Poll: James Corden

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The Clitosaurus

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Does anyone find the guy funny?

The thought just occurred to me, as they often do, and I figured i'd ask the audience. Granted maybe only a percentage of Escapist forum-goers will actually be familiar with him, and an even smaller percentage will be of the demographic that his humour is presumably aimed at...

Ok, I think I may have answered my own question, at least in regards to this forum, but I still wonder. I personally find him to be too painfully arrogant and up-himself, which is a trait I suppose most comedians have to evolve if they're to stand a chance. With Corden, however, it just seems far too blatant, like he's genuinely in love with himself.

Perhaps i've missed something though; what is it that makes him funny?

(Also, I realise that comedy is incredibly subjective, and is aimed at certain demographics, but I was just interested in what others thought of the fellow.)
 

Artina89

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No I am not a big fan of his either. I just don't find him funny, I just find him rather annoying. I didn't even like Gavin and Stacey and when I say this my friends look at me as though I am insane.
 

omega 616

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I don't laugh at him but he does lift my mood a little. Only really seen him in Gavin and stacey were he is playing a supporting role, so he doesn't get a vast amount of lines.

He just plays the average guy in it, a beer swilling, constantly remarking on ladies looks, football lovin' lads lad. (from what I have seen)

The person who he remindes me of annoys me more, Justin Lee Collins, can't stand that git. He sounds like a telegram, talks really fast for 4 or 5 words then stop, really fast, stop etc.
 

Pariah87

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I like Gavin and Stacey, I even like the character of Smithy but when I see him in anything else or as himself I find him cringeworthy to say the least.

I tend to dislike guys who are up themselves in general though, especially when they have no reason to be. Probably jealousy on my part.