"I Miles Gloriosus, I slaughterer of thousands, I oppressor of the meek, subduer of the weak, degrader of the Greek, destroyer of the Turk must hurry back to work."
True, the first specific mention of these tribes by any word resembling "Turks" was around 600 A.D, long after Rome fell! Not to mention, this was when they still inhabited the area where the Central Asian Republics are now...well out of reach of the Legions
The best part is that he spends that whole verse talking about how good he is at being a genocidal maniac, and the next one begins with “I, PARAGON OF VIRTUE!”
@@StormShadowHarris Yeah, the Romans may not have seen any contradiction there... ...come to think of it, a disturbing number of people these days wouldn't either.
My favorite line "I entertained over two hundred troops" "Two Hundred? By Yourself? "No Histerium here was a big help" The look on Miles' face when he looks at Histerium. Pure disgust. Perfect.
Here's some (totally unnecessary) background to the original Roman play: One of Plautus' early successes was "Miles Gloriosus" (The Swaggering Soldier). According to one historical source, it was so popular that at its premiere the Roman officials in charge of the production called for several repetitions of the festival at which it was being performed to accommodate all those who wanted to see it. Of the original we know little except that Plautus adapted the plot from a Greek New Comedy by an unknown author. Whoever invented the plot, the widespread success of Plautus' adaptation cannot be questioned. Indeed, parts of it were incorporated into "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", a modern musical adaptation combining the plots of no fewer than seven of Plautus' plays...
... And the lines from the movie from just after the vid ends, IIRC, are Pseudolus: I am dazzled by your presence! Miles (matter-of-factly): Everyone is.
@Aaron pfund You're not wrong, but in this case I think the stage directions for Miles Gloriosus specifically say to be as over-the-top as possible. What with lines like "I am a parade"! Even the role's NAME is "braggart" in Latin!
In retrospect I should have have said this to my future father and mother in law on my wedding day 39 years ago. It may have properly set the standard and boundaries for my future relationship with my wife's family: Make haste! Make haste! I have no time to waste! There are shrines I should be sacking, Ribs I should be cracking, Eyes to gouge and booty to divide! BRING ME MY BRIDE !!!!!!
I'm sorry the late genius Larry Gelbart--author of the Funny Thing Happened/Forum book--didn't care for the Richard Lester film version, which I think is genius in its own right.
Miles Gloriosus is a recurring character in many roman and greek comedies his name literally means boastful soldier so he played him perfectly.
"Stand aside, I take large steps" is an amazing quote.
Best quote ever!
@@knarf_on_a_bike Stand aside, everyone. I take large steps.
"I am dazzled by your presence."
"Everyone is."
This man was Gaston before there was a Gaston.
Prototype Gaston
Leon Greene, English actor and opera singer. Passed away June 19, 2021. Rest in peace. Great scene!
"I Miles Gloriosus, I slaughterer of thousands, I oppressor of the meek, subduer of the weak, degrader of the Greek, destroyer of the Turk must hurry back to work."
That line is funny because at the time this takes place turks didn't exist lol
True, the first specific mention of these tribes by any word resembling "Turks" was around 600 A.D, long after Rome fell! Not to mention, this was when they still inhabited the area where the Central Asian Republics are now...well out of reach of the Legions
The best part is that he spends that whole verse talking about how good he is at being a genocidal maniac, and the next one begins with “I, PARAGON OF VIRTUE!”
@@StormShadowHarris Yeah, the Romans may not have seen any contradiction there...
...come to think of it, a disturbing number of people these days wouldn't either.
right, "heroic" and "virtuous" meant much different things back in the day then they do now
My favorite line "I entertained over two hundred troops"
"Two Hundred? By Yourself?
"No Histerium here was a big help"
The look on Miles' face when he looks at Histerium. Pure disgust. Perfect.
George R.R. Martin should see this. Here's the proper fellow for uniting Westeros.
I love every single thing about this scene, but I especially love Pseudolis's little exhale at the end of the song.
Here's some (totally unnecessary) background to the original Roman play:
One of Plautus' early successes was "Miles Gloriosus" (The Swaggering Soldier). According to one historical source, it was so popular that at its premiere the Roman officials in charge of the production called for several repetitions of the festival at which it was being performed to accommodate all those who wanted to see it. Of the original we know little except that Plautus adapted the plot from a Greek New Comedy by an unknown author. Whoever invented the plot, the widespread success of Plautus' adaptation cannot be questioned. Indeed, parts of it were incorporated into "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", a modern musical adaptation combining the plots of no fewer than seven of Plautus' plays...
I was wondering how this related to Plautus' works, Thanks!
@Gregory Smith Miles means soldier.
I always thought his name was Meius Gloriosus.
I love the children's choir. lol my favorite comedy feels like a mel brooks film.
I'm playing the role of Miles Gloriosis in the musical done at my school and I can't wait for this solo.
kentucky 2002 i have the role as well actually. Unfortunately this is significantly lower.
This is a bit raunchy for a high school, but do have fun! 😂
"I am my ideal . . . I am a parade!" My favorite funny moment from a very funny show.
Yeah he's so modest...never putting himself forth...lol
He's sorely lacking in confidence,isn't he? Lol.
"Even I'm impressed!"
... And the lines from the movie from just after the vid ends, IIRC, are
Pseudolus: I am dazzled by your presence!
Miles (matter-of-factly): Everyone is.
I get a kick out of the guy leading the soldiers.Smiling, waving, having to change course to keep up with his boss....
It's really amazing that this isn't a Mel Brooks film.
I love Mel Brooks, however, thank the gods that it isn't a Mel Brooks production. You would have the soldiers wearing Air Jordan sneakers
Stand aside everyone, I take long steps.
Not Long Steps. It's "large" steps
Stand aside everyone!! I take large steps!!!
My favorite song in the film and one of the funniest scenes
Of course he did it again and again! This is the bloke who *thrashed Thrace thrice*!
I TAKE LARGE STEPS
That's the line you use when you open a cathedral door to a wedding, while carrying the bride to the alter
I once saw a clip of Michael Dorn in full Klingon outfit saying that as he came out of his trailer. Hilarious.
I saw a clip with Michael Dorn STNG coming out of his trailer in full Klingon dress saying this. Hilarious.
"I am my ideal!"
Sondhiem , the master lyricist. I wish his first musical would get more attention again. It has wonderful comic parts for any aspiring thespian.
"Those are the mightiest thighs I ever have theen...I mean!"
It's in the original script for him to do that.
sha11235 Yup, I thee that.
I adore this film.
This scene/song and the one about the new "maid" are the best bits :)
Noah Body
Yes, it's a really feel good film overall. Really funny :)
my favourite character of the movie...
These are the people that conquered the world...
Why did someone order a Large Ham?
What he is, Zero can't eat.
Because that's the term for it in theater.
@Aaron pfund You're not wrong, but in this case I think the stage directions for Miles Gloriosus specifically say to be as over-the-top as possible. What with lines like "I am a parade"! Even the role's NAME is "braggart" in Latin!
I played Meles in my High school production of AFTHOTWTTF. The goils loved me.
That must have been an amazingly fun role!! 🙂
People don’t realize the amount of memes that can be made from this movie
The funeral dirge is also hilarious.,.. forward, mourn LMAO 🤣
Sondheim's absolute genius!
Big phallus energy
Or overcompansation energy
If you listen closely to this, you can hear "OM NOM NOM NOM".
That is the sound of scenery rapidly disappearing into the actor's mouth.
It's only fitting, of course. The very name of the role means Braggart!
STAND ASIDE, EVERYONE-- I TAKE LARGE STEPS!!
Pseudolus's face at 2:15 says it all.
That _has_ to be memeable! XD
This scene is just perfect
Gaston's forefather.
@MichaelCox Miles Gloriosus has an ego the size of the Milky Way Galaxy, so the actor is allowed to to ham it up.
In retrospect I should have have said this to my future father and mother in law on my wedding day 39 years ago. It may have properly set the standard and boundaries for my future relationship with my wife's family:
Make haste! Make haste!
I have no time to waste!
There are shrines I should be sacking,
Ribs I should be cracking,
Eyes to gouge and booty to divide!
BRING ME MY BRIDE !!!!!!
Wow so much memories :)
"Delicious scenery, nom, nom, nom!"
-Miles Gloriosus
I'm sorry the late genius Larry Gelbart--author of the Funny Thing Happened/Forum book--didn't care for the Richard Lester film version, which I think is genius in its own right.
Clearly the model for Disney's Gaston :)
This is the song i sing in the shower...
Euron Greyjoy going to King's Landing musical style.
I have a D&D player character who says that.
When you're playing a video game and you spot your waifu
I could see Zapp Brannigan from Futurama singing this...
Funny disappeared many years ago !
The Zap Brannigan of the classical era :D
Did you know? In Spain during Franco's dictatorship, classical plays such as Milles Gloriosus were performed so censorship could be avoided.
His full name was Miles Gloriosus, Schlongus Maximus.
Cool!!
Funny fucking movie 🤣
It takes a great ham to make bride sound like pride.
I would be so embarrassed if I was invited to a wedding and I hear the groom singing this song on his wedding day.
Wouldn't Oliver Reed have loved this role?
He couldn't sing. Too buffoonish for him too I think.
Wasn't he in Oliver! in 1968?
sha11235 He was, but he didn't sing.
He did in Tommy.
i came because Tublr suggests this is Lanius' song
More iconic than Gaston honestly
Did you know that this takes place when Turkey was still indo european
Was I the only one thinking of Khal drogo when watching this? :)
Lol, I was thinking of using this with Thorin Oakenshield to make a crack video. XD
Oh that would be great!
"Look ot those arms! Mighty and mean! Look at the size of those thighs like a mighty matheeen...I mean..."
please note turks were not a thing? at this time.
Weren't they just Asians of Asia Minor ? They were to the Greeks, anyway
Of course Turks weren't a thing at this time. Miles Gloriosus made sure of that.
I am a fan of Ham, but I can't even eat all of that.
HOOLLY CRAP! SOMEONE DID ORDER A FREAKIN' LARGE HAM!
Did somebody order a MASSIVE FREAKIN HAM?
His fucking name is MILOS GLORIOUSUS.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alazon
Actually it's mi-les as in me lays gloriosus LOL some serious double entendre there...totally intentional
"Stand back I take BIG STRIDES !!"