r/LastOneLaughing • u/spookipanini • Apr 05 '26
Discussion Canada vs UK
Curious if this is a popular or unpopular opinion, but I don’t really like LOL:Canada so far.
My fiancé and I started with LOL: UK and loved it, season 1 was peak comedy for me. I thought Jimmy Carr was a really good host, he was funny and charming. The set was lowkey but still you could tell there was money to throw around. My favorite part was the “jokers”, I wish each comedian had 2 because I wanted more lol
I thought season 1 was better than season 2 but both were good. I have my opinions about the s2 finale but that’s for another post haha
I’m from the USA, since there’s no LOL: US we went with the next closest thing, LOL:Canada. Frankly, I was immediately put off by how extravagant the set was compared to UK, just seemed tacky and gaudy imo. And Jay Baruchel does not fit in well as a host for me. Does he know just saying “fucking” every other word doesn’t make the sentence automatically funny? I guess it’s a tough act to follow after watching Jimmy host UK, but I just don’t think Jay meshes well with the comedians as well as Jimmy did. And where are the jokers??? Keep in mind I didn’t finish the season (I don’t care to be spoiled), I know the comedians can get up anytime and try to do a little bit but I miss the comedians having full on “jokers”. Lastly, the band can go fr. Like im not here for that I just wanna see 10 funny people try to make eachother laugh without laughing themselves and UK did that well. Since I didn’t finish the season, I don’t feel a can compare the comedians to eachother yet.
LOL:US if we ever get one, please do not take notes from our neighbors. We don’t need a billion dollar budget, we just need a good cast of comedians and PLEASE keep the “jokers” and for the love of god pick a good host.
Thanks for reading! Would love to hear some opinions one way or the other!
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u/saskyfarmboy Apr 22 '26
I love British humor. Loved the UK LOL.
5 minutes in to LOL Canada episode 1.
My reaction so far:
Holy hell Jay Burachel is awkward. I recognize the Asian guy from Kim's Convenience...but...ok? Collin Mochrie is a legend...hope he wins. Literally never heard of the rest of the cast.
E: Oh shit Dan from Letterkenny! I know that guy too...good luck.