This was THE most grueling Mr. Deity shoot ever! There was no way to memorize it because it was so non-sensical. We had to go line by line and even that was nearly impossible.
We basically had to do this line-by-line. This was the most difficult shoot in Mr. Deity history -- nine hours! You might want to check out the gag reel for this episode. It'll give you some idea of how difficult it was -- especially for Sean who had the more difficult lines.
Once again...pure brilliance. From the minute I see you in my subscription box until the screen fades to black, I am smiling or laughing. That's much needed in the world. Thanks Mr. Deity and cohorts! :-D
Wow, this could be my fav Ep! It reminds me of when I was still in grade school. I was raised in a devoutly religious home and sent to Catholic schools. Even at a young age I couldn't wrap my head around these concepts (is Jesus God, or the son of God? The Holy Spirit thing? Noah? Jonah? Abraham? Communion...the real prescence - are we really eating/drinking Jesus' (God?) body??!! Reconciliation - can I really commit any crime and then simply be forgiven by confessing my sins in a closet to a priest?? Etc. etc. etc.) I kept asking sensible questions to the utter frustration of my teachers/priests/family etc. to the point I was told to stop asking such questions because I'm disruptive to others and one day when I'm older I will understand. I'm MUCH older now....still don't understand! I can't get enough of Mr. Deity! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
@LostInThought1972 Thank you for getting that!!!! So many people right to me complaining about the hum, but I actually put that into each episode because Mr. Deity's world should be powered by warp engines -- no doubt about it. And it works as a pun too, because no one is quite so warped as He.
I think you'll enjoy it. I watched it just after my previous comment and it cracked me up. I remember how completely flustered Sean was. Neither of us tried to memorize the script because a general rule of memorization is, "if it doesn't make sense to you, you will have difficulty remembering it." Times three for the trinity.
I have watched every episode multiple times, but this is the one I come to most often. This has to be, hands down, my favorite episode. Writing brilliance!
Hilarious, and also a brilliant demonstration of just how ridiculous the "Divine Mystery" (read: "plot hole") of the Trinity really is. Oh, and the gag reel is sublime.
I could never remember or deliver lines like that! I don't know how much rehearsal I'd need to get it, and I'm not sure if I could do it with a straight face. You two were amazingly funny.
This is my favorite episode. I remember going through catechism long ago, and having my eyes glaze over trying to understand our pastor as he explained the trinity. Actually, you do a pretty good job. Wish I wasn't on dial-up, so I could watch without waiting for things to *slowly* cycle.
I stumbled across Mr. Deity a few days ago (or was it divine appointment...?). Since then I've been watching episodes every spare minute I have-- absolutely hilarious! This one is definitely one of my favorites.
This is the best one yet!!! So help me (deity of choice) I cannot afford a lot, but I did hop over to make a small donation. We NEED this in the world.
After seeing that performance, I've decided it's worth donating. That was totally awesome, we can use more humor like that. I love your work guys, I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
You guys are beyond awesome - seen every one of the episodes multiple times and they still kill me. I donate whenever I can. I especially love sending them to my religous friends (being a Notre Dame grad...I have many), who invariably laugh hysterically but never "get" the message in them. Sort of like how homophobes in the 70's loved Queen but never realized Freddie Mercury was gay.
I gotta say... Jesus is looking good. Nothing like the pictures. Deity is nothing like the pictures either, and I guess he looks o'right if you're in to that daddy thing... there's a show about it on TLC.
@godsownphilosopher Thanks so much. And thanks so much for taking the time to comment -- especially the quantity. I really appreciate people who give their time. It's not always about the money, nor is money the only way to show appreciation. Well done!
What a wonderful episode. I did indeed laugh out loud multiple times. I hope I didn't bother anyone with that... Keep up the great work, and that pear is sure to have an amazing acting career ahead of it.
You had me LOL on this one! I remember my Pastor trying to explain the Trinity to me and then he said if you think you have the Trinity all figured out, then you really don't! $20 Donation coming and I encourage others to do the same!
The banana wasn't designed by gawd for us - Man designed it as it appears today- its a product of genetic manipulation and cross-pollination by man - Plus it's the perfect size for the hand and often open other spaces as well
Very well done. I appreciate that this is not a theology class, but you have managed to make some very important points upon the subject whilst remaining an entertainer, and a very talented one at that.
Now, having responded to the fool, I would like to actually comment on the video. Thank you very much, Mr. Deity, for the numerous videos you have posted, all of which are thoroughly amusing (I particularly like this one). While I have no money of my own to spare, I have shown these to everyone I know (which is a lot of people), and they too have immensely enjoyed it. Perhaps some day I will come across a nice sum of money, and, after a few charities I know, I promise to send some your way.
i'm a Christian and i enjoy your vids very much--so clever. it IS, indeed, hard to wrap the mind around the trinity! thanks for being funny without being insulting or crude.
It was well worth it though. Pure brilliance, as usual! I think I might try to get my theology professor to show this in class, cuz it basically does mirror the actual historical debates about the trinity. And makes about as much sense as them too lol
Each time you saw it, it was the same thing, yet interpreted in a different manner. Does that make it distinct and different yet identical simultaneously? PARADOX
I was just watching Spaceballs and the scene where Colonel Sandurz and Dark Helmet are watching Spaceballs the Movie and get to "now" in the movie bears a striking resemblance (in style) to some parts of this. I love it. Every time I see either of these I'm reminded of the other.
Yes, we use the tactics of the religious to promote our message. What's good for the goose... Now, don't be a hypocrite. Remember how much Jesus hated hypocrisy!!! Woe unto you!
Amazing vid. After enjoying your channel for ages I've noticed that I had some spare money in my account so I've done a donation. Keep up the good work never stop talking to yourself.
One bazillion. Maybe more. I could have a two hour gag reel from this. We ended up shooting 80 minutes of footage for this 4 minute piece. I could have animated us in that amount of time.
My wife, a recovering Catholic, said that this was a far more sensible explanation of the trinity than she ever received in years of church services, communion and Sunday School classes, or even from a four-year Catholic undergraduate education.
@misterdeity dude, you're awesome... and you know you are... but why the begging section??? just kidding... I love the begging section!!! A lot of your best moments are on those sections. Keep doing such an amazing show please... and release the next video soon!!!
I'm actually working on a book right now -- Mr. Deity's Diary. As for the side note, yes, we have our arguments. But I have to give her a great deal of credit. She has never refused doing anything on the show, and is probably the only Christian on the planet actively, monthly promoting non-theism and reason (against her own personal interests sometime). She's a really cool chick!
wow. lots of heavy debate goin' on in the old comment section. okay, mr. deity artists, i am a Christian and i love Jesus. you and i, we have differing worldviews. but you are FUNNY! it is so refreshing to see comedy that doesn't depend on profanity or crudeness. great acting; clever writing; lots of fun. i enjoy your creativity.
@sulljoh1 I'm reading through "Neither God Nor Man" right now. I'll get back to you when I finish. But I remembered that Hitch's point doesn't take into account the possibility that the earlier, known mythic Jesus story may have contained the idea that he was from elsewhere. But when the Evangelists began reworking it to fit "bible prophecy" they discovered that he needed to be from Bethlehem. So Matt and Luke may simply have been countering a previous mythological origin story.
I'll try again because I know from your finally answering my Atheist question that you can in fact answer a question. As a philosopher, is it anything more than mere speculation to speak of (let along argue about) the attributes of a being whose existence cannot be demonstrated in any meaningful way? And that's it for me today. I have another episode to edit and get up tomorrow. But it's been a please. I hope you continue to watch the show. Peace be with you!
Charlton Griffin Thanks. This took nine hours to shoot. It’s almost impossible to remember lines which make absolutely no sense. Even when you say the line perfectly, you’re sure you messed up.
In the strictest philosophical sense, you have a point. This is why people often claim that "only in mathematics" is there such a thing as absolute proof. The bit about bachelors is a similar style of proof because it is true by definition. What I was really trying to get at is that the statement "one cannot prove a negative" is more of a generalized statement about empirical observation, not a strict, philosophical declaration.
Where does it say in the Bible that this was a temporary measure? I can't find that. Please supply the verse(s). If you can't provide a clear verse where God says that law no longer applies, then how did you determine that? And why was that God's perfect moral law then, but would be "horrific, barbaric, and wrong" today?
You need to make a sequel with deals Larry also being you and Jesse at the same time. Then another about Catholics who pray to Saints or the Virgin Mary (and even worship them) instead of you. Fantastic job as always!!
This was THE most grueling Mr. Deity shoot ever! There was no way to memorize it because it was so non-sensical. We had to go line by line and even that was nearly impossible.
That is the clearest most sensible explanation of the trinity I have ever heard. Well done!
This episode is probably one of my favorites, a really light and humorous look at a situation that really makes no sense to any sane person.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Loved the slide into Who’s On First, and the pear at the end was just so clever. You are true masters!
How did I just find these! Pure gold!
I tried calling you years ago, but I got sent straight to voicemail. Glad you finally made it!
I keep coming back and watching this every now and then. Funny clever and informative at the same time.
Mr. Deity is wonderful!
You're fully philosopher, fully comedian.
Greetings from Austria
We basically had to do this line-by-line. This was the most difficult shoot in Mr. Deity history -- nine hours! You might want to check out the gag reel for this episode. It'll give you some idea of how difficult it was -- especially for Sean who had the more difficult lines.
Once again...pure brilliance. From the minute I see you in my subscription box until the screen fades to black, I am smiling or laughing. That's much needed in the world.
Thanks Mr. Deity and cohorts!
:-D
This still remains a great resource to come back to for laughs and showing people how silly their conjured up idea is.
Wow, this could be my fav Ep! It reminds me of when I was still in grade school. I was raised in a devoutly religious home and sent to Catholic schools. Even at a young age I couldn't wrap my head around these concepts (is Jesus God, or the son of God? The Holy Spirit thing? Noah? Jonah? Abraham? Communion...the real prescence - are we really eating/drinking Jesus' (God?) body??!! Reconciliation - can I really commit any crime and then simply be forgiven by confessing my sins in a closet to a priest?? Etc. etc. etc.)
I kept asking sensible questions to the utter frustration of my teachers/priests/family etc. to the point I was told to stop asking such questions because I'm disruptive to others and one day when I'm older I will understand.
I'm MUCH older now....still don't understand!
I can't get enough of Mr. Deity! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
They didn't even get on to the Holy Ghost...
@LostInThought1972 Thank you for getting that!!!! So many people right to me complaining about the hum, but I actually put that into each episode because Mr. Deity's world should be powered by warp engines -- no doubt about it. And it works as a pun too, because no one is quite so warped as He.
I think you'll enjoy it. I watched it just after my previous comment and it cracked me up. I remember how completely flustered Sean was. Neither of us tried to memorize the script because a general rule of memorization is, "if it doesn't make sense to you, you will have difficulty remembering it." Times three for the trinity.
I have watched every episode multiple times, but this is the one I come to most often. This has to be, hands down, my favorite episode. Writing brilliance!
Hilarious, and also a brilliant demonstration of just how ridiculous the "Divine Mystery" (read: "plot hole") of the Trinity really is. Oh, and the gag reel is sublime.
I could never remember or deliver lines like that! I don't know how much rehearsal I'd need to get it, and I'm not sure if I could do it with a straight face. You two were amazingly funny.
I always laugh when rewatching this skit!
Thanks so much. It's one of my favorites too.
This never gets old 😂
This is my favorite episode. I remember going through catechism long ago, and having my eyes glaze over trying to understand our pastor as he explained the trinity. Actually, you do a pretty good job. Wish I wasn't on dial-up, so I could watch without waiting for things to *slowly* cycle.
Maybe the best one ever. Thanks Mr. Deity.
I stumbled across Mr. Deity a few days ago (or was it divine appointment...?). Since then I've been watching episodes every spare minute I have-- absolutely hilarious! This one is definitely one of my favorites.
I'm glad I'm nearly over my cold. A couple days ago the coughing fit you just caused me to have would have killed me. Divine comedy.
I've been watching Mister Deity since 2009 and this is still my favourite episode. The torture you put Sean through is amazing.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who got that ad. I thought it was just me.
This is the best one yet!!! So help me (deity of choice) I cannot afford a lot, but I did hop over to make a small donation. We NEED this in the world.
Oh, and I love the little box with the numbers in it. Great touch!
After seeing that performance, I've decided it's worth donating.
That was totally awesome, we can use more humor like that. I love your work guys, I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
You guys are beyond awesome - seen every one of the episodes multiple times and they still kill me. I donate whenever I can. I especially love sending them to my religous friends (being a Notre Dame grad...I have many), who invariably laugh hysterically but never "get" the message in them. Sort of like how homophobes in the 70's loved Queen but never realized Freddie Mercury was gay.
best episode of the season!
LOVE this episode, thank you.
It was awesome and I think you are both exceptional. Your subject matter may slow you down in any acting careers but....
5 stars......just awesome.
This is absolutely brilliant, the trinity makes me laugh it's such a fail of an idea.
I gotta say... Jesus is looking good. Nothing like the pictures.
Deity is nothing like the pictures either, and I guess he looks o'right if you're in to that daddy thing... there's a show about it on TLC.
This is probably my new favourite, great job Mr D
I just love this! As all the other episodes. Keep it up guys!
i was in stitches when it got to round 2, this is by far the funniest one!
@godsownphilosopher Thanks so much. And thanks so much for taking the time to comment -- especially the quantity. I really appreciate people who give their time. It's not always about the money, nor is money the only way to show appreciation. Well done!
What a wonderful episode. I did indeed laugh out loud multiple times. I hope I didn't bother anyone with that...
Keep up the great work, and that pear is sure to have an amazing acting career ahead of it.
There aren't enough stars in the internets (and you can fit LOT of stars in all those tubes) to show how awesome this episode is.
Drinking game: Activate!!!
Eli A: It’s like “Trinity Pong.”
This is one of the best ones ever!!!
You had me LOL on this one! I remember my Pastor trying to explain the Trinity to me and then he said if you think you have the Trinity all figured out, then you really don't! $20 Donation coming and I encourage others to do the same!
If it were possible to have a video tattooed on my arm, it would be this one. Brilliant, gentlemen!
LoL.. Thanks for the great laughs!! Another great episode!!
The banana wasn't designed by gawd for us - Man designed it as it appears today- its a product of genetic manipulation and cross-pollination by man - Plus it's the perfect size for the hand and often open other spaces as well
No but the peel makes an emergency condom.
Very well done. I appreciate that this is not a theology class, but you have managed to make some very important points upon the subject whilst remaining an entertainer, and a very talented one at that.
Fantastic as usual!
Small question though. I am sure somebody already brought it up but what's with the background noise?
Great, funny stuff - as always. Biggest belly-laugh line: "And there's nothing we can take for this? Haldol, Stelazine?"
Now, having responded to the fool, I would like to actually comment on the video. Thank you very much, Mr. Deity, for the numerous videos you have posted, all of which are thoroughly amusing (I particularly like this one). While I have no money of my own to spare, I have shown these to everyone I know (which is a lot of people), and they too have immensely enjoyed it. Perhaps some day I will come across a nice sum of money, and, after a few charities I know, I promise to send some your way.
so cool that mr D. takes time to acctually come down and reply to posts.... if he could just answer my prayers now...
This was pure gold, i damn near killed myself laughing. Brilliant!
This bit was soo good. I'm surprised i only watched it from back before i actually used a youtube account though.
I love this show!
This is what happens when people like Yoda start to argue with themselves.
this is my fav so far. It's the one I usually show newcomers
I loved this episode. Keep up the good work!
i'm a Christian and i enjoy your vids very much--so clever. it IS, indeed, hard to wrap the mind around the trinity! thanks for being funny without being insulting or crude.
It was well worth it though. Pure brilliance, as usual!
I think I might try to get my theology professor to show this in class, cuz it basically does mirror the actual historical debates about the trinity. And makes about as much sense as them too lol
Best episode yet.
thank you guys so much for this brilliant video
Each time you saw it, it was the same thing, yet interpreted in a different manner. Does that make it distinct and different yet identical simultaneously? PARADOX
I was just watching Spaceballs and the scene where Colonel Sandurz and Dark Helmet are watching Spaceballs the Movie and get to "now" in the movie bears a striking resemblance (in style) to some parts of this. I love it. Every time I see either of these I'm reminded of the other.
Yes, we use the tactics of the religious to promote our message. What's good for the goose... Now, don't be a hypocrite. Remember how much Jesus hated hypocrisy!!! Woe unto you!
misterdeity Amen!
How have i only just heard of this?
Amazing vid. After enjoying your channel for ages I've noticed that I had some spare money in my account so I've done a donation. Keep up the good work never stop talking to yourself.
One bazillion. Maybe more. I could have a two hour gag reel from this. We ended up shooting 80 minutes of footage for this 4 minute piece. I could have animated us in that amount of time.
My wife, a recovering Catholic, said that this was a far more sensible explanation of the trinity than she ever received in years of church services, communion and Sunday School classes, or even from a four-year Catholic undergraduate education.
@misterdeity dude, you're awesome... and you know you are... but why the begging section??? just kidding... I love the begging section!!! A lot of your best moments are on those sections. Keep doing such an amazing show please... and release the next video soon!!!
My apologies for the expletive but this is just FUCKING BRILLIANT!
Beautiful scene.
I'm actually working on a book right now -- Mr. Deity's Diary. As for the side note, yes, we have our arguments. But I have to give her a great deal of credit. She has never refused doing anything on the show, and is probably the only Christian on the planet actively, monthly promoting non-theism and reason (against her own personal interests sometime). She's a really cool chick!
Great show!
You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work!
wow. lots of heavy debate goin' on in the old comment section. okay, mr. deity artists, i am a Christian and i love Jesus. you and i, we have differing worldviews. but you are FUNNY! it is so refreshing to see comedy that doesn't depend on profanity or crudeness. great acting; clever writing; lots of fun. i enjoy your creativity.
This is the best for sure!
@sulljoh1 I'm reading through "Neither God Nor Man" right now. I'll get back to you when I finish. But I remembered that Hitch's point doesn't take into account the possibility that the earlier, known mythic Jesus story may have contained the idea that he was from elsewhere. But when the Evangelists began reworking it to fit "bible prophecy" they discovered that he needed to be from Bethlehem. So Matt and Luke may simply have been countering a previous mythological origin story.
The ads actually crack me up. I have to imagine that somewhere, someone is not getting their money's worth.
a really great episode.
This is still one of my faves. Poor Sean. Maybe he'd, uh, like to let me come over and comfort him?
" & there's nothing we can take for this ??? Haldol ??? Stelazine ??? LOL!!! Freeeeeeekin' Classic !!!
I'll try again because I know from your finally answering my Atheist question that you can in fact answer a question. As a philosopher, is it anything more than mere speculation to speak of (let along argue about) the attributes of a being whose existence cannot be demonstrated in any meaningful way?
And that's it for me today. I have another episode to edit and get up tomorrow. But it's been a please. I hope you continue to watch the show. Peace be with you!
Ingenious writing.
Charlton Griffin Thanks. This took nine hours to shoot. It’s almost impossible to remember lines which make absolutely no sense. Even when you say the line perfectly, you’re sure you messed up.
Thanks for having my back.
Great, been waiting for this for ages.
Great bit Mr.Diety.....thanks!
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together
In the strictest philosophical sense, you have a point. This is why people often claim that "only in mathematics" is there such a thing as absolute proof. The bit about bachelors is a similar style of proof because it is true by definition. What I was really trying to get at is that the statement "one cannot prove a negative" is more of a generalized statement about empirical observation, not a strict, philosophical declaration.
Where does it say in the Bible that this was a temporary measure? I can't find that. Please supply the verse(s). If you can't provide a clear verse where God says that law no longer applies, then how did you determine that? And why was that God's perfect moral law then, but would be "horrific, barbaric, and wrong" today?
You need to make a sequel with deals Larry also being you and Jesse at the same time. Then another about Catholics who pray to Saints or the Virgin Mary (and even worship them) instead of you.
Fantastic job as always!!
Are you freakin' kidding me? "Stand up very well?" What are you reading? Jesus, you have really drank the Koolaid!
That was hilarious
next to this video is an ad for an online christian prayer center where you can post a prayer request to have thousands of believers pray for you.
Yes, He's all that and so much more. But also so much less. Glad you liked it.
Nice job! you guys always do great work
Oh my, that episode gave me an headache!
Awesome... and confusing!
That was one. great. Haiku/pun. Kudos!
so so so so good. If only they got the third guy on in this. perfection :)
this is probably the best thing on youtube.
That's an AWESOME comeback!! I lold