Boris Johnson and taking the knee: Kriss Akabusi speaks to Nigel Farage on Talking Pints

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 321

  • @Britishpatriot1
    @Britishpatriot1 2 роки тому +183

    A lovely fella who's absolutely made the most of his talents despite a very difficult start. The woke brigade will hate that he won't pedal the white privilege lie

    • @blue24563
      @blue24563 2 роки тому +33

      He’s a pure British gem.

    • @jakemorj5498
      @jakemorj5498 2 роки тому

      Democracy is white privilege though, stop acting like we’re not in this structurally racist society

    • @firsttheycame0211
      @firsttheycame0211 2 роки тому +11

      Yep, lovely guy, how can you not like him. Makes me smile whenever I see him

    • @antonoat
      @antonoat 2 роки тому +3

      @@firsttheycame0211 Well said Mark, couldn't agree more! Cheers.

    • @christinegillette5069
      @christinegillette5069 2 роки тому +1

      Fantastic roll model for all people of every race a gentleman x

  • @joelhall5124
    @joelhall5124 2 роки тому +195

    Kris was a legend when I was a kid, a serious role model. He still is.

    • @choughed3072
      @choughed3072 2 роки тому +7

      @Paul Blackman role models are pretty subjective. If Joel sees Kris as one then that's his business.

    • @steve_gooner0014
      @steve_gooner0014 2 роки тому +12

      @Paul Blackman Nothing to do with him being a sportsman, it is his drive to make something of his life and not fall into the trap that so many do. It could not have been easy for him to join the army when he did and to make his sports career from the back of it needs to be applauded.

    • @steve_gooner0014
      @steve_gooner0014 2 роки тому +2

      @Paul Blackman not sure how you can can blame professional athletes for people ruining their health, what a strange world we live in. I too considered joining the army when I left school, I chose not to in the end, do I regret that decision, yes but I am not doing badly considering leaving a typical 80's comprehensive school with no qualifications to speak of. I could blame my parents for not encouraging or pushing me, I could blame the school teachers, but at the end of the day I was not very academic so it was hard for me, but no one is to blame for that, it's the card I was dealt with.
      Can you explain a bit more around the "top level sports, these people force others to ruin their health" very intrigued to understand your thinking on this.

    • @1961-v9k
      @1961-v9k 2 роки тому +2

      @Paul Blackman What on earth are you on about ? How can being sporty ruin your health 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m now 60 and have been a runner since my early 30s, albeit, with a few injuries under my belt, but my health is certainly not ruined. My daughter and her partner cycle, run, surf, swim etc. they’re sports mad athletes and extremely fit and healthy.

    • @joelhall5124
      @joelhall5124 2 роки тому +4

      @@steve_gooner0014 not to mention get to the rank of Sergeant Major. And everything he's done, he's done with a bloody great attitude. That's what makes him a role model.

  • @blue24563
    @blue24563 2 роки тому +149

    Gotta love KA. He’s a great guy and a true British gent, eccentric and icon.

  • @seandelap6268
    @seandelap6268 2 роки тому +129

    Good for this guy he's his own man and doesn't play to how a certain group thinks he should be.

  • @sarahblunt1098
    @sarahblunt1098 2 роки тому +127

    Age hasn't changed him, Kris has always been a great guy with a personality to match.
    Respect to you Kris, nothing just happened for you, you worked hard to strive for success, whereas victimhood is today's success.

  • @spice3767
    @spice3767 2 роки тому +70

    Kriss has always been a top bloke

  • @jonny_kung
    @jonny_kung 2 роки тому +40

    When I was in Primary school, Kriss visited us on two separate occasions. It was always in the summer and a day or two before sports day if I remember correctly. He was a stand-up bloke and all the kids used to get really excited when we were told he was visiting. That was back in the 90's. Ah man, the nostalgia! What a great decade and what a great sportsman.

    • @djskerce
      @djskerce 2 роки тому

      He visited our school too, every kid got a photo with him, got mine somewhere in a biscuit tin. Top bloke!

  • @paulgreen9618
    @paulgreen9618 2 роки тому +74

    A perfect example of achievement, happiness and popularity brought about by his refusal to confirm to the stereotypes dictated to many...by those who would divide and condemn to a life of unhappiness and bitterness.

  • @gjs321
    @gjs321 2 роки тому +20

    Kriss is just an amazing guy - full of life, charismatic - just makes the world a better place. Could listen to him all night......

  • @edwardvickers5506
    @edwardvickers5506 2 роки тому +52

    Positive and the right mindset,top guy.

  • @shanksre6186
    @shanksre6186 2 роки тому +31

    Blast from the past! Really good to see Kriss again, a breath of fresh air 😊

  • @zx10rmac84
    @zx10rmac84 2 роки тому +27

    Kris was a great Ambassador for the Military ,. Great style Sir 😉✌️🇬🇧

  • @coldbreeze6344
    @coldbreeze6344 2 роки тому +63

    Kriss a national treasure needs his own talk show

    • @antonoat
      @antonoat 2 роки тому +1

      What a great idea!

  • @thatsmrtwattoyou
    @thatsmrtwattoyou 2 роки тому +30

    Akabusi....= Legend....
    If ever you feel down just watch hime for 2 minutes...always a smile .

    • @ddoherty5956
      @ddoherty5956 2 роки тому +3

      A man who has triumphed over adversity rather than spreading it throughout his community. Top man.

    • @antonoat
      @antonoat 2 роки тому

      Well said Rob.Cheers.

  • @anthonyhughes2402
    @anthonyhughes2402 2 роки тому +22

    What a Man! always liked Kriss

  • @TheDaflad
    @TheDaflad 2 роки тому +15

    A truly honest man,
    Absolute legend......🇬🇧

  • @Sam-gw5pl
    @Sam-gw5pl 2 роки тому +27

    Absolute bloody legend

  • @viviennehodson4768
    @viviennehodson4768 2 роки тому +21

    Love this guy! He would be great for those with mental health! Always makes me 😀. His laugh his contagious just what we need now.

    • @compostcorner5934
      @compostcorner5934 2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely right ..I suffer with anxiety but just watching Kriss just now has lifted my spirits.
      Top bloke he is 👍

  • @roathripper
    @roathripper 2 роки тому +40

    ABSOLUTE LEGEND!

  • @Brummie31
    @Brummie31 2 роки тому +16

    I think we need men like Kris to go into schools and talk to children. He is a man-made good. Well done Kris. Keep up the good work.

  • @EnhancedFocus
    @EnhancedFocus 2 роки тому +26

    Hehe , just imagining a teacher trying to tell Kris to stop running around - hilarious , one of my child hood hero’s growing up - brilliant interview Nigel 👍

  • @shelleylyme6402
    @shelleylyme6402 2 роки тому +10

    Brilliant 😊

  • @leemarklew2496
    @leemarklew2496 2 роки тому +21

    TWO Solid Gold Bloke`s

  • @shanjanusman9974
    @shanjanusman9974 2 роки тому +17

    Amazing guy

  • @jim23mac
    @jim23mac 2 роки тому +34

    Kris asked a pretty decent army athlete if he could join him on a run ... he said fine - if you can keep up ... Kris kept up - the rest is history

  • @banjowerms9701
    @banjowerms9701 2 роки тому +23

    A decent, honest interview. He even came back to the personal question about him taking the knee.

  • @ThePierre58
    @ThePierre58 2 роки тому +21

    It like drinking superior coffee watching Akabusi. Pure energy kick.

  • @bambooforest7665
    @bambooforest7665 2 роки тому +20

    I didn't know he was ex military. What a great framework it provided for him to shine in athletics.

    • @glosfishgb6267
      @glosfishgb6267 2 роки тому +1

      He was sgt in my battalion 1/Gloster he made it to sgt Major wo2 highest rank possible

    • @compostcorner5934
      @compostcorner5934 2 роки тому +1

      @@glosfishgb6267 oh wow I didn't know that..
      He certainly turned his life around from a young lad
      Fair play ..Thanks for your service by the way 👍

    • @glosfishgb6267
      @glosfishgb6267 2 роки тому +1

      @@compostcorner5934 yes 1 of the physical Training Instructers attached to the Battalion from the Royal Army Physical Training Corps

  • @tommyl6775
    @tommyl6775 2 роки тому +19

    National treasure

  • @Thereishope664
    @Thereishope664 2 роки тому +19

    He's the sort of bloke you'd love to have a few beers with down the pub.

  • @judewestburner
    @judewestburner 2 роки тому +51

    Omg the left is gonna tear him apart talking about male role models

    • @Englandforever555
      @Englandforever555 2 роки тому +3

      Tell fathers to stop abandoning their kids.

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 2 роки тому +8

      @@Englandforever555 Fathers are often not allowed to see their kids. A succession of feminist policies, especially during Tony Blair's government, made Britain very anti-men, against dads and the traditional family.

    • @Englandforever555
      @Englandforever555 2 роки тому

      @@therespectedlex9794 oh please, do stop blaming females for everything that's wrong with fathers. Feminists did nothing, nobody would stop me seeing my child. Weak males love using feminists as an excuse to be non existent daddies.
      Want to know a secret, use a condom if you don't want to be a daddy or stop moaning and blaming everyone else.

    • @cockneyu5631
      @cockneyu5631 2 роки тому

      @Alex right on cue. 🙈

    • @therespectedlex9794
      @therespectedlex9794 2 роки тому +3

      @Alex You've never heard of feminist Labour MPs? Of the late 1990s? Of Harriet Harman and Father's for Justice? I'm not here to give you examples, or to point out the obvious.

  • @TudorsTigers
    @TudorsTigers 2 роки тому +9

    What a lovely man.

  • @N64-p7b
    @N64-p7b 2 роки тому +5

    I couldn't believe my ears when he said he was 63 years old WOW he looks incredible for 63 😎

  • @richardfox6595
    @richardfox6595 2 роки тому +7

    This man is so infectious. I remember him anchoring a relay in Vancouver I think, bringing GB the gold. So much passion you can't help being moved seeing him win.

  • @AntzWar
    @AntzWar 2 роки тому +20

    Kriss looks in great shape for 63 years of age, he looks like he's in his 40s, his great enthusiasm must keep him youthful

    • @danielbate13
      @danielbate13 2 роки тому +1

      63?! That's mind blowing isn't it?

    • @compostcorner5934
      @compostcorner5934 2 роки тому

      Yep he definitely looks way younger ..I'm 61 and I would have put Kriss at about 54

    • @AntzWar
      @AntzWar 2 роки тому +1

      @@compostcorner5934 I honestly would have put him at late 40s or early 50s if I didn't know who he was

    • @andybliss5965
      @andybliss5965 2 роки тому

      I knew he'd been around a long time but had no idea he was competing in 84

  • @elainekerslake6865
    @elainekerslake6865 2 роки тому +27

    Damn good runner. Kris and his team mates in the 80s would be top competitors now.

  • @alexbowman7582
    @alexbowman7582 2 роки тому +13

    Kriss is a warm and lovely human being, you couldn’t fault the man.

  • @chrisbomber101
    @chrisbomber101 2 роки тому +12

    Love Kriss Akabusi's energy, what a positive role model

  • @pickleperryemz
    @pickleperryemz 2 роки тому +15

    We used to have decent people like Kris on tv, look at the majority of them now. Shame. More Kris please.

  • @g9mtkvilla
    @g9mtkvilla 2 роки тому +15

    What an inspiration. Such a contrast to the current victim mentality that is plastered all over tv. Thanks for your service Kris 🙌

  • @mblack422
    @mblack422 2 роки тому +28

    He's before my time but what a character. I like how upbeat he is .

  • @paulhevan322
    @paulhevan322 2 роки тому +16

    Time to bring back a two year conscription not just the military but fire brigade, NHS etc.
    Give some structure to youngsters 🤔

    • @haydon524
      @haydon524 2 роки тому

      How was your conscription Paul, did you learn a lot from it?

  • @marvinvogel1985
    @marvinvogel1985 2 роки тому +9

    Fun animated discussion.. cheered me up. Thanks Nigel!

  • @minekara6407
    @minekara6407 2 роки тому +2

    Watching Kris he exudes confidence, motivation, joy. Above all a smile on my face. Thank you. Great man.

  • @ianr9898
    @ianr9898 2 роки тому +5

    AKABUSI is what humanity is about.great interview Nigel

  • @krishnan-resurrection714
    @krishnan-resurrection714 2 роки тому +21

    a Positive representation to counter-balance ......😉😆 ...

  • @stephenhayden2586
    @stephenhayden2586 2 роки тому +6

    What a lovely guy I could listen to him all day

  • @gilesbaron6893
    @gilesbaron6893 2 роки тому +6

    So emotional watching that clip. Haven’t seen it since the day itself.
    I met Kriss Akabusi when he visited Broughton Middle School in Aylesbury (in 1993 I believe it was). All round proper amazing guy.
    What a great thing it is to see Kriss on telly again. Love the man!
    Well done GBN 👏👏👏

  • @robertchubb1518
    @robertchubb1518 2 роки тому +4

    Always just FULL of life...it’s great that he has done so well..and he gets pleasure from helping others too...oh..and making them smile...a living legend

  • @maryhook9478
    @maryhook9478 2 роки тому +8

    Kriss Akabusi brilliant guy who overcame his early adversity and triumphed.

  • @robhuhges
    @robhuhges 2 роки тому +7

    63!? They say black don't crack. Same age as me, Chris looks amazing. Great guy to listen to - full of honest enthusiasm

  • @jonesalex565
    @jonesalex565 2 роки тому +8

    What a man

  • @fatbelly27
    @fatbelly27 2 роки тому +3

    Kris is a genuine guy. Smarter than you might think and looking good for 63

  • @mary-annebarnett654
    @mary-annebarnett654 2 роки тому +9

    Strength and honour, what a great laugh he has.

  • @butzee
    @butzee 2 роки тому +6

    He is one of the best black role models in the UK by far? Absolute legend and he's a hammer🤣

  • @scottvalentine1283
    @scottvalentine1283 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Guy👍

  • @mathewduffy5827
    @mathewduffy5827 2 роки тому +3

    He's a patriot I've always said it doesn't matter what colour you are to be British/English you just have to own it

  • @Macrobish
    @Macrobish 2 роки тому +3

    Love this man and what a great guest he makes

  • @hellsbells7271
    @hellsbells7271 2 роки тому +7

    This man has the most infectious laugh and personality, if only kids of today would look at this man right here, and take a leaf or two out of his book.
    An absolute joy of a man and he should be an advocate for kids of today in how to do things right.
    Kriss, after watching this interview I have a smile on my face, thank you for bringing such honesty, and truth to this conversation. You are an inspiration to all the kids out there who think life has nothing to offer them but crime, if they listen to you, they will know there is a hell of a lot out there if they work hard. Well done to you sir.
    The only thing I disagree on, is Bozza, I'll end it there.

  • @alexbowman7582
    @alexbowman7582 2 роки тому +3

    Not laughing at you, laughing towards you.

  • @zaperfan
    @zaperfan 2 роки тому +4

    What a brilliant interview Chris is infectious, fair play to him just brilliant.

  • @jamesfaircloth8588
    @jamesfaircloth8588 2 роки тому +2

    He’s never changed he’s always had that infectious laugh and smiling never full of it just a genuine nice person and was a brilliant athlete 😎

  • @Redrosewitch
    @Redrosewitch 2 роки тому +5

    I remember Kriss Acabusi representing us in athletics very well. I didn't know he'd served in The Army. Much respect.

  • @libtardsrus7823
    @libtardsrus7823 2 роки тому +5

    Love this guy he was a great role model growing up watching athletics

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 2 роки тому +1

    Kriss Akabusi, a class act through and through!

  • @davehill4295
    @davehill4295 2 роки тому +4

    Top man, some people could learn alot from him.

  • @BognorYouthU13
    @BognorYouthU13 2 роки тому +1

    Love that guy

  • @byebyebadman2313
    @byebyebadman2313 2 роки тому +2

    Kriss is a legend, love his contagious enthusiasm for laughter and life 👍

  • @dinerouk
    @dinerouk 2 роки тому +4

    Loved athletics at that time and still do, one of the reasons is this man!

  • @surreptitious5869
    @surreptitious5869 2 роки тому +4

    One of our true legends.

  • @danielbate13
    @danielbate13 2 роки тому +7

    Gotta love Kris, his energy is so addictive, I used to think he was a bit crazy but he's just high on life, I love that.

    • @antonoat
      @antonoat 2 роки тому

      Lol, but we all remember him and with real affection! He is a legend in my book!

  • @RJ-ql6ff
    @RJ-ql6ff 2 роки тому +5

    A pleasure to see Chris who still hasn't lost his 'sparkle'..

  • @chesshead
    @chesshead 2 роки тому +13

    "If my career depended on it... yep [reluctant]"
    How many soccer players are reluctantly kneeling for the sake of their career and no other reason?

    • @robbiegerard7857
      @robbiegerard7857 2 роки тому

      Not Wilf Zaha of Palace, but he gets away with it coz he's black, or , he sees thru the bullshit.

  • @jazztheglass6139
    @jazztheglass6139 2 роки тому +16

    Self made man.

  • @CH-pt8fz
    @CH-pt8fz 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant, just brilliant.

  • @kirstenabootorabi852
    @kirstenabootorabi852 2 роки тому +4

    2 lovely guys.

  • @bigshort9296
    @bigshort9296 2 роки тому +1

    What a pleasure to hear from a genuine success.

  • @mairiconnell6282
    @mairiconnell6282 2 роки тому +4

    I remember Kris running up Gun Hill almost parallel to the ground. I was training for a BFT and he ran so fast just doing hill reps. Now on the odd occasion I am in Aldershot I smile. Those times in the early 1990’s were so fabulous for UK Athletics. A wonderful man with a big great heart.

  • @GreenStarTech
    @GreenStarTech 2 роки тому +6

    I think MrsT made a huge difference to the also ran attitude of the '70's in GB.
    Akabussi is still a star.

  • @wicksee
    @wicksee Рік тому

    Fantastic, lovely bloke.
    When he said he carried that medal everywhere I said out loud “good on you mate”.
    National treasure.

  • @geraldbaldwin6039
    @geraldbaldwin6039 2 роки тому +1

    Kris your a legend 👍

  • @jamesgibson3276
    @jamesgibson3276 2 роки тому

    Always loved Chris. Such a bright fun personality.

  • @gordonlinton3555
    @gordonlinton3555 2 роки тому +4

    Kriss Akabusi.. absolute legend. Will never forget that last leg in 1991 4x4 relay last leg where he ran down the world champ to take gold for the UK

    • @leewickenden3024
      @leewickenden3024 2 роки тому

      a regular rewatch for me, amazing moment in British athletics

  • @mrshadenoughofallthis911
    @mrshadenoughofallthis911 2 роки тому +2

    I met this man a few times through my job. Great guy.

  • @robinmcewen3286
    @robinmcewen3286 2 роки тому +4

    As a white person, Kriss was, and is, nothing other than a supreme athlete and role model for every young person. He's NOT a black athlete or any other glib personification. He's simply a great British icon. The man makes me cry with his life recollections and attitude. Society needs more like him. Isn't it peculiar he's not more prominent? Is it because he doesn't conform to the victim narrative?

  • @captaincook6666
    @captaincook6666 2 роки тому +1

    Top bloke. Well done Kris. We need more people like him.

  • @merseybeat1963
    @merseybeat1963 2 роки тому

    I have been quite sick these last few days and this guy has really turned my optimism back on.
    Nice guy..good Brit : )

  • @darrellfarnsworth2714
    @darrellfarnsworth2714 2 роки тому +1

    An amazing role model and super guy!

  • @richardbritain7435
    @richardbritain7435 2 роки тому +1

    Who knew?! Good bloke.

  • @arthurashley6414
    @arthurashley6414 2 роки тому

    What a breath of fresh air....

  • @susanshone8185
    @susanshone8185 2 роки тому

    What a guy and a genuine person worked hard and what a winner 🏆

  • @davidjma7226
    @davidjma7226 2 роки тому +9

    90% of men in prison grew up without a positive male role in their lives.

    • @robinclarke9978
      @robinclarke9978 2 роки тому +1

      He came from a children's home and sought security in the army, from there he prospered. Says something I think.

    • @michaelmurphy1127
      @michaelmurphy1127 2 роки тому

      Thats why a huge proportion of them are black.

  • @purleybelter7344
    @purleybelter7344 2 роки тому

    Top class

  • @lone8869
    @lone8869 2 роки тому

    Fantastic man. 💖

  • @Kneichion
    @Kneichion 2 роки тому

    Made me smile, wow what a personality

  • @cockneyu5631
    @cockneyu5631 2 роки тому +1

    I love Kriss. Proper old school bloke with morals. West Ham fan as well 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚒

  • @krismclaren7207
    @krismclaren7207 2 роки тому +4

    "One going home to mama" had me in stitches

  • @Jamb1967
    @Jamb1967 2 роки тому

    Top man KA

  • @madMARTYNmarsh1981
    @madMARTYNmarsh1981 2 роки тому +3

    The British Army made me too, Kris. I was a very different person before I served. They made me a useful and functioning human being. I learned how to be a man that didn't need to be violent to influence my life. I am eternally grateful to my N.C.O's. Especially Cprl Bell and Sergeant Prangell.

    • @antonoat
      @antonoat 2 роки тому

      Your attitude proves you were well worth the effort, good on you, cheers.

  • @SimUKReviews
    @SimUKReviews 2 роки тому

    Legend 🙌