LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland

I watched the UK version of this first and really enjoyed it, so figured I'd expand my viewing to at least the other English-speaking versions.

Well, a bit of a mistake as I didn't find it very funny. One major issue as pointed out by another reviewer is that this show is called Last One LAUGHING, not last one smiling.

That is such an epic fail on the part of the producers. It takes a lot more to make someone laugh than smile. The UK version pushed the participants to the breaking point and near mental breakdown before they were eliminated, which made for great viewing. Here, the Irish are knocked out for the smallest smile which is an idiotic choice and just not funny.

I love the comedians. They are all so funny and they all actually participate. However Graham Norton is way too strict as the judge on the smiling rule; if someone is smiling due to their own fun and not laughing at all, then it shouldn't count! It's Last One Laughing not Last One Smiling. Someone was smiling to themselves while playing with something, another smiled as part of a bit, I think someone smiled politely when meeting someone, etc. They were not laughing in any of those scenereos. Change up the judge, or whoever is actually judging, and I think you'd have another 10/10 comedy show. Love to see more LOLs regardless.

I only managed about three quarters of the first episode but can confidently say is the least funny thing of any genre I've ever seen. They didn't just resort to doing clown bits, that was their go to. Yes, actual clown bits, like 1950s circus tent mini bike clown bits. It was painful, and not in the fun, cringe-comedy way, just painful cringe.

This show reeks of theatre kids without a funny bone in their body networking their way up the ladder and this mess is the result.

The only relief from the pain was the guy doing puns, they were slightly amusing.

Surely Ireland has better talent out there.

Never heard of this franchise before but saw on amazon and loved it. Yes I appreciate it won't be for everyone, I also appreciate it may be harder as some of the comedians are unknown to the other side of the water.

I'm a huge Jason Byrne fan and that's what made me try it. The first episode is slow (let's say) as its a new format and getting used to the game. But I would not have lasted 5 minutes in that house with all the one liners and slapstick humour!

It feels like a lengthened 'Taskmaster' task. If you like Jason Byrne or Vic and Bob style humour, you'll probably like it. If you need full material and canned laughter you might not! Give it a go though!

I really hope they do an English/Scottish one now!!

I have not seen the other versions of this show so can't compare but LOL Ireland is nuts and I love it it's silly and fun and doesn't take itself too seriously - I can't explain why it's funny but it works. It is utter madness. It's not the big performance pieces that get you but the one liners they deliver amongst themselves that are gold. Deirdre O'Kane is a legend and Amy Huberman is fearless ! Aisling Bea what's not to love !

Also with Graham Norton as presenter need I say more, a Father ted reference even turns up.

It's not a show for everyone but it definitely brightened a few dull January nights !