Latest Opinions
Chortle's Opinions section is an arena for fans to share their views on any aspect of comedy.
We invite general comment pieces about particular aspects of the comedy scene (although reviews of individual shows or performers tend not to be suited to this section except in very rare circumstances). Contributions should be at least 500 words in length, in a similar tone to something you might read in a broadsheet newspaper, and emailed to steve@chortle.co.uk
We reserve the right to edit pieces – although we will be careful not to change the meaning of anything – or not to use them at all. By submitting an article you grant Chortle indefinite licence to use it freely; though you retain the copyright on it to use it elsewhere.
Mon 16 May 2011
Sun 15 May 2011
Under the influence?
Chris Hallam asks if comedians have any sway in politics
15/05/2011 … During the recent local elections, the Green Party broadcast one of the oddest political broadcasts I’ve ever seen.
The Edinburgh flat fraud
James Sherwood was nearly scammed, and is afraid you might be too
15/05/2011 … This article isn’t funny, or particularly about comedy.
Thu 12 May 2011
The Seven Year Shits
Vince Atta celebrates his comedy anniversary in style
12/05/2011 … An excellent comedian friend of mine, Eddie, doesn’t gig enough.
Wed 11 May 2011
Aren't foreigners funny?
Will Sawney says comedy's the best way to understand a culture
11/05/2011 … Truth be told, foreigners are a funny bunch.
Thu 05 May 2011
Comedy gets a dose of reality
Harley Pool sifts fact from fiction
05/05/2011 … It’s probably not true to say there have been a spate of reality programs recently, as a spate suggests something unusual, and TV has been heading this way for…
Wed 04 May 2011
If you can't stand the heat...
Matt Rudge on summer Edinburgh previews
04/05/2011 … Rejoice! The heat wave has arrived! Outside the weather is wonderful, find the factor 15.
The original NWA
04/05/2011 … ‘Sitting naked in a corner sandwiched between two Norwegian models, also in their birthday suits, with enough cocaine on the table to make Scarface jealous, Richard…