Entertainers you can't stand

[slowmotion]

There's a degree of Tall Poppy syndrome going on here.

Mainly Viz.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

This small interaction between me and Drago, about a racist thing Liam Neeson said a while back, made me wonder how what an actor says or does when he or she is not acting might put you off watching their films (or a director e.g. Roman Polanski and Woody Allen, or a singer with their music, etc).

Probably two slightly different themes I would say; celebritities you can't stand and equally as interesting, should the individual (and their personal life/deeds) be separated from their art i.e. Allen/Polanski as you highlight.

With regards the latter, I really don't know, I have struggled with this for a long time. If I am being honest would I never watch 'Chinatown' or view a Picasso again? The answer is no, so I guess that gives me my answer.

As for celebs:

Gregg Wallace - knobhead even before the revelations
Ricky Gervais - office is a masterpiece but he is a bully.
Russel Brand - hated him before the rape allegations but just confirmed what I suspected.
Jamie Oliver - insincere mockney nubbins that runs down restaurant chain after chain leaving massive debts to suppliers, and hundreds of staff out of jobs whilst he and his wife pay themselves millions in dividends. Why people treat him as some national treasure is a mystery.

 

[Rusty Nails]

My wife loves watching "Strictly". I hate it and the whole self-congratulating cast, that's why I'm posting a lot tonight.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

There's a degree of Tall Poppy syndrome going on here.

True, that's why I try and limit myself to individuals who gave shown themselves to be fairly reprehensible!

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

James Corden and Bono are right up there too

Having done extensive research with Irish family members and friends I can confirm that most Irish people hate Bono.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

Piers Morgan and David Walliams get (dis) honourable mentions.

 

[Shortfall]

I think you could add Sting to the last two.

I would've agreed with you a few years ago when he was banging the eco drum whilst taking private jets everywhere (see also Bono) and there was a time when he couldn't go on stage without taking his top off. However he's an amazing songwriter/musician/performer and he's mellowed a bit with age. Saying that his Police band mates are taking him to court so who knows?

 

[orraloon]

Mr Sting is a regular on the (irregular) Athletico Mince podcast, Geordie Heat episodes.

"I'm Mr Sting from the massive house with the massive drive. I love Barley water, exercise bikes, fields of Wheat, Trudie and of course my beautiful lute!!"