What is it about Michael McIntyre that’s won him legions of fans and a sell-out stint at Wembley? Fingertips’ Seun Fabumni investigates
Let’s be honest, most UK comedians are jealous of the great Michael McIntyre – and who can blame them really? In just a few short years he has reached dizzying heights of popularity on the comedy circuit – success that eluded contempories such as Peter Kay and Jack Dee for much longer.
That alone should earn him the stamp of approval from both his peers and the public.
But just in case you’re not convinced or laugh-prone to his jokes. Here are ten reasons why the nation loves this chirpy fellow:
1 – He’s a very bubbly and over-excited man. What’s more, he’s very energetic with his stage presence and you have that undoubted feeling that if you were to meet him in person he wouldn’t spit in your face, a la Amy Winehouse.
2 – Everything around us we take for granted, he uses as ammunition to fire back jokes. Whether it be about ‘man draws’ or the public’s fascination with fighting each other when attempting to get on trains.
3 – On more then a few occasions, he jokes about his appearance, with his weight being the main victim of this gag. Also, he frequently highlights his resemblance to TV fashion guru Gok Wan – even if it is just wishful thinking.
4 – For some reason he has the knack for making the same jokes seem funny after they’ve been heard for the fifth time. Not that he repeats his jokes often – but because they’re just that damn good!
5 – He is a true craftsman of what he does. If that doesn’t convince you then his sell-out tour of the o2 and Wembley Arena definitely should.
6 – He’s very camp and isn’t afraid to show. Donning flamboyant shirts and an over-excited manner.
7 – He also has a very distinguishable voice, which undoubtedly make his act even funnier. It sounds like a mix between a disgruntled Chewbacca and Dale Winton.
8 – You feel like an audience member when watching one of his shows – that you have an insight into his life without the restraining order. He constantly talks about his family life with his wife and kids, but obviously with humorous and probably exaggerated outcomes.
9 – It has been known that audience members have been left crying after witnessing his shows, and have had to leave their seats to save themselves from oxygen starvation. In addition his jokes are easily repeated to others without them losing their potency.
10 – Probably the most important reason, on why he is so successful is that he doesn’t look to offend. Many comics these days tell crass jokes that include an immense amount of profane language or mock somebody well-known. What is so unique about his shows is that you can even go and watch it with your grandma comfortably without worrying what she will think. And this ladies and gentlemen is what makes the man so great.
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