Fans back Jimmy Carr after amputee joke causes storm
October 26, 2009 6:00pm by Such Small Portions
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Fans of Jimmy Carr has come out in support after the comedian was branded 'sick' for telling a joke about amputee's in the army.
The comedian, who was finishing up his set at the Manchester Apollo on Friday night, caused outrage after he told the audience: "Say what you like about amputees from Iraq and Afghanistan but we're going to have a fucking good Paralympics team in 2012."
The ne commander calling for Carr to 'quit' comedy while Conservative MP Patrick Mercer, who is chairman of the commons sub committee on terrorism has also criticised the comedian saying that certain subjects should be 'off limits' for stand-up comedians.
Mr Mercer said: "It's not funny and this man's career should end right now.
"I understand the desire to shock but there are certain subjects you just can't make fun of."
However fans of the comedian have come out in support of the quip stating that it is in the same 'black' tone that many squaddies would understand. Lance Corporal Roy Mackenzie told The Sun Newspaper that he 'laughed out loud' at the gag.
"That brand of black humour is exactly the same as a squaddie's," Mackenzie said.
"Anyway, it's true we've got amputees in the forces breaking athletic world records.
"We're proud to represent Britain - whether it be on the battlefield or in the Paralympics."
Carr, who has since taken the joke out of his routine said: "I offend some people, I offend everyone, I like to cover all bases. Servicemen are having a difficult time so I'm going to leave well alone if that's ok."
Read more
Fans support comedian Carr over troop jibe - Sky News
Jimmy Carr's amputee joke angers Army commander - The Mirror
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