Noel Fielding‘s eccentric tales and big laughs were on full display during his recent appearance on Alan Carr: Chatty Man. The talk show host welcomed Fielding, one half of the mind-bending comedy duo The Mighty Boosh, with a round of applause and playful banter about his flamboyant outfit.
The conversation quickly turned to the success of The Mighty Boosh, with Carr expressing his admiration for the show’s unique and hilarious style. Fielding admitted that the show can be a bit weird, but that’s part of its charm. He shared how even his own mother, who loves the show, finds it strange yet funny.
Carr compared his initial impression of Fielding to that of pensioners on a bus when a punk enters. However, he couldn’t help but be intrigued and wanted to know more. Fielding explained that the show is like a trippy sitcom, filled with bizarre characters like a sea monster with a vagina, a fox with needles for claws, and a hitchhiker with a pompadour.
Despite the initial confusion and skepticism, audiences couldn’t help but laugh and be entertained by The Mighty Boosh. Fielding revealed that people often felt tricked into laughing at absurd situations and characters that they initially thought wouldn’t be funny.
Carr also took the opportunity to ask Fielding about his partner in crime, Julian Barratt. Fielding jokingly admitted that Barratt didn’t get invited to the show because he’s too scary. However, he also mentioned that Barratt is like his rock and they have a unique chemistry together. Fielding even dressed up as Princess Diana for a Halloween party once, showing just how close they are.
Discussing their dynamic, Fielding revealed that while he may dress flamboyantly and attract attention from gay men, it’s actually Barratt who is a magnet for that attention. But Fielding assured that despite their occasional argument, things are mostly harmonious between them. He amusingly recounted a fight they had over a shrunk Hawaiian shirt, which got reviewed in the Scotsman.
The conversation took a lighthearted turn when Carr asked Fielding about a man he once kissed. Fielding playfully expressed his ambiguous feelings about men hitting on him, stating that he’s not against it but prefers to keep things platonic, especially when he’s drunk. Carr couldn’t help but inquire about the specifics of his preferences, to which Fielding humorously avoided giving a clear answer.
As the interview concluded, both Carr and Fielding expressed their well wishes. Fielding’s DVD of his live show, the Future Sailor tour, was briefly showcased, cementing his status as an entertainer with a unique style and a knack for comedic storytelling.
