Fringe Comedy Review

How soon is too soon?

The tragic death of footballer Gary Speed has upset me (and many of my friends) in more ways than one; firstly, the fact that a young man with so much to live for could decide to end it all is pretty grim, but worst of all are the cruel jokes that are already circulating on the internet. I know that comedians – whether they’re on stage or in the pub – have always cashed in on tragedy. There’s something quite gleeful about sitting in a crowded comedy club and giggling at something that you know would horrify most right-thinking people. Think back to every disaster or celebrity death over the last few years, and I bet you can remember the sick jokes that were doing the rounds. My concern is how soon is too soon?

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