Jimmy Carr is once more in the headlines apparently for all of the wrong reasons. In the aftermath of the sentencing of Russell Brand he said:

Russell Brand is in prison for something he didn't do - "Get Consent"

... and it is something he is going to learn a lot about in the next week or so!

Personally, I don't think there is anything particularly offensive about that. He subverted the normal way of thinking about the issue - and guess what that makes us rethink the situation. and any kind of lateral or reconsidered approach can only be a good thing.

His standard approach, along with his choice of language is go to straight to the gutter, but when he speaks about issues... boy does he speak. When asked about parenting, his simple advice was "Hard now, easy later," which makes a lot of sense. When he discussed Charlie Kirk he saw the bigger picture. While being very careful to remain politically neutral he pointed out that freedom of speech vs tyranny was the bigger issue before going on to say that he had a bigger problem with those who deny such freedoms than with those who express (even vile) views. Aside from Russell Brand one of his other famous comments about women / consent / #metoo was "let the woman lead" - there is a certain wisdom to that.

I could go on, but if in doubt check him out for yourselves.

Yes, he is vulgar, both in language and thought, but all too often this is deliberate provocation and particularly when he invites hecklers to fire question at him he simply rapid fires responses back. That is a sharp mind at its best. Sometimes he goes too far, but at times he is just replying in tone with what is fired at him. However, very often, he is proven to be sage, thoughtful and wise and so if you can strip away or tolerate his vulgarity he is certainly a man with something to say.

I broadly agree with much of what he says, but that doesn't change the fact that I wouldn't want to be on the front row of one of his shows any time soon - lol

As always stay safe and well my friends.