'Misogynistic and not funny': Anger as controversial comic Dapper Laughs heads for Wolverhampton
A feminist group has criticised Wolverhampton council's decision to allow controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, who performs sexually explicit routines about how men should interact with women, to perform in the city.
The comedian, real name Daniel O'Reilly, has been branded 'misogynistic and not funny' by Women of Wolverhampton for his 'lad' act.
Dapper Laughs had a short-lived retirement after a video emerged online of him saying a girl was 'gagging for rape' but is now back out on the circuit.
He is performing at the Slade Rooms on October 13 as part of his 'Res-Erection' tour – the poster for which shows him holding his crotch and winking.
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Women of Wolverhampton branded the council 'irresponsible' over the decision to book the comedian.
Spokeswoman Amanda Bevan said: "I thought that when the problems arose last time and he said he understood what he was saying was wrong that would be the end of it.
"It hadn't crossed my mind that he was doing the same stuff and would be coming to Wolverhampton.
"He's misogynistic and just not funny.
"I think it's irresponsible of the council to book him, you would've thought they would've thought about it more and about what he is.
"There are two problems. One is the whole attitude towards women which is damaging for both men and women and doesn't allow for positive relationships.
"The second problem is that he's just not funny. I think comedy is a great way to explore social issues but surely one of the things is that you have to be funny.
"One thing I can say for sure is that I won't be going."
Mark Blackstock, manager of the Civic Halls, defended the decision to book the controversial act, insisting that it is not in the council's remit to censor events if they are within the law.
He said: "While we appreciate that some people may find Dapper Laughs' routine unpalatable, it is not in our remit to censor.
"If an event is within the law we will allow it to take place but we will advise customers of its content, for instance in this case this show is only suitable to those aged 18 and over."
Dapper Laughs rose to fame through the popular video sharing app Vine, which allows users to post six second videos.
His 'Res-Erection' tour will see him play across the country in the likes of London, Dublin, Cardiff, Belfast and Newcastle.
Tickets for his show in Wolverhampton cost £15.
During the previous media furore, the comedian tweeted: "Wonder what these journalists would write if I committed suicide because of them.
"Jokes aside, think about it."