Talk:Louis Theroux

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Theroux is noted for his ability to get people to reveal things about themselves by asking questions in a seemingly naïve and innocent way (see Socratic irony). His style is seen as controversial by some, who accuse Theroux of being manipulative and mocking. In interviews about his time with UK entertainer Jimmy Savile, Theroux stated his ultimate wish was to have recorded Savile bursting into tears. In his interviews with eccentric and unusual people, it has been argued Theroux takes advantage of naivety and eagerness to get attention - his subjects failing to realise Theroux is actually dismissive or hostile. Some of his subjects are clearly powerful, confident people (such as the media stars he followed in later series) although others are obviously vulnerable and damaged, and in this sense, Theroux's approach is controversial.

Who? Please cite your sources! Joe D (t) 17:43, 4 January 2006 (UTC)

Well there are some people here who say that stuff (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/1703633.stm) - HM July 06

Damn POV nazis

[edit] Mostly

I added the word "mostly" to the description of the subcutures of Wierd Weekends, as there was one about South african white supremacists, not americans. Epeeist smudge 15:41, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] New series

This article doesn't seem to mention his new series (he meets the family of Fred Phelps in the upcoming episode (Sunday, April 1). Forbear 20:52, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

wow... User:Dfrd has just transcribed loads of the last night's programme (or the guardian article). can someone revise this edit, cut it down? or just remove it. It hasn't even got a proper sub-heading. this information is totally out of place on Louis Theroux's page. there should possibly be a quote section with some of this in, but a full transcription is just crazy. Chillymail 08:00, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

Now tagged for cleanup.

I'm going to go ahead and remove it all and replace it with a link to the Westboro Baptist Church page, since it's not adding anything to the wiki. Tbone762 09:16, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

Wouldn't a link to the BBC News page here be more useful than a link to the Westboro Baptist Church's page? After all, this is more directly relevant to the new series, the second episode and Louis' thoughts on the Westboro Baptist Church than the wiki on it. --84.67.205.64 22:39, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

P.S Nevermind that, someone has already been sensible enough to do it. Although tbh, the new series section needs a lot of work, not a clean up. Start from scratch even as it possesses little detail and fails to inform people. Which is what we are here to do, no? Perhaps some of what was in the BBC News Magazine article can be incorporated? --84.67.205.64 22:41, 2 April 2007 (UTC)