Turning Point UK mocked ‘champagne socialists’ and it didn’t end well – 11 brutal takedowns
The right-wing student types at Turning Point UK – you remember – thought they’d enjoy a bit of fun at the expense of ‘champagne socialists’ by doing a video in which they mock the ‘shit champagne socialists say’.
Except it’s not quite as good as they think it is, and the only funny thing about it was the responses it prompted. Which were brutal.
1.
I don’t say this lightly, but this is possibly the worst thing I’ve seen in my life. Just painful. pic.twitter.com/SxbRw4gnjn
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) June 19, 2019
2.
This made me cringe so hard it cured my piles. So thanks.
— David Couch (@crutchley) June 19, 2019
3.
One of the worst things I've ever seen. And I've sat through Grease 2 – twice.
— Otto English (@Otto_English) June 19, 2019
4.
I would say “Don’t give up the day job,” but I’m not entirely sure what that is.
— Phil (@fatboyfat) June 19, 2019
5.
you guys are shit at comedy and dumb as fucking rocks
— Séamas It Ever Was (@shockproofbeats) June 19, 2019
6.
“Why are there no successful right wing comedians?”
— 🏳️🌈 Max 🏳️🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) June 19, 2019
7.
Jesus Christ. Can't work out what you need more desperately? Basic presentation skills or basic history.
— Otto English (@Otto_English) June 19, 2019
8.
Hi! Love your account and org. Just a few notes.
The edit feels a little loose. I'd suggest cutting to the next shot before the performers look into the camera. The many at-camera glances were a bit distracting and made me miss some of the really good points you brought up.
— Cody Johnston (@drmistercody) June 20, 2019
9.
The actors seem a little bored and low energy throughout, making me think perhaps socialism isn't so bad. I'd recommend asking the Kochs to increase the budget a bit so you can hire a director or, failing that, actors who aren't also busy being members of your cool organization.
— Cody Johnston (@drmistercody) June 20, 2019
10.
"S*** X's Say" are traditionally not filmed as conversations. Each statement is standalone, so cutting to different locations/situations makes the lines seem less disjointed. Filming non sequiturs as one static conversation, again, distracts from the good points you're making.
— Cody Johnston (@drmistercody) June 20, 2019
11.
Change nothing about the sound, it's perfect.
— Cody Johnston (@drmistercody) June 20, 2019
If part one wasn’t enough for you, there’s more.
S*** Champagne Socialists Say…." (2/2)
Produced in Islington @LoveWestley @itsjoelchilaka pic.twitter.com/vDVrVcxA0s
— Turning Point UK (@TPointUK) June 19, 2019
In conclusion …
How in fuck’s name have you written, recorded, edited and watched back something this arse-clenchingly fucking terrible without at least one of the dead-brained pricks in your dodgy little office saying, “Do you think this is a bit…really fucking shit?”
— Profanity Dog (@ProfanityDog) June 19, 2019
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