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‘It just makes you weird’: Irish comics on taking part in global hit comedy show

Source: PA Wire

Irish comics have said that a global reality comedy series they took part in was very difficult – and features some very niche Irish jokes.

Prime Video’s series LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland launches on the streaming platform next Friday, January 19.

The premise involves contestants trying to make the others laugh while not laughing or smiling themselves, with the final one who does not crack a grin winning overall.

The show’s Irish cast has compared the show to being in a room full of unruly teenagers and to trying to stay quiet during Mass – adding that the quips got hyper local in an

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