CANCELLED & BRANDED PRO RAPE! "It Had Escalated So Quickly That I Was Terrified" with Dapper Laughs

This week, I’m stripping off and going down on the colourful journey of Daniel O'Reilly, (aka Dapper Laughs) exploring the highs and lows that have shaped his life and career. Dapper reflects on losing everything, and the huge fallout he faced with the public after he was CANCELLED! From the early days of crafting characters to the unexpected challenges of being branded “pro rape” by the media, I delve into the relentless storm of scrutiny Dapper has faced. Amidst the chaos, I uncover the huge support that sustained him through the darkest of times as he sheds light on his struggles with addiction and mental health. “For about 3 or 4 years, I'd just drink and sniff coke. I was just out. I was just hiding from my life, escaping my life.” And just when you thought we'd covered it all, we'll explore the profound impact of fatherhood and the delicate balance of comedy and sensitivity.
Who is Daniel O’Reiley:
Daniel O’Reilly burst onto the comedy scene with a bang, blending laughter with controversy, rising to fame through social media platforms like Facebook, KZbin, and Vine, captivating audiences with his bold and unapologetic humour. His big break came with the ITV2 series "Dapper Laughs On the Pull," but the show's cancellation after one season due to criticism marked a pivotal moment in his career. Things took a darker turn in 2014 when resurfaced jokes about sexual assault sparked widespread backlash, leading to a public downfall. Daniel took a step back, shedding the Dapper Laughs persona to focus on personal growth and reflection.
Key takeaways:
Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Dapper's story teaches us the importance of resilience in navigating life's challenges. Despite facing intense scrutiny and career setbacks, he chose to confront his demons and come out stronger.
Personal Growth and Redemption: By stepping away from his controversial persona and focusing on self-improvement, he demonstrated the transformative power of reflection and the ability to redefine yourself in the face of adversity.
Embracing Sobriety and Prioritising Mental Health: Dapper's milestone of celebrating 500 days of sobriety highlights the importance of prioritising mental health and well-being. Dapper's story inspires us to prioritise our mental health and seek support when needed.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Dapper's Backstory
4:43 - Being Branded Pro Rape - Losing the TV Show into Losing Everything
8:30 - How was the relationship with the missus during and after this time?
9:36 - Support Network
10:25 - Do you ever miss it or do you see it differently now?
12:35 - What was the turning point?
16:17 - Mindset
20:03 - Where did the ideas for the characters come from?
21:10 - How do you test things between jokes and social media accounts?
23:43 - Taking Control of Brand, Distribution, Business, Self-Promotion
26:43 - Getting a Completely Different Audience from Podcasting
29:18 - How has being a father changed you?
30:07 - Has Being a Dad Affected Work or Are They Separate?
31:01 - How do you do Comedy without risking offending someone?
35:28 - 2 Films Out, 1 On The Way - How did they come about?
41:11 - Perspective
44:47 - Misfits Boxing, Cage Fight and Training around Sobriety
51:41 - Do you fear slipping out of sobriety again?
53:00 - How has the friendship circle changed since being sober?
55:41 - What's Next to Look Forward to with Dapper?
56:14 - Conclusion
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[@bungle3912]

Where's his podcast gone? You can't make a podcast about helping people with issues, who rely on it to stay on track, then just disappear for months without telling people where it's gone. That's a pretty shitty, selfish thing to do.

[@hofmiller9197]

Finally, when he is on stage and makes his comedy he can make jokes about other people and everyone laughs, but when people disagree with him or make jokes about him he calls it hate. It seems that he doesn't like to be criticized, is he waiting only for the likes? If you analyse other comedians or content creators, they behave similarly, they just want to be the liked, they can't deal with criticism.

[@hofmiller9197]

The first one to be cancelled? he doesn't know about Francis or Polo Polo. Yes, I know he is talking about England only but in what part are you providing context to understand better the interview? this is not the BBC, this is KZbin.

[@hofmiller9197]

The issue I see with this comedian is that he tries to be funny by targeting only specific group of people, mainly women and other minorities, it seems he is more interested in controversy, not about the quality and ingenious of his comedy. On the other hand, Ricky Gervais, a straight white male from England, is a comedian that makes jokes about everything and everyone, within much larger audiences, such as the golden globes, and he hasn't been cancelled. Something makes no sense here.