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Amy Winehouse 'Self-Harm' Joke Voted Funniest At Edinburgh Fringe

Ahead of David Beckham gag...

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A joke which mocks Amy Winehouse's troubles has been voted the funniest joke at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe festival.

Zoe Lyons' joke - “I can't believe Amy Winehouse self-harms. She's so irritating she must be able to find someone to do it for her.” - won a public vote.

The joke featured in the comedian's show, Mangled Mantra of the Messed-Up Modern Mind.

She said she was “delighted” to have won the award. “I know self-harming is not funny but it's just a joke, so I'm not going to beat myself up about it," she added.

Second place in the vote by TV channel Dave went to comedian Andrew Laurence, with his joke: "Most of us have a skeleton in the cupboard. David Beckham takes his out in public."

The Fringe festival, which celebrates art and culture, ends this weekend following a month of performances.

Amy Winehouse at V Festival 2008
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  • That’s a rubbish joke - but the acceptance speech is funny!

    ~ by Bob 8/22/2008

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  • I don’t get how anyone can find that joke funny. Its stupid

    ~ by Chloe 8/23/2008

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  • That jokes disgusting and unfair. How can anyone find it funny.

    ~ by Erin 1/11/2009

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  • Hahah good one XD Anyone else see the funny side of what Amy said? 'Beat myself up over it' Its like a thunder storm of jokes....

    ~ by Glen 6/25/2009

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