Oh, the theories are glorious. People have sworn they’re brothers, cousins, or even a secret comedy crime-fighting duo. One Reddit user claimed their shared “Irish aura” was undeniable. Sorry, but that’s just the power of a good pint.
The truth is, Jimmy’s family roots are mostly English and Irish, while Alan’s are deeply Northampton. They’ve never met for a Christmas dinner, and they definitely don’t share a trust fund. If they were related, their comedy roasts at the dinner table would be legendary—and probably last three hours.
Why Do We Want Them To Be Related So Badly?
It’s because they complete each other like peanut butter and that weird jelly nobody buys. Jimmy’s comedy is dark, punchy, and often shockingly cruel. Alan’s is warm, rambling, and full of affectionate mockery. They’re the yin and yang of British wit.
Plus, imagine the sitcom: “The Carrs.” Jimmy moves in with Alan, and they argue about taxes versus Tupperware storage. I’d watch 12 seasons of that, and so would you. But alas, reality is boring, and the only thing they share is a brilliant agent.
