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The speaker says he used to make comedy material about footballers because they were easy to joke about. The line suggests he was relying on a common stereotype that footballers are not very intelligent.
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Originally said in English.
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About Romesh Ranganathan
British comedian, actor, and presenter
Romesh Ranganathan is a British comedian, actor, and presenter. Known for his deadpan, often self-deprecating style, he has built a career in stand-up and television. His comedy often returns to questions of identity, especially his own description of himself as a British “coconut”, a label he connects to being raised by his mother, Shanthi Ranganathan. That perspective gives much of his work its personal edge, with material shaped by family, culture, and the awkwardness of everyday life.
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