The repetition of this scenario makes it particularly disquieting, the way that a recurring dream might signal a blocked traumatic memory or a cul-de-sac of thought. The calm, jolly music in this one seems to suggest that everything will be different this time, like a fresh start had been made, which somehow makes it all the more crushing.
Would say that it's also a reference to the intimidation, inferiority and awkwardness felt in the presence of professionals by much of society, and how perhaps we rely on them too much when it comes to getting on with our lives.
This has always been one of my favourites from Jam. More than just amusing or nauseating, it seems to be saying something profound, only I'm not quite sure what... Perhaps the stupidity of a society full of 'experts', where no-one knows how to do anything any more.
@AlephNeil I think also the dove part says something about asinine small talk, like in another where Mark Heap comments about a knee operation. We latch on to things we see or (think) we remember to try and strangle out conversations with people we barely no. The finger bell to remove awkward silences also ties in quite well with that notion.
It's hard to tell who wrote what in Jam but I have a feeling that Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews are responsible for the Mr. Bentham bits. They're the only sketches that aren't depraved in some way. Great show though.
I always viewed this as a satire of those strange folk that anyone who has ever worked in a public area has dealt with. Some people are just completely unable to interact with people and struggle with very basic decisions. A little bit like Asperger's Syndrome.
I've always thought it was a satire on people who are very successful businessmen, who have more money than sense, that spend it on useless 'services' that are completely unnecessary.
This is what it feels like to go to a therapist. The fact that you’re paying a stranger to fix personal problems that you can’t fix for yourself is so degrading- it makes you feel fundamentally broken, fundamentally inferior to the person you’re paying to make you feel better about yourself. Not that therapy isn’t valuable, but that aspect of the experience is demoralizing.
Interesting, I don't have any memory watching this video or any idea how I could have arrived here. I wonder how many more things in the past I have completely forgotten.
@@PepperoniPapaya well, a pleasant option might be to go through your yt history and revisit the forgotten places. Maybe with a friend or two and a drink. I can arrange for delivery of jaw or tie mounted wine glasses of course. Anything else? Shall I put it on account?
@PubliusDiamond I wouldn't of thought so. I dont think Morris would of targeted people with a disability just for the likes of comedy. See the Comment near the top for a more likely purpose.
The fact that it takes so long for such a short and meaningless "punchline" is the only example I can think of of something being both frustrating and hilarious.
The repetition of this scenario makes it particularly disquieting, the way that a recurring dream might signal a blocked traumatic memory or a cul-de-sac of thought. The calm, jolly music in this one seems to suggest that everything will be different this time, like a fresh start had been made, which somehow makes it all the more crushing.
Would say that it's also a reference to the intimidation, inferiority and awkwardness felt in the presence of professionals by much of society, and how perhaps we rely on them too much when it comes to getting on with our lives.
This has always been one of my favourites from Jam.
More than just amusing or nauseating, it seems to be saying something profound, only I'm not quite sure what...
Perhaps the stupidity of a society full of 'experts', where no-one knows how to do anything any more.
12 years later and the Internet is full of "influencers" and "lifestyle coaches" except without the spooky music.
Every time I come back to this sketch, I keep having to look up the song again. So that I don't forget again, it's Jim Reeves, "He'll Have to Go"
thank you!
I have a feeling I am a bit like this when i talk to people.
Same... >.> *rings bell to dispel the nasty silence*
Yes.
@AlephNeil I think also the dove part says something about asinine small talk, like in another where Mark Heap comments about a knee operation. We latch on to things we see or (think) we remember to try and strangle out conversations with people we barely no. The finger bell to remove awkward silences also ties in quite well with that notion.
It's hard to tell who wrote what in Jam but I have a feeling that Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews are responsible for the Mr. Bentham bits. They're the only sketches that aren't depraved in some way. Great show though.
This is brilliant they should have made more than 6 episodes
I want a fingerbell!!!
I always had my own title for this sketch before I saw it on UA-cam: "The Pathetic Man"
I've always enjoyed a nasty silence.
When I try to interact with society on a Monday morning after a heavy weekend I come across as awkward as this guy.
@Kohdii Agreed, Julia Davis is not only gorgeous but also has wonderful comic timing :)
If Chris Morris can create these fever dreams in sobriety it raises the question, what on earth must his fever dreams be like?
In his fever dreams he's Del Boy.
Handsome-looking woman
I always viewed this as a satire of those strange folk that anyone who has ever worked in a public area has dealt with. Some people are just completely unable to interact with people and struggle with very basic decisions. A little bit like Asperger's Syndrome.
I've always thought it was a satire on people who are very successful businessmen, who have more money than sense, that spend it on useless 'services' that are completely unnecessary.
genious
This is what it feels like to go to a therapist. The fact that you’re paying a stranger to fix personal problems that you can’t fix for yourself is so degrading- it makes you feel fundamentally broken, fundamentally inferior to the person you’re paying to make you feel better about yourself. Not that therapy isn’t valuable, but that aspect of the experience is demoralizing.
@Roosterking64
I think you've got it.
What was on the balcony again? I couldn't catch it.
Papaya Pepperoni A pretty dove
It's a great shame to have missed it really...
Interesting, I don't have any memory watching this video or any idea how I could have arrived here. I wonder how many more things in the past I have completely forgotten.
@@PepperoniPapaya well, a pleasant option might be to go through your yt history and revisit the forgotten places. Maybe with a friend or two and a drink. I can arrange for delivery of jaw or tie mounted wine glasses of course. Anything else? Shall I put it on account?
@@Kris.G LMAO!!!
@PubliusDiamond I wouldn't of thought so. I dont think Morris would of targeted people with a disability just for the likes of comedy. See the Comment near the top for a more likely purpose.
The fact that it takes so long for such a short and meaningless "punchline" is the only example I can think of of something being both frustrating and hilarious.