Hole Truth?

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By pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
Derry, Northern Ireland
April 30, 2017 12:12pm CST
To be able to look at things from a completely different angle can be so refreshing. The Irish comedian, Dave Allen, used it to great effect. Here's his take on a very well-known story, from the viewpoint of one who knew enough about human nature to make his living from it. Much of this comedian's material is on YouTube, the link below should kick-start you journey.
A clip from Irish comedian Dave Allen. He talks about his atheism and the bible.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (13127)
• Ireland
30 Apr 17
@pgntwo It's strange that one small island has been packed so solid with creative talent.
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
30 Apr 17
A bit like Donegal - when the good Lord made it, he had to scrunch it up to fit it into place... ;)
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Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
3 May 17
A real master of timing! I think that it was he who ridiculed the design of the human body - "Who ever in their right mind would put the amusewment park right next to the sewage farm?" (or something to that effect). Thank you for this reminder about a great man who taught us the art of humour in the midst of respect (even though he claimed to be "an atheist, thank God")
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
3 May 17
He is one of the few to have mastered the art of subtle comedy, his timing is what makes it so effective. I shall have to hunt down that amusement park and sewage farm quote, I have forgotten the source, but do remember it.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 May 17
Thanks for posting that - the man was brilliant.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341824)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 17
He is so funny and so 'politically incorrect'. We used to love watching his TV series.
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
1 May 17
Another comedian who would have had a hard time of it today, perhaps. Very funny when talking to camera, but not always so great when it came to visual sketches alongside others, perhaps.
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Timea
@tzwrites (4835)
• Romania
30 Apr 17
I will check the videos out. I am unfamiliar with him
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
30 Apr 17
I hope you like them, he had a particularly wry outlook on some of the topics he covered in his shows.
ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
1 May 17
Funny and rather a different view.
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
1 May 17
It certainly is, and there's more of it on YouTube, some of it from videotape, so not highest quality image.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
25 Sep 17
He's a good comedian!
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
25 Sep 17
Yes, he was one of the greats.
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Sue21
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
2 May 17
Have seen this one but will see it tomorrow now as its quite late. Was a very talented man was Dave Allen and he had an amazing ability to reach out to people with his charisma and charm. That was Dave Allen all over. Bright Star personality.
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Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
2 May 17
I've seen a couple of videos on YouTube. He is very funny. Teaching a child to tell time was hysterical. This video was also very entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
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