Rowan Atkinson first did this sketch decades ago. One reason the opening applause was so enthusiastic was that, as soon as the audience saw the set, most of them knew exactly what was coming.
@Adrian Benjamin If someone tells me that I've hurt their feelings, I say, 'I'm still waiting to hear what your point is.' In this country, I've been told, 'That's offensive' as if those two words constitute an argument or a comment. Not to me they don't. And I'm not running for anything, so I don't have to pretend to like people when I don't. - C.Hitchens.
@@maximusatheius2820 then don't reply to anyone who will say abusive words towards your family or you Because they will not make a point of argument either when they hurt your snowflake butt
Hi Jsp. I'm a Christian, since you asked. I Do Not find this offensive at all. I can see the humer in my religion and can laugh alone with it too. I have no problems at all. Those who do,need to look closely at themselves. Another great review Jps Take care mate.
This sketch first started when i was about your age (i'm 58 now) and it gets changed to reflect the social changes in life (it was bank managers not lawyers etc) - absolutely brilliant
This is so good. He also does a school assembly call sketch which is even funnier. I had to giggle about the small guillotine joke for the fornicators not getting a reaction from you at all.
A lot of the jokes in there weren't particularly new, when he first performed it in the 1980s, but Rowan Atkinson is very good at tieing them all together and has excellent delivery. His portrayal of Toby as some sort of ghastly package holiday courier is very well played.
Hey JPS, I made a recommendation previously for Blackadder and I’ll reiterate it again - specifically Blackadder II - Beer (episode 5) if you want something of a humorous religious nature, it stars Rowan Atkinson and is generally part of a quite iconic British series!
I’ve just told JPS that Mr Bean is Rowan Atkinson’s funniest character, but then you mention Blackadder and of course, you’re right. The man is an utter genius.
+1 for Blackadder, but IMHO only worth bothering with Blackadder II and Blackadder Goes Forth; the last episode of the latter hit everyone pretty hard tho, very poignant. Great TV.
Very good. Rowan Atkinson is so funny. I saw his show back in the late 1980s and then spent a day with him whilst we test drove the latest Bentley and Rolls-Royce motorcars (he does like cars).
Rowan Atkinson is one of our comedians who were essentially public (i.e. private) school, Oxbridge (Oxford/ Cambridge) educated comedians who rose to prominence in the 60's and after with the devlopment of satire and then more 'alternative' forms of comedy. Witty and informed, they were once criticised by one of our more traditional comedians as 'now you need a degree to be filthy'. Rowan is exemplifying this excellently in this video as he essentially channels a posh school Headmaster to represent the devil. I note that the Prince and Princess of Wales were in the audience as an indication as to how mainstream this form of comedy has become. I was brought up and became very religious in my youth, even considering thee priesthood, but science and reason happened and I have been a militant atheist since my mid 20's. I respect the right of religious people to hold their beliefs but decry the demands that we respect the religions themselves. My belief is that all religions are crap and to a greater of lesser degree, harmful.
Great reaction from you JP; you had me when he said "... and the Americans😮 ..." Rowan Atkinson is not only very clever, but he's so funny. He's done so much - his part in the London Olympic Games 2012 was funny.
Fun stuff! The video of the older 1980s version is floating around on youtube too (no Americans but the Germans are with the French). You'll love 'School Days' from the same show (Boston USA if memory is correct). :)
Because there was Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwell, it means it was Royal Variety Performance. It takes place yearly in November. I read it is a charitable performance where profits go to the Royal Variety Charity which Queen is a patron of. The first RVP took place in 1912. There wasn't any during the wars obviously or in 2020. Britain Got Talent winner takes part in it. It is an honour to take part.
Hey Jps, glad you love one of our National Treasures, Rowan Atkinson. I live where he grew up in Washington, Sunderland, he's best known for Mr Bean and Blackadder (I watched both growing up)
I’m coming to hell with you as life of Brian is one of my all time favourite films lol, Rowan Atkinson s blackadder is a must watch, especially goes forth which is set in the trenches of ww1, enjoy
Great reaction to a great sketch. I hadn't seen this version before, only the classic 80s version, which is the same as this other than hedgefund managers and Trump. His one man show from the eighties was full of these sketches, he doesn't do stand up, he doesn't interact, he is a comedy actor, rather than a comedian, every word is carefully worked out, how to say it, and time it.Though he did mess up the little guillotine joke , compared to the original. I would recommend his "drunks in an Indian restaurant" and " Fatal Beating"
there are a few other bits changed, in the original the Fornicators bit he only asks for the Men to line up, the Life of Brian and the Americans section are new as well
Anything that knocks at religion is a good thing in my book. Have a look at George Carlin’s view on religion it is hilarious and true! Rowan Atkinson is a master of comedy.
I'm an atheist, but i don't discard the idea of an afterlife and/or reincarnation as a natural progression of the soul/life (I just don't think anything was created by a god or multiple gods)
If you can find them sketches (skits) of Rowan Atkinson playing an imaginary piano, and another of him conducting an orchestra. Possibly found as part of Secret Policeman's Ball/Other Ball series for Amnesty international. Hilarious. Oh and now atheist, but brought up evangelical. Absolutely love Life of Brian, so guess I'm headed for hell haha.
This is an updated version of the same sketch that he wrote in the 90’s I think. Some of the audience knew the jokes, and were calling them out. It’s soooo funny. Roman Atkinson’s first TV program was Not The Nine O’Clock News in 1979. But his funniest character is Mr Bean. I put a link to a brilliant sketch on the thread you made on Patreon for requests. I think you’d crease up laughing. 😂😂
@@frenetic1057 Good call, it's worth looking at the full thing, especially the one you posted, I was in the Queen's Gallery for that one! There's a lovely shot of my right ear at 11:08. :-) It's an amazing event to witness. The programme is very precise. When it says something happens at 11.27, it happens at 11.27, not 11.28 or 29. TV does not do the Imperial State Crown justice, the sheer bloody blingyness is gobsmacking.
Glad you enjoyed it, it's an old bit. I'm older than you and grew up in the US. The one thing I didn't care for is your reaction when he mentioned the Americans. 1) Learn to laugh at yourself before you dare poke fun at others and 2) As you get older, you'll see there's A LOT to make fun of with Americans... we are an absurd lot... but awesome.
I absolutely LOVE how you react, hahaha. Rowan Atkinson has been entertaining us for decades, starring in everything from 'Not the Nine O'Clock News', (early on in his career), 'Blackadder' ( a personal favourite), Mr. Bean, of course, and the (mediocre) 'Johnny English' the hapless spy. He is up there with Stephen Fry with his oratory skills. I was a committed Roman Catholic up until the age of 16 when I made the decision to quit religion, particularly the RC religion, when I realized for sure that I'm gay ... the Catholic church is pretty clear about its views on homosexuality. I don't mock those who remain faithful to God but I could never be part of an institution that shuns someone simply because of their sexuality. That said, I will not hold back the laughter when a skit like this comes along. Another great choice to react to, JP.
While it is fair to describe Johnny English as mediocre, turning a series of credit card adverts into a three film franchise is still quite an achievement.
Hah, Rowan really is a gift to the world. And let's be honest here, I've seen the original sketch - not this updated one - and absolutely knew somehow he was going to reference Americans in hell lol
Check Out clips from "The Secret Policemans Ball and The Secret Policemans Other Ball" both shows were in aid of Amnesty International. Input from many comedy greats including Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson and many more.
Christian and Church of England. Living Kent UK. A GREAT reaction! I believe I saw you blush at one stage. Last night I watched a clip of Al Murray on Global Finance. One of his best so snap it up quickly before the others beat you to it 😉
"We are Most amused and amazed" - probably a show similar to "America got talent", except the winner gets to perform for the queen. Therefore, the show name is kind of a pun/joke, since for whatever reason, Queen Elizabeth II is known to have had "We are not amused" as her favorite way of expressing displeasure. (No idea whether it's actually true or not)
I’d highly recommend checking out the original version of this, too! Personally I think it’s slightly better, but this one has fantastic currently topical updates.
He's done a few different twists on this over the years - including damning all those that had tickets for a band and riffed on quite a few American things
Considering ol' Charlie will become Supreme Governor of the Church of England once he becomes king, though he has made it clear he wishes to be known as 'Defender of Faith' as opposed to his mother who is 'Defender of THE Faith'. Imagine, a divorcee and adulterer being the moral compass for the faithful of the UK! You couldn't make it up, lol.
I just love him he’s so funny 😂 have you ever seen any Blackadder react to the very last one it’s set in world 🌎 war one ☝️ Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴😂😂👍👌👋
Thanks for this one, ‘twas fun😄 please tell me that you have watched some Blackadder...A vehicle for Roman Atkinson’s brilliance...and some other great actors too ( too many to list). Series one was their first attempt...they switched it round a bit after that so I recommend you begin with series two...enjoy🤗
Been waiting for your viewing of this one😎 Jps you NEED to watch his Dirty Names skit. Gnostic, spiritual not religious. 😕 If you are interested in the relationship of religions through time, have a read of a book titled “The Jesus Mysteries”.
Rowan Atkinson first did this sketch decades ago. One reason the opening applause was so enthusiastic was that, as soon as the audience saw the set, most of them knew exactly what was coming.
Yes, and what topical tweaks he's given it for tonight's show. It's had a lot done to it over the years.
@@professornuke7562 It had not to be done. One would argue updated version is worse that original was
Never apologise bud, if some is offended, it's their problem. They need to remember it's only jokes.
@Adrian Benjamin If someone tells me that I've hurt their feelings, I say, 'I'm still waiting to hear what your point is.'
In this country, I've been told, 'That's offensive' as if those two words constitute an argument or a comment. Not to me they don't.
And I'm not running for anything, so I don't have to pretend to like people when I don't. - C.Hitchens.
@@maximusatheius2820 then don't reply to anyone who will say abusive words towards your family or you
Because they will not make a point of argument either when they hurt your snowflake butt
True that blud
I hadn't actually seen this Rowan Atkinson sketch - it was hilarious.
This is him doing it again, he did this sketch a long time ago.
@@jimmyfiddlesticks337 I thought the one he did before was funnier. Had to be dumbed down a little on this version but I recomend the original
Hi Jsp.
I'm a Christian, since you asked.
I Do Not find this offensive at all.
I can see the humer in my religion and can laugh alone with it too.
I have no problems at all.
Those who do,need to look closely at themselves.
Another great review Jps
Take care mate.
Yeah, you have to be pretty bright and 'open-minded' to get the best from this sketch. Love your reactions to it my man, good sense demonstrated!
"Rowan Atkinson at stage" is an absolute must. Best he's ever done
Rowan Atkinson at the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony is great too - as is the entire Opening Ceremony (but especially the 1st part of it)
Agreed 👍
One of my friends was one of the NHS nurses at the ceremony! Fantastic Olympics.
This sketch first started when i was about your age (i'm 58 now) and it gets changed to reflect the social changes in life (it was bank managers not lawyers etc) - absolutely brilliant
This is so good. He also does a school assembly call sketch which is even funnier. I had to giggle about the small guillotine joke for the fornicators not getting a reaction from you at all.
A lot of the jokes in there weren't particularly new, when he first performed it in the 1980s, but Rowan Atkinson is very good at tieing them all together and has excellent delivery. His portrayal of Toby as some sort of ghastly package holiday courier is very well played.
This isn't the original one but it's so good to see it "updated"
Hey JPS, I made a recommendation previously for Blackadder and I’ll reiterate it again - specifically Blackadder II - Beer (episode 5) if you want something of a humorous religious nature, it stars Rowan Atkinson and is generally part of a quite iconic British series!
I’ve just told JPS that Mr Bean is Rowan Atkinson’s funniest character, but then you mention Blackadder and of course, you’re right. The man is an utter genius.
Bloody LOVED Blackadder. I laughed to the point of pissing myself whenever ' Nursey' appeared. But of course, the entire cast were brilliant.
+1 for Blackadder, but IMHO only worth bothering with Blackadder II and Blackadder Goes Forth; the last episode of the latter hit everyone pretty hard tho, very poignant. Great TV.
I'm a hellenist, discovered your vids today and I gotta say I'm having fun!
rowan atkinson is class
This is an old sketch, and it's so cool that he updates it and keeps it current.
I'm a Christian and I saw Life of Brian today. Wonderful humor!
When he said fornicators, they should have put the camera on Charles and Camilla 😄
Amazing real reaction. Thanks jps
Another British legend! Rowan Atkinson
it's kind of a remake of the original one. He's still got it though.
Rowan Atkinson Live - The Actors Art. This is good
Rowan Atkinson dirty names and rowan Atkinson fatal beatings are his best sketches
Very good. Rowan Atkinson is so funny. I saw his show back in the late 1980s and then spent a day with him whilst we test drove the latest Bentley and Rolls-Royce motorcars (he does like cars).
Rowan Atkinson is one of our comedians who were essentially public (i.e. private) school, Oxbridge (Oxford/ Cambridge) educated comedians who rose to prominence in the 60's and after with the devlopment of satire and then more 'alternative' forms of comedy. Witty and informed, they were once criticised by one of our more traditional comedians as 'now you need a degree to be filthy'. Rowan is exemplifying this excellently in this video as he essentially channels a posh school Headmaster to represent the devil. I note that the Prince and Princess of Wales were in the audience as an indication as to how mainstream this form of comedy has become. I was brought up and became very religious in my youth, even considering thee priesthood, but science and reason happened and I have been a militant atheist since my mid 20's. I respect the right of religious people to hold their beliefs but decry the demands that we respect the religions themselves. My belief is that all religions are crap and to a greater of lesser degree, harmful.
Rowan did a schoolteacher taking the register/roll call quite some time ago.I'm sure you'd like it.?
Yes it was called no one called jones. Very very funny.
ORIFICE??! 🤣
Rowan Atkinson - dirty names. Brilliant sketch
I love Toby the Devil. He's hysterical. "Keep clear of this large space, we're reserving for a Mr. TRUMP"
Great reaction from you JP; you had me when he said "... and the Americans😮 ..." Rowan Atkinson is not only very clever, but he's so funny. He's done so much - his part in the London Olympic Games 2012 was funny.
I hadn't seen this version of it. I've seen the older one. But its still bloody brilliant.
Rowan Atkinson is a comedic genius
Fun stuff! The video of the older 1980s version is floating around on youtube too (no Americans but the Germans are with the French). You'll love 'School Days' from the same show (Boston USA if memory is correct). :)
ua-cam.com/video/ppVpdsClN80/v-deo.html
Because there was Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwell, it means it was Royal Variety Performance. It takes place yearly in November. I read it is a charitable performance where profits go to the Royal Variety Charity which Queen is a patron of. The first RVP took place in 1912. There wasn't any during the wars obviously or in 2020.
Britain Got Talent winner takes part in it. It is an honour to take part.
Hey Jps, glad you love one of our National Treasures, Rowan Atkinson. I live where he grew up in Washington, Sunderland, he's best known for Mr Bean and Blackadder (I watched both growing up)
I’m coming to hell with you as life of Brian is one of my all time favourite films lol, Rowan Atkinson s blackadder is a must watch, especially goes forth which is set in the trenches of ww1, enjoy
Still loving your reactions keep it up xxx
British humor really is the best
If you can find it, he does a brilliant sketch called ' Fatal Beatings.'
Great reaction to a great sketch. I hadn't seen this version before, only the classic 80s version, which is the same as this other than hedgefund managers and Trump. His one man show from the eighties was full of these sketches, he doesn't do stand up, he doesn't interact, he is a comedy actor, rather than a comedian, every word is carefully worked out, how to say it, and time it.Though he did mess up the little guillotine joke , compared to the original. I would recommend his "drunks in an Indian restaurant" and " Fatal Beating"
there are a few other bits changed, in the original the Fornicators bit he only asks for the Men to line up, the Life of Brian and the Americans section are new as well
This is a remake of the 1980s bit, updated for the modern times. He still does it pretty well though.
it’s a running joke for years, but it changes depending on the political situations and locations where he performs it
@@tihomirrasperic It was better when he was younger. His timing isn't what it used to be. This bit KILLED on his CD, way back when.
Anything that knocks at religion is a good thing in my book. Have a look at George Carlin’s view on religion it is hilarious and true! Rowan Atkinson is a master of comedy.
Carlin was exemplary when it came to destroying religion.
George Carlin Religion is bullshit, hilarious but so true :)
I'm an atheist, but i don't discard the idea of an afterlife and/or reincarnation as a natural progression of the soul/life (I just don't think anything was created by a god or multiple gods)
Dirty names, headmaster kills student and award ceremony are hilarious sketches.
Agree.....the Dirty Names one in particular....has me in absolute stitches.... :)
If you can find them sketches (skits) of Rowan Atkinson playing an imaginary piano, and another of him conducting an orchestra. Possibly found as part of Secret Policeman's Ball/Other Ball series for Amnesty international. Hilarious. Oh and now atheist, but brought up evangelical. Absolutely love Life of Brian, so guess I'm headed for hell haha.
The invisible drumkit one is excellent too.
Thanks he is a genius lots of great material
This is an updated version of the same sketch that he wrote in the 90’s I think. Some of the audience knew the jokes, and were calling them out. It’s soooo funny. Roman Atkinson’s first TV program was Not The Nine O’Clock News in 1979. But his funniest character is Mr Bean. I put a link to a brilliant sketch on the thread you made on Patreon for requests. I think you’d crease up laughing. 😂😂
Haha love your videos binging them
You should react to the state opening of parliament! Gives you a look inside a lot of the building!
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@ItsJps And if you have time check out the full version for a complete picture.
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@@frenetic1057 Good call, it's worth looking at the full thing, especially the one you posted, I was in the Queen's Gallery for that one! There's a lovely shot of my right ear at 11:08. :-) It's an amazing event to witness. The programme is very precise. When it says something happens at 11.27, it happens at 11.27, not 11.28 or 29. TV does not do the Imperial State Crown justice, the sheer bloody blingyness is gobsmacking.
@@1daveyp nice
Another one of his is the school rolecall extremly funny.
Who spotted the orb at 7.40?
"The Americans".
"We stop the video here,i must go,he called us"🤣🤣🤣🤣
Glad you enjoyed it, it's an old bit. I'm older than you and grew up in the US. The one thing I didn't care for is your reaction when he mentioned the Americans. 1) Learn to laugh at yourself before you dare poke fun at others and 2) As you get older, you'll see there's A LOT to make fun of with Americans... we are an absurd lot... but awesome.
I absolutely LOVE how you react, hahaha. Rowan Atkinson has been entertaining us for decades, starring in everything from 'Not the Nine O'Clock News', (early on in his career), 'Blackadder' ( a personal favourite), Mr. Bean, of course, and the (mediocre) 'Johnny English' the hapless spy. He is up there with Stephen Fry with his oratory skills. I was a committed Roman Catholic up until the age of 16 when I made the decision to quit religion, particularly the RC religion, when I realized for sure that I'm gay ... the Catholic church is pretty clear about its views on homosexuality. I don't mock those who remain faithful to God but I could never be part of an institution that shuns someone simply because of their sexuality. That said, I will not hold back the laughter when a skit like this comes along. Another great choice to react to, JP.
While it is fair to describe Johnny English as mediocre, turning a series of credit card adverts into a three film franchise is still quite an achievement.
Blackadder some of Rowan Akinsons funniest moments! "also Mr Bean" x
That served you right when you laughed at the French! :-D
Like so many people here, even I hadn't seen that before.
Your reaction when he said viewers of life of Brian. Lol.
He is such a legend, love his mr bean episodes and cartoon version,
Hah, Rowan really is a gift to the world. And let's be honest here, I've seen the original sketch - not this updated one - and absolutely knew somehow he was going to reference Americans in hell lol
I have to also say…Trump “is not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy”. If you get my reference?
@@ShuffleUpandDeal32 Not really, but it definitely won't own you good boy points either.
OMG, I read that as how Rowan would say it hahahahah
Check Out clips from "The Secret Policemans Ball and The Secret Policemans Other Ball" both shows were in aid of Amnesty International. Input from many comedy greats including Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson and many more.
Should see his reading the register sketch.
Christian and Church of England. Living Kent UK. A GREAT reaction! I believe I saw you blush at one stage. Last night I watched a clip of Al Murray on Global Finance. One of his best so snap it up quickly before the others beat you to it 😉
"We are Most amused and amazed" - probably a show similar to "America got talent", except the winner gets to perform for the queen.
Therefore, the show name is kind of a pun/joke, since for whatever reason, Queen Elizabeth II is known to have had "We are not amused" as her favorite way of expressing displeasure. (No idea whether it's actually true or not)
Loved this video. If watched it several times. Dry British humour!
I should imagine Donald Trump would need a big space - for his ego!
He did an incredible skit with drunk English people in an Indian restaurant
I’d highly recommend checking out the original version of this, too! Personally I think it’s slightly better, but this one has fantastic currently topical updates.
It’s just a joke when we say we don’t like Americans, we are deadly serious when it come to the French though.
You should react to the UK’s television program “This morning” and watch this mornings funniest moments
both in the old version and in the new one - still funny!
I love the Hedge Fund Managers bit
When he said fornicators your Facial expressions showed anxiety and heartbreak and even the others were laughing and
Well, I'm a Christian, protestant. Member of the Church of Sweden. 😂
Great reaction to a fantastic video 👏
He's done a few different twists on this over the years - including damning all those that had tickets for a band and riffed on quite a few American things
Mrs.Browns Boys is a Irish sitcom and beyond hilarious 😂👍
Bill Bailey Performing at We Are Most Amused and Amazed reaction
Rowan Atkinson doing roll call.
Hilarious.
Oooh Jps .. You watched Life of Brian.. You know where you're going! .. To see Rowan Atkinson!! 😆👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
rowan atkinson is one of the old british comdain that were legendary, old british comedy was all about wit
American - watched The Life of Brian - said 'OMG'. Oh dear!!
love your reaction ;)
And everyone who saw Monty Pythons 'Life Of Brian' Your reaction had me cracking up laughing hehe
You should react to Rowan Atkinsons sketch dirty names.
Rowan Atkinson Live - Dirty Names
IMO the best version of this was his ‘Live in Belfast’ stage show in the 80’s/early 90’s
Have you tried another Rowan Atkinson sketch? It’s called Blackadder - The Army Years
Might want to watch Dave allen adam & eve sketch
i think you'd might like watching the play that goes wrong, especially magic goes wrong. they preformed on we are most amazed and amused
Charlie & Camilla at the end get reaction Joel. Rowan always pleases be it Not the nine o clock News or Blackadder
Considering ol' Charlie will become Supreme Governor of the Church of England once he becomes king, though he has made it clear he wishes to be known as 'Defender of Faith' as opposed to his mother who is 'Defender of THE Faith'. Imagine, a divorcee and adulterer being the moral compass for the faithful of the UK! You couldn't make it up, lol.
I'm speechless I think he has managed to P off everyone, well you cant say he is biased.😂
lol, well, nearly everyone...
I'm not P****d off by this, and that P****s me off! 🤔
This was a Royal Command Preformance and Rowan was there on special invite of Prince Charles.
Great sketch which was performed in front of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. They loved it. See them laughing at the end.
I am a Congregationalist Atheist. This is also “my” sense of humour.
I just love him he’s so funny 😂 have you ever seen any Blackadder react to the very last one it’s set in world 🌎 war one ☝️ Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴😂😂👍👌👋
I'm a Christian, mostly UK Methodist, but with bits of Quaker, Celtic, and Congregational.
Thanks for this one, ‘twas fun😄 please tell me that you have watched some Blackadder...A vehicle for Roman Atkinson’s brilliance...and some other great actors too ( too many to list). Series one was their first attempt...they switched it round a bit after that so I recommend you begin with series two...enjoy🤗
Been waiting for your viewing of this one😎
Jps you NEED to watch his Dirty Names skit.
Gnostic, spiritual not religious. 😕
If you are interested in the relationship of religions through time, have a read of a book titled “The Jesus Mysteries”.
He changed it, in an earlier version of this he said the French & Germans
Look out for his father of the bride speech
You should do the one where he is a preist
This is an updated version , his original was written at University I think.Instead of Americans he said Germans