Josh Thomas – Douchebag
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Josh Thomas – Douchebag

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Towards the end of the show Thomas emphasises that he put forward the concept for the show in haste, a decision he has seemingly regretted ever since.  He’s clearly worried that this time it’s a little bit too honest and that his audiences and the world at large may judge him harshly for his onstage revelations.  If the laughter reverberating around the Melbourne Town Hall this week is anything to go by then he doesn’t have anything to worry about.

It’s true – Douchebag explores some of the quirky, less desirable, even dark elements of Thomas’ nature. But, then again, we all have these.  The show is not only completely hilarious but also opens up opportunities for introspection and examination of our own ethical frameworks.  Not to mention plenty of jokes about foreskins.

The show represents a challenge to Thomas’ innocent persona, delving as it does into some less-than-innocent situations, but he comes out the better for it.  His delivery is characteristically excellent, the jokes are funny and the anecdotes are vivid.  Douchebag could represent Thomas’ growth into a fully adult comedian, and no doubt will win support from old and new fans alike. 

BY JOSH FERGEUS

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