Not funny

 Veteran comedy writer Roy Clarke, creator of Open All Hours, Last of the Summer Wine and Keeping Up Appearances, believes modern comedy has lost its sense of fun — and that political correctness has made audiences too easily offended. Clarke, who is now 95, said the rise of what he called the “thought police” had taken away people’s ability to laugh at themselves, describing today’s viewers as “prissy” and “destructive” to genuine comedy. “It is not like the old days. Now they feel entitled to be upset. I think we have lost all common sense,” Clarke said.

Thank goodness political correctness hasn't yet reached our small gathering of Chattering Crafters. We were a few members short this morning, but that was ok. The jokes were coming thick and fast. Rude or naughty, it doesn't matter. Nobody had to watch their P's and Q's. No holding back, say exactly what you like. No subject is out of bounds. No topics are forbidden. Just a group of sassy women having fun. 

We need to rescue comedy. It's badly needed. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona