How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024
  • Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.
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    Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.
    Lesson by Beatrice K. Otto, directed by Yael Reisfeld.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 766

  • @patrickcharpentier7842
    @patrickcharpentier7842 Рік тому +6812

    I like Triboulet, a French jester who apparently crossed the line with one of his jokes and was sentenced to death by François 1st.
    He asked him how he wanted to die and triboulet answered "of old age"
    And François 1st spared his life

    • @jk-gb4et
      @jk-gb4et Рік тому +251

      lmao

    • @polygonalfortress
      @polygonalfortress Рік тому +98

      💀

    • @evehnkadusale7679
      @evehnkadusale7679 Рік тому +66

      😭😭😭

    • @Albertandearthie
      @Albertandearthie Рік тому +26

      lol bro

    • @VanBrokkost
      @VanBrokkost Рік тому

      It's even more committed to it, he wasn't allowed to joke on the royal family but he made a joke about the king, the king got upset and said he would pardon if he come up with a witty joke. Then the jester proceed to make a joke about the queen.
      after the old age death line he was spared but still got banished

  • @lauraknight5973
    @lauraknight5973 Рік тому +5404

    It fascinates me how a significant part of history can be described by saying, "The Monarch is very sensitive, so we hired this funny man to give him all bad news and criticism"

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @mahapatrasohamm
      @mahapatrasohamm 9 місяців тому +153

      Honestly though, that’s kinda like best friends talking(not the best comparison, but it’s the best one I could come up with)

    • @lauraknight5973
      @lauraknight5973 9 місяців тому +58

      @mahapatrasohamm honestly, i can't think of a better modern-day comparison other than "dennis rodman and kim jong un"

    • @apolloisabnormal1001
      @apolloisabnormal1001 7 місяців тому +12

      not alot has changed huh, other than the hiring part

    • @bohanxu6125
      @bohanxu6125 7 місяців тому +6

      If 99% of jester's jokes are not in the expense of emperors, then this video would be pretty misleading. Focusing on an unrepresentative aspect of a subject, is a misleading way to teach the subject.

  • @zerotooneisinfinity5256
    @zerotooneisinfinity5256 Рік тому +5606

    Honestly its a travesty that modern day politicians dont have jesters, it would probably help a lot

    • @tails183
      @tails183 Рік тому +874

      They already make fools of themselves enough not to need any.

    • @MarkWTK
      @MarkWTK Рік тому +456

      I guess we have late night comedians for that.

    • @pageturner2958
      @pageturner2958 Рік тому +260

      Petition to bring jesters back into politics.

    • @henk-3098
      @henk-3098 Рік тому +65

      white house correspondents dinner

    • @friendoffrancis
      @friendoffrancis Рік тому +59

      I think that's what we have late night show hosts for 🤔

  • @hkayakh
    @hkayakh Рік тому +9351

    That “is there a famine?” “Yes I see your majesty is only eating 5 times a day” joke is great

    • @Yusso
      @Yusso Рік тому +45

      Not funny because a food shortage doesn't need to affect him. Also if he ate less it wouldn't affect the food shortage.

    • @corneliaaurelli1603
      @corneliaaurelli1603 Рік тому +911

      ​@@Yussooh buddy something just flew over your head

    • @memenadekhanh3992
      @memenadekhanh3992 Рік тому +171

      ​@@Yussor/whoosh

    • @Nianiosoglou
      @Nianiosoglou Рік тому +95

      @@Yusso r/whoosh

    • @Yusso
      @Yusso Рік тому +9

      @@corneliaaurelli1603 a joke must make sense. You all don't get it.

  • @benitoharrycollmann132
    @benitoharrycollmann132 Рік тому +3352

    Keep in mind that for his annual jump-whistle-fart routine, Roland the Farter was granted 30 acres of land in Suffolk by King Henry II. Moral of the story: sometimes, flatulence pays

    • @baileyundhailey_
      @baileyundhailey_ Рік тому +117

      jump, whistle, fart are so funny

    • @theenlightenedone1283
      @theenlightenedone1283 Рік тому +25

      No one has good taste now 😅

    • @marcobuncit7539
      @marcobuncit7539 Рік тому +29

      I wonder if he accidently pooped (cause his x zone must be flexible), he would get bonus by the king

    • @qo7052
      @qo7052 Рік тому +77

      @@marcobuncit7539 well then he'd be called "roland the sharter"

    • @MercenaryBlackWaterz
      @MercenaryBlackWaterz Рік тому +7

      Humor Bagel here in UA-cam makes a good living with his "Michael Jackson step-turn around and fart"...some things never change.

  • @dr.markus-level3researcher
    @dr.markus-level3researcher Рік тому +3644

    0:46 that will Smith reference was crazy, wasn't expecting that from TED-ed 😂

    • @mikebrown7689
      @mikebrown7689 Рік тому +71

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @cltr8011
      @cltr8011 Рік тому +147

      OMG that was brilliant

    • @moonshot3159
      @moonshot3159 Рік тому +241

      i was looking for this comment! the slapper's expression is on point. First laughing then making eye contact with wife.

    • @dr.markus-level3researcher
      @dr.markus-level3researcher Рік тому +7

      @@moonshot3159 yea lol

    • @simranmalhotra7364
      @simranmalhotra7364 Рік тому +98

      I didn't notice at first, but your comment made me rewatch it and oh yes, its pretty unexpected 😂

  • @mestre12
    @mestre12 Рік тому +1325

    Its very intresting the history of Jester. I heard stories of people asking for the Jester to give the bad news to king, because, the knew he could escape the punishment.

    • @romainsavioz5466
      @romainsavioz5466 Рік тому +24

      Henry 8's jester specially about 5th wife

    • @marcobuncit7539
      @marcobuncit7539 Рік тому +92

      Cuz jester usually sandwiched a criticism in warmth tone for the ruler to chew.....like you put bitter pill into pet food for a dog to eat

    • @charliefarmer4365
      @charliefarmer4365 4 місяці тому +9

      I remember a tale of how after a French Defeat to (guess who) the English where the sailosr jumped off their ships, some nobles had the jester say:
      Jester: Oh, those cowardly, cowardly English.
      King: How are they cowardly?
      Jester: They do not DARE jump off their ships like our brave, French soldiers.

    • @boldisordorin9010
      @boldisordorin9010 7 днів тому

      This would make me dread seeing a jester entering the room because that would mean there's bad news

    • @hafirenggayuda
      @hafirenggayuda День тому

      The other "advantage" of Jester is, they're usually neutral/ not aligned to any faction.

  • @frankensteinlives
    @frankensteinlives Рік тому +2554

    It's nice to know that the "No offense, it's just a joke" bs has a noble history.

    • @PardonSylver
      @PardonSylver Рік тому +134

      To be fair jesters often insulted their tyrannical, self important bosses, so I'd say it's more a case of "Screw the 1%"

    • @trappedcosmos
      @trappedcosmos Рік тому +32

      I mean to be fair they are not only asking for it but paying for it

    • @Sonny_McMacsson
      @Sonny_McMacsson Рік тому +3

      @@trappedcosmos The taxpayers are paying for it.

    • @kayeka4123
      @kayeka4123 8 місяців тому +12

      ​@@Sonny_McMacssonWell, no. These weren't democratic governments claiming to represent the people. These were aristocratic lords, demanding payment, labour and military service for the "service" of "protecting" and "leading" their subjects. The money wasn't a tax as we currently understand it, but legal payment for their role within the systems of manorialism and vassalage. In other words, it was very much their money.

    • @Sonny_McMacsson
      @Sonny_McMacsson 8 місяців тому +1

      @@kayeka4123With all due respect: tomato, tomato. For many of us, autocrats represent us and our consent to govern about as well as the likely crop of ballot choices.

  • @notfunny3397
    @notfunny3397 Рік тому +1998

    Calling your king might be a one-way ticket to a death sentence
    But doing so while he's laying his head on your lap, that's a power move.

  • @barbiquearea
    @barbiquearea Рік тому +301

    William the Conqueror had a jester name Taillefer, who was a beast. He rode beside William during the Norman invasion of England, and would lift the troop's spirits by singing about heroic deeds. When they reached enemy lines at Hastings, he taunted the English by juggling his sword and was challenged by an English soldier, who he killed before charging the English lines alone, while singing and was said to have killed at least four more Englishmen before being cut down.

    • @jacobsheehan5775
      @jacobsheehan5775 11 місяців тому +11

      Damn

    • @user-unos111
      @user-unos111 8 місяців тому +19

      I remember there was a character in Warhammer Fantasy (Jules le Jongleur) who was exactly that: A jester accompanying his lord to battle while singing heroic deeds of previous heroes and insulting their enemies.
      I wonder if the writers took inspiration of Taillefer. Not too far fetched since they were british.

    • @tvman2181
      @tvman2181 8 місяців тому +1

      reminds me a lot of the darkest dungeon jester

    • @codebracker
      @codebracker 11 днів тому

      that's just a dnd bard

  • @jervey123
    @jervey123 Рік тому +713

    "What is your relation with cuckolds?" The sultan asked as he rests his head on the jester's soft lap. "I am their pillow!"
    lol, what a sick burn!!!

    • @bipolitthefighter2599
      @bipolitthefighter2599 Рік тому +10

      Funniest moment

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @turboleggy
      @turboleggy 6 місяців тому +3

      😂 I almost died

    • @jestfullgremblim8002
      @jestfullgremblim8002 5 місяців тому +8

      I believe that most of these tales probably did not actually happen, but even if i'm right and they didn't, whoever came up with this did a good job

  • @jarekwrzosek2048
    @jarekwrzosek2048 Рік тому +869

    I'm shocked you haven't mentionned that Jesters often were advisors to the rulers. Like famous polish Jester Stańczyk, who also acted as advisor to Polish king Sigismund I.

    • @conejitorosada2326
      @conejitorosada2326 Рік тому +45

      They briefly touched on it when mentioning on Jesters are both ridiculed, praised, and looked for advice.

    • @jarekwrzosek2048
      @jarekwrzosek2048 Рік тому +50

      @@conejitorosada2326 Yes, but what they don't say, that jesters often acted as diplomats, and even spies!

    • @elisabethschmerzler963
      @elisabethschmerzler963 Рік тому +11

      Is that the same Jester in that famous painting called Stanczyk that people made memes of?

    • @jarekwrzosek2048
      @jarekwrzosek2048 Рік тому +16

      @@elisabethschmerzler963 The Very Same, although the painter, Jan Matejko lived 300 years after Stańczyk, so it's more of an idealized vision, rather than actual portrait. For example Stańczyk most propably never wore beard, or any facial hair at all. In 16th century jesters were clean shaved to clearly display grimaces and silly faces they made.

    • @elisabethschmerzler963
      @elisabethschmerzler963 Рік тому +2

      @@jarekwrzosek2048 Huh that’s pretty interesting. I learned more about the painting a couple days ago and it’s a really interesting piece that shows the weight and toll of a Jester in being the bearer of bad news. Definitely a new respect for both men and the piece

  • @Fugitivez03
    @Fugitivez03 Рік тому +332

    The ability to laugh at oneself is so profound. One would assume that old royalty was ruthless and cruel, unquestionable - however the presence of jesters seem to indicate that they too had a good laugh. This is one of the few cultural characteristics found across the medieval period in human history. I recall watching an art form called 'Chakyarkoothu' from my state in India which was practiced by court and temple jesters. Truly an art!

    • @bloodyidit4506
      @bloodyidit4506 Рік тому

      A lot of this is propaganda. Monarchy throughout history has been nothing but cruel and even their jesters participated in their madness. Leadership must be constantly challenged and kept in check by the outside. There were jesters who were executioners, some even killed for the king for said king's entertainment. The reason so many positive cases are brought up is because historical societies in America are funded by the American government. Go to europe and learn true history. It is not ever clean. Much of it covered up at the time it was written only to be uncovered through thorough investigation later.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @Motorata661
      @Motorata661 8 місяців тому +15

      Maybe its something that strengthens the goverment.
      A monarch its usually detached from the population and surrounded with yesmen, having someone whose job its to question and mock the king it would be something that would make the king make better decisions.
      Maybe that's why its present in many cultures because it works

    • @user-unos111
      @user-unos111 8 місяців тому +12

      One can argue that jesters who didn't learn how to balance being funny and being offensive plus giving some genuine good advice had no future

  • @arcie3716
    @arcie3716 Рік тому +369

    It’s cool seeing how jesters existed throughout multiple cultures throughout centuries

    • @singaporeseaslugs1393
      @singaporeseaslugs1393 Рік тому +30

      Its honestly more interesting that despite being in different worlds and lack of globalisation. Most cultures worked quite similarly

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @dr.cheeze5382
      @dr.cheeze5382 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@singaporeseaslugs1393 times change, people don't

  • @simondurso6743
    @simondurso6743 8 місяців тому +179

    pretty sure that the difference between clowns and jesters is that clowns make fun of themselves while jesters make fun of others

  • @SteveGamesFTW
    @SteveGamesFTW Рік тому +194

    Jesters are like your homies that roast you but still give honest and sincere advice (most of the time).

  • @M.A.C.01
    @M.A.C.01 Рік тому +780

    Jester: *takes his mockery too far*
    King: I’ll give you a choice how do you die?
    Jester: how about with old age?

    • @bipolitthefighter2599
      @bipolitthefighter2599 Рік тому +36

      King: done

    • @ShinChara
      @ShinChara 9 місяців тому +24

      King: *sends the jester to the beach that makes you old*

    • @PurooRoy
      @PurooRoy 7 місяців тому +10

      King: Sure. From now on, I shall call my pet crocodile Old Age.

    • @wanderer_1018
      @wanderer_1018 6 місяців тому +3

      I would laugh at this joke

    • @FormerFofcaStudentAlt
      @FormerFofcaStudentAlt 4 місяці тому +3

      An actual historical interaction between Francis I and one of his jesters

  • @mollyhoffman7313
    @mollyhoffman7313 Рік тому +332

    Jesters deserve more respect than they get.
    That is not a joke.

  • @CatIsMad
    @CatIsMad Рік тому +242

    2:35 Jester: *Points out the flaw in the emperors anger*
    Emperor: 🤭💅

    • @kittyonmydesk5532
      @kittyonmydesk5532 9 місяців тому +12

      10th century jesters criticizing the government success: HA!
      Modern comedy criticizing the government success: *processing

  • @Blokewood3
    @Blokewood3 Рік тому +682

    Female jesters were actually not rare, but Mathurine is special because we know more about her life and the jokes she told.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @ManfaceGirl1
      @ManfaceGirl1 10 місяців тому +28

      I think she said one of the few *on record.*

    • @ManfaceGirl1
      @ManfaceGirl1 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Blokewood3 ok

    • @jennyjennyjennyjennyjenny
      @jennyjennyjennyjennyjenny 7 місяців тому +11

      @@Blokewood3 The video never said female jesters were rare, only that there were less female jesters in comparison to male ones. Key phrase is “relatively few” at 2:45.

    • @Blokewood3
      @Blokewood3 7 місяців тому +10

      ​@@jennyjennyjennyjennyjennyi am merely trying to set the record straight because the way it was phrased is very easy to misinterpret without context.

  • @hangebza6625
    @hangebza6625 Рік тому +183

    In germany there is the term "Narrenfreiheit" which explicibly invokes the right of jesters to say anything without repurcussions.
    Indeed in castle Eltz several families shared the seat. If there was some interfamiliar conflict the issue would be discussed in a special room with painted jester faces above each chair. Showing that within this room everyone was allowed to say anything

  • @pointystories582
    @pointystories582 Рік тому +37

    So that's why the 'Joker' in card games can sometimes have a higher position than the king!

  • @knick_knack
    @knick_knack Рік тому +86

    I think it shows that Jesters were friends of rulers. That’s what allowed them to impact ruler’s decisions like anybody that ruler is fond of could. Jesters just had a fun and peculiar way of giving advice/making an impact

  • @joepapa1189
    @joepapa1189 10 місяців тому +23

    It’s fascinating that as long as they said it in a funny way, a jester could say pretty whatever they wanted. Jesters are often viewed as lower court members, who only exists to be laughed at. But they were one of the most powerful court members, due to the ability to say damn near anything. If I could go back in time I’d be a jester in a heartbeat

  • @asankajayaweera7212
    @asankajayaweera7212 Рік тому +123

    During the reign of Rajadi Rajasinha, Sri Lanka had a jester called Andare. Andare is still popular among many Sri Lankans to date and there are so many folklores about him. As you said, yes, jesters are too dangerous because they have enormous power to leverage on the monarch.

  • @nevaehhamilton3493
    @nevaehhamilton3493 Рік тому +47

    0:53 i love how they referenced the Will Smith slap!

  • @adityabhaledar831
    @adityabhaledar831 Рік тому +22

    Yes. The relationship between politics, comedy and jesters is age old. That's why Victor Hugo's novel 'The Man Who Laughs' is so powerful because Hugo used this very concept to criticise the dukes of Paris. The Man who Laughs is also prime inspiration for 'Joker' from Batman comics, whose various interpretations have portrayed him as a critic of the modern society or the "established order". And this is also a reason why a lot of contemporary comedy is so critical of the political scenario. Because if you are gonna tell people that they are getting screwed over, you might as well make them laugh while you're at it.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @z.s7328
    @z.s7328 Рік тому +201

    The Will Smith reference ❤❤❤

  • @erinm3585
    @erinm3585 Рік тому +136

    dnd character research rn

    • @ultimatebishoujo29
      @ultimatebishoujo29 Рік тому +3

      Same

    • @mitwhitgaming7722
      @mitwhitgaming7722 Рік тому +8

      Not mentioned in this video, but in a video by Today I Found Out, the female jester dressed as an Amazon who rolled a Nat 20 on intimidation to stop a fleeing would-be assassin. 😂

    • @eowynmoonlight
      @eowynmoonlight Рік тому +1

      Me with my dragonborn princess bard xS

    • @zach415
      @zach415 4 місяці тому +1

      College of satire bard

  • @JaybeePenaflor
    @JaybeePenaflor Рік тому +201

    Wow, a video about court jesters, finally! A lot of misconceptions about them but thanks, TED-Ed for another really great video!

    • @ahmedkhmila262
      @ahmedkhmila262 Рік тому +2

      bruh the video is 4mins long and it's uploaded 3mins ago how did u watch it this fast

    • @JaybeePenaflor
      @JaybeePenaflor Рік тому +11

      @@ahmedkhmila262 Oh, there are a lot of misconceptions about court jesters; what they are and aren't mostly. I'm just glad that TED-Ed made a video about court jesters.

    • @giladkay3761
      @giladkay3761 Рік тому +4

      ​@@ahmedkhmila262lol I guess you got your answer

  • @pssurvivor
    @pssurvivor Рік тому +61

    We have Gopal Bhaand and Tenali Raman in india. I'm not sure if Birbal was a jester or a minister at Akbar's court. All 3 are famous for their wit and ability to influence their king/emperor

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @manavsaboo9610
    @manavsaboo9610 Рік тому +74

    These animations get better and better!

  • @LonganNguyen762
    @LonganNguyen762 Рік тому +70

    "what is your relation to cuckolds?"
    "I am their pillow"
    *emotional damage*

  • @MOBXOJ
    @MOBXOJ Рік тому +71

    Jesters are basically ancient internet trolls

  • @Krylatiy
    @Krylatiy Рік тому +21

    3:50 Well, evidently calling someone a cuck was already a comedy tradition even back in XI century. Some things never get old, I guess.

  • @kool-aidman6955
    @kool-aidman6955 7 місяців тому +16

    1:46 I cried 🥹

  • @cinemanuggets24
    @cinemanuggets24 Рік тому +20

    There's a reason why I haven't lost interest in Ted ed since I subscribed in 2017❤ 🥰🤗

  • @Echo81Rumple83
    @Echo81Rumple83 Рік тому +150

    We need satire more than ever before.

    • @Penguinmanereikel
      @Penguinmanereikel Рік тому +18

      It's said that the word "satire" originated from ancient Greeks, with comedies featuring actors dressed as super hung Satyrs.
      Satyr => Satire

    • @Un_Pour_Tous
      @Un_Pour_Tous Рік тому +11

      We do have it already now.

    • @KhoiruunisaRF
      @KhoiruunisaRF Рік тому +8

      Some fools don't even know what is satire today.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Рік тому +5

    I love the concept and idea of jesters. Delightful, complex personalities.

  • @HAMARI_LORI
    @HAMARI_LORI Рік тому +51

    More of jesters is what the world needs right now... Too much technology and too much ego is burning us inside out...

  • @alexteifert2563
    @alexteifert2563 8 місяців тому +1

    I have a new found appreciation and fascination for jesters more than I did already, thank you.

  • @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq
    @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq Рік тому +23

    Is no one gonna talk about the amazing will smith and Chris rock reference? 0:45

  • @sydneycraddock2805
    @sydneycraddock2805 Рік тому +23

    0:11 ok but the way the dog was running was hilarious 😂

  • @Ahmadabdal_
    @Ahmadabdal_ Рік тому +15

    3:57 this has to be one of the besr roasts in historic

  • @tyrant-den884
    @tyrant-den884 Рік тому +7

    "You may at least choose the method of your death."
    "In that case: old age."

  • @TristanSamuel
    @TristanSamuel Рік тому +103

    If farting was still respected by royalty, then I'd rule the world

  • @saidsalim471
    @saidsalim471 Рік тому +21

    That slap to the face was very well comedically timed around the 1:00 mark!😆😆😆

    • @austinschwartz7424
      @austinschwartz7424 Рік тому

      KEEP MY WIFE'S NAME OUT OF YOUR DAMN MOUTH

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @bonbonbonbons
      @bonbonbonbons 8 місяців тому

      Keep my kingdom's name out of fakin mouth!!!

  • @purpledevilr7463
    @purpledevilr7463 Рік тому +7

    The best explanation. I have heard is that they are the canaries in the coal mine.
    If the king is a tyrant, they’d punish the jester harshly. If they’re average, it gets laughed off.

  • @decolo9832
    @decolo9832 Рік тому +8

    "I am their pillow" that one had me wheezing.

  • @Granite
    @Granite Рік тому +24

    Jesters, joker, trickster is a whole deeper archetypal thing.

  • @HalimatAweda
    @HalimatAweda Рік тому +25

    The will smith reference is gold!

  • @MyraFoong666
    @MyraFoong666 Рік тому +18

    1:27 KERMIT?!!?

  • @ashsteeler7390
    @ashsteeler7390 Рік тому +1

    The music in the video was absolutely BEAUTIFUL

  • @Jack-kz4nb
    @Jack-kz4nb 8 місяців тому +6

    the jump farting whistle dude is the real one fr 💯

  • @brianbrino4310
    @brianbrino4310 Рік тому +16

    Excellent video and so smartly related! Thank you soo much!

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 Рік тому +27

    Jesters remind me of myself. A master of causing havoc here and there without thinking too much about it.

  • @KookydohClown
    @KookydohClown 4 місяці тому +1

    Letting wind out both ends simultaneously for sport, now THAT'S talent 😂

  • @lloydaran
    @lloydaran Рік тому +22

    Ah damn a whole video about my life? Thanks, TED

  • @Soloohara
    @Soloohara Рік тому +7

    one of the most beautiflly well done video of yours, keep up the good work :)

  • @nlyrics156
    @nlyrics156 Рік тому +36

    0:54 the will smith reference lol 💀

    • @freetousebyjtc
      @freetousebyjtc Рік тому +6

      That feels like ages ago, I almost didn't recognize it

  • @gobigobster8103
    @gobigobster8103 7 днів тому

    love Beatrice otto! great to see her work recognized

  • @dawnw9850
    @dawnw9850 Рік тому +7

    The brilliant satire and wit of the jesters has morphed into the late night comedy talk show hosts.

  • @bipolitthefighter2599
    @bipolitthefighter2599 Рік тому +5

    Saltan: what is your relation to cuckholds?
    Jester: i am there pillow
    Gets me every time

  • @raizellove
    @raizellove Рік тому +15

    4:07 got me 😄😄

  • @aditiinuyasha693
    @aditiinuyasha693 Рік тому +9

    We had Birbal too as the most famous and best Jester for Mughal Emperor Akbar, in India. Alongwith Tenali Raman!

  • @Brinkedos
    @Brinkedos Рік тому +3

    Now this explains my passion and nature. Thanks for the story.

  • @LeprosuGnome
    @LeprosuGnome Рік тому +6

    Wow, I always thought jesters where a thing of cartoons. What an interesting relationship.

  • @KookydohClown
    @KookydohClown 4 місяці тому

    I like the proverb shared in the beginning. I'm going to borrow that!

  • @bendystrawz2832
    @bendystrawz2832 Рік тому +3

    So what you're saying is the snarky, goofball sidekick lancer has been a thing irl this whole time? That's awesome.

  • @redron2350
    @redron2350 Рік тому +7

    I have a stuffed frog named Jester, in my head he always acts like Jesters since clowns were always one of my favorite hyperfixations and i love them and i love frogs and i love Jester ( my frog, also the clown jesters too )
    I'm planning to make Jester a small custome with a coat, and a mask. With a royal blue indigo and golden colors with some maroon colored details inspired mainly by old Jesters clothes, but extra fancy
    Bye

  • @adn267
    @adn267 17 днів тому

    4:03 that comeback cold af tho 💀

  • @saintjacques8137
    @saintjacques8137 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this. Not sure this is the right niche but if someone likes very very much Medieval history I recommend warmly Schwerpunkt's videos series

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @aldik_dj
    @aldik_dj Рік тому +3

    The way I gasped the exact same time as the audience when he got slapped @0:55 🤣🤣

  • @abhilashachowdhury9710
    @abhilashachowdhury9710 Рік тому +2

    there are also similar figures in India, Tenali Rama in the Vijayanagara court, Birbal in Akbar's court and Gopal Bhar in the Krishnanagar court of West Bengal.

  • @realhumanbeingyesyesveryreal
    @realhumanbeingyesyesveryreal 10 місяців тому +1

    I hate to be another stereotypical guy but I kind of want to watch more videos on medieval society. When you think about it, it’s a really downplayed time in history. I really don’t remember too much education in high school, or any interestingly-put content at least. Like I got here asking, “What did a jester do?” Now I’m wanting to ask, “Was a royal servant similar to a government service worker in contemporary US society”. Think I’ll keep watching.

  • @ckyleu
    @ckyleu Рік тому +4

    I saw a couple of these fellas while hallucinating on DMT, how cool!!

  • @thiagooliveira9000
    @thiagooliveira9000 7 місяців тому +1

    1:11 It's a reference to the painting "abapuru" from Brazilian modernist painter Tarsila do Amaral

  • @damariuswingfield2144
    @damariuswingfield2144 Рік тому +2

    Hate it or love them. But we need them in any shape or form.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Рік тому

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @salininguyendona3235
    @salininguyendona3235 8 місяців тому

    One of my favorite jesters is Andare, the Jester of the king of Sri Lanka. I heard stories about him all the time growing up

  • @Mr.SkeletonBoy
    @Mr.SkeletonBoy Рік тому +5

    You should’ve told the story of the one jester who said something about the king (I forgot) then the king wanted him dead so he said “how do you want to die” the jester replied “by old age” the king laughed so hard he just exiled him

  • @dylanho8608
    @dylanho8608 Рік тому +4

    So basically Stand Up Comedians and Late Night Talk Show hosts are modern jesters

  • @elafali8209
    @elafali8209 Рік тому +4

    The animation is really great 👍🏼 ❤

  • @erinwoodward4774
    @erinwoodward4774 5 місяців тому

    The smack reference at 0:47 is great! XD

  • @OrchestrationOnline
    @OrchestrationOnline Рік тому +2

    "Oh! a private buffoon is a light-hearted loon if you listen to popular rumour;
    From the morn to the night he's so joyous and bright, and he bubbles with wit and good humour!
    He's so quaint and so terse, both in prose and in verse; yet though people forgive his transgression,
    There are one or two rules that all family fools must observe, if they love their profession."
    - W.S. Gilbert, Yeomen of the Guard

  • @ikOldBoy
    @ikOldBoy 5 місяців тому

    Thank You Ed.
    For this, and others

  • @ben-ly5by
    @ben-ly5by Рік тому +12

    0:28 WHAT IS THE PUN?????????????????

  • @pauli_joy
    @pauli_joy Рік тому +4

    Man I think we actually need jesters in modern times

  • @sophieje6039
    @sophieje6039 Рік тому +2

    Is this why the Joker is the most powerful card in the deck?

  • @MinhNguyen-rw1vo
    @MinhNguyen-rw1vo 6 місяців тому

    Caught me off-guard to hear Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday" at the end of the video haha

  • @fallenangelofoz8726
    @fallenangelofoz8726 5 місяців тому +1

    Whenever Henry VIII's advisors needed to deliver bad news, they had his jester deliver it because he could make VIII laugh, tell him bad news, and no one got executed.

  • @renaimatt
    @renaimatt Рік тому +5

    That Will Smith slap reference was unexpected. 😂

  • @Canonicallycreative
    @Canonicallycreative 7 місяців тому

    I love how many of these jokes still land today!

  • @elitephoenix4825
    @elitephoenix4825 Рік тому +2

    Sultan:"what is your relation to cuckolds?"
    Talhak:"I am there pillow"
    Loved that

  • @emmavrijburg6676
    @emmavrijburg6676 Рік тому

    some of those jester jokes were genuine kneeslappers ngl i giggled a lot

  • @jovankabroz6858
    @jovankabroz6858 11 місяців тому +2

    Jesters were the pioneers of dark humor.

  • @guywhosaguy5299
    @guywhosaguy5299 Рік тому

    Did not expect to be hearing ‘cuckhold’ from a Ted Ed video

  • @maxchronos4567
    @maxchronos4567 Рік тому +2

    Why the joker is the most powerful card in the deck. In some card games.

    • @ZeroDarkness-
      @ZeroDarkness- Рік тому

      And the most infamous criminals from Gotham 😂

  • @ThisHandle444
    @ThisHandle444 8 місяців тому

    You know it's gonna be a roller coaster ride of a book when it is spelled with an e at the end. booke.

  • @eyaph
    @eyaph 7 місяців тому +1

    0:46 "KEEP THINE DUCHESSES VOCABULARY TITLE, FAR FROM THOUST SPEAKING!"

  • @TaLeng2023
    @TaLeng2023 Рік тому +2

    0:50 Jade unleashes her will upon the jester