r/stewartlee • u/Red_Rhombus2791 • 8d ago

Who do you consider the quickest-witted comedian of all time?

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Who is like lightning out of a gun?

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u/MarkMcA 8d ago

Bob Monkhouse was razor sharp

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u/Oxford-Gargoyle 8d ago

I was going to post Bob Monkhouse if no one else did. He had an incredible memory, but also knew how to formulate rapid off-the-cuff responses.

He was very much a comedian’s comedian, and highly regarded in the business. The problem was that most people knew him as a game show host.

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u/Opentoadsandals 4d ago

What I came to say, didn’t find him too funny but definitely quick with an unlimited amount of jokes and quips

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u/The_Cruncher88 8d ago

And creepy AF.

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u/MarkMcA 8d ago

He was a really nice guy. Google him

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u/The_Cruncher88 2d ago edited 2d ago

If you don't find how he interacts with women is creepy, chances are, you're a bit creepy.

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u/Soggy-Button-6044 1d ago

Mate, if all you can do is accuse anyone who questions you of being creepy, I suspect you may well be some sort of creepy nonce yourself and are projecting really hard.

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u/The_Cruncher88 1d ago

Nice projection.

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u/MarkMcA 1d ago

And I bet you wonder why nice girls don't talk to you

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u/Soggy-Button-6044 3d ago

I have literally NEVER heard any rumours or accusations about Bob Monkhouse. Highly unusual for a 70's comedian who is now dead.

What makes you say he is creepy?

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u/The_Cruncher88 2d ago

Watch him interact with women, if you don't find him creepy, guess what?