Simon Amstell - Possibly the funniest man on TV.

Jetfire · Post by **Jetfire** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:54 pm

Never mind the Buzzcocks has been brilliant whenever I watch it, I might say it has possibly overtaken TopGear a my favorite British TV show.

Simon Amstell should never ever be allowed on primetime just to avoid all risk of him losing his piss taking attitude to comedy. No matter who is on he doesn't hold back and nicely rips into anything. BBC2 should be a mecca to his followers and is perfect for him. He is amazing.

CounterPunch · Post by **CounterPunch** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:20 am

I find him incredibly funny BUT for me a little bit of him goes a long way.

I do like him for the same reason I like Jimmy Carr, his sharp quick witted retorts. Usually I dont find Jimmy Carr funny, but in a live show situation (Ive seen him live 3 times) Jimmy is the king of comebacks.

I think Simon looks pretty stupid with the hair hes got atm, but still, Never Mind The Buzzcocks is v funny.

electro girl · Post by **electro girl** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:36 pm

CounterPunch wrote: I do like him for the same reason I like Jimmy Carr, his sharp quick witted retorts. Usually I dont find Jimmy Carr funny, but in a live show situation (Ive seen him live 3 times) Jimmy is the king of comebacks.

Its the same for me, its great how he can just non-chelantely ripp people (especially with the Preston from Ordinary boys incident). Even though I find him funnyer than Mark Lamar I actually prefer Lamar as a Buzzcocks host and ideally I'd like to see them host alternatley or co-host (one can dream).

Jetfire · Post by **Jetfire** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:05 pm

Lets face it. Buzzcocks is basically the Simon Amstell show:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ztpGGTQSCn8

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=b42fGVPVj ... re=related

Noel Fielding: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cmiuPVPYoWc

Barrowman (always quality) tries a gay off: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y2ionzrbD ... re=related

Jo Whiley http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o8wtoMoNk ... re=related

Donny Tourette: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=b9NKqhJQ7J0

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=btx0aoH2uKI

You can currently get most complete episodes from 2006-2007 off YouTube.

Sixswitch · Post by **Sixswitch** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:36 pm

He's OK. Buzzcocks is really missing Bill Bailey at the moment. Simon Amstell and Phill Jupitus aren't funny enough to carry the show on their own. This season is by far the weakest.

-Ss

electro girl · Post by **electro girl** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:48 pm

Jetfire wrote: Barrowman (always quality) .

Very true. He is also awsome and funny and really cool and fit.

Auntie Slag · Post by **Auntie Slag** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:32 pm

I thought he was great on T4 and really enjoyed his piss-taking of Donny Tourette. I think he's at his best when a guest is able to fight back a bit. Makes him work for it a bit more if you know what I mean. Anything that forces someone away from the pre-scripted banter if fine by me.

AndyTurnbull · Post by **AndyTurnbull** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:58 am

I do prefer Amstell to Lamarr on Buzzcocks but I agree that this season has suffered thanks to the guest captains. They need to grab a permanent replacement for Bill Bailey for the next series.

Andy

Jetfire · Post by **Jetfire** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:15 pm

I think Buzzcocks is just as funny, but less varied in its humour. It's certainly pretty much the Simon Amstell show now.

electro girl · Post by **electro girl** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:29 pm

Jetfire wrote:I think Buzzcocks is just as funny, but less varied in its humour. It's certainly pretty much the Simon Amstell show now.

But is that how it will end? I have a feeling it might as I dont picture anyone taking over in the same way he did and if someone does then the show will aleays be remembered for the Amstel years.

CounterPunch · Post by **CounterPunch** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:34 pm

You say that but the same was and is said by people about Lamarr, and how he could never be replaced and the show would be a load of crap after he left, the simple fact is, if they find a decent enough host if Amstell decides to leave then after a bit people will just naturally move on.

electro girl · Post by **electro girl** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:08 pm

CounterPunch wrote:You say that but the same was and is said by people about Lamarr, and how he could never be replaced and the show would be a load of crap after he left.

Some still feel the same way, my girlfriend is not an Amstel person and wants Lamarr back but I think everyone else is settled and used to Amstel.

CounterPunch · Post by **CounterPunch** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:54 am

just saw the episode with Amy Winehouse, i think that episode really sums up 100% how good Simon Amstell is