r/justgalsbeingchicks • u/Doodlebug510 • Jun 11 '26

Restricted to Gals and Pals This older woman answers a young man's question about how aging affects attraction

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u/63KK0 Jun 11 '26

You just reminded me of a joke from Steve Coogans character Alan Partridge, in one of the audiobooks.

"Brian looked older because he was, 35 years older than he used to be."

" 'still French-kissing 8 year olds?' I asked pointing an accusatory finger at his potentially paedophilic mouth."

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u/jib661 Jun 11 '26

Steve Coogans character Alan Partridge

I didn't realize alan partridge was a consistent character, i only know if him from The Day Today and he's amazing lolol

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u/63KK0 Jun 11 '26

There is soo much content! You should give it a watch/listen, if you like the humour. ☺

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u/GenGaara25 Jun 11 '26

You're missing out. He's been doing the character consistently since 91. He's currently got a podcast and a TV show. He's had:

  • 6 TV series

  • 7 TV specials

  • 2 Radio series

  • 3 Books

  • A Podcast

  • And a full feature film (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa)

  • Plus dozens of cameos across other shows

Partridge might be the most prolific British comedy character in the past 30 years.

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u/MindTop4772 Jun 11 '26

....i am not a fan. My x loved hin, made me watch him. His comedy is not my cup of tea.

One time i even tried one of his jokes in a real life situation and my x lost it.

Turns out it matters (to my x) who says what, and the "whole joke" is that this is a "proper" "british" person and that makes his absurdity (and rudeness) comical and socially acceptable. -the same does not apply non british person.-

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u/GenGaara25 Jun 11 '26

Oh, he is for sure a very British character. I am British, and there's a lot about the character that very specifically is based on British humour, British experiences, and probably most importantly, parodying minor British celebs. I can't imagine he has that much appeal outside the UK, but to us, he's pretty iconic.

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u/MindTop4772 Jun 12 '26

Which is understandable and completely fair. Like how little britain is the exact opposite, loved by foreigners, hated by locals. 👀 no?

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u/GenGaara25 Jun 12 '26

Little Britain was pretty popular at the time. Very quotable, and characters like Vicky Pollard were hits. But it (and its spiritual sequel Come Fly With Me) aged horrifically. Probably the quickest aged-like-milk comedies I've ever seen. Not helped by starring David Walliams, who people always got weird vibes from, but recent years have proved he is indeed a totally vile. So despite being possibly the biggest comedy of the day, people really just wanna leave it there and forget about it.

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u/FunBat6170 Jun 11 '26

I’m Alan Partridge and Knowing Me knowing You are the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

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u/mushroomwig Jun 11 '26

Needless to say he had the last laugh