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’.
"S*** Champagne Socialists Say…." (1/2)
Produced in Islington @LoveWestley @itsjoelchilaka pic.twitter.com/9daDfq8AvZ
— Turning Point UK (@TPointUK) June 19, 2019
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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