Lee Mack's Joke Leaves John Cleese In Near Tears | The Graham Norton Show
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The narrator's punishment for being fired from a job in Great Yarmouth was being sent to work at a different location after a disastrous stand-up comedy performance while drunk. The failed attempt at comedy involved copying jokes from other comedians, resulting in a blackout on stage.
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- The narrator's attempt at stand-up comedy while drunk, copying other comedians' jokes, resulted in a failed performance and led to being sent to work at a different location as a punishment.
- The story highlights the consequences of not being authentic and true to oneself, showcasing the importance of integrity and originality in personal and professional endeavors.
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Recent questions
What happened to the narrator after a failed stand-up comedy performance?
They were sent to work at a different location.
Why was the narrator punished and sent to work at a different location?
They attempted stand-up comedy while drunk.
What advice did the narrator follow before their failed stand-up comedy performance?
They copied other comedians' jokes.
Where did the narrator get fired from their job before being sent to work at a different location?
Great Yarmouth.
What was the outcome of the narrator's stand-up comedy performance?
They blacked out on stage.
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Comedy Fail Leads to Unwanted Transfer
- The narrator recounts a story of being sent to work at a different location as a punishment after getting fired from a job in Great Yarmouth. This punishment stemmed from an incident where the narrator attempted stand-up comedy while drunk, following advice to copy other comedians' jokes, leading to a failed performance where they blacked out on stage.




