01/2024 17:01

Not keen and certainly can't stand James Corden or Jimmy Carr! None of them are funny at all and when I see them on the TV or in an ad for a programme, my immediate response is ugh as I'm muting or turning over! As for Michael McIntyre, I didn't like him, but my opinion of him changed when I read his autobiography years ago x

CupcakeCat · 23/01/2024 12:37

Moier · 22/01/2024 13:17

Oh gosh.. nooooo.
I love him.. simply adore him.
Seen him live..
It was during in lockdown that he volunteerd every day to take vulnerable people to appointments.. did their shopping.
He always interacts with fans.
Gives thousands away to charity and people in need.
It's just an all round good down to earth guy.

All this. I think he's lovely!

eyespartyparty · 23/01/2024 13:05

I really like his jokes and he was very funny live when I saw him years ago, so I think I like him (as far as you can 'know' someone you don't actually know!).

Why would anyone start a bitchy thread about a complete total stranger though, there must literally be something better to do.

Andthereyougo · 23/01/2024 13:09

Michael McIntyre, from what I’ve seen on TV seems to run around and shout a lot but has zero talent. 🤷‍♀️

Prefer intelligent comedians. Milton Jones is great, and a really nice person.
Gary Delaney talked to my friend and I before his show, nice guy and his show was brilliant.

SpeculatingRooks · 23/01/2024 13:19

I don't mind him. He was good on Twirlywoos

Alloveragain44 · 30/11/2025 22:51

I went to high school and college with him. We did two A levels together. We had some of the same friends he is not a nice man. Some ov ways I've heard him talk about women are grim

Velvian · 01/12/2025 07:07

Alloveragain44 · 30/11/2025 22:51

I went to high school and college with him. We did two A levels together. We had some of the same friends he is not a nice man. Some ov ways I've heard him talk about women are grim

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It really comes across, cannot stand him.

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