Wow, Ayoade and Mitchell captured, slaughtered and dissected the joke. Seriously, you could not have encountered a more skilled duo against your joke :D
Jimmy Carr once said, "Analyzing a joke is like dissecting a frog. No one's that interested and the frog dies." But clearly we are some frog-murder enthusiasts because I was on board for the joke dissection!
I know that there has been few explanations already for this, but there is still the assumption that people outside the UK understand all the references, so I'll try to give a more detailed explanation here for those who might need it: ER: The Queen uses ER as her initials, Elizabeth Regina (Regina is from the Latin word for queen), so it's like writing Elizabeth, Queen. ER (with the number 2 in Roman numerals between the two letters - because she is Queen Elizabeth the 2nd) can be seen on many government owned, or operated, institutions in England. For example the post office. All the mailboxes (where you put letters you want to mail/post), postage stamps, police helmets, some government buildings, etc., even on royal garments/clothing. The Queen will often sign her name as ER, Elizabeth R, or Elizabeth Regina. So, EiiR is a monogram used officially in England, and found on many things to do with the royal family. Birmingham use of "ER": Saying the letters ER quickly, sounds similar to how many in northern England would say, "Here you are" (or There you are), when giving something to somebody, or offering them something. It is the way English people say, "Take this. This is for you. Have this. I'm giving this to you." In northern England, "Here you are." contracted to - 'ere y'are. When said very quickly, it could sound like saying ER very quickly. So, the joke that Frank was saying from Birmingham, was, "Why does the Queen have so many children?" "Because she has the official ER written on her underwear. (sounding like local accent for 'ere y'are, "This is for you. Take this."), to be taken that she is offering herself sexually. It's just a silly joke, playing on the similarities of sayin ER and 'ere y'are. What is funny to the Brits (English people) is the way that Richard and David took a silly joke, and dissected the joke. Each one escalating the absurdity of the joke by adding to what the other just said. This is classic British humour, using wit and sarcasm together. Maurice Moss: You might see that reference in some of the comments. Richard played a character, Maurice Moss, in a show called The IT Crowd. His character displayed some characteristics similar to autism, and he would often take things said very literally, and pull them apart to show how ridiculous they sound. Many commenters here see similarities to how Richard dissected the joke here, to how his character Moss would react to something in The IT Crowd. I hope someone finds this helpful...
Ohhhhhhh, I completely forgot about the EiiR insignia, I could not for the life of me figure out why the queen and all sorts of other infrastructure would have ER on them.
I'm brand new to the UK so that was extremely helpful. I still need to convert my understanding of American English to British English for other parts of it but you explanation was still a big leap for me.
Love how Ayoade and Mitchell have known each other since Uni and I am under the impression they have been feeding off each other’s nasal-ity and pedantic wit ever since.
I love how these British shows can so easily be derailed. And, I now have a burning curiosity to know what happened in the episode of ER named "Ambush". Not enough of one to google it, though... 😁
The full episode can be found elsewhere on the site. Answers for this round are around 27:30 in. If your curiosity isn't burning enough to look that up, it's just that the episode was filmed and broadcast live.
@@steve470 Thanks! I forgot about that episode. I was thinking it might have been the one where some of the ER staff were attacked in the ER and one was killed.
David Mitchell is the best learned pedant in comedy since Stephen Fry was at his height 30 years ago. I've always thought Richard Ayoade was on the spectrum, just not as far along it as his character Moss. Together, they can demolish any joke to rubble.
@@shamyself123sure, he’s probably playing it up for the camera, but characters aren’t invented from nothing. performance is like an extension of the self. i’ve noticed watching WILTY when david says something like “i have a collection of pens and a 3 rule pen-lending policy” that he comes across a little bit strange. he’s socially awkward, tends to take things quite literally and challenges social norms freely (he’s famously resistant to peer pressure and loves to rant about things he finds ridiculous) but spins it in a comedic way. not to mention his deep knowledge of history. of course, all of that can be true and he might still not be autistic - not that it even matters if he is - my point is that his persona just gives off those vibes. and a lot of the things i mentioned also apply to his character in peep show who i heavily HC as autistic. but that’s just my opinion 🤷♀️ (i didn’t comment on richard bc i’m not as familiar with his work, so i can’t speak on him specifically) and yes, i recognize that this is a deeply autistic response lmao
David Mitchell and Richard Ayoade don't get enough credit. I love them both so much Edited: I live in the US. They are not household names here. I have to actively go out of my way to find programming with them. Ask 100 people on the street here who David Mitchell or Richard Ayoade is, you might find one person who knows of one of them, probably Ayoade and only because Netflix finally added The IT Crowd. Chill TF out people.
@@lilyzooma3973 I don't live in a place where they're particularly well known. I live in the US. They're not household names here. I have to go out of my way to watch them. Pardon me for appreciating their humor.
That went down like a monty python sketch... "Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?" "What an intruder who'll read the instructions on the pants frank?"
@@toze2145 Ah! Gotcha! I'm not British, didn't know the abbreviation was different depending on the regent. Didn't even know what the letters stood for, just assumed it was an abbreviation for some Latin state or monarch motto or something.
So the answer is that it was the episode of ER that they did live (twice actually, once for the East Coast and again for the West Coast.) I mean, anyone could find that on IMDb, but I did remember watching it when it happened.
So, what's the answer to the picture riddle? There's a urine sample, Jonathan Ross saying "R" so maybe something pointing to his speech impediment or lisp, then there's Honor Blackman a.k.a. Pussy Galore, then I guess a piece of chocolate being snapped in half. I have no idea what saying from a TV series that forms...
@@pistonburner6448 we were on a break. From friends. Wee, not sure how they got were, but maybe something to do with his impediment of r sounding like w. Honor break
In all seriousness though, I don't think he'd be a good fit. He'd be good at the eccentric side of things but I can't imagine him doing an emotional/serious scene.
I love how the quiz topic was about American television shows so that Americans watching will feel connected. But then they went all British with the use of the word pants.
Agree. I found it hilarious, but also felt bad for the joke teller. He looked a bit downtrodden midway through and then got more and more deflated as they kept going.
Wow, Ayoade and Mitchell captured, slaughtered and dissected the joke. Seriously, you could not have encountered a more skilled duo against your joke :D
I really, really, really hope they did it on purpose!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@Karma-qt4ji oh, I think they knew so well what they were doing :D
Jimmy Carr once said, "Analyzing a joke is like dissecting a frog. No one's that interested and the frog dies."
But clearly we are some frog-murder enthusiasts because I was on board for the joke dissection!
I love Ayoade! Always hilarious!
@Kelsey Williams
That is originally an E.B. White quote.
I know that there has been few explanations already for this, but there is still the assumption that people outside the UK understand all the references, so I'll try to give a more detailed explanation here for those who might need it:
ER:
The Queen uses ER as her initials, Elizabeth Regina (Regina is from the Latin word for queen), so it's like writing Elizabeth, Queen.
ER (with the number 2 in Roman numerals between the two letters - because she is Queen Elizabeth the 2nd) can be seen on many government owned, or operated, institutions in England. For example the post office. All the mailboxes (where you put letters you want to mail/post), postage stamps, police helmets, some government buildings, etc., even on royal garments/clothing.
The Queen will often sign her name as ER, Elizabeth R, or Elizabeth Regina.
So, EiiR is a monogram used officially in England, and found on many things to do with the royal family.
Birmingham use of "ER":
Saying the letters ER quickly, sounds similar to how many in northern England would say, "Here you are" (or There you are), when giving something to somebody, or offering them something. It is the way English people say, "Take this. This is for you. Have this. I'm giving this to you."
In northern England, "Here you are." contracted to - 'ere y'are. When said very quickly, it could sound like saying ER very quickly.
So, the joke that Frank was saying from Birmingham, was, "Why does the Queen have so many children?" "Because she has the official ER written on her underwear. (sounding like local accent for 'ere y'are, "This is for you. Take this."), to be taken that she is offering herself sexually.
It's just a silly joke, playing on the similarities of sayin ER and 'ere y'are.
What is funny to the Brits (English people) is the way that Richard and David took a silly joke, and dissected the joke. Each one escalating the absurdity of the joke by adding to what the other just said. This is classic British humour, using wit and sarcasm together.
Maurice Moss: You might see that reference in some of the comments.
Richard played a character, Maurice Moss, in a show called The IT Crowd. His character displayed some characteristics similar to autism, and he would often take things said very literally, and pull them apart to show how ridiculous they sound. Many commenters here see similarities to how Richard dissected the joke here, to how his character Moss would react to something in The IT Crowd.
I hope someone finds this helpful...
Ohhhhhhh, I completely forgot about the EiiR insignia, I could not for the life of me figure out why the queen and all sorts of other infrastructure would have ER on them.
@@sockmonkey1994 Well that made the effort of commenting worthwhile. If I only save ONE person, it's worth it. LOL
Thank you, I am not from the UK and while I kinda understood it, this explanation really help understand the joke! Thanks!
I'm brand new to the UK so that was extremely helpful. I still need to convert my understanding of American English to British English for other parts of it but you explanation was still a big leap for me.
This was very helpful, thanks so much!
Love how Ayoade and Mitchell have known each other since Uni and I am under the impression they have been feeding off each other’s nasal-ity and pedantic wit ever since.
I love how, as they feed off each other, they become more cynical.
I’ve not seen this one! Thanks! We all need more Richard Ayoade and David Mitchell.
It's from the 2007 Anniversary Special. The anniversary was for Channel 4. That should get you to the full episode on UA-cam. it's a really good one.
For anyone who wants to know, the 'Say What You See' is 'We Were On A Break' (from Friends) and the Ambush ER episode was filmed live.
“Is this a city where policemen are being repeatedly f*cked in the skull by well-meaning strangers?!” 😂😂😂
"Well-meaning" is so brilliant here!
I love Richard’s follow-up “Apparently they just save it for the Queen” such a powerful line. Shatters the original joke.
@@jeroenrl1438 It's the details that really make for an outstanding joke
Not a line I ever expected to hear from David Mitchell
@@ajc1482 , just because he's a shy boi doesn't mean he's not a freak ;p
I love how these British shows can so easily be derailed.
And, I now have a burning curiosity to know what happened in the episode of ER named "Ambush".
Not enough of one to google it, though... 😁
Likewise can't be arsed to Google, but it was either the one they filmed live, or the one where they were all followed by a film crew
The full episode can be found elsewhere on the site. Answers for this round are around 27:30 in.
If your curiosity isn't burning enough to look that up, it's just that the episode was filmed and broadcast live.
@@steve470
Thanks! I forgot about that episode.
I was thinking it might have been the one where some of the ER staff were attacked in the ER and one was killed.
@The Mad Alchemist lol 😂 😂
For those wondering: Ee Arr in Birmingham roughly translates as "there/here you go"
Source: Unforunate enough to be born here
oh you mean exactly like Frank Skinner explained literally two seconds after he said the joke, yeah?
@@GroovingPict Exactly like that! Thank god you were here to point that out
@@irishwristwatch2487 'Ere y'are, surely?
@@irishwristwatch2487 the irony of your reply is staggering
@@GroovingPict I'd say sarcasm
David Mitchell is the best learned pedant in comedy since Stephen Fry was at his height 30 years ago. I've always thought Richard Ayoade was on the spectrum, just not as far along it as his character Moss. Together, they can demolish any joke to rubble.
I'm on the spectrum and I think you're onto something here, surprised I didn't think of it myself
It's amazing people can't see that both Richard and David have characters that they play in their comedy.
@@shamyself123sure, he’s probably playing it up for the camera, but characters aren’t invented from nothing. performance is like an extension of the self. i’ve noticed watching WILTY when david says something like “i have a collection of pens and a 3 rule pen-lending policy” that he comes across a little bit strange. he’s socially awkward, tends to take things quite literally and challenges social norms freely (he’s famously resistant to peer pressure and loves to rant about things he finds ridiculous) but spins it in a comedic way. not to mention his deep knowledge of history. of course, all of that can be true and he might still not be autistic - not that it even matters if he is - my point is that his persona just gives off those vibes. and a lot of the things i mentioned also apply to his character in peep show who i heavily HC as autistic. but that’s just my opinion 🤷♀️
(i didn’t comment on richard bc i’m not as familiar with his work, so i can’t speak on him specifically)
and yes, i recognize that this is a deeply autistic response lmao
Whoever decided to pair Richard Ayoade with David Mitchell really wants to see the world burn. These guys are brutal on their own and together... wow.
Richard and David are by far my favorite UK comedians. Seeing them together makes my heart happy, they need a show together!
they worked on bruiser together! richard wrote while david wrote & starred :)
David Mitchell and Richard Ayoade don't get enough credit. I love them both so much
Edited: I live in the US. They are not household names here. I have to actively go out of my way to find programming with them. Ask 100 people on the street here who David Mitchell or Richard Ayoade is, you might find one person who knows of one of them, probably Ayoade and only because Netflix finally added The IT Crowd. Chill TF out people.
They're both on fifty billion panel shows, so I'm guessing they get some credit.
I find them both hugely overrated, so in my opinion they receive perhaps too much credit.
I feel like they both get a lot of credit.
@Miss Bizy i don't mean to sound rude but what the fk are you talking about?
@@lilyzooma3973 I don't live in a place where they're particularly well known. I live in the US. They're not household names here. I have to go out of my way to watch them. Pardon me for appreciating their humor.
That went down like a monty python sketch...
"Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?"
"What an intruder who'll read the instructions on the pants frank?"
I love how Maurice Moss came out of Richard at that joke part 😂
Reminded me of the sea parks episode!
@@shikhar.awasthi A fire? At a sea parks?!
The other problem with the premise of that joke is that she only has 4 children, which is not a huge number of kids to have.
Victoria had a ton of children didn't she? How old is the slang term? Maybe the joke is from them.
@@SilverEye91 In Victoria's time it would have been VR (Victoria Regina)
@@toze2145 Ah! Gotcha! I'm not British, didn't know the abbreviation was different depending on the regent. Didn't even know what the letters stood for, just assumed it was an abbreviation for some Latin state or monarch motto or something.
She obviously didn’t go to pubs in her knickers enough.
@@michaelchallis4129 She doesn't have to start out that way, she just needs to drink enough to end up that way.
Jokes do not stand a chance against Richard and David ruthless logic!
my favorite duo, with richard and noel as a close second
I have just heard multiple sentences I never thought I'd hear in my entire life in one short clip.
So the answer is that it was the episode of ER that they did live (twice actually, once for the East Coast and again for the West Coast.) I mean, anyone could find that on IMDb, but I did remember watching it when it happened.
*Thank* you!
So, what's the answer to the picture riddle?
There's a urine sample, Jonathan Ross saying "R" so maybe something pointing to his speech impediment or lisp, then there's Honor Blackman a.k.a. Pussy Galore, then I guess a piece of chocolate being snapped in half. I have no idea what saying from a TV series that forms...
@@pistonburner6448 we were on a break. From friends. Wee, not sure how they got were, but maybe something to do with his impediment of r sounding like w. Honor break
@@pistonburner6448 I think it is from Friends, "We were on a break. Wee Wuh Honor Break.
@@MagicJacket Yeah, I actually found the answer after scrolling further down the comments, thanks!
That joke was a 'bad dong' and it deserved what happened with it.
I appreciate the implication that Quinten Tarantino is a Boglin with how someone is making his eyes move side to side
This whole episode is great, but this is one of my favorite bits from it.
Ayoade and Mitchell, we need more of that duo :D
That’s the closest I’ve ever seen Ayoade come to cracking.
The fact Richard isn’t the new Doctor is the biggest travesty in tv history
Ikr made for it.
Omg I totally see it!
In all seriousness though, I don't think he'd be a good fit. He'd be good at the eccentric side of things but I can't imagine him doing an emotional/serious scene.
Ncuti Gatwa is going to be amazing tho
It would make me want to watch the Doctor Who show... Especially if done with the same gusto as Darkplace
That Afghan sitcom, Till Death Do Us Fulfil Our Glorious Dreams Of Martyrdom. The lead character, of course, was Al-Fgarnett.
I have a feeling this is gonna get recommended to quite a few people in the next few days
This is "Big Fat Anniversary Quiz (2007)"
I feel a bit sorry for Frank here. It wasn’t a bad little gag.
I don't think he was that fussed about it, the original joke works but Richard and David dismantled it perfectly.
i aspire to be a Richard Ayoade, what a king
I love how the quiz topic was about American television shows so that Americans watching will feel connected. But then they went all British with the use of the word pants.
Tearing someone's joke apart is either so funny or so humiliating, depending on which side you're on
Agree. I found it hilarious, but also felt bad for the joke teller. He looked a bit downtrodden midway through and then got more and more deflated as they kept going.
If anyone can inform me what. Eyy Arrr means in Birmingham?
It's not "Eyy Arrr", it's " 'ere y'are". Alterntively, it's "ER" (Elizabeth Regina) on the postboxes.
Isn't what they say when handing gold medals to those damn Aussie swimmers?
it's somehow even less funny now that I get it
I have watched this joke dismantling so many times but never the buildup
you can even see the cameraman laughing...
But what was the episode???
wow that joke died horribly, well done 🤣
kinda like what might happen to one in an ER room
They couldn't put the teleprompter in front of the camera?
When was this aired?
2007, Big Fat Anniversary Quiz
Okay but what’s the answer to the “say what you see”?
Wee R something break. "We were on a break" from friends, a recurring line from the relationship of Rachel and Ross
@@RandomBl0ke Honor as in Honor Blackman = Pussy Galore
@@RandomBl0ke The actress was Honor Blackman.
@@DerekHartley okay yeah so it was
Wee wuh honor break
Lol Jonathan Ross can't pronounce r's
Tarantino is a homely ass dude. Also his eyes are super subtle on that teleprompt.
Why does Frank Skinner look like an Australian surfer? I almost expect him to tell about his surfing sesh with the Bois
Those two are my spirit animals. Angry pendantry is my favourite form of humour
Around 4:44 the camera is shaking... Probably even the cameraman lost it :D
Or they just nodded in agreement. Very enthusiastically.
Loyal to save themselves for Liz only XD
Richard Ayoade continues to be the most hilarious man on Earth
I can't be the only one who thought the joke was about a queen bee, right?
Yes, you probably were.
How Long Have You Been Listening To "Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter" On Repeat ? #That'sMyJam
There are no jokes in Birmingham anymore…
So funny!!!
Wow Richards awesome character Morris moss came out to play abit there with Frank lol
Interesting what gets recommended by UA-cam in wake of global events like these.
YO MOMMA!
Can BFQ somehow get John Oliver on the panel? Just set him loose and do non political jokes for the 2-4 hours of taping
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thumbs up 👍 for the horse/ Jessica Parker joke!
The sheer banality and nasality of David Mitchell and Richard Ayoade dissecting a joke is painful to listen to
This aged like fine milk
Frank is so young here
i always forget how unfunny jimmy carr is
Fraiser > Seinfeld
Frasier > Fraiser
@@wheedler thought you'd put Fraser > Fraiser
well this aged well
Well, that joke just became much less relevant.
Like it now before it gets removed from youtube because of faul language ;)
German laziness was never mentioned.