Comedy of the Week John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: 2025 Special
Sep 15, 2025
Join actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith, known for her comedic prowess, as she dives into a wildly entertaining discussion. The topics spiral from workplace hilarity involving insecure employees to whimsical solutions for peculiar odors with the fictional Mulligan's Noseologists. The sketches also tackle resurrected dodos causing a political ruckus in Jersey and critique the absurdities of clinical trials. With playful banter and quirky historical insights, this is a laugh-a-minute exploration of creativity and humor.
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Placebo Logic Reveals Power Of Framing
- John Finnemore plays with clinical-trial logic to expose how meaning depends on belief and framing.
- The placebo sketches show perception and expectation shape outcomes more than objective substance.
Bring Only Enthusiasts To Niche Museums
- Mulligan's Transport Museum advises only bring children who love old trains and buses.
- Avoid bringing kids who dislike vehicles because they will be bored and unhappy.
Constellations Are Stories We Keep Retelling
- Star patterns are largely subjective and our map-making chases memorable shapes.
- John Finnemore points out the Plough remains a singular delight we keep trying to re-find.
