TIM Vine has cleaned up at the Fringe for a second time...
The comedian landed Dave’s funniest joke of the festival gong four years after his first award.
His winning one-liner – “I’ve decided to sell my hoover... well, it was just collecting dust” – was
voted top by the public, taking 19 per cent of the poll ahead of a Masai Graham gag.
Ten judges had sat through 60 comedy shows at the Fringe and produced a shortlist.
Former Not Going Out star Tim, 47, said: “I’m surprised but delighted. This is the second time I’ve won this award but I guess nobody loves a repeat more than Dave.”
However, Tim also delivered the least laughable joke according to punters. His line “I’d like to start with the chimney jokes – I’ve got a stack of them. The first one is on the house” was judged top of the flops.
Three female comics – Bec Hill, Ria Lina and Felicity Ward – feature in the top 10. Steve North, of sponsors Dave, said: “The award celebrates the fantastic range of comedy on offer at the Fringe.”
2 I’ve written a joke about a fat badger, but I couldn’t fit it into my set. Masai Graham
3 Always leave them wanting more, my uncle used to say to me. Which is why he lost his job in disaster relief. Mark Watson
4 I was given some Sudoku toilet paper. It didn’t work. You could only fill it in with number 1s and number 2s. Bec Hill
5 I wanted to do a show about feminism. But my husband wouldn’t let me. Ria Lina
6 Money can’t buy you happiness? Well, check this out, I bought myself a Happy Meal. Paul F Taylor
7 Scotland had oil but it’s running out thanks to all that deep frying. Scott Capurro
8= I forgot my inflatable Michael Gove, which is a shame ‘cause halfway through he disappears up his own a*******. Kevin Day
8= I’ve been married for 10 years, I haven’t made a decision for seven. Jason Cook
10 This show is about perception and perspective. But it depends how you look at it. Felicity Ward
The comedian landed Dave’s funniest joke of the festival gong four years after his first award.
His winning one-liner – “I’ve decided to sell my hoover... well, it was just collecting dust” – was
voted top by the public, taking 19 per cent of the poll ahead of a Masai Graham gag.
Ten judges had sat through 60 comedy shows at the Fringe and produced a shortlist.
Former Not Going Out star Tim, 47, said: “I’m surprised but delighted. This is the second time I’ve won this award but I guess nobody loves a repeat more than Dave.”
However, Tim also delivered the least laughable joke according to punters. His line “I’d like to start with the chimney jokes – I’ve got a stack of them. The first one is on the house” was judged top of the flops.
Three female comics – Bec Hill, Ria Lina and Felicity Ward – feature in the top 10. Steve North, of sponsors Dave, said: “The award celebrates the fantastic range of comedy on offer at the Fringe.”
The Jokes
1 I’ve decided to sell my hoover... well, it was just collecting dust Tim Vine2 I’ve written a joke about a fat badger, but I couldn’t fit it into my set. Masai Graham
3 Always leave them wanting more, my uncle used to say to me. Which is why he lost his job in disaster relief. Mark Watson
4 I was given some Sudoku toilet paper. It didn’t work. You could only fill it in with number 1s and number 2s. Bec Hill
5 I wanted to do a show about feminism. But my husband wouldn’t let me. Ria Lina
6 Money can’t buy you happiness? Well, check this out, I bought myself a Happy Meal. Paul F Taylor
7 Scotland had oil but it’s running out thanks to all that deep frying. Scott Capurro
8= I forgot my inflatable Michael Gove, which is a shame ‘cause halfway through he disappears up his own a*******. Kevin Day
8= I’ve been married for 10 years, I haven’t made a decision for seven. Jason Cook
10 This show is about perception and perspective. But it depends how you look at it. Felicity Ward
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