There is actually a reason why you in sauna would whip yourself with specifically birch leaves: Birch leaves are rich in saponins, which is a chemical in the leaves with a soapy quality! And by whipping them like that you release them onto your skin, making it clean. It is also exfoliating🤓
@@Andris_Briedis not 20-02-2014 then, when the invasion of Ukraine (Crimea) actually started? The Loss of Crimea and Donbas (April 2014) not the concrete point of no return. Then again you apparently don't think the invasion of Czechoslovakia, which happened in 15-03-1939 was that noteworthy either.
@@davidmurrell5143 The invasion of Ukraine is only one of the "latest" crimes. Before that, there was Georgia, 2008, where it failed because the Americans threatened, as I recall, to bring an aircraft carrier into the Mediterranean. But Putin still managed to cut off a small part. Including Abkhazia, if I'm not mistaken. Before that, there was Chechnya, where it was successful. Chechnya was conquered. And anyone who protested was killed. The Internet was not so common then. And the world "missed it". Even before that, there was the blowing up of high-rise buildings in their own country to justify the invasion of Chechnya. And all this is only during "Democratic Russia". Not to mention what they did during the USSR.
@@craigpardy6204 I think original comment is suggesting Richard and Greg's dynamic is similar to Greg and Alex's on Taskmaster. I think they're saying that had this come out before taskmaster Richard might have ended up in Alex's spot and would go through all the crap they put Alex through on the show
Having been to that museum twice (before, you know...), I can confirm the Russian astronaut food is f***ing atrocious. And that the birching really does hurt as much as Greg makes it look like.
I wonder if theres any benefit to the ice shower AFTER the spa. I would have guessed one of the main benefits of a spa is relaxing your muscles and releasing tension, so a blast of cold water after would kind of undo all that work by making your whole body tense up at once.
The benefits are you get more seasoned, strong. That's why in small villages in winter they go out of the wet sauna and jump right into the snow or cold lake, so afterwards they don't get sick all winter
2015 (released Jan 2016). So not before Crimea but at least before the invasion. Not a good look but I can understand that British comedians don't offer the appropriate distance from Russia when even European governments failed to do it at the time.
We can't throw away the whole of Russia because of one horse-riding maniac, it's like cancelling Germany because one man had a silly moustache and a bit too much power
well the big difference is one is happening RIGHT NOW while angry mustache model happened 70 years ago and is not an ongoing conflict. I agree discarding all of russias achievements and discrediting all its people is not the way to go (or i would have worded my original comment very differently) but it still doesn't feel right to me personally to show this video so jokingly while they're doing such terrible things.@@cazzabojangles
@@cazzabojangles oh, poor russians let's all pity them, it's only one man killing people at all of occupied territories; poor russian want only to kill and not to be killed, such a shame.
English pronunciation is driven by usage. Steve can cry 'jif' until the end of time, but if more people pronounce it with a hard G, there's nothing he can do about it. The OED merely reflects popular usage. It doesn't dictate anything.
@@beardedemperor It's because the pronunciation of ‘jif’ is unambiguous, so serves the purpose of clarifying ‘gif’'s ambiguity. (Unless you're pronouncing it in Spanish, in which case it's ‘hif’ or ‘heef’, hah!)
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"Oh no", "Oh that's a shame", "Oh dear" is the most English response to something bad happening.
... it's an english response, not british... it's neither Scottish nor Welsh and that leaves the english though Greg is Welsh, bless his soul...
That’s how the English pretend to have a clear conscience about how many genocides you committed.
"is not charming - its actually quite needy."
greg in the bg fighting for his life
Richard NEEDS to be on taskmaster!!!
I couldn't agree more!
We can hope and pray to the Tree Wizard God. He would be an absolute legend.
Gonna pitch the idea that Greg can go on holiday and Richard will be substitute taskmaster.
Sure he'd be amazing, also fairly sure he's been asked to do it and declined lol
I'd love Richard Ayoade to be named official heir to the throne and have them bring him in for training
I actually went to primary school with Greg... Can't believe his table manners haven't changed in the slightest.
36 years old and I'm only just now learning that London is smaller than space?! Where was that during my school days?
Londoners will have you believe otherwise
It's true! Space is huge, it's nearly as big as the whole of the UK!
Even the Northern bits? @@cazzabojangles
You wasted them learning to smile
The woodland version of "Stomp" would be called "Stump".
“Woodland version of Stomp!” is so good!
Is it me, or does Greg look AMAZING coming out of that spa?
Bro is glowing hahaha
he would, he's just had his circulation improved by ritual leaf beating
He really does!
It’s you … 😮
@@solertree8653 "ritual leaf beating" is my phrase of the day. Love it
The comedic chemistry between them is just epic
love these guys. two of my favourites!
There is actually a reason why you in sauna would whip yourself with specifically birch leaves: Birch leaves are rich in saponins, which is a chemical in the leaves with a soapy quality! And by whipping them like that you release them onto your skin, making it clean. It is also exfoliating🤓
Obviously there's a reason, nobody watching this thought they were doing it for no bloody reason.
@@JLA91 Maybe Greg just wanted to advertise his submissive side to the world😂
Anyone think the statue on the right at 0:25 looks like little Alex Horne!?
Is it my imagination or does Greg look younger when he came out of the ice bath?
I was just noticing that exact thing.
Little did I know that I needed to see Greg get thrashed! 😮
FYI this was filmed in 2016
OK good. Otherwise, I'm not offended. I am angry. Did you go to the Nazis in Germany after September 1, 1939?
so hitler from 1932 is still fine?
@@door694 No. Like Putin from 2008. But September 1, 1939 is a concrete point of no return. Like 2022-02-24.
@@Andris_Briedis not 20-02-2014 then, when the invasion of Ukraine (Crimea) actually started? The Loss of Crimea and Donbas (April 2014) not the concrete point of no return. Then again you apparently don't think the invasion of Czechoslovakia, which happened in 15-03-1939 was that noteworthy either.
@@davidmurrell5143 The invasion of Ukraine is only one of the "latest" crimes. Before that, there was Georgia, 2008, where it failed because the Americans threatened, as I recall, to bring an aircraft carrier into the Mediterranean. But Putin still managed to cut off a small part. Including Abkhazia, if I'm not mistaken. Before that, there was Chechnya, where it was successful. Chechnya was conquered. And anyone who protested was killed. The Internet was not so common then. And the world "missed it". Even before that, there was the blowing up of high-rise buildings in their own country to justify the invasion of Chechnya. And all this is only during "Democratic Russia". Not to mention what they did during the USSR.
bad dong
😂😂
I was waiting for Richard to say "bad dong" based on where he was sitting during the birch beating:)
...but Greg is the one who started "bad dong" on the BFQ...so why would you expect Richard to say it???
@@datgrrl5698 because they were in the same team in that episode. Or am I not remembering correctly.
The guy in the statue at :25 looks exactly like little Alex Horne.
Say it right..................LITTLE ALEX HORRRRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
0:25 yes, I see what you mean…
Oh man! It really does!😅
Wow, good eye - it really, really does! The whole statue tableau is strikingly Taskmasterish, in fact. o.O
0:25 Why does the statue on the right look like Alex Horne? 🤣
Wait how tall is Richard? He doesn’t look that short next to Greg Davies compared to other people.
If this had only happened prior to taskmaster, Richard would have suffered immensely more.
Was Richard on taskmaster?
@@craigpardy6204 He refuses to go on it
@@tonystank2742 well, I don't understand the original comment then, but thank you..
@@craigpardy6204 I think original comment is suggesting Richard and Greg's dynamic is similar to Greg and Alex's on Taskmaster. I think they're saying that had this come out before taskmaster Richard might have ended up in Alex's spot and would go through all the crap they put Alex through on the show
@@tonystank2742 alrighty, thanks for the info and your time.
You are a gentleman sir!
Greg is one of the few people to nearly make Richard loose it on camera!
I love me some Greg!!!
Two of my favorite guys ❤
when we getting Richard on Taskmaster?
Having been to that museum twice (before, you know...), I can confirm the Russian astronaut food is f***ing atrocious. And that the birching really does hurt as much as Greg makes it look like.
Greg Davies is the most delicious man to ever walk this earth.
Right!!!
alex we know it's you
@@janeschwab1682 😄
The 2 of them as a team on The Big Fat Quiz was my favourite! "BAD DONG" hahha
The space food is making my dry reach
I wonder if theres any benefit to the ice shower AFTER the spa. I would have guessed one of the main benefits of a spa is relaxing your muscles and releasing tension, so a blast of cold water after would kind of undo all that work by making your whole body tense up at once.
The benefits are you get more seasoned, strong. That's why in small villages in winter they go out of the wet sauna and jump right into the snow or cold lake, so afterwards they don't get sick all winter
Only Greg can make Richard look short
4:28 Richard got his eyes on some Bad Dong
Channel 4: So what’s the plan for this series guys?
Richard and Greg: Russia
Channel 4: oh boy…
But those are... oak leaves?! And he's got willow beneath his head. What woodland madness is this?!
I'm begining to think these shirtless men are not real arboriculturists
There are some species of birch with leaves like that (lobed)
It's Onion!!!
"It could orbit the Earth in just over 90 minutes." Must be a judge because of how just it is.
let's get everyone from the it crowd on taskmaster. only missing chris, richard, and matt. come on!!!!
🤣🤣🤣
😂omg that space food looks disgusting
He does deserve it for telling that same joke about his dad.
That spacefood 🤢🤮
I assume this was done before Russia annexed Crimea? Oh....
Or invaded Ukraine.
2015 (released Jan 2016). So not before Crimea but at least before the invasion. Not a good look but I can understand that British comedians don't offer the appropriate distance from Russia when even European governments failed to do it at the time.
@@Minuku42 - Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in February and March of 2014.
I understand this was filmed long before the war but it still feels very weird to post it
We can't throw away the whole of Russia because of one horse-riding maniac, it's like cancelling Germany because one man had a silly moustache and a bit too much power
well the big difference is one is happening RIGHT NOW while angry mustache model happened 70 years ago and is not an ongoing conflict.
I agree discarding all of russias achievements and discrediting all its people is not the way to go (or i would have worded my original comment very differently) but it still doesn't feel right to me personally to show this video so jokingly while they're doing such terrible things.@@cazzabojangles
@@cazzabojangles oh, poor russians let's all pity them, it's only one man killing people at all of occupied territories; poor russian want only to kill and not to be killed, such a shame.
Mmmm … bad timing I guess 😅😊
2:19 “The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations. They are wrong. It is a soft ‘G’, pronounced ‘jif’. End of story.” -Steve Wilhite
English pronunciation is driven by usage. Steve can cry 'jif' until the end of time, but if more people pronounce it with a hard G, there's nothing he can do about it. The OED merely reflects popular usage. It doesn't dictate anything.
The fact that people arguing for 'jif' do so by spelling it 'jif' continues to reinforce my belief that it's obviously pronounced 'gif'.
@@beardedemperor It's because the pronunciation of ‘jif’ is unambiguous, so serves the purpose of clarifying ‘gif’'s ambiguity. (Unless you're pronouncing it in Spanish, in which case it's ‘hif’ or ‘heef’, hah!)
Whenever graphic starts being pronounced jraphic I’ll change my pronunciation of gif.
@@nightsgrow6575 How an acronym is pronounced is irrelevant to how its constituent words are pronounced (S in laser, U in fubar, etc.).
Bizarre think a lot of these dudes are dead.
Dont go to piss russia, they are at war
This was filmed YEARS ago
How long was the kittykat show 😂