One of my favourite Kids in the Hall sketches. If you like this sketch or KitH as much as I do, you can buy the whole series on DVD here: www.amazon.com/...
Same, my musician friend and I used to watch snl every week and they'd always complain when someone was pretending to play a musical instrument in a sketch but clearly had no idea what they were doing. It adds so much to a sketch when a performer is able to commit on this level
“The mother, the father, the serpent, the priest, the foreman, the woman, the widow, the beast” cracks me up every time, these guys were just on another level entirely comedically.
Yeah asked ChatGPT about this quote, but it could not place the it, only making up something about T.S Eliot. While it is no cause for great alarm at this juncture, it is somewhat disconcerting.
I'm sure more than one person's remarked that Kevin DOES look like an escaped medical experiment! (You could pretty say that about most of the troupe!)
Back when I was an MC at DNB raves (like 15+ years ago) I used the "The mother, the father, the serpent, the priest! The foreman, the woman, the widow, the beast!” line a couple times at shows. Once and only once did someone after a show come up and tell me they knew it was from the Kids. I hugged that person.
It was skits like this when it aired late at night that made me doubt my sanity. Was I starting to sleep, and dreaming? Or was this really happening?...
Oh man, I experienced the same thing years ago. I got home at 4am after an intense punk show so I was exhaustedbut full of adrenaline. I was in that weird "too tired to sleep" mood, watching TV and the "Every day we work" sketch where they shovel coal into a furnace. I though I was losing my mind.
You know what I like about the bass player? His neck...how do they come up with this stuff. It's not just the writing that makes it funny. Their whole physicality.
This tripped me out so hard! I remembered this skit when I seen the thumbnail but it wasn't until he did the "the mother, the father..." part where it came flooding back like a tidal wave! Perfect!
I love kith! This is one of the classics. So many times I've mentioned "the bass player is the loser of the band ", or "he always gets the best looking girls, best friend ". Beautiful!
"But, after all, aren't we all bass players? Aren't you all bass players? They told me this was a bass players convention. You are all bass... Pick up the beat! Pick up the beat! Find the sadness and tap your feet! The mother, the father, the serpent, the beast... "
This was chock full o nuts. "Hes balding...spiritually", "whenever I listen to bass, I always bring cab fare", "that bass is making me chubby", and all the shimmies
@@jime6688: The White Stipes definitely has bass players of some sort. I imagine Jack White played the parts in the studio and they probably hired a touring musician when they played live.
I was watching them on Peacock the other day and this sketch came up. Brought back memories from when I watched it back in the day. This and the Daves I know. They don't have silly comedy like this much anymore. Love it
I'll agree that the man could be astoundingly cruel to people he claimed to care about - and I think his choice of title for the song in question was ill-advised at best - but the point he was trying to make remains a valid one.
John Entwistle, Flea, Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, Bootsy Collins, Bill Wyman, Jack Bruce - the softly spoken Scot - all unpopular? Who''d've thought it?
This was how I acted when I hosted the student poetry and fiction readings in grad school. I was taking a ridiculous amount of stimulants and Xanax, while getting blackout drunk, at the time.
Your singer is a douche. Youu throw a rock in a crowd and hit three guitarists... Your drummer is in fifteen other bands... And we bassists are the ones who get shafted. What a rip. In all fairness, this is a great skit.
I must've seen this bit 100 times, and not once have they ever fully committed to playing Sloopy. Oh, well. Guess I'll just keep watching. Gotta happen sometime.
He's actually playing too, which makes me happy.
So very happy
Same, my musician friend and I used to watch snl every week and they'd always complain when someone was pretending to play a musical instrument in a sketch but clearly had no idea what they were doing. It adds so much to a sketch when a performer is able to commit on this level
“The mother, the father, the serpent, the priest, the foreman, the woman, the widow, the beast” cracks me up every time, these guys were just on another level entirely comedically.
And they're back!!!
@@TJH3113 Is Dave still the cute one?
I get that line stuck in my head every couple of weeks lmao
@@John_McDonnell yes he is, John. Hes still freaking adorable.
Yeah asked ChatGPT about this quote, but it could not place the it, only making up something about T.S Eliot. While it is no cause for great alarm at this juncture, it is somewhat disconcerting.
Kevin's got some great Eraserhead hair going on in this sketch. It's remarkable.
Eraserhead! Trippy film from David Lynch! Wild hairstyle for sure!!!
Look at that smile; there's sadness in that smile.
Look at that chord structure; there's sadness in that chord structure.
As a bass player I can confirm that this is all true.
100%
As a former bass player, you can read all about this in my memoirs.
I'll second this as a former student of said instrument
come on guys dont beat yourselves up.
remember that keyboardist are the real losers of any band
Regards to Heather.
I play this bass line whenever I try out new basses.
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Basses or bass players :D?
if you could
You keep that up and they'll put a "🚫" sign 🤣... Only for that song.
@Lennox Otto - I’ve seen Bryce’s post and your reply on enough videos to know that you’re one and the same and a pathetic loser. GFY.
One of my favorites of all time!! Kevin McDonald has some serious Grover/Gonzo puppet meets Dada Artist meets Beatnik energy. I love it!
Accurate description Terry! 😂
And Beeker
I don't know why, but that mocking little scoff whisper of "Heather?!" cracks me the fuck up.
the mother the father the serpent the priest the foreman the woman the widow the beast
TheSeeohhdee aren’t u glad that you’re not one
Sadly I'm 2 of those 😞
@@fungusamongus4830
I'm going to guess you're a serpent foreman.
FunkYeah hahahaaa
No just a woman and mother
Like your name it's so funked up!
Aren’t you glad that you’re not one?
I like the fact that Bruce isn't miming that bass playing at all.
Kevin McDonald: Eraserhead
I'm sure more than one person's remarked that Kevin DOES look like an escaped medical experiment!
(You could pretty say that about most of the troupe!)
Pretty close if you have seen the short. He's a skinny Eraserhead
Yes
Jazz Pauly Shore
Back when I was an MC at DNB raves (like 15+ years ago) I used the "The mother, the father, the serpent, the priest! The foreman, the woman, the widow, the beast!” line a couple times at shows. Once and only once did someone after a show come up and tell me they knew it was from the Kids. I hugged that person.
And most of the crowd always thought it was ALL original, coming from just you...🤣 I love it.
@@waterlec8718 Hahahaha! I admit I never tried to steal anyone's material but it just fit so well!
@Congolese Capitalist I would pay money to hear Devilman throw that in a build up line.
I thought it was a Doors lyric.
@@stevelibby6852 Hmmm, not to my knowledge but I will admit I do not know many Doors songs.
It was skits like this when it aired late at night that made me doubt my sanity. Was I starting to sleep, and dreaming? Or was this really happening?...
WalterLiddy agreed.
Oh man, I experienced the same thing years ago. I got home at 4am after an intense punk show so I was exhaustedbut full of adrenaline. I was in that weird "too tired to sleep" mood, watching TV and the "Every day we work" sketch where they shovel coal into a furnace. I though I was losing my mind.
You know what I like about the bass player? His neck...how do they come up with this stuff. It's not just the writing that makes it funny. Their whole physicality.
I'm experiencing that now and it's 7:30 in the evening.
I miss the way Comedy Central was back then. MST3K, SCTV, KitH, etc.
This tripped me out so hard! I remembered this skit when I seen the thumbnail but it wasn't until he did the "the mother, the father..." part where it came flooding back like a tidal wave! Perfect!
You seen it? Really? You’re what - five years old?
Me too.. and then I started remembering the lines! Look at him flail at the wailing wall!
This was Canada BEFORE pot was legal.
Get with it Man!!! There's no more pot on the earth anymore.👹
People like Kevin just should not exist. That look, with that voice, with that confidence. An absolute legend
He's like a real-life toon.
he was the great denim vest guy on Seinfeld's festivus episode
Agreed. 👍
He's balding... spiritually
Daves know...they know
Nice seeing Shadowy Men on a Shadow Planet in the background.
One of the greatest comic performances I've ever seen.Thanks for everything.
Laughter is very healing.
‘“If you don’t believe me, look at the one that you’re with” reference is on the edge of the edge.
Might be referencing a John Lennon song about women.
Just came into the comments looking for my people
Ah yes. The sweater tucked into the mom jean look. Outstanding.
... and a 'bat wing' sweater I believe!
How do I know?
I once heard a whole pub shout: "Nigel's wearing his mum's batwing jumper!" 🙈🇬🇧
Best part is Bruce trying not to crack up
"...but that's ok, because whenever I listen to the bass player, I always bring cab fare."
Bruh i read this just as he said it.
Saw this as a kid in the 90s, it's the best sketch ever made! God bless Kids In The Hall! 💗
Still one of the best bits of all time...
I love kith! This is one of the classics. So many times I've mentioned "the bass player is the loser of the band ", or "he always gets the best looking girls, best friend ". Beautiful!
The other Kids say Kevin is the funniest. He can make people laugh without saying a word 🥸
He just has to do a take with a finger to his chin.
"But, after all, aren't we all bass players?
Aren't you all bass players? They told me this was a bass players convention. You are all bass... Pick up the beat! Pick up the beat! Find the sadness and tap your feet! The mother, the father, the serpent, the beast... "
These guys were great, one of the best part of my early teen years.
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Brilliant. Such a great show, 5 heavyweight comic talents.
Scott, Kevin, Bruce, Dave...and Paul Bellini?
He looks like the love child of Kramer & Super Hans.
This was chock full o nuts. "Hes balding...spiritually", "whenever I listen to bass, I always bring cab fare", "that bass is making me chubby", and all the shimmies
I would totally invite that bass player to a party.
"Oh no, I had two beers at the bar, thanks.'
I was attending U. of Missouri and living in a dorm room when this came out. Man... let me go back there please.
Mizzou!
@@danwinters2190 Rah!
Kevin is just funny :) He is always funny. My favorite is when he was Pastor Dave on 70s Show.
Hi Pastor Dave
Also Seinfeld
Denim vest on Festivus for the rest of us
THE MOTHER, THE FATHER, THE SERPUNT, THE PRIEST.....THE FOREMAN, THE WOMAN, THE WIDOW AND BEAST........
"The Wildebeest"
@@13lood13ath I'm pretty sure he said "The Widow, The Beast" . . .
*SERPENT
Absurdism beyond Monty Python's wildest dreams.
This is maybe my favorite KIDS skit.
its good. for me its between "girl drink drunk" and "steel toed boots"
What about Bobby vs Satan ??
To most average people, bass players are not necessary; but real musicians know that bass players are absolutely critical to any band.
Cheng Liu White Stripes didn't need one. Doors didn't need one. Metallica didn't need one, but inexplicably have had three.
@@jime6688: The White Stipes definitely has bass players of some sort. I imagine Jack White played the parts in the studio and they probably hired a touring musician when they played live.
Cheng Liu Nope. Any bass you hear is his guitar through a Digitech Whammy Pedal(Seven Nation Army for example). Just him and Meg.
@@jime6688: He is still playing something that is simulating a bass though.
Cheng Liu but it's not a bass.
No words! Never saw this one. But I remember them changing my reality way back when, and they've done it again tonight.
good to see malcolm gladwell had a previous career as a sketch comic
Holy shit, this is absolute genius. Such a classic. Thanks for the upload.
Kevin has always been my favorite Kid. This sketch is an example of why.
What do you call a bass player without a girlfriend? Homeless.
What do you do when you see a bass player drowning? Throw them their amp.
These guys were amazing. Used to watch them all the time! And this, like so many others of theirs, cracked me up!
This and my indian drum are my 2 favs from kids in the hall. I used to wet my pants laughing!!❤❤❤
I was watching them on Peacock the other day and this sketch came up. Brought back memories from when I watched it back in the day. This and the Daves I know. They don't have silly comedy like this much anymore. Love it
The two best cast members
Agreed!
I'm more of a Dave Foley fan, myself. But, they are all great.
This has always been my favorite.
Kevin looks eerily close to a muppet in this sketch...
I had the pear dream again.
We are lost.
How has Davie504 not commented on this video yet?
You think that bass player is into The Doors?
Kevin's ponytail is so ridiculous.
lol - nothing else about this is though.
Back then it wasn’t all that ridiculous. Well, it was still ridiculous but not as much.
I think it's called a man-bun nowadays, yeh?
Ridiculously awesome……
this is amazing
@Certainty Exists 🤣
History will underrate The Kids in the Hall.
It's humor, like the Packers, will stand the test of time.
history can blow me
that cats got a groovy beat... man.
Pure kith genius.
I felt his heartache when he had to let Mr Stevenson go....
It's 2021 and I LOVE that striped jumper.
Absolutely love these guys...Silly and brilliant.
Why do I feel like these guys are all giant fans of the band Yes
I know I am 😉
Just catching this skit!! 😂😂😂 That's great!!! K.I.T.H. Forever!
You rule for uploading this! 😂
This video convinced me to sell my bass guitar
I wish I had seen your comment three years ago and had known, so I could have made an offer.
Oh, Canada!
I love Kevin so much!
Kevin Mcdonald is beyond funny.
That was bizarre and fantastic
Never enjoyed an interpretive dance so much
...and the days go by!
"Take a look at the one you're with."
I just got that.
I'm gonna be honest here and say I didn't get it. But then again, I am a bass player.
It's from a John Lennon song, the name of which I am almost certainly not permitted to say on this platform.
😳
Ok. Googled it. Ya. Can't say 😂 pretty extreme stance from Lennon who probably broke at least one knuckle on women's heads.
I'll agree that the man could be astoundingly cruel to people he claimed to care about - and I think his choice of title for the song in question was ill-advised at best - but the point he was trying to make remains a valid one.
@@simonandrews9274 John Lennon and Yoko trying too hard to be edgy, not hard enough to write a good song
Thank you for posting this. Made me laugh out...OUT LOUD.
Finally I feel accurately represented
I watched this religiously.....
John Entwistle, Flea, Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, Bootsy Collins, Bill Wyman, Jack Bruce - the softly spoken Scot - all unpopular? Who''d've thought it?
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Is Heather coming?
When listening to the bass player always bring cab fare
From the thumbnail I thought Kevin was supposed to be a parody of Robert Smith from The Cure
The gypsies had no homes the doors had no bass.
I wish Primus was in this sketch
That woulda been golden
I feel stoned just watching this. I miss being stoned.
I quote this all the time.
Total classic.
That moment you realise that Beat poetry is encoded in the flesh of your country. Jane! Get me off this crazy thing!
He's playin' so sweet, I'm gettin' chubby!
This was how I acted when I hosted the student poetry and fiction readings in grad school. I was taking a ridiculous amount of stimulants and Xanax, while getting blackout drunk, at the time.
I've transcribed a fingertapping version to this using a 12 string fretless bass with hair dryer distortion.
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Too bad it wasn't on any other platform but Spamazon. Jeff Bezos ain't getting any more of my money, and hasn't for years.
Bass layers are the heart of the band💜☀️💩
As a bass player I didn't tell my wife I played bass until after we were married. Ha ha gotcha now you're stuck with me.
Genius.
These guys should team up w David Byrne
Agree!
Your singer is a douche.
Youu throw a rock in a crowd and hit three guitarists...
Your drummer is in fifteen other bands...
And we bassists are the ones who get shafted. What a rip.
In all fairness, this is a great skit.
What is 'Toronto', Alex.
i would sort of like to see this Kevin take over fronting R.E.M.
I must've seen this bit 100 times, and not once have they ever fully committed to playing Sloopy. Oh, well. Guess I'll just keep watching. Gotta happen sometime.
my favorite....
Kinda like beatnik sprockets...
If only I had been on shrooms. That dance would freak me out brothers and sisters!
No one’s gonna talk about the man is playing a Hofner? It’s so pretty
I am a bass player and I personally am not a fan of the Hofner 500/1.
I didn't know Bruce was actually a pretty decent bass player. Don't ever under estimate the Bass your band would sound like shit without him