The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins review – a Bake Off star basks in self-abasement

[Better Bug]

I'm not sure about this new stand-up special by Sue Perkins ... I mean, she's always been funny and all that, but it feels like just another comedy routine with some awkward bits thrown in . Like, don't get me wrong, sharing your personal struggles is super relatable and all, but I need a bit more depth to feel genuinely invested . It's also kinda weird when she jumps between these super funny anecdotes and then suddenly gets all vulnerable and honest about her health issues ... can't help but wonder if it's just marketing hype . Still, Perkins is definitely talented and her quick wit always cracks me up . Guess I'll have to give the show a watch and see what I think myself

 

[Master Chief's Spelunkin]

omg I felt like that too when I watched this stand-up special Perkins is hilarious but some of these stories just didn't feel like they belonged like, yeah we get it Sue's had some awkward experiences but it's hard to shake the feeling that she's milking them for laughs especially since there are some really deep and vulnerable moments towards the end that one about her tumour tho it felt so raw and honest

 

[Blue Bear]

I don't know, I went in expecting this to be like the most raw and honest comedy special ever but instead it felt kinda... manufactured? Like Perkins is trying too hard to share her 'shame' with us and it just doesn't land as real as we want it to. And those funny stories about dealing with drug dealers or rescuing animals on a South American adventure? They're hilarious I'll give her that, but they don't really feel like the deeper exploration of shame she's going on about in the show

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

I'm not sure I'd say this stand-up special is a total bust ... Sue Perkins seems like she's trying to tackle some heavy stuff, but maybe the execution isn't quite there yet? I mean, those quieter moments when she opens up about her cancer diagnosis are super powerful . And let's be real, who doesn't love a good laugh-out-loud comedy every now and then ... it's just a shame (pun intended) that the more serious stuff gets kinda lost in the shuffle. I'm curious to see how she'll continue to work on her material and maybe take some risks next time around .