Oops. Seven sorry for one gag too many.
Lawrence Mooney admits he loves the double entendre. But he loved it just one joke too many for Seven.
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A double entendre by Lawrence Mooney went just one step too many during AFL pre-game show The Kick, promoting an explanation from the network.
Mooney was hosting a panel with Luke Darcy , Matthew Richardson, and commentator Sam Lane, drawing attention to Brian Taylor referring to high-flying mark by Collingwood’s Mason “big telescopic Cox.”
“Nobody loved a double entendres more than I do… now you might be interested in this,” said Mooney.
“There have been 14 Cox to actually play the game, 15 Cox. That’s a bunch of Cox, more than a handful.
“And there have been Cox of all different shapes and sizes. Lance Cox … dearly departed I believe … was one of the tiniest Cox to play the game at 169cm.
“And now I cross to you, Sam Lane, for the Cox report,” he said.
But he added, “Because you love the Cox” which drew comment from Seven.
Seven told News Corp: “Clearly, the comment falls outside our value system. Teamwork and respect for your teammates are highly valued ethics inside the culture at Seven Melbourne.
“There is a sincere friendship shared between Sam and Lawrence based on their genuine respect and regard for each other. They remain good friends.”
It isn’t clear if there were any complaints to the network.
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Mick is doing drive radio so he gave up the Saturday night gig. I think to free him up on weekends so he can either go to the footy or spend time with his twin boys.
Lawrence is renowned for crossing the line.
I’m a fan but his humour is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea.
Risky having him on this type of show…
Were is Mick Molloy ?
Busy with the top-rating Front Bar?
He only goes to the Saturday night games if they are in Melbourne of recent times
I haven’t seen him once this year on Saturday night footy
he has been there for a couple of games, most recent was a couple of weeks ago. He kept playing old vision of Richo from Wheel of Fortune.
Mick Molloy announced on The Front Bar episode earlier in the year that Sam Lane appeared on (round 1 maybe) that he was no longer appearing on The Kick. Has decided to put all of his efforts into The Front Bar instead.
Lawrence has always worked with blue materiel and sexual innuendo. 6.30 time slot is a bit early for his type of humor
Seems people have lost their sense of humour…everything in life now seems dictated by correctness. We seem to be falling back into the prude era where everything you say is scrutinized. If a comedian had of said that, everyone would have accepted it and laughed.
A comedian did say it? It was an Oops moment, not a hanging offence. The double entendres were fine but the last line to a female colleague was a problem for a network trying to distance itself from a year of headlines. Lawrence is a good talent.
“It isn’t clear if there were any complaints to the network.”
So they issued an apology to…..no one?
That’s our current climate when it comes to humour – like walking on eggshells.
I indicated that wasn’t clear, so I can’t say either way. Statement was to News Corp.
There is a time and place and Lawrence has to remember to stop acting like a 5 year old.
So making jokes and being funny, having a bit of a laugh is a no no for everything now….sad
An older sounding woman told 3AW radio on Monday morning (there is a podcast but good luck there) that she called Channel 7 to complain…
She would have called anyway, she just found something new to complain about.
Lawrence Mooney being called funny…..
Thanks funny in itself