I love that this entire task is an homage to the original winner of Taskmaster. Josh Widdecombe, if you’re reading this for whatever reason, we love you mate. Without you, I wouldn’t know how many baked beans are in a can.
@jonhohensee3258 The contestants who didn't give it a second thought. It wasn't even mentioned by Alex. Also, when I made the comment, I couldn't see anyone else mention it.
I know it's probably not in the best faith, but if I were a comedian and asked to be on taskmaster, I would want to binge watch all of the existing UK series plus every other series available just so I don't look like a dumbass on national TV.
I probably would of solved it as soon as I saw the foot with Greg’s name on as that moment Josh reveals he had Greg’s name tattooed on him lives in my head rent free
I get why they chose Josh because of the 'lore' of the show, but wouldn't it have made more sense to use Morgana if they were going for the King Arthur legend? I was convinced that was the answer when I first saw this. The Enchantress! Morgana le Fey!
@@iliketrains3495 I thought it was a pun on "with a comb," since I think that in the UK "smart" means "well dressed" or "well groomed," but "witty comb" makes more sense, since it's playing on both meanings of "smart."
Obviously everyone else answered right, but my brain also went to the old man use of the word "smart" meaning "hurt." Aw man, that smarts! But then I was wondering how Josh made people's hair hurt. 😆
The nerd that I am demands clarification that the sword in the stone was not excalibur. Two different swords. Now play the Monty Python sketch about peasants being oppressed.
Is Josh actually a comedian ? There are some people who claim to be comedians, but they are so not funny. Like Josh, or Jason Manford, or even Greg Davies. Occasionally entertaining - yes, comedians - no way.
@@Larkkygiven that the first name he mentioned was the unspecific "Josh" from the last attempt, and the third was one of the showrunners... I expect that OP was making a joke
Ah yes, my favourite comedian Josh Bedweiwmbe
My favourite comedian is "The one with the teeth"
Excuse me, his name is "E. Wodiwodi."
_m'Bewbie dew_
I know I'm milking it, here.
just cause he sounds Welsh doesnt mean he will be funny! how many times do I have to tell you this mary-margot!
“The man with the teeth” - I knew exactly who he meant though. 😂
Sue very slowly realising she had the correct answer is peak comedy
Right up there with "I think these are all clues" 15 minutes in, I was dying!
This task probably has the most clues I've ever seen hidden around it.
Sue's sort-of double take before bolting out of the caravan was priceless.
4:33-4:37 The editing from Sue's face to the sword was brilliant
2:45 I never noticed Alex getting upset at losing the Christmas cracker pull with Sue- nice touch!
It's little stuff like that that makes his persona so believable. The guy's brilliant.
I love that this entire task is an homage to the original winner of Taskmaster. Josh Widdecombe, if you’re reading this for whatever reason, we love you mate. Without you, I wouldn’t know how many baked beans are in a can.
The foot is such an underrated clue. This was a great task!
I didn't get it until reading this comment!
prowler6435 - Underrated by who???
@jonhohensee3258 The contestants who didn't give it a second thought. It wasn't even mentioned by Alex. Also, when I made the comment, I couldn't see anyone else mention it.
@@prowler6435 oh brother....
Julian Clary was on an episode of Just a Minute with Josh Widdicombe. On that episode he was sat next to him and couldn’t remember his name.
The foot is only for those who remember everything from the beginning of time (aka when Taskmaster started)
On the first day, god created Alex
The true times of BT and AT. Before Taskmaster and After Taskmaster
And I didn't realize until I read this comment... wow...
I know it's probably not in the best faith, but if I were a comedian and asked to be on taskmaster, I would want to binge watch all of the existing UK series plus every other series available just so I don't look like a dumbass on national TV.
@@nybbleme plenty of them have watched the show
I can see why they didn't have someone like James Acaster or John Robins do this task.
This is one of the few tasks I think I would have potential to win
I wouldn't, I suck at names.
Lucy is priceless, but seeing the gears turning in Sue's head was too funny 🤣
I’m not sure if it was the case, but I would expect the answer to be located on the underside of the stone.
Possibly, although it was on top of the building at 7:09
"That man with the teeth."
How do you get smart hair?
With a comb.
Josh Withacomb.
please realize my booing is for alex and not you
No, the question was "which *_comedian"._*
The answer: *Witty* Comb.
You missed the part about SMART hair. It's because he uses a WITTY comb.
That’s such a clever puzzle by Alex.
This cast was lightning in a bottle. All so different but completely hilarious and complimentary to each other
Those eyes pierce the soul.
Lived in Devon all my life and didn't recognise the map. That's embarrassing...
Brilliant task 😂
WIDDICOMBE! 🗡
I probably would of solved it as soon as I saw the foot with Greg’s name on as that moment Josh reveals he had Greg’s name tattooed on him lives in my head rent free
*would have
@@slake9727 Do you of a problem with his grammar? Have course you would.
The beginning of Susan's "30 grand, baby!"
I get why they chose Josh because of the 'lore' of the show, but wouldn't it have made more sense to use Morgana if they were going for the King Arthur legend? I was convinced that was the answer when I first saw this. The Enchantress! Morgana le Fey!
What episode in series 16 was this?! I thought I've seen them all, but I hadn't seen this one...
Episode 2
I had forgotten that Josh had Greg's name tattooed on his foot.
Be watchable with the Lucy girl init
So you have to say the name of evil witch.
9:10 WD-40 😂
Googling the answer feels pretty lame.
Yet it is acceptable under taskmaster rules
You still needed the clues or the answers could be varied.
Yeah, I love me some RADA, but her mobile phone usage definitely felt a little cheap, especially as it wasn't a very hard task in the first place.
I mean, there needs to be an out for someone that just... Doesn't know the name. They'd never get it otherwise.
Anyone understand the “which comedian knows how to make their hair smart” clue?
"Witty comb" = Widdicombe
@@iliketrains3495with a comb
@@iliketrains3495 I thought it was a pun on "with a comb," since I think that in the UK "smart" means "well dressed" or "well groomed," but "witty comb" makes more sense, since it's playing on both meanings of "smart."
Thanks guys, that one totally escaped me!
Obviously everyone else answered right, but my brain also went to the old man use of the word "smart" meaning "hurt." Aw man, that smarts! But then I was wondering how Josh made people's hair hurt. 😆
Disappointed in myself for getting it from the clue about a contestant making their hair look smart 🤦♂️
how did they know they were supposed to say a name
I’m with the old guy who goes last-learning the names of all the contestants is the hardest part of watching Taskmaster! But he won, so…
The Sword in the Stone was destroyed. Excalibur was a different sword that was returned to the lake.
Knowing Greg I was imaging the sword being pulled from a veryyyyyy different place... and the sword being a lot more.... sausage like.
🏳🌈
Why was there a Plymouth flag???
Josh is a Plymouth Argyle supporter.
His first prize task was also a football unsigned by the Plymouth Argyle team
Roman numerals IC = 99, M = 1000
The nerd that I am demands clarification that the sword in the stone was not excalibur. Two different swords. Now play the Monty Python sketch about peasants being oppressed.
early
Am I the only one that worries that Lucy Beaumont might be as dumb as she seems? I have to hope she's just good at playing that character though....
first lol
I love Josh being described as "the man with the teeth".
Rob
Ah, yes, Josh Beckett.
Is Josh actually a comedian ? There are some people who claim to be comedians, but they are so not funny. Like Josh, or Jason Manford, or even Greg Davies. Occasionally entertaining - yes, comedians - no way.
Greg does stand up, so he is a comedian.
it's such an honour to meet the guy who decides who is and is not funny, you clearly speak on behalf of the entire planet so it's an absolute honour
@@toneluy8343I think he mostly does sit down (I’m joking)
@@Larkkygiven that the first name he mentioned was the unspecific "Josh" from the last attempt, and the third was one of the showrunners... I expect that OP was making a joke
Why does Sam look like Ellen Page in a skinsuit
*elliot page