James Acaster’s Version Of Pinocchio - Mock The Week

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2019
  • I had no idea that Pinocchio was possessed by a demon, it explains so much…
    #MockTheWeek #JamesAcaster #Pinocchio
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  • @MockTheWeek
    @MockTheWeek  3 роки тому +13

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  • @rozturner8110
    @rozturner8110 4 роки тому +3589

    acaster somehow has the energy of a dumb school boy and a wise old man at the same time

    • @davebuchan81
      @davebuchan81 4 роки тому +10

      True lol.

    • @Francklyynnnn
      @Francklyynnnn 4 роки тому +10

      Oi Muse

    • @lyledesborough4321
      @lyledesborough4321 4 роки тому +6

      Muscle museum > anything else in showbiz

    • @ohalistair
      @ohalistair 4 роки тому +24

      His voice makes me imagine he's a young boy doing his best impression of Michael Caine as a comedian.

    • @barryhomeowner9293
      @barryhomeowner9293 3 роки тому +4

      He simplifies big concepts down to the level of stupid schoolboy

  • @eagereyes5013
    @eagereyes5013 4 роки тому +2372

    Knowing that Ed James and Nish are all friends watching them messing around together in this context is so funny, it's like schoolboys who aren't allowed to sit next to each other in class but still take over the conversation cracking jokes from across the room

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 4 роки тому +65

      yellow curtains it has the same energy as Dara and Ed

    • @TequilaToothpick
      @TequilaToothpick 4 роки тому +19

      The show isn't as funny since Frankie etc left but it's an easier watch. Maybe it was because everyone like Russell Howard etc were always desperate to get their jokes in, but things seem mute relaxed now.

    • @peterclarke7240
      @peterclarke7240 3 роки тому +43

      Oh jesus christ nothing is ever as funny since Frankie left.
      Anyone would think he was john fucking Lennon and not some unamusing gobshite who went "pedo!" every time someone handed him a mike.

    • @TequilaToothpick
      @TequilaToothpick 3 роки тому +42

      @@peterclarke7240 Yeah I prefer it now. It's much less stressful whereas in the old ones you can tell they were all desperate to squeeze in their jokes.

    • @wrenclark4907
      @wrenclark4907 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah! I’ve seen them all in hypothetical all together too, and it was hilarious!

  • @jackarthur4673
    @jackarthur4673 4 роки тому +1181

    James breaking after Ed calls him an idiot is the best and most wholesome part of that video 😂

    • @Jack-er1sc
      @Jack-er1sc 3 роки тому +16

      2:40 if ya want a timestamp :>

  • @celticwolff5429
    @celticwolff5429 4 роки тому +1541

    The "chatterbox" line was fantastic.

    • @brentcrude8565
      @brentcrude8565 4 роки тому +75

      True. Rhys is very underrated.

    • @emosongsandreadalongs
      @emosongsandreadalongs 3 роки тому +14

      Snitches get stitches!

    • @ChimerezeNwosu
      @ChimerezeNwosu 3 роки тому +4

      Absolutely!!! 😅😅😅

    • @emmarie_1061
      @emmarie_1061 3 роки тому +2

      I don't really understand it. To be honest I laughed anyway because it was Rhys that made the joke, but can somebody please explain it?

    • @sweetistweeter
      @sweetistweeter 3 роки тому +14

      @@emmarie_1061 The joke is that if you do something bad (murder) and someone else knows about it, and they tell others about it, you don't say "hey you promised not to tell" (chatterbox - which means someone who talks too much) if you want to pretend you're innocent. It gives the game away.

  • @Ivy3h
    @Ivy3h 4 роки тому +1686

    I love how much Ed laughs at James

    • @MonsieurFlange
      @MonsieurFlange 4 роки тому +43

      You should check out their podcast!

    • @tylerburney8576
      @tylerburney8576 4 роки тому +22

      Jake Giles-Phillips Seconding this! Off Menu is absolutely hilarious. I just started listening a couple days ago and it’s great.

    • @TheGreatPresenter
      @TheGreatPresenter 4 роки тому +2

      @@tylerburney8576 Where do I find this podcast?

    • @levanpolka9628
      @levanpolka9628 4 роки тому +14

      @@TheGreatPresenter i listen on Acast (perfect coincidence) but I'm sure it's available on apple/itunes whatever it is now

    • @simonspeccy2124
      @simonspeccy2124 4 роки тому +4

      Jaquie Fallon Spotify if you’ve got it, best podcast ever

  • @laylaaa444
    @laylaaa444 4 роки тому +432

    the way he rarely laughs at anyone else makes him so powerful lmao

  • @JackDManheim
    @JackDManheim 3 роки тому +189

    2:53
    James' eyebrow flex lets you know he's got something.

  • @j0njn
    @j0njn 3 роки тому +44

    I’ve never before heard the words “you f-ing idiot” said with so much love 🤣

  • @ryynerwicked2762
    @ryynerwicked2762 4 роки тому +111

    "he came to life bc he was possessed by a demon" I never laughed so dam hard in my life I love this guy's randomness lol

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 4 роки тому +2534

    His version of the bible would be brilliant though.

    • @RatelHBadger
      @RatelHBadger 4 роки тому +41

      Read by him as well

    • @ultrademigod
      @ultrademigod 4 роки тому +38

      @@RatelHBadger Each time it would be slightly different.

    • @madnessbydesign1415
      @madnessbydesign1415 4 роки тому +15

      That's a 'Books On Tape' I'd definitely buy... :)

    • @FlipAndLand
      @FlipAndLand 4 роки тому +27

      @@ultrademigod Just like the actual Bible.

    • @Widdekuu91
      @Widdekuu91 4 роки тому +27

      There once was a little princess and his name was Jesus.

  • @MissFotini
    @MissFotini 3 роки тому +69

    The way Ed laughs at James when he's being his Acaster best always makes me especially happy.

  • @ultrademigod
    @ultrademigod 4 роки тому +986

    In many ways James is like a young Bob Mortimer.
    He just says and does whatever pops into his head.

    • @heidicross6878
      @heidicross6878 4 роки тому +36

      Love, Love, Love them both.

    • @frankhovis
      @frankhovis 4 роки тому +7

      It's a shame so little of it is funny.

    • @abbie1200
      @abbie1200 4 роки тому +71

      Frank Hovis blasphemy

    • @FundFreedom
      @FundFreedom 4 роки тому +83

      @@frankhovis its a shame no one can tell how many downvotes your comment has.

    • @LuxTheSlav
      @LuxTheSlav 4 роки тому +26

      @@frankhovis Somehow, everyone hating on Acaster is called Frank. What has James ever done to the Franks to make them so fucking crotchety? Perhaps we'll learn one day - probably in a long-winded anecdote.

  • @HatterDave
    @HatterDave 3 роки тому +95

    We need a split screen of Nish and Ed's reactions as James is telling the joke

  • @themoolag
    @themoolag 2 роки тому +25

    Dara's "we've all learned an important lesson" killed me. Like "glad that it is over" but with comedic intent. Nish piling on and Dara trying to control the situation is just perfect

    • @HussyHarryet
      @HussyHarryet 5 місяців тому +1

      Definitely teacher trying to calm unruly students vibes.

  • @stevecampbell9670
    @stevecampbell9670 4 роки тому +178

    I need a "Never trust a puppet" t-shirt.

  • @pangpojken
    @pangpojken 3 роки тому +61

    I will never forgive Dara for stopping the bible according to Acaster - for sure pure gold

  • @blimeyjoe253
    @blimeyjoe253 4 роки тому +68

    I know people always go on about the good ol'days with Frankie Boyle, but I also thought James Acaster really owned it while he was on and it disappointed me a lot to find he's not doing it anymore. I wish he'd stayed on like a team captain opposite Hugh or something

  • @dabluedevil1000
    @dabluedevil1000 3 роки тому +3

    "You fucking idiot." was a perfect response to James' absurd analogy. 😂

  • @geex8583
    @geex8583 4 роки тому +50

    Reminded me of ‘is it a boulder, or is it a big rock’

  • @SingWhileYouMay
    @SingWhileYouMay 4 роки тому +293

    I bet plenty of people would love to go back to the fish finger days.

    • @annother3350
      @annother3350 4 роки тому +2

      No, i'm glad he didnt turn out to be a buffoon -- he's running the fucking country -- it's great he's manned up!! (someone deleted the comment relevant to this

  • @danielburgess7101
    @danielburgess7101 3 роки тому +73

    Having James, Ed and Nish on the same panel is just cheating isn’t it. Your guaranteed a quality show.

  • @designateddriver3332
    @designateddriver3332 4 роки тому +108

    LET HIM TELL THE BIBLE DARA

  • @notacaulkhead
    @notacaulkhead 3 роки тому +14

    James, Nish, and Ed have such wonderful chemistry

  • @OldManRoo
    @OldManRoo 4 роки тому +150

    James is brilliant!

  • @James-vk6cu
    @James-vk6cu 4 роки тому +62

    "Never trust a puppet"

  • @eurogryphon
    @eurogryphon 2 роки тому +12

    Now I want to hear James Acaster's versions of the rest of Disney's fairy tales.

  • @Alyssa-ol1jm
    @Alyssa-ol1jm 4 роки тому +50

    One of my favourite acaster clips. Seen nearly everything he’s done and I can’t help but love this one

  • @lazyjesus6573
    @lazyjesus6573 4 роки тому +22

    In the beginning.... carry on James I wanna hear.

  • @phillieespley
    @phillieespley 3 роки тому +4

    Nish and Ed are James' biggest fans and I love that so much!

  • @josh0g
    @josh0g 6 місяців тому +1

    Ed's "You fuckin idiot..." was largely him saying "I hate that you made me crack up that hard with such ease."

  • @hringwood2743
    @hringwood2743 4 роки тому +11

    Their friendship is so wholesome!

  • @spacecaptain9188
    @spacecaptain9188 3 роки тому +6

    OMG Nish is a genius! I would LOVE to hear Acaster's version of the Bible!

  • @GroovingPict
    @GroovingPict 4 роки тому +6

    "...we've all learned an important lesson there" lol

  • @thewonkytardis4177
    @thewonkytardis4177 3 роки тому +7

    I love how Ed just enjoys being around James and his batshit

  • @rikititi1848
    @rikititi1848 3 роки тому +5

    The bi aesthetic in the background let's you know what kind of atmosphere this show has

  • @devolinedits4481
    @devolinedits4481 4 роки тому +20

    “It’s not the look you want in a spy”

    • @Joe-nb3fs
      @Joe-nb3fs Рік тому

      True, but the FBI doesn't have spies. Dara was confusing the FBI and the CIA.

  • @Arthur0000100
    @Arthur0000100 3 роки тому +6

    Am I the only one that first thought the joke had just a random punchline, but then realised that it is meaningful (never have confidence in people whom you are in control of for now)

  • @MicahCoon
    @MicahCoon 4 роки тому +47

    He's talking about Lord Buckethead like he's never heard of Vermin Supreme...

  • @moi712
    @moi712 3 роки тому +2

    "You fucking idiot"
    Made him break character

  • @saoirsedeltufo7436
    @saoirsedeltufo7436 9 місяців тому +1

    This clip is so good... not just the fantastic Pinocchio bit, but the 'chatterbox' and 'sex friends' jokes!

  • @williamcrowe2576
    @williamcrowe2576 2 роки тому +4

    In James' defense, the original Pinocchio stories weren't exactly wholesome family entertainment to begin with.

  • @sophiewatson3924
    @sophiewatson3924 3 роки тому +3

    Ed losing his shit at James is fantastic

  • @djapojunior
    @djapojunior 3 роки тому +5

    James is not a national treasue, he's an international treasure! 💪❤️

  • @ashleadevries53
    @ashleadevries53 3 роки тому +6

    Ed gambles laugh is everything

  • @xtrapolis954m
    @xtrapolis954m 4 роки тому +13

    You know James has done well when the others react like that. 🤣

  • @erinrae6639
    @erinrae6639 3 роки тому +5

    I would honestly read a giant novel about James acasters takes on classic stories that have a lesson at the end like Pinocchio

  • @lisahenry20
    @lisahenry20 4 роки тому +10

    I definitely thought Pinocchio's legs grew instead of his nose in James's version of the story

  • @brandiepop
    @brandiepop 27 днів тому

    whenever james says "let me tell you a story" you know its going to be one of the funniest things youve ever heard

  • @originalindigodingo
    @originalindigodingo Рік тому +1

    Guillermo Del Toro in 2022: *furiously taking notes*

  • @jetaddicted
    @jetaddicted 3 роки тому +14

    I too want to hear James’s version of the bible.

  • @AllyTheGreater
    @AllyTheGreater 3 роки тому +8

    Now, I decided that it would be a good time to take a swig of coke just as James started to describe Pinocchio...I have never expelled coke from nose before but 'he came to life because he was possessed by a demon' just got to me

  • @i34rn36
    @i34rn36 4 роки тому +2

    Dude im QUITE stoned and that story was the best shit I've heard all week - I fucking love Acaster

  • @xelumbra
    @xelumbra 3 місяці тому

    I need a series of James just making up his own versions of famous stories 😂

  • @pauljellis6889
    @pauljellis6889 3 роки тому +1

    "You f@#'ing idiot". LMAO

  • @ClassicsManWithAPlan
    @ClassicsManWithAPlan 3 роки тому +2

    I love it when James tells fables and stories. Any of you heard of the fable of the goose and the sloth?

  • @joanne4758
    @joanne4758 4 роки тому +4

    What a great way to start the New Year - thanks Mockers.

  • @yolandahuang1284
    @yolandahuang1284 3 роки тому +2

    1:55
    I feel like James finds Rhys' brand of comedy particularly interesting hahaha

  • @GraemeGunn
    @GraemeGunn 3 роки тому

    James getting called a "fucking idiot" and then laughing so hard he has to hide his face is so fucking funny lmao!

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 4 роки тому +164

    In an ironic twist, Rhys, Americans look at British politics and say, “How badass are those Brits? They’ve got a crazy politician with a pail on his head eating a breaded fish stick and all we’ve got is the ex-head of the FBI going up against POTUS.”

    • @zombi2896
      @zombi2896 4 роки тому +18

      @@troublishone americans also dont have a sense of humour lmao

    • @Snaakie83
      @Snaakie83 4 роки тому +26

      @@zombi2896 Americans tend to have no grasp of anything outside the borders of their state, or at least the US.
      I'm usually amazing by the absolute lack of knowledge about the world, and yet they send their armies anywhere...
      Sure thing is that they knew how much oil there was to find in Iraq.

    • @bigchumbo6489
      @bigchumbo6489 4 роки тому +13

      tbh I'd take lord buckethead over trump any day

    • @Jack-Oates
      @Jack-Oates 4 роки тому +7

      @@bigchumbo6489 I prefer Count binface (he was originally lord bucket head but lost the rights to the name).

    • @bigchumbo6489
      @bigchumbo6489 4 роки тому +2

      @Jim Elliott oh no im american I got Donald trump :(

  • @sharonmullins1957
    @sharonmullins1957 3 роки тому +1

    James is one of my favs on any panel show.

  • @robertcreighton4635
    @robertcreighton4635 3 роки тому +2

    James very funny guy

  • @Noobie2k7
    @Noobie2k7 3 роки тому

    You really can tell how good of friends Ed and James are just with the way Ed says "You fucking idiot"

  • @Cryscorde
    @Cryscorde 3 роки тому +1

    “In the beginning was the word.”
    “But since there was nobody there to write it down, we’ll never know what it was. Amen.”

  • @tomgodwin3554
    @tomgodwin3554 3 роки тому +2

    You know you're funny when you make other comiedians breakdown laughing

  • @IndieLou123
    @IndieLou123 4 роки тому +14

    Please upload any and every clip where James and Ed were on together

  • @ashleyp.4932
    @ashleyp.4932 2 роки тому +4

    I'm a Christian and I WANT to hear James's version of the Bible. 🤣

  • @clickbait007
    @clickbait007 Рік тому +1

    I miss this show so much it hurts! This was my go to show to learn about the world in a funny way!

  • @chrisparis-haines6706
    @chrisparis-haines6706 4 роки тому +1

    That's brightened up my morning

  • @sasukesarutobi3862
    @sasukesarutobi3862 3 роки тому +4

    I appreciate that they took the effort to blur out when Hugh's flipped the bird using only his ear

  • @joewakeford
    @joewakeford 4 роки тому +7

    Actual title content appears at 1:59

  • @jaredporikos2197
    @jaredporikos2197 3 роки тому

    love Hugh and James Acaster :D

  • @cam5069
    @cam5069 3 роки тому +5

    Not religious but if James were to release an audio book of his version of the Bible I would love that more than those goddamn peaches

  • @aaultra3787
    @aaultra3787 3 роки тому

    This entire clip is hilarious

  • @scowoody
    @scowoody 4 роки тому +8

    *Happy New Year*

  • @lostlang
    @lostlang 4 роки тому +1

    "in the beginning" .. I lost it

  • @rachelah1973
    @rachelah1973 3 роки тому

    “You fucking idiot” has never been said with so much humour before. 🤣

  • @vickigarner7331
    @vickigarner7331 4 роки тому +3

    My guilty pleasure. We love men that can make us laugh 🥰

  • @tariqshort4025
    @tariqshort4025 3 роки тому

    I couldn't breathe during the story. 🤣

  • @benmcnutt223
    @benmcnutt223 4 роки тому +22

    This clip brings me back to when mock the week was good

    • @Snaakie83
      @Snaakie83 4 роки тому +2

      You're just getting old...

    • @benmcnutt223
      @benmcnutt223 4 роки тому

      @@Snaakie83 not really only 20

    • @marklehossin
      @marklehossin 4 роки тому

      Frankie Boyle departure was the beginning of the end really, 11 years on we've only got Hugh and Dara left.

  • @LilyFitzgerald
    @LilyFitzgerald 3 роки тому +1

    ok, but let's hear James' version of everything

  • @davdidit6
    @davdidit6 4 роки тому +11

    This might be a little late, but as an American I love this. Also, I am not sure if I would rather have Trump and impeachment or Johnson and Brexit. All I have learned is if a guy has weird hair, DO NOT PUT THEM IN CHARGE!!!!!!

  • @tangoseagull4966
    @tangoseagull4966 3 роки тому

    I don't know what I was expecting, but I was not disappointed

  • @eugenedanker2377
    @eugenedanker2377 Рік тому

    One of their funniest clips

  • @nolankuffner3573
    @nolankuffner3573 3 роки тому +9

    It's funny that with James' last line, you can tell everyone was split.
    Some inferred his punchline correctly, and some just laughed.
    James Acaster, suggesting that a politician would be better served with questioning loyalists than unquestioning puppets or yes men.
    It's the one you expect loyalty from that is most likely going to be pulling daggers when the other shoe hits.

    • @Arthur0000100
      @Arthur0000100 3 роки тому +2

      I thought I was the only one who got this. This was a brilliant joke

  • @BigBoris
    @BigBoris 2 роки тому +1

    I’m pretty sure James was drunk 😆

  • @Madfattdeeb
    @Madfattdeeb 4 роки тому +2

    Do another one! Do another one!

  • @badenhowell3312
    @badenhowell3312 4 роки тому

    "You Fucking Idiot!" that was perfect! 😂

  • @1Kent
    @1Kent 4 роки тому

    😂Fuckin' funny!🤣

  • @Ryan-ij3ge
    @Ryan-ij3ge 4 роки тому

    This clip always makes me laugh.

  • @tavikanen
    @tavikanen 4 роки тому +1

    Maybe during this lockdown James could do a recording of his version of, just, all the stories!

  • @m0nk3yl0v3r
    @m0nk3yl0v3r 3 роки тому +2

    1:59 ...that’s why we’re here, save yourself some time

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 3 роки тому

    Wise words, James, wise words. With that level of wisdom comes great responsibility.

  • @KeithCooper-Albuquerque
    @KeithCooper-Albuquerque 4 роки тому

    Mock The Week are too funny!

  • @FanFicnic
    @FanFicnic 2 роки тому

    “I wanna hear James’ version of the Bible! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sebastianrobbins9601
    @sebastianrobbins9601 3 роки тому +2

    I'm still desperately waiting to hear James's version of the Bible.

  • @MrPernell27
    @MrPernell27 4 роки тому

    James Acaster needs to come to America. Particularly Austin,Tx and do some shows

  • @doomerbelowthewind
    @doomerbelowthewind 3 роки тому

    You know shits about to go down when he does his eyebrow flex

  • @stu1987eng
    @stu1987eng Рік тому

    Not many people can make the room fall apart like that lol

  • @ems7623
    @ems7623 2 роки тому

    If I ever had a little boy, i would want him to be James Acaster. It would make life worth living