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Des O' Connor
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 kingdowieonthewall  Sussex, ex-Cronx. 15 Nov 20 11.32am |
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RIP Des.
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sitdownstandup  15 Nov 20 12.18pm |
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He comes from a time when there was a lot of humour that was pretty wholesome. Most people appreciated that. Nowadays it's the other way and a lot (not all) humour has to press buttons and be very edgy. I can see the positives in both but there aren't that many wholesome comedians who will make everyone laugh nowadays that I know of and it would be nice to see some more.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 15 Nov 20 12.26pm |
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Des has just done a one-man show. Let’s hope two turn up next time’. He's a self-made man, it's good of him to take the blame. RIP Des.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 15 Nov 20 12.34pm |
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Originally posted by sitdownstandup
He comes from a time when there was a lot of humour that was pretty wholesome. Most people appreciated that. Nowadays it's the other way and a lot (not all) humour has to press buttons and be very edgy. I can see the positives in both but there aren't that many wholesome comedians who will make everyone laugh nowadays that I know of and it would be nice to see some more. In this modern era we witness a number of left wing, so called 'Alternative' comedians.To me they are about as amusing as rabies in a guide dogs home. As Bernard Manning once commented, these comedians are called "Alternative" because they are just not funny. RIP Des O'Connor Edited by Willo (15 Nov 2020 12.41pm)
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| Stirlingsays 15 Nov 20 12.52pm |
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Sad to hear of O'Connor's passing after a fall.
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| gerry theagle newbury 15 Nov 20 12.57pm |
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RIP Des, there are going to be some great reunions up above. Easy going funny bloke who had the gift of the gab in the nicest way.Another complete entertainer gone.
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 15 Nov 20 2.09pm |
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RIP Des. At least we have Corden and Romesh to make up for your passing.
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eagleman13  On The Road To Hell & Alicante 15 Nov 20 3.37pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
RIP Des. At least we have Corden and Romesh to make up for your passing. OUCH! RIP Des, loved by millions(woder if Mr A will post his album on MP3 thread), ridiculed, by 'alternatives' cos they could never replicate his affable & public pleasi g style.
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| croydon proud Any european country i fancy! 15 Nov 20 3.51pm |
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Des lived in Stafford road, wallington, 5 mins walk from 5 ways , a bungalow, 221 i believe, back in the day!
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| mooro Within the Temples of Syrinx 15 Nov 20 4.48pm |
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Was in the audience back in the 80s on Tonight with D O'C with guests including Keegan, Brooking and Pamela Stevenson. Was a very funny bloke in between takes...RIP Des
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 15 Nov 20 5.06pm |
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Des O'Connor had an allegiance towards Northampton Town FC. He played for their reserves after he was evacuated to the town during World War II. Edited by Willo (15 Nov 2020 5.08pm)
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Henry of Peckham  Eton Mess 15 Nov 20 5.16pm |
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What was not to like about Des O' Connor? Always a gentleman and an excellent entertainer. RIP Des.
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