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24 Apr 2024

Comedian Jimmy Carr explains how Bono taught him to do a 'proper' Dublin accent

The 51-year-old comedian is set to tour Ireland this summer

Comedian Jimmy Carr explains how Bono taught him to do a 'proper' Dublin accent

Jimmy Carr has explained in a recent podcast how he learned to do a "proper" Dublin accent. 

The 51-year-old British-Irish comedian is set to tour in the UK and Ireland in his upcoming Laugh Funny tour, where there is a number of locations around Ireland, including Dublin and Wexford. 

The comedian recently featured on Conan O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend where he dropped his trick to getting the accent perfect. 

@joedotie The comedian talked about learning to do an Irish accent from U2 frontman Bono on Conan's podcast ⁠ ⁠ We don't know about his Dublin accent attempt even after that coaching ⁠ ⁠ #JimmyCarr #Conan #bono ♬ original sound - JOE.ie

Jimmy said: "I got taught how to do a proper Dublin accent by Bono no less, there is a name drop. You have jut got to sound deaf if you want to sound like you are from the north side of Dublin." 
The comedian showcased his accent: "What's the story. I can hear you but I can't hear you. You're wrecking my buzz", as the room erupted with laughter. 
The accent has had mixed reaction, under the video which was shared by Joe.ie TikTok page. 
One user said: "Bono can't do a Dublin accent and that's f**k*n awful Jimmy."
Another user said: "They all sound like that. Especially the teenagers."
To find out more information regarding the tour, including where to but tickets, visit HERE.

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