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[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago (4 children)
[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 23 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Philomena Cunk actually started as a "man-on-the-street" interview segment on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. She was often shown alongside Barry Shitpeas (whom I miss dearly). Philomena's character was quite popular however, and Brooker has written many spin-off shows featuring her, with titles styled like "Cunk on..." such as Cunk on Britain and Cunk on Earth.

If you recognize the name Charlie Brooker, it's more likely you recognize it from his show Black Mirror. I honestly quite like his comedy much better and think A Touch of Cloth is wildly underrated.

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago

Oh man I am definitely going to dive into all of this, thank you so much for the context and recommendations

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago

Hehe, "shitpeas" is what they serve at your local chippy alongside fish and chips.

[–] Hegar@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Mockumentary called Cunk on Earth.

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

So funny, thanks

[–] Algaroth@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Cunk on Earth. It's on Netflix. I highly recommend it.

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm sold already, I'm planning to watch it right after work

[–] KepBen@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Word of warning: there's only six episodes, so if you watch it all right now you'll have to settle for a rewatch tomorrow.

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Oh my god I'm almost crying on the first episode of cunk on Britain

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Good to know, taken into consideration. Thank you very much