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People don't know what to make of the Tommy Tiernan documentary

Some think he’s a genius. Others? Not so much.

Sep 30th 2014, 11:00 AM 7,967 Views 1 Comment

LAST NIGHT, RTÉ aired Tommy: To Tell You The Truth, a highly anticipated documentary following comedian Tommy Tiernan as he toured across nine European countries.

The tour was unlike any other tour Tiernan had previously embarked on in that the comedian improvised his sets each night. That’s right – no written material.

Tommy-Tiernan Source: RTE

Viewers at home witnessed Tiernan step outside his comfort zone to varying results.

And let’s just say they had a lot to say about the whole thing.

Some declared Tiernan to be a genius.

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Tommy Tiernan is a genius.
— Paddy McKenna (@PaddyMcKenna) September 29, 2014

Source: Paddy McKenna/Twitter

Totally gripped by the #TommyTiernan documentary on RTÉ One. Think he's a bit of a genius.
— Donncha O'Connell (@DonnchaLaw) September 29, 2014

Source: Donncha O'Connell/Twitter

Others were deeply unimpressed.

#tommytiernan improvisation experiment didn't work at all,Tom should stick to the material still definitely going to see him in Vicar st
— Dan Madden (@mrdanmaddan) September 30, 2014

Source: Dan Madden/Twitter

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I love Tommy Tiernan but this is just weird!! One of the funniest men ever doin his best to be not funny at all! Odd!!
— Niall Mc Cabe (@nmc1007) September 29, 2014

Source: Niall Mc Cabe/Twitter

Some were intrigued by Tiernan’s experiment.

A great jazz musician completely improvising is still worth watching. #tommytiernan #totellyouthetruth
— Jim Nugent (@JimJimNugent) September 29, 2014

Source: Jim Nugent/Twitter

Tommy Tiernan show gave such a good insight into the other side of comedy
— HamAndCheese (@socksandrobes) September 29, 2014

Source: Flanagan Junior/Twitter

While others just felt plain uncomfortable.

Watching tommy tiernan doc and I think I need to turn it off. Very very uncomfortable viewing. Reckon I could be funnier without material.
— Graham Cullinane (@GrahamCull8) September 29, 2014

Source: Graham Cullinane/Twitter

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Some actually thought Prime Time had more comedic value.

Actually , this is a million times funnier than Tommy Tiernan. #rtept #primetime
— Paul McPhillips (@paulmcphillips) September 29, 2014

Source: Paul McPhillips/Twitter

And there were stern words for those not enjoying it.

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If you’re not enjoying this #TommyTiernan doc, there’s a Mrs Brown DVD with bonus material somewhere with your name on it.
— Philip O'Connor (@philipoconnor) September 29, 2014

Source: Philip O'Connor/Twitter

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People don't know what to make of the Tommy Tiernan documentary