Poor Russell Brand. Or perhaps not.
I often say that people are quick to tread on Russell Brand because they don’t like him. And that dislike ends up clouding their ability to judge if something was offensive or not — much in the same way that many of the Big Brother complaints after the whole Shilpa Shetty affair wanted the show to be pulled. Not because of the alleged racism and/or bullying, but because they just didn’t like it.
Likewise, I have to concede that I could be guilty of the opposite. I think Russell Brand is one of the smartest comedians we Brits have ever had the pleasure of producing. My love for his work may getting in the way of admitting that his phone call stunt was way out of line.
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Literally came here to see what you had to say on the whole thing, knowing you’re as big a fan as me! I just heard he resigned aswell. I think the same thing, people’s complaints/opinions are clouded by their disliking for Russell and a lot of hate towards the BBC… (and paying towards Ross’ pay packet).
Anyway, main point also; massive congratulations on the BBC position mate!
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Posted on October 29, 2008 at 6:09 pm.