Mr. Bean Is A Master Of Physical Comedy

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  • @ruthielalastor2209
    @ruthielalastor2209 7 років тому +12180

    Mr. Bean has only 15 episodes??? So I've just been laughing at the same episodes over and over for 16 years now? Wow, it feels like there are more. That's some brilliant characterization.

    • @ChINNg28
      @ChINNg28 6 років тому +233

      LOL! really amazing

    • @clockoff94
      @clockoff94 6 років тому +420

      I didnt even know either

    • @gsam3
      @gsam3 6 років тому +44

      Ruthiel Alastor same

    • @vikaskyatannawar8417
      @vikaskyatannawar8417 6 років тому +522

      yeah i thought there were more than 100 for sure.

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave 6 років тому +351

      i am shocked as well!!!! I thought there were surely over 40 episodes! well, i guess there always has to be less of the best things in the world. a shame really. Mr bean was an exceptional comedian. He was the genius of physical comedy.

  • @samisparkar
    @samisparkar 7 років тому +1487

    It takes a genius to make three generations of people laugh without saying a single word

    • @y__h
      @y__h 7 років тому +27

      "My Flexible Friend"

    • @vincentxu8217
      @vincentxu8217 6 років тому +104

      The best part: he can also make people laugh by just saying a word
      "Bob"

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave 6 років тому +16

      I even laughed at your comment Vincent.

    • @fimmt684
      @fimmt684 6 років тому +4

      This comment is gold

    • @stervenmealey1097
      @stervenmealey1097 5 років тому +5

      @Monaldo making people laugh without saying a word has two different meanings (at least):
      1. Never say a word and make people laugh.
      2. Not saying a word at the time you make people laugh (more clearly, the result of laughing is not by saying any words)
      In this case it is obvious the original commenter was using definition #2.

  • @nolsee1176
    @nolsee1176 5 років тому +3948

    Anyone saying this is the first time you've heard Rowan speak: if you've seen The Lion King, he was the voice of Zazu. Have a nice day. :)

    • @johnamarielegaspi8085
      @johnamarielegaspi8085 5 років тому +85

      Nol See oh wow!

    • @hinatapatata8499
      @hinatapatata8499 5 років тому +67

      No way!

    • @muircat13
      @muircat13 5 років тому +159

      Funny enough he also played the antagonist in the Scooby-Doo live action film! Well technically that was Scrappy, but we don't talk about him..

    • @senseispud2197
      @senseispud2197 5 років тому +53

      Also BLACK AAAAAAAAADER.

    • @zeregaa
      @zeregaa 5 років тому +15

      not everyone is american though.

  • @peterfrank3365
    @peterfrank3365 7 років тому +2372

    When I was a kid, I thought Mr. Bean spanned for at least 30 episodes. I guess the episodes just hardly get old.

    • @holisticpsychologybyobrien
      @holisticpsychologybyobrien 6 років тому +73

      My father has owned The Whole Bean full volume two disc set for fifteen years now, and the illusion must have come from the fact that each episode was segmented into two parts, leaving the actual number much closer to half of your original estimate.

    • @youngfunny1824
      @youngfunny1824 5 років тому +7

      @@holisticpsychologybyobrien My dad has the entire series on DVD. My brother had got it for him for his birthday along with a DVD of Benny Hill. I'm kind of curious as to why british TV shows run for so long but only have a certain amount if episodes.

    • @nightowl8477
      @nightowl8477 5 років тому +12

      It's 16 episodes but about 30 sketches.

    • @Asidders
      @Asidders 5 років тому +3

      I'd say it was like a hundred.

    • @thedroneflyingviking1284
      @thedroneflyingviking1284 5 років тому

      The Blue Robin Reliant getting tipped over gets me everytime

  • @Sarcastix7
    @Sarcastix7 7 років тому +5841

    Master of physical comedy. He also holds a master's degree in electrical engineering

    • @rkan2
      @rkan2 7 років тому +441

      Oblivion Perhap's he learned to engineer the body's electrical signals.. I'll show my way out.

    • @riotbreaker3506
      @riotbreaker3506 7 років тому +275

      Oblivion his performance is electrifying

    • @VeralBoni
      @VeralBoni 7 років тому +62

      I also heard he was a Harvard prof

    • @timrthoward7007
      @timrthoward7007 7 років тому +125

      Smart people are funny

    • @daeric7572
      @daeric7572 7 років тому +87

      He's the embodiment of an English genius.

  • @danielfan8319
    @danielfan8319 5 років тому +467

    That man also has a major in engineering and mathematics. What a legend.

  • @sunnytx5440
    @sunnytx5440 6 років тому +2824

    let's hope this man never dies

    • @WindowsXPFrog
      @WindowsXPFrog 6 років тому +159

      That day will literally break me

    • @Zentabol
      @Zentabol 6 років тому +139

      Legends never die

    • @mackymoo1329
      @mackymoo1329 6 років тому +25

      Friendship thats unfunny

    • @Rammers06
      @Rammers06 5 років тому +23

      Well that would be odd if a god died

    • @taeyeong_ss9755
      @taeyeong_ss9755 5 років тому +8

      Mr. Friendship wtf is wrong with you

  • @gustoonz
    @gustoonz 7 років тому +3757

    Absolutely fantastic video.

    • @davidbedazzled5081
      @davidbedazzled5081 7 років тому +36

      Did you get the soup microwaved right

    • @PeterSpeak
      @PeterSpeak 7 років тому +28

      Gus and I run in the same circles apparently. Saw your comment on captain disillusion vid just a minute ago.

    • @blabit4983
      @blabit4983 7 років тому +2

      Peter Speak hey me too

    • @Mattstak
      @Mattstak 7 років тому +4

      lol just came from captain disillusion

    • @Scottwithtoomanyts
      @Scottwithtoomanyts 7 років тому +2

      Lego Luigi we all have the same great tastes

  • @pr3sken664
    @pr3sken664 5 років тому +1597

    I mean if he says 'Hello' in front of a crowd makes them laugh.

    • @darkseid856
      @darkseid856 5 років тому +29

      Including me

    • @leolizard3152
      @leolizard3152 5 років тому +23

      Your profile picture works with your comment.

    • @vwlz8637
      @vwlz8637 5 років тому +7

      @@leolizard3152 both their pfp works with their comments

    • @aoneko-yt8436
      @aoneko-yt8436 4 роки тому +15

      I can imagine it and i'm already laughing

    • @akunekochan
      @akunekochan 4 роки тому +10

      Isn't about the word, it's about how he say the word

  • @PatrickHogan
    @PatrickHogan 7 років тому +14060

    Rowan Atkinson deserves his name in the title. He’s more than Mr. Bean. Please fix.

    • @melchristensen8282
      @melchristensen8282 7 років тому +1087

      I agree but I think the issue is that a lot of Americans know him only as Mr. Bean. They might not recognize his real name.
      Which is a damn shame. Atkinson is a master of his craft and has been for decades.

    • @Lucas-no7gp
      @Lucas-no7gp 7 років тому +423

      The title is like that to get attention, the name Mr.bean is extremely recognizable, also his name appears in the begining of the video so it's not that bad imo

    • @KABOBkabob
      @KABOBkabob 7 років тому +88

      The thumbnail is plenty to say he's Mr. Bean

    • @ike8072
      @ike8072 7 років тому +128

      I would have not clicked this video if it was Rowan Atkinson, now I know what his real name is because of the title being mr bean.

    • @AlanKey86
      @AlanKey86 7 років тому +53

      There's more to the video than just the title.

  • @ewankirby2602
    @ewankirby2602 5 років тому +807

    I feel like no one talks about the Johnny English movies, I loved those

    • @alexturlais8558
      @alexturlais8558 4 роки тому +83

      I loved them, they had some good physical comedy and did a great job parodying spy movies.

    • @unicornhuntercg
      @unicornhuntercg 4 роки тому +11

      Except the third one

    • @vicktoria4864
      @vicktoria4864 4 роки тому +41

      the first and the second ones are great

    • @ryay6979
      @ryay6979 4 роки тому +20

      Also Blackadder

    • @musyrifo
      @musyrifo 4 роки тому +13

      @@vicktoria4864 imo, the second one was a little bit boring. but it was good. the original and the third one is the best for me, especially they brought back Bough

  • @luuketaylor
    @luuketaylor 6 років тому +6596

    I... I'm just going to take this moment to admit that this was the first time I've ever heard Rowan Atkinson *actually* speak.

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave 6 років тому +255

      I only heard him say like one word before. And as a kid i didn't even think he could speak! I always wondered why he wasn't speaking hahah.

    • @bigodly6898
      @bigodly6898 6 років тому +196

      I was like "oh shit he's british?"

    • @askanabeshima7316
      @askanabeshima7316 6 років тому +119

      Watch blackadder and not the nine o’clock news

    • @moonlau6298
      @moonlau6298 6 років тому +7

      mee toooo

    • @thanossmith1126
      @thanossmith1126 6 років тому +176

      Do you guys ever heard of a movie named "johnny english"?

  • @Gapbrick
    @Gapbrick 7 років тому +651

    Rowan Atkinson is my childhood. He's a frickin' god, no question.

    • @Tsukiko.97
      @Tsukiko.97 7 років тому +5

      So much so in Germany.

    • @juliahcornell
      @juliahcornell 7 років тому +4

      My parents were big fans of British comedy, so I grew up watching shows like Jeeves and Wooster, Fawlty Towers, and Blackadder. Rowan Atkinson holds a very special place in my heart.

    • @Top_Hat_Man
      @Top_Hat_Man 5 років тому

      Is Mr. Bean A God?
      *Insert Image If Very Strong Mr. Bean Fighting Shaggy.*

  • @shafwandito4724
    @shafwandito4724 7 років тому +742

    Mr.bean is a humor that everybody can watch and laugh. No need to learn english to understand his joke because most of his films is pure silence and with musical effects

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave 6 років тому +6

      Yep. One benefit of physical comedy: you only need eyes not ears to watch.

    • @Bromosomo
      @Bromosomo 6 років тому +9

      true my asian non english parents enjoy it as well

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 6 років тому +7

      Shafwan Dito thats why they're world renowned, language isn't a barrier

    • @kurtsudheim825
      @kurtsudheim825 6 років тому

      MyOpinionIsAFACT so sucks if you're deaf

    • @douknowme5758
      @douknowme5758 6 років тому

      some people dont find it funny. So majority not all.

  • @existenence
    @existenence 6 років тому +442

    "The character is the joke." Rowan Atkinson summarized in a line.

    • @ghjklkop7868
      @ghjklkop7868 4 роки тому +1

      I wonder how is his self-esteem doing

    • @auhsojacosta1672
      @auhsojacosta1672 3 роки тому +3

      Very good actually

    • @Somespideronline
      @Somespideronline 2 роки тому +3

      @@ghjklkop7868 despite what you may think, it's actually great

  • @josephjurczak6449
    @josephjurczak6449 7 років тому +2818

    In the clip of Atkinson being a stern teacher you say that the children have silly names, but actually in England (I dont know if you do this in America) when you have a supply teacher (a temp), a common prank is to leave a fake register on the desk before they come in and so, not knowing your class they read out the (no doubt, hilarious) names you have all put on there, if they realise whats happening and try to tell you off for creating fake names, one of you cries and leaves and you all tell the teacher shes always teased for her name, and boom, you've got them twice.......yeah we are all dicks

    • @Revelian1982
      @Revelian1982 6 років тому +94

      I don't know how old you are, Joseph, but I'm 19 and back when I was in school, they'd stopped taking the register, because it was deemed offensive to mispronounce some of the names, due to integration.

    • @djh4min59
      @djh4min59 6 років тому +126

      i've just left secondary and we just took the register like normal lmao what kinda schools did u go to

    • @stnkerza
      @stnkerza 6 років тому +47

      @@Revelian1982 im 23 and it was a thing we did in late primary school, sounds like you just missed out

    • @Revelian1982
      @Revelian1982 6 років тому +17

      @@stnkerza You clearly grew up in a magical time.

    • @jeefpeef5983
      @jeefpeef5983 6 років тому +43

      @@Revelian1982 Lol what, they still take the register, it's a legal document ffs

  • @pastorjosh5132
    @pastorjosh5132 5 років тому +2441

    Mr. Bean Is A Master Of Physical Comedy????
    More like Sir Rowan Atkinson Is A Master Of Comedy.

    • @abderrahmanaitlahcen8913
      @abderrahmanaitlahcen8913 5 років тому +88

      the title is there to grab attention my friend, most people only know him by his famous character Mr Bean

    • @MeliodasSama1
      @MeliodasSama1 5 років тому +13

      Joshua Nelson 90% of people know him as mr bean

    • @bouncez4269
      @bouncez4269 5 років тому +5

      Rowan Atkinson is a sirtified master of physircal comedy

    • @username123x
      @username123x 5 років тому +2

      It's call clickbait. Dude .
      Title use to attract people to click the video

    • @fanistuc6417
      @fanistuc6417 4 роки тому +2

      Well title is not wrong. I mean Comedians are making their audience laughing by words. Rowan does it by his demeanor/behavior/attitude.

  • @johnmecca9008
    @johnmecca9008 5 років тому +138

    Only thing that upsets me is that this man is not more recognized. He is a genius in comedy that will never be replaced. Love Rowan Atkinson!!

    • @Namajaff
      @Namajaff 5 років тому +13

      he's a legendary comedian whos worth 130million dollars AND he has received a knighthood (a super big deal) he cannot get more recognized even if he tried to.

    • @justjulia1720
      @justjulia1720 5 років тому +1

      @@Namajaff Yes,but most ppl (at least those I know personally) don't know his real name.I'd tell them "Rowan Atkinson is a legendary comedian" and they'd be like "Who?".Well,not all of them.I know some who know his real name but for the most part...nah.

    • @Haltdiefresse0815
      @Haltdiefresse0815 5 років тому +3

      @@justjulia1720 Thats your friends then. Anyone in the western world with a bit of common knowledge knows Rowan Atkinson

    • @justjulia1720
      @justjulia1720 5 років тому

      @@Haltdiefresse0815 Oh,I should change my friends then.But what about my family?I can't change those!
      *spills her own blood*
      THERE,NOW WE'RE NOT FAMILY ANYMORE-

    • @johnmecca9008
      @johnmecca9008 4 роки тому

      Alkisgreger not true my friend, I am from the western world and many people who I know, and I know a diverse amounts of people from different backgrounds, have maybe heard of him because of his newest movies but know nothing of the Mr. Bean show he had and many do not know his real name.
      The point is, more people should know abt him. We were just giving him praise and wishing that he would be bigger than he is because he deserves it.

  • @jack-g4112
    @jack-g4112 7 років тому +203

    So happy to know the UK's biggest national treasure is getting some love abroad

    • @snolan1990
      @snolan1990 7 років тому +28

      Mr Bean is huge internationally as it is near enough without dialogue. He is probably up there with Elvis, Michael Jackson, Jesus and Bob Marley in terms of recognition.

    • @Quintinohthree
      @Quintinohthree 7 років тому +7

      snolan1990 Mr Bean did extremely well with me as a child at least half the age I would learn my first words of English at precisely because of this.

    • @R4ymundo
      @R4ymundo 7 років тому +8

      I was a child when Mr. Bean’s Holiday came out in theaters here in the US. As a fan of the old Mexican comedy my father would show me(Silent films and physical comedy were prominent), the sheer skill and devotion Atkinson displayed was truly amazing. My dad found some DVDs of the Mr. Bean show and I was hooked. This man is truly a comedic genius. His ability to be funny without speaking a word led to his international success. My father doesn’t speak English fluently but we can still enjoy Mr. Bean together since his comedic style is derived from his amazing physicality when performing.

    • @Aeisya1
      @Aeisya1 7 років тому +3

      In Malaysia literally EVERYONE knows Mr. Bean. He's always been a childhood favorite of me and a lot more!

    • @shobhit2197
      @shobhit2197 7 років тому +2

      There was a whole fucking channel just running mr. Bean's animated and non- animated shows 24/7 about 5-6 years ago in India. He is a big deal

  • @5gonza541
    @5gonza541 5 років тому +139

    7:48 Just him getting his fingers hit by the piano's lid shows how brilliant he is lmao

  • @filmnobelpreis
    @filmnobelpreis 4 роки тому +94

    2:08 "Silent films"
    *shows Chaplin's first talkie*

  • @The4thAndOnly
    @The4thAndOnly 7 років тому +687

    i didnt want the atkinson videos to end

    • @poweroffriendship2.0
      @poweroffriendship2.0 6 років тому +13

      I did'nt want Atkinson to die.

    • @somepizzaguy8855
      @somepizzaguy8855 6 років тому +8

      Friendship But he's not dead....

    • @poweroffriendship2.0
      @poweroffriendship2.0 6 років тому +12

      I know. He's not dead. He'll be dead in the future.

    • @neopixelosu
      @neopixelosu 6 років тому +1

      TIME TRAVELLER!

    • @v1g4ming29
      @v1g4ming29 5 років тому +7

      @@poweroffriendship2.0 dont talk like that everyone dies and not live immortality

  • @zanetruesdale8336
    @zanetruesdale8336 7 років тому +722

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS APPRECIATION OF ATKINSON he's truly remarkable.

    • @jacobeatsstars
      @jacobeatsstars 7 років тому

      Zane Truesdale duel me spod

    • @joehogan5731
      @joehogan5731 7 років тому

      Cyber dragon ain't shit

    • @jacobeatsstars
      @jacobeatsstars 7 років тому +1

      Damir Ribić beat that shit ass dragon with Jerry beans man

    • @zanetruesdale8336
      @zanetruesdale8336 7 років тому +1

      AHAHAHAHAHAHAHH DID YOU SERIOUSLY JUST GET TRIGGERED BY CAPITAL LETTERS LMFAO BITCH

    • @RAAZR-
      @RAAZR- 7 років тому

      Zane Truesdale gj taking the bait lmfao no surprise that a weeb is unintelligent

  • @laifuthelife8483
    @laifuthelife8483 5 років тому +592

    What!!?!? only 15 episodes i thought maybe about 40-46

    • @ronnie9847
      @ronnie9847 5 років тому +4

      bruh

    • @Borex2
      @Borex2 5 років тому +3

      Same here

    • @AdamCraftPC1234
      @AdamCraftPC1234 5 років тому +14

      That’s rather specific?

    • @Validonelo
      @Validonelo 5 років тому +28

      There are 15 episodes, but several sections. One episode contains more than one theme. That's why you think there are more.

    • @விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்
      @விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக் 5 років тому +9

      There are only 14 episodes actually, the 15th episode is just called "The best Bits of Mr.Bean" which is just a collection of various skits from 14 episodes.

  • @DanFingermanOctopus
    @DanFingermanOctopus 7 років тому +169

    I would like to point out that Rowan Atkinson hates being called Mr Bean. He even said once that he regretted playing the role because of it. Because people on the street also call him that. Keep that in mind if you ever meet him :)

    • @BrunissimoArt
      @BrunissimoArt 7 років тому +3

      Thanks for the heads up!

    • @jimmorgan8688
      @jimmorgan8688 7 років тому +20

      Tom
      So I should definitely scream "MR BEAN!!! " and point at him yes.

    • @AH-be6bu
      @AH-be6bu 7 років тому +7

      If I were to meet him I would simply shout ‘Flanders Pigeon Murderer’ at him.

    • @jimmorgan8688
      @jimmorgan8688 7 років тому +1

      Adam Hodgkinson
      Speckled Jim!

    • @AH-be6bu
      @AH-be6bu 7 років тому

      Jim Morgan BAAH

  • @randomjasmicisrandom
    @randomjasmicisrandom 7 років тому +145

    Blackadder is a must see, especially Blackadder Goes forth, especially the final episode. It is Atkinson in his finest moment.

    • @MagicAccent
      @MagicAccent 7 років тому +7

      randomjasmic Best finale to any show ever. Period.

    • @hola542
      @hola542 7 років тому +7

      Honestly, the ending made me cry.

    • @BongSalvador
      @BongSalvador 7 років тому

      randomjasmic nerdwriter should also do a Blackadder documentary.. Here in Phils. We only knew him as Mr. Bean.

    • @bongs1995
      @bongs1995 7 років тому

      No doubt

    • @realitymatters8720
      @realitymatters8720 7 років тому +1

      All series except the first are true masterpieces !

  • @michvanderzant9509
    @michvanderzant9509 5 років тому +290

    He has an amazing voice, almost sad he does not talk often in his sketches

    • @Joe-ki7og
      @Joe-ki7og 5 років тому +15

      well, watch Blackadder or The Thin Blue Line

    • @michvanderzant9509
      @michvanderzant9509 5 років тому

      @@Joe-ki7og I did I did, but apperently I don't really remember how his voice sounds

    • @GagikRaidenson
      @GagikRaidenson 5 років тому +7

      Johnny English? I've watched the movies countless times.

    • @ILikedGooglePlus
      @ILikedGooglePlus 5 років тому

      Lion King?

  • @saraskywalker2127
    @saraskywalker2127 7 років тому +553

    Read the title and my reaction was "No shit". That's how good he is.

  • @Damien_Faeron
    @Damien_Faeron 7 років тому +132

    A more appropriate title would have been "Rowan Atkinson is a master of physical comedy"...

    • @ThierryVerhoeven
      @ThierryVerhoeven 7 років тому +11

      Yeah, this feels a little clickbaity.

    • @vincentvalentin5412
      @vincentvalentin5412 7 років тому

      that is the title...

    • @martyjehovah
      @martyjehovah 7 років тому +10

      And a whole bunch of people who only know "Mr. Bean" would have missed the opportunity to learn his real name because they didn't bother clicking the video because they didn't know they knew who it was about. Sometimes clickbait is a good tool.

    • @sgt.shocker1864
      @sgt.shocker1864 7 років тому +1

      Damien DARAN well it will get more clicks since most americans know him better as mr bean

  • @Jukebox300Minecraft
    @Jukebox300Minecraft 5 років тому +31

    I've been practicing this idea of the character being the joke every day in high school. It's quite effective for getting laughs but it impedes any attainment of respect.

    • @weltschmertzz
      @weltschmertzz 4 роки тому +4

      Sir Rowan Atkinson begs to differ. That's what sets him apart. He is one of the most, if not THE most, respected comedian of his age.

  • @orangeoblivion
    @orangeoblivion 7 років тому +54

    He's also brilliant with verbal comedy too. Blackadder is a perfect example.

  • @MeerkoMusic
    @MeerkoMusic 7 років тому +831

    British comedy is amazing
    edit: i actually didnt mean it like this is typical british comedy, however this is a british comedian and therefore from britain. :)

    • @alfredchen4579
      @alfredchen4579 7 років тому +1

      Meerko Music performance will be great, but you might not be happy if people are joking around you with those British jokes etc

    • @adamnealon773
      @adamnealon773 7 років тому +23

      Not all British comedians are as incredibly talented as Atkinson sadly. But we can't all be gods of comedy.

    • @DS-Pakaemon
      @DS-Pakaemon 7 років тому +19

      IT'S NOT BRITISH HUMOUR. IT'S PLAIN OLD SLAPSTICK. Boi don't you all love to use the word British humour wherever ya'll want. Come on

    • @ScaryWombat
      @ScaryWombat 7 років тому +14

      Mr Bean isn't exactly the epitome of British humour (although it is excellent.)
      For that (with Atkinson's hands all over it) I'd definitely check out Blackadder. (Pro tip, if one series of Blackadder doesn't do anything for you, check out the others. They're all quite different. I prefer Blackadder Goes Forth.)

    • @alvcm7208
      @alvcm7208 7 років тому +3

      My definition of british comedy will always be the monty python

  • @margarethnasalita393
    @margarethnasalita393 5 років тому +92

    The Title should be " Rowan Atkinson, The greatest comedian of all time"

    • @idontexist1966
      @idontexist1966 4 роки тому

      Yeah but then most people won't click

    • @jarx7500
      @jarx7500 3 роки тому

      Very subjective because there is many different types of comedy

  • @jhanvolteirhortelano8765
    @jhanvolteirhortelano8765 5 років тому +203

    Seeing this legend grow old.. Make me sad.. Very sad..

  • @alexashman5183
    @alexashman5183 4 роки тому +15

    I was in a play with his partner, Louise Ford, in 2018. He came along and watched, and set off fireworks for us after the show. The guy is an absolute legend, and surprisingly humble and shy in real life.

  • @rodneyplewright7685
    @rodneyplewright7685 5 років тому +34

    Rowan is one of my all-time-favourite comedians. And I'm over 70!

  • @sidadityan6005
    @sidadityan6005 7 років тому +48

    I'm really happy to have grown up with Rowan Atkinson, I wouldn't want it any other way.

  • @IAMMRBILLABONG
    @IAMMRBILLABONG 7 років тому +47

    Rowan has always been my favourite since I was a child. Thanks for highlighting how truly great he is.

  • @silverstonestream5477
    @silverstonestream5477 5 років тому +50

    I just realised recently that Zazu from 1994 Lion King was voiced by him....I'm shook, I need a place to sit down

  • @gmenezesdea
    @gmenezesdea 7 років тому +61

    Mr. Bean is very popular in Brazil. I suppose because it was mostly silent sketches they were very easily relatable. I grew up watching him, and certainly he helped define my sense of humor.

    • @tahsintahsinuzzaman781
      @tahsintahsinuzzaman781 7 років тому +23

      He's managed to become popular around the world simply because of language. Although he doesn't talk, the body language he uses is universal and therefore can be viewed around the world since all all humans can understand body language.

    • @ruthielalastor2209
      @ruthielalastor2209 7 років тому

      ...Have you asked him to come to Brazil?

    • @gmenezesdea
      @gmenezesdea 7 років тому +1

      No. Why would I?

    • @SolidRoot
      @SolidRoot 7 років тому +2

      Same in Poland. I moved from Poland to Canada when I was a young boy, and I'm pretty sure he was way more well-known and popular in Poland than in Canada.

  • @anmol7060
    @anmol7060 5 років тому +30

    "I watched this episode already not gonna watch it again" said no one while watching Mr. Bean

  • @SweetasSugar42
    @SweetasSugar42 6 років тому +65

    I thought my dad was Rowan Atkinson when I was younger. I used to watch his spy films, and my dad would watch black adder and while I knew it couldn't be *my* dad, they looked so similar it was hard not to believe they were.
    Also, for my birthday when no one turned up to my party, my whole family went to see Mr.Bean goes on holiday together.
    My brother is called Rowan.
    It's all coincidental but Rowan Atkinson's work is weaved through my life in its own quiet way.

    • @ethanhunt2263
      @ethanhunt2263 5 років тому +1

      It's touching buddy

    • @gomcocramp
      @gomcocramp 4 роки тому +2

      this is so beautiful. thank you for sharing!

  • @gabrielrangel956
    @gabrielrangel956 7 років тому +360

    It's a shame Rowan Atkinson will be always remembered for Mr Bean but not Blackadder. Mr Bean it's still wonderful for what it is, I suppose.

    • @gringhidu
      @gringhidu 7 років тому +50

      Gabriel Rangel Totally agree, Black Adder is a far superior show and also a much more interesting character

    • @mikeym2126
      @mikeym2126 7 років тому +28

      gringhidu gehtdichnichtsangoogle Also has the greatest series finale in British Televison History

    • @lonerChise
      @lonerChise 7 років тому +12

      speak for yourself? Lots and lots of people remember his Blackadder, especially if the scene had Hugh Laurie in it

    • @Sheepy007
      @Sheepy007 7 років тому +6

      Plenty of people remember him for Black Adder

    • @Tsukiko.97
      @Tsukiko.97 7 років тому

      This is just anecdotal.

  • @Katy133
    @Katy133 7 років тому +206

    Omg, you included scenes from Not the Nine O'Clock News! I LOVE that series, and it's often overlooked whenever people discuss Rowan Atkinson's work. Thank you! :D

    • @lawrencecalablaster568
      @lawrencecalablaster568 7 років тому +11

      Katy133 I'm so happy about this video. A few months ago I discovered tons of his old skits on UA-cam and that got me into Nine O'clock News and that got me onto Fry & Laurie. It's an endless rabbit hole of incredible British comedy.

    • @Katy133
      @Katy133 7 років тому +3

      Lawrence Calablaster If you like A Bit of Fry & Laurie, I definitely recommend watching Jeeves & Wooster. It also stars Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie and it's hilarious. :D

    • @vaclav_fejt
      @vaclav_fejt 7 років тому +3

      yet no mention of Blackadder...but in Blackadder Atkinson's funny side is different.
      @Katy133 - This might be bringing coals to Newcastle, but a famous Czech novelist Zdeněk Jirotka was inspired by P.G.Wodehouse when he wrote Saturnin, a novel about a young conservative civil servant (in inter-war Czechoslovakia), who hires a excentric stiff-upper-lip -butler- valet, who then in turn turns his life into a series of adventures.
      The book is excellent and there is also a film adaptation, which is great as well. I highly recommend it, it breathes with that 1920's nostalgia.
      And I'm off to meet Jeeves and Wooster.

    • @Katy133
      @Katy133 7 років тому

      Václav Fejt4 Thank you! I've got to check out Saturnin. I'm interested in anything that has to do with Wodehouse.

    • @yasirsaheed
      @yasirsaheed 6 років тому

      Woah! I've gone thru that exact same route!

  • @angeloffish
    @angeloffish 4 роки тому +32

    When he worked on the animated series Mr Bean, they did the animations of him from him. He acted out what his character was to do on screen and made his usual sounds. So in one episode he dances with a mop as he pretends to dance with someone. They recorded him doing this to work from for their animations to get the character moves right.

  • @Koplod
    @Koplod 7 років тому +19

    Weird proud and patriotic feeling watching this haha! Glad to see Nerdwriter acknowledging Rowan Atkinson, great video.

  • @darcybhaiwala7057
    @darcybhaiwala7057 7 років тому +1317

    And Lele Pons says she does "physical comedy" HA
    Edit: I'm frustrated with the fact I can't make the tone of this comment more ANGRY. Help me artsy people

    • @Lily.valkyrie
      @Lily.valkyrie 7 років тому +8

      Darcy Bhaiwala right

    • @juriepica1174
      @juriepica1174 7 років тому +237

      let me try
      And Lele motherfucking pons thinks SHE DOES "PHYSICAL COMEDY" what a fucking joke HAHA

    • @natsudragion7790
      @natsudragion7790 7 років тому +111

      Just add few more "fucks" to it . Instantly more angry

    • @GerBessa
      @GerBessa 7 років тому +61

      That would just be vulgarity, not anger. Go back to the Jack Nicholson video for anger.

    • @dynamitegal3295
      @dynamitegal3295 7 років тому +75

      Her idea of physical comedy is on par with Paul Blart levels of "haha funny man fell down and made funny face haha"

  • @cryo2156
    @cryo2156 6 років тому +640

    He also has an IQ of 178 and a master's degree in electrical engineering

    • @sharkestry1119
      @sharkestry1119 5 років тому +42

      as comparison it is theorized that albert einstein had an IQ of 160 to 190, there is a chance this man is smarter than einstein

    • @crsimp9790
      @crsimp9790 4 роки тому +6

      I think 178 is somewhat Exaggerated,150± is a more Trusty Value.

    • @crsimp9790
      @crsimp9790 4 роки тому +6

      @Izaan ur rehman What make me so confused is That why he had to cheated in a math examination if he dose have such an outstanding IQ,, Am I wrong ?

    • @crsimp9790
      @crsimp9790 4 роки тому +4

      @Izaan ur rehman All right I… just kidding.

    • @Oxideacid
      @Oxideacid 4 роки тому +3

      I still like to think he's just an alien from another world like the series implies.
      He's above the concept of IQ

  • @adderz8619
    @adderz8619 7 років тому +424

    LOVE Rowan Atkinson! My absolute all time favorite Comedian!!!

  • @funguy8801
    @funguy8801 7 років тому +541

    *No mention of BLACKADDER?!!*

    • @MrHantz101
      @MrHantz101 5 років тому +7

      See also The Thin Blue Line

    • @alwinpriven2400
      @alwinpriven2400 5 років тому +29

      there it's less of his physical comedy which is what this video is about

    • @eirailltyd6719
      @eirailltyd6719 5 років тому +14

      @@alwinpriven2400 That is true, good point. Blackadder as far as I can tell was about being eloquently silly, although his character was quite amazingly played well there also.

    • @shimobe94
      @shimobe94 5 років тому +5

      *African-Americanadder
      Racist bastard...

    • @ceciliafreeburn7560
      @ceciliafreeburn7560 5 років тому +2

      Yes! BlackAdder was my favorite!

  • @S2I2
    @S2I2 4 роки тому +26

    Rowan can say 'Bottom' and have the whole crowd laughing

  • @GAPK6
    @GAPK6 7 років тому +412

    Rowan Atkinson is A Master Of Physical Comedy
    Mr.Beans is just a Dude.

    • @marin_a_cako2346
      @marin_a_cako2346 7 років тому +1

      Kafshet e c emdura .

    • @marin_a_cako2346
      @marin_a_cako2346 7 років тому +1

      Ț

    • @marytierra1234
      @marytierra1234 6 років тому +4

      Yes, it’s true. But unfortunately not a lot of people know him by his name, but by his most famous character :/ I think that’s why they titled this video like that, to appeal more audiences...

    • @nipun056
      @nipun056 5 років тому +4

      Mr. Bean..... not beans...............

    • @Luka1180
      @Luka1180 5 років тому

      Beans?!!?!?!?V BEANS?!?!?!?!? beanSSS?!?!?

  • @andybearchan
    @andybearchan 7 років тому +77

    Mr Bean is great not because he does silly things, but because he is a child in a man's body. You can read his thoughts on his face and you can see the situation reveal itself. It requires no dialogue or back story. Just the realization that he has ordered raw beef and doesn't know how to send it back.

    • @Mabaz
      @Mabaz 7 років тому +3

      That's the beauty of his work! It is the only international comedian. I know people who have never heard a word of English in their lives, yet love Mr.Bean!

  • @sheilacrabtree5993
    @sheilacrabtree5993 2 роки тому +1

    Mr Bean used to be on PBS years ago and I loved it! His little teddy bear and all!

  • @AlvinaGachuguEnt
    @AlvinaGachuguEnt 6 років тому +16

    15 episodes for 6 years??!! Holy sh**
    Utter brilliance 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯🙌🏾
    I loved watching Mr. Bean growing up in Kenya. Never felt like 15 episodes 😳
    Wow... Johnny English was great too 🤗

  • @tomboz777
    @tomboz777 7 років тому +111

    I feel like Rowan Atkinson doesn't get his due outside the UK.

    • @IgorDellaPietra
      @IgorDellaPietra 7 років тому +2

      british comedy isn't bond to britain but to everyone with a good sense of humour :)

    • @Aleat4
      @Aleat4 7 років тому +14

      Mr. Bean were very successful in Brazil

    • @tycho_m
      @tycho_m 7 років тому +7

      Bean was on the telly in the Netherlands throughout my youth. Blackadder aired too and I'm pretty sure Johnny English was a pretty big success at the box office! We recognize his genius across the pond ^.^

    • @ieatgremlins
      @ieatgremlins 7 років тому +7

      Mr Bean's show and his movies were popular in Argentina in the 90s when I was growing up. I remember this particular channel that would show his work right after negative, national events happened, like right after we would be kicked out of the world cup or during moments of great political unrest. They knew his comedy is good for the soul 😊

    • @Vanellustrades
      @Vanellustrades 7 років тому +13

      He is pretty popular in the rest of Europe. Don't worry.

  • @MyDragonflyDust
    @MyDragonflyDust 6 років тому +15

    This man was the first comedian I was ever exposed to as a child...god I love him!

  • @rajithmaligaspe
    @rajithmaligaspe 7 років тому +9

    His physical comedy is amazing. His "invisible drums" skit is a clear example of this. I was hoping you'd feature a clip in the video too. Super essay as usual, great stuff.

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 7 років тому

      Rajith Maligaspe 7:10 is a bit of the invisible drums sketch

    • @rajithmaligaspe
      @rajithmaligaspe 7 років тому

      Oh shit, yes. Totally missed that.

  • @xmodmodifier
    @xmodmodifier 5 років тому +510

    His name is Rowan Atkinson!
    Yeah, but 90% of us clicked it because we know him as Mr Bean

  • @villavine10
    @villavine10 5 років тому +55

    Mr. Bean: breathes
    audience: haHAHahaha

    • @harpy5677
      @harpy5677 4 роки тому

      Are you saying he’s not funny?

    • @villavine10
      @villavine10 4 роки тому +1

      ThemePark Wizard He’s funny but I’m just joking around about the audience

    • @harpy5677
      @harpy5677 4 роки тому

      villavine10 ok 👌

    • @ghjklkop7868
      @ghjklkop7868 4 роки тому

      Well, I don't find his physical comedy that funny, but that infernal joke was pretty good
      and I wouldn't be surprised if the audience was told to laugh, or even if they played a laugh track or edited the laugh in

  • @marcscordato4385
    @marcscordato4385 7 років тому +26

    It’s like a magical journey before modern technology before Television, before movies has sound. It’s raw primal humor and yet ironically it’s highly sophisticated.

    • @xyoungdipsetx
      @xyoungdipsetx 7 років тому +1

      Marc Scordato quite poetic how you explained that

  • @Mrlegitbeans
    @Mrlegitbeans 7 років тому +92

    Been a life long fan. My internet name was made with him in mind actually!

  • @jlupus8804
    @jlupus8804 2 роки тому +2

    Attitude vs joke in contradiction
    Each character presents a familiar truth
    A joke in the smallest movements

  • @lucanreynolds1341
    @lucanreynolds1341 7 років тому +179

    Thank you! I have always been saying this! Was watching Mr Bean films and his visual comedy is honestly genius!

    • @peivandryks5217
      @peivandryks5217 7 років тому +1

      "GENIUS" is the accurate word for him. You are absolutely right.

  • @MarkHoltze
    @MarkHoltze 7 років тому +65

    Rowan is a comedic GENIUS! Nerdwriter strikes again! Awesome video mate.

  • @todabsolute
    @todabsolute 5 років тому +35

    Rowan: little joke lol
    The audience: *MPHAHaWhaHHAHaHAhAUHA*

    • @dr_weil
      @dr_weil 4 роки тому +3

      Him in the mind: What has my life come to?

  • @lucky88shp
    @lucky88shp 5 років тому +6

    This man deserves a special recognition and some prestigious award...he is a true genius!

  • @zymap
    @zymap 7 років тому +7

    Its always nice to see that there is still channels out there that actually focus on quality rather than quantity.

  • @tobygrice749
    @tobygrice749 5 років тому +49

    Not only physical comedy I also think blackadder a show where he does speak is brilliant

  • @KnightsDisillusion
    @KnightsDisillusion 7 років тому +930

    Good old british comedy :)

    • @RemixedVoice
      @RemixedVoice 7 років тому +72

      Knight Warrior Truly some of the funniest comedy... The British certainly understand that humour brings the world together.

    • @samh3074
      @samh3074 7 років тому +2

      Nothing British about it

    • @KnightsDisillusion
      @KnightsDisillusion 7 років тому +84

      sam h It's proper british mate.

    • @SebastianTinajero
      @SebastianTinajero 7 років тому +29

      And my dad being Hispanic and didn’t speak a lick of English absolutely loved his movies simply because of his performance he would laugh out loud through the entire thing brings back memories

    • @rva
      @rva 7 років тому +1

      Knight Warrior yep! 😀

  • @phillystevesteak6982
    @phillystevesteak6982 7 років тому +5

    I love how you, unlike other UA-camrs, don't necessarily capitalize on what's timely and relevant. You're 100% true to your interests and the ideas you want to explore/teach at the time. I find that so commendable; the passion you put into your videos and the resulting quality is definitely more evident because of this.

  • @fideliskarel6979
    @fideliskarel6979 4 роки тому +1

    Rowan being immortal would be the best birthday gift for me

    • @Lapoqa
      @Lapoqa 4 роки тому

      For everyone*

  • @nickgreg78
    @nickgreg78 7 років тому +5

    Master of physical comedy who can also do verbal comedy and satire like a champ in Black Adder. He is pretty much the GOAT.

  • @TheModernRival
    @TheModernRival 7 років тому +29

    I feel this epitomises British comedy, think about hits such as the Peep Show or the Inbetweeners as well; they all rely on the character and not the punchline for comedic effect. Its brilliant.

  • @nehemiahjacinto8439
    @nehemiahjacinto8439 3 роки тому +1

    Mr bean's face when he accidentally drops the imaginary piano cover in 7:48 had me dying lol

    • @walmaker8372
      @walmaker8372 Рік тому

      I never noticed it at first! Thanks for pointing that out! XD

  • @dirkwalker9686
    @dirkwalker9686 5 років тому +10

    Reminds me of why I liked Johnny English so much. His character's expressions are so cocky and sure of himself which makes it all the more funny when actions turn out to be bumbling and incompetent.

  • @iksander95th
    @iksander95th 6 років тому +5

    I'll always appreciate how this wonderful man made everyone laugh just by saying the word 'Bob' when he went on Top Gear.

  • @hanthonyc
    @hanthonyc 3 роки тому +2

    My papa was a fantastic physical comedian. He wasn't an actual comedian or anything, just a really wonderful and genuine guy. I think that's why this is my favorite style of entertainment as a childcare worker, putting on some sort of "role". I would think it's role in youth development for toddler-age kids would be in social-emotional intelligence, maybe?

  • @JailanSimon
    @JailanSimon 7 років тому +254

    2:20 Dying 😂

    • @RetnabBanter
      @RetnabBanter 7 років тому +19

      That's one of my favourite episodes, that and the dentist xD

    • @lynn.chaaaa
      @lynn.chaaaa 7 років тому +1

      Swimming pool scene also funny

  • @thehh5118
    @thehh5118 7 років тому +4

    That had to be the best moment in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. 😂 I love the fact that you started with it!

  • @ND360
    @ND360 5 років тому

    I watch this video two or three times a year. I keep coming back to it. This is one of the best crafted essays I have ever seen, thank you!

  • @rarrera1409
    @rarrera1409 7 років тому +4

    The highlight of my weekend is always getting your notification. Keep on with the amazing work

  • @Thromper1984
    @Thromper1984 5 років тому +5

    I never knew he did skits and stage performance... I am pleased to learn this!

  • @genericsavings
    @genericsavings 6 років тому

    Glad you added clips from his other works, particularly his Live one man shows. Have fond memories of him on Black Adder.

  • @vancewinstead3224
    @vancewinstead3224 7 років тому +13

    It’s amazing how he is able to remain in character no matter how hard the audience is laughing. He’s an fantastic comedian

  • @helen.faunway
    @helen.faunway 7 років тому +6

    There's also amazing about his sheer ability to emote through facial expressions: when I first saw his movie "Johnny English" as a kid, I was consistently brought to tears of laughter.

  • @threedayfast
    @threedayfast 5 років тому

    this was so beautiful to me, i thank you for make this video x

  • @BruceWayne-pm6co
    @BruceWayne-pm6co 7 років тому +132

    Yes he is

  • @JoelJoel321
    @JoelJoel321 7 років тому +5

    A modern master. Also a very good dramatic actor too, see his current turn as Maigret.

  • @refreey
    @refreey 2 роки тому +1

    Though Rowan isn't a stand up comic strictly, I'd just like to say that these principles still carry over. I was reading a Norm Macdonald interview - often regarded by his pears as one of the funniest men to ever live, and he said that 'the funniest bits are when it's a reaction thats wrong, but truer underneath than what you would expect... Think different... think the opposite way'

    • @MedalionDS9
      @MedalionDS9 2 роки тому +1

      It's not stand-up comedy because he is not telling jokes to an audience... he is a comedic performer, doing skits... even Mr Bean is a skit show of sorts just with one character.

  • @eatpant5538
    @eatpant5538 5 років тому +7

    Rowan Atkinson portrays how my actual thoughts look like while doing something.

  • @ermerk
    @ermerk 7 років тому +35

    I live in south India and I haven't met anyone who doesn't know who Mr Bean is.
    (He is known here as Mr Bean and not as Rowan Atkinson)

    • @Revelian1982
      @Revelian1982 6 років тому +7

      Well I live in north India and I HAVE met people who don't know who Mr Bean is. He is known as Rowan Atkinson here and not as Mr Bean.

  • @tgmtf5963
    @tgmtf5963 5 років тому +1

    Rip rowan atkinson. May your comedies stay for more generations

  • @johannabonana5306
    @johannabonana5306 6 років тому +65

    This is literally the first time I've heard him talk before

    • @cookieface80
      @cookieface80 6 років тому +6

      You've obviously never seen Blackadder then, definitely worth watching series 2,3 and 4 anyway.

    • @joshbrownmovies
      @joshbrownmovies 5 років тому +4

      Have you never seen the original Lion King or Johnny English?

    • @glenw1740
      @glenw1740 5 років тому +3

      @@joshbrownmovies ZAZU

    • @joshbrownmovies
      @joshbrownmovies 5 років тому

      glen w ?

  • @sandwich42cool
    @sandwich42cool 4 роки тому +5

    When I was little I thought mr bean was a real person for soo long. I always got confused when I read the name Rowan Atkinson. I was like "what no that's mr bean"

  • @cjonyoutube3011
    @cjonyoutube3011 2 роки тому +1

    In my opinion, Sir Rowan Atkinson is a like modern-day jester

  • @nicholasmcarthur9824
    @nicholasmcarthur9824 5 років тому +3

    0:33 This is the greatest clip I’ve ever seen

  • @junesonder3089
    @junesonder3089 5 років тому +35

    Now... Let's be honest.
    _You. Smiled. At. The. Thumbnail._

  • @smeva26
    @smeva26 3 роки тому

    bless you for showing us the beauty and genius in the little things we overlook everyday

  • @edgarrobbins3375
    @edgarrobbins3375 4 роки тому +3

    I swear until I was about 14 years old, I thought Rowan Atkinson was actually mute.