The Independent said this about Tony Hancock and the internet wasn’t entirely kind
It is 50 years since the death of the Tony Hancock and here’s what the Independent had to say about it.
The forgotten British comedian who paved the way for Alan Partridge and David Brent https://t.co/nYkFNk4B0H
— The Independent (@Independent) June 25, 2018
Except, well, people didn’t really agree that he’s been forgotten. Quite the opposite, in fact. Here’s a flavour of the responses online.
1.
Stone me – forgotten? Dear oh dear, Sid. https://t.co/Q99OBzYHiB
— Simon Blackwell (@simonblackwell) June 25, 2018
2.
…"Forgotten"….
Fuck's sake. https://t.co/ns7LPAKI61— Richard Littler (@richard_littler) June 25, 2018
3.
Ah yes, the forgotten British comedian whose show is repeated on national radio literally every week https://t.co/DnezyNyY5G
— Eddie Robson (@EddieRobson) June 25, 2018
4.
Forgotten? Stone me! To quote a certain comedian. "You buffoon!" https://t.co/RUPXwseedd
— Nev Fountain (@Nevfountain) June 25, 2018
5.
"How dare you. True I'm not at the old Summer Season in Frinton but the pier's still got smoke coming from it. But there's that date with Donald Peers and Sabrina in September. No hang on, that fell through didn't it? Must ring Don and ask him if the swellings gone down yet…"
— Danny Baker (@prodnose) June 25, 2018
6.
"The forgotten British comedian". That headline contains more than an armful of bullshit. https://t.co/KTPZoic4Yw
— Matt Owen (@MJowen174) June 25, 2018
7.
Culturally illiterate buffoons. https://t.co/uprYbBhj6m
— Jimmy Leach (@JimmyTLeach) June 25, 2018
8.
This is nonsense. Andy Warhol said everyone would be famous for 15 minutes – but Tony Hancock was famous for a half hour. https://t.co/zyjGj1TXX6
— David Whitley (@mrdavidwhitley) June 25, 2018
9.
Forgotten? pic.twitter.com/xWXvAW2DUg
— Mike Linwood (@mikelinny) June 25, 2018
Just in case you needed reminding.
#OnThisDay 1968: Tony Hancock died in Sydney, Australia. The BBC's Head of Light Entertainment, Tom Sloane, paid this tribute to him. pic.twitter.com/VPfL6afPsL
— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) June 25, 2018
To conclude …
As we commemorate the passing of Tony Hancock, who died 50 years ago #OTD 1968, let's not dwell on his personal tragedy but focus on the wonderful legacy he left us to enjoy. Pure genius. #Hancock50 pic.twitter.com/oyAEeKKBwl
— Tony Hancock (@East_Cheam_Lad) June 25, 2018
