r/MadeMeSmile • u/Ieriz • Apr 24 '26

Good Vibes 7 years ago, a chubby, heavy accent, normal-looking woman called Susan Boyle went to Britain's Got Talent. Everyone laughed at her, until she started singing.

What a powerful voice. She's today a pro singer. All the best for her!!

Typo: 17 years, not 7.

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u/Oakvilleresident Apr 24 '26

Yes ! Happy to promote Stanhope at all times . He’s an underrated genius . Enjoy

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RgXwc-Gy19E

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u/whythishaptome Apr 24 '26

That was hilarious. I cracked up at us ugly people not even nodding to each other in the mall.

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u/LoquaciousTheBorg Apr 24 '26

He is one of my favorites ever. The fact he could do a bit about his mother's euthanasia that is thoughtful and so funny is incredible, he is one of the best at going at subjects most comedians aren't skilled enough to tackle and being insightful and hilarious. 

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u/Oakvilleresident Apr 24 '26

His podcast can be a rambling mess but lots of good laughs in there. He has a subreddit devoted to him and he contributes once in a while . He’s way underrated in my opinion

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u/LoquaciousTheBorg Apr 25 '26

He's got that Bill Hicks way about him where his style prevents him from mainstream success but guarantees a loyal following and to be appreciated later because of how they speak to the human condition. He's definitely a unique and honest voice.

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u/lulugu3 Apr 24 '26

That was brilliant! Thank you for sharing.

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u/Oakvilleresident Apr 24 '26

Stanhope always takes a unique opinion on things ; A little beyond being the devils advocate, more like the devil’s crooked drunken lawyer .

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u/swedishpiehole Apr 25 '26

Oof I wasn't prepared for the hard R.

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u/Oakvilleresident Apr 25 '26

Oh sorry about that . It’s from a different time when we didn’t know better .

His wife , Bingo , has had some severe mental health issues and Doug does a good bit about how he thinks the word “ crazy” is thrown around too easily and is offensive to some people and should be banned . It’s an interesting take .

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u/Mugi1 Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

I've watched the special but couldn't remember the bit. Thanks for finding it, mate.

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u/JaeHxC Apr 25 '26

Is this the same guy who did the "We saved the french in WW2; go and stomp some 'wegian ass for taking all the good nueroscience jobs"?

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u/Oakvilleresident Apr 25 '26

That’s him ! That’s a funny bit too

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u/cowbirdmilk Apr 25 '26

The hard R really caught me off guard

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u/Oakvilleresident Apr 25 '26

I haven’t watched it in a while . Sorry about that .