Comedy of the Week

Henry Normal: A Normal... Humanity

Jun 23, 2025
Henry Normal, a multi-award winning writer and producer known for classics like The Royle Family, takes listeners on a whimsical journey through humanity. He humorously explores the oddities of our morning routines and the absurdities of aging and relationships. With playful anecdotes, he examines memory and shared experiences, celebrating life’s chaos through poetry. Normal brilliantly juxtaposes humor with poignant reflections on love and connection, inviting us to ponder the trivial and profound aspects of existence.
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ANECDOTE

Pub Night Ends in Blonde Wig

  • Henry recounts a night out with Angela that ended with him wearing a blonde wig and taking a taxi home.
  • This story illustrates his humor and candidness in sharing personal life moments.
INSIGHT

Humans Are Mostly Bacteria

  • Humans are composed of more bacteria cells than human cells, making us over 56% bacteria.
  • This challenges conventional views of what it means to be human, highlighting our symbiotic relationship with microbes.
INSIGHT

Humanity’s Ambition and Entitlement

  • There's nothing physically unique about humans compared to other animals except our ambitiousness and sense of entitlement.
  • Even pet cats rival humans in feeling entitled, poking fun at human exceptionalism.
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