Bill Bailey just saying "Somerset" is the funniest thing I have ever heard on QI. If you are an American, like myself, you might appreciate it more. Over here, you have people say things in a perfect American accent until they say the word "Latino" or say a Spanish-sounding name, then they always use a Spanish accent JUST for those words. Bill Bailey is quite funny.
I'm very familiar to west country accent from Doc Martin TV series...However I've visited Cornwall in last May and nobody was speaking in that accent! I was shocked and disappointed...
He's doing a Somerset accent. Somerset is a very rural county in the south of England. As with most rural accents in the world, those with somerset accents are thought to be dim-witted (think of the american hillbilly accent).
Actually, I was replying off the top of my head; a little research reveals that the term "Pilgrim Fathers" first appeared in eighteenth-century poetry. They simply referred to themselves as pilgrims. Sorry about that. Still, it's only a century later, and still of fairly venerable usage...
@acr08807 Oh no no, that's not what I meant. I meant he sounded like the guy who played Hagrid, who was Robbie Coltrane. Lol I can see my original comment could be misunderstood, hope that clears it up :)
I could kill the BBC for blocking the full episodes from the US. I watched them years ago and was pissed when they were all blocked now. There are 5 new episodes with Sandy on now. Wonder how long until their blocked.
@acr08807 Bill Bailey couldn't have played Hagrid, his toes weren't long enough for the role. And Robbie was more into lounge rap, though he had jazz and djent influences.
There's a Somerset county in Maine (coincidentally where Samoset came from); the locals don't sound all that different, to be honest. I got the joke right away. lol
"Pilgrim Fathers" was the name used by the non-conformists who first left England for the Netherlands, and later went to North America. Their name was shorrtened in the U.S. to "Pilgrims" (I'm not sure why). Where I come from (Boston, Lincolnshire) there's a memorial stone out near the mouth of the estuary of the Avon, called the Pilgrim Fathers Memorial.
spidaminida ....not really, it's just the stereotype was formed because the film 'Treasure Island' used an actor from West Country (South West England, formed of Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall) to play the pirate, and that's how the stereotype was named, West Country was more known for smuggling to be honest really.
spidaminida The pirate accent is Bristolian - seeing tho Bristol was a Pirate town built on plundered wares from privateers. Treasure Island was 1stly set in Bristol for a very good reason. A lot of pirates came from Bristol inc Blackbeard, thereofre moi babber they spoke loike thaat!
suzisueable I'm sure the bristolian accent is a bit of an outlier in the west country...but I think the rest of the west country are smugglers, at least!
spidaminida Well several pirates came from Bristol, including Edward Teak (Blackbeard), and Bristol borders with the county of Somerset. In fact Bristol used to be part of Somerset so it's highly likely there were pirates from Somerset.
"Pilgrim Fathers"? Is this the accepted scholarly term among British historians, or is it just what Brits think we Americans call the Pilgrims? Because if it's the former, that's nice, but if it's the latter, well, it is incorrect and odd.
@@IoEstasCedontaNothing to do with Somerset in the US, they’re talking about the English county, which is why Bill puts on the accent and talks about cider.
I love his face when he realises "Samoset" sounds like "Somerset"!!
Bill pronouncing 'Somerset' at 2:21 is probably one of the funniest things I've ever heard...
'Ave you got some cider!?
ARE YOU BUZZCOCKS?!
matgylper Bill was born and raised in Somerset.
"Zummerzet" is the correct pronunciation, so I'm told.
matgylper x
"Omate, hoppa te hipik teha Nevermind the Buzzcocks"
Jonathan Creek.
Bill is from the West Country; therefore he has the accent.
This has always been one of my absolute favorite moments on QI!
RIP sean lock, comedy legend
This just aired in Australia and I almost wet my pants at this segment. So glad I wasn't alone, because it's a ripper!
I have no clue why but bill at 2:21 made me laugh really hard
Can't beat Somerset. I know too many people that talk like that where I live. OO'AR!
Bill Bailey is a god amongst men
Geddoff moy laand!!
So, they were met by Jacob Reese Mogg in an alternate timeline? Awesome!
The ONE time Stephen Fry refers to the United States as the United States, he refers to a period when they weren't the United States!
Where’s the klaxon when you need it?!
Lol Bill Bailey sounded remarkably like Robbie Coltrane when he played Hagrid in Harry Potter.
Didnt realise sean was in this, RIP, what a man
I actually think this is one of the funniest moments
Im from Yeovil, Somerset, haha
I was born there :)
JoannicusBroski I'm close I'm from Devon
I'm from Weston-s-Mare ...Oooooh Aaaaarrrr !
Same mate
Still live 'ere now
I am from North Devon and this is definitely funny for Zummerzet. Zoiderrrr me up me luvver
I am slapped sideways with laughter at this clip.
Bill Bailey just saying "Somerset" is the funniest thing I have ever heard on QI. If you are an American, like myself, you might appreciate it more. Over here, you have people say things in a perfect American accent until they say the word "Latino" or say a Spanish-sounding name, then they always use a Spanish accent JUST for those words. Bill Bailey is quite funny.
I’ve had this stuck in my head today and it pops up on my recommended
I'm very familiar to west country accent from Doc Martin TV series...However I've visited Cornwall in last May and nobody was speaking in that accent! I was shocked and disappointed...
You need to find a nice little out-the-way pub and there you will find what you seek...
Thanks for your tip. I will definitely do that the next time!
Thanks for your tip. I will definitely do that the next time!
Go a bit further north as well, near Exeter or Taunton.
The Cornish have mainly been displaced by affluent Londoners, alas.
Sean elevated the material so much with his Buzzcocks and Get Off My Land comments. RIP
I'm from Taunton, Somerset! :D
I live in Somerset :(
+corie bingham I too live in loverrly Somerset.
Dorset here hi neighbor!
I've never been there, but the dialect is adorable :)
Tobias Devon here hi neighbour
so that's where boba fett is.... hmmm
Did he say “nobody tells me notin”
I am American and I understand this because I don't live in a bubble.
Congrats to the 75 of you.
@@MrStGeorgeIllawarra I reckon approximately 54.
@@bartholomewdan well at least Americans don't see diversity as someone with more Ls in their name than you.
I'm also from Somerset and I'd have to disagree with you though, a lot of us do sound like that :)
@Carlulua
I know, I can keep watching that bit, his face just lights up with joy.
Are you Buzzcocks?
XD
1:24 Standup! "blahblahblahblah; hahahahahahahaaaa"
Good ol' Squanto
Born in Bridgwater,live in Minehead 😁
6 toes ;)
I've been to Minehead before and the only things I remember are that it has an interesting name and it has a decent ALDI.
He's doing a Somerset accent. Somerset is a very rural county in the south of England. As with most rural accents in the world, those with somerset accents are thought to be dim-witted (think of the american hillbilly accent).
plymouth !! uk
@greekpanther1 It's something of an obscure reference. I tried to onomatopoeia it, but I imagine that it's misspelled.
Yes you do. You just don't hear it as you are from there. (Joking! btw...) ;o)
Actually, I was replying off the top of my head; a little research reveals that the term "Pilgrim Fathers" first appeared in eighteenth-century poetry. They simply referred to themselves as pilgrims. Sorry about that. Still, it's only a century later, and still of fairly venerable usage...
@acr08807 Oh no no, that's not what I meant. I meant he sounded like the guy who played Hagrid, who was Robbie Coltrane. Lol I can see my original comment could be misunderstood, hope that clears it up :)
'The Archers' has little or nothing to do with Somerset. :P
Babblebabblebabble. Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Jonathan Creek. :D
Ah, by Bradford's group, and then Winthrop's? Interesting.
yes they are
I could kill the BBC for blocking the full episodes from the US. I watched them years ago and was pissed when they were all blocked now. There are 5 new episodes with Sandy on now. Wonder how long until their blocked.
Wait.... Is 0:56 where we get the gag "Pah chomp. Pah chewy chomp. Pah chomp pah chomp"?
@acr08807 Bill Bailey couldn't have played Hagrid, his toes weren't long enough for the role. And Robbie was more into lounge rap, though he had jazz and djent influences.
I always remember Michael McIntyre saying "CBARBARS" (cbbc)
Only English people can truly understand this!
You are wrong:) everybody knows about local patriotism:) it doesnt matter wher you go
Sammmerseht
+AVARICE Carnifex We Americans have regions we like to make fun of too, yunnaw.
There's a Somerset county in Maine (coincidentally where Samoset came from); the locals don't sound all that different, to be honest. I got the joke right away. lol
There is also Somerset, Massachusetts
Samoset. It was always written 'Samoset' when I was in school. Squanto and Samoset.
Somerset is a rural county in England. Them sounding similar was the basis of Bill’s joke.
"Pilgrim Fathers" was the name used by the non-conformists who first left England for the Netherlands, and later went to North America. Their name was shorrtened in the U.S. to "Pilgrims" (I'm not sure why). Where I come from (Boston, Lincolnshire) there's a memorial stone out near the mouth of the estuary of the Avon, called the Pilgrim Fathers Memorial.
@Itheanonymous
I get it!
@gyrrakavian ??
samersaat!
Me too
Are pirates from Somerset??
spidaminida ....not really, it's just the stereotype was formed because the film 'Treasure Island' used an actor from West Country (South West England, formed of Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall) to play the pirate, and that's how the stereotype was named, West Country was more known for smuggling to be honest really.
meowool That was quite interesting! Thank you. 10 points.
spidaminida The pirate accent is Bristolian - seeing tho Bristol was a Pirate town built on plundered wares from privateers. Treasure Island was 1stly set in Bristol for a very good reason. A lot of pirates came from Bristol inc Blackbeard, thereofre moi babber they spoke loike thaat!
suzisueable I'm sure the bristolian accent is a bit of an outlier in the west country...but I think the rest of the west country are smugglers, at least!
spidaminida Well several pirates came from Bristol, including Edward Teak (Blackbeard), and Bristol borders with the county of Somerset. In fact Bristol used to be part of Somerset so it's highly likely there were pirates from Somerset.
That's the beauty of stereotypes - they don't have to have much to do with reality ;)
You obviously did not get the joke...
"Pilgrim Fathers"? Is this the accepted scholarly term among British historians, or is it just what Brits think we Americans call the Pilgrims?
Because if it's the former, that's nice, but if it's the latter, well, it is incorrect and odd.
WTF me never clicked on this.
nice accent geeze
I work at a pilgrim museum in Plymouth, MA. It's Samoset, not Somerset.
Kellen it's a joke regarding the place called Somerset, where they speak with that accent they start putting on.
I would suggest going for some sort of hearing test as you clearly cannot hear the bit where Steven says his name was samoset
This is typical Americans thinking they know it all 😂😂
Irony of it is, that Plymouth in the UK isn't too far away from somerset 😂
It's a joke...
I'm from somerset and no way do we sound like that
*Samoset
samoset
@@AlexvanPutten huh?
Somerset is what Bill said. It’s a rural county in England. The names sounding similar is the basis of the joke.
"Samoset," not "Somerset."
Somerset is what Bill said. It’s a rural county in England. Them sounding similar is the basis of the joke.
@@jacks2624 Yes, but Somerset is to the west of Fall River, and that part of the state wouldn't be bought by the English until 1653.
@@IoEstasCedontaNothing to do with Somerset in the US, they’re talking about the English county, which is why Bill puts on the accent and talks about cider.
Samoset
Somerset is what Bill said. It’s a rural county in England. The names sounding similar is the basis of the joke.
Whats that really unfunny American
Called?
James Richard Jeremy Clarkson-Hammond-May rich hall is fucking hilarious you clown
Bubo 25 jack dee too. But seriously, rich hall is awesome
Passive aggression at its best.
Samo-set how did people hear summer-set? Somerset is a place in the UK I believe... Sa-Mo-Set is the correct pronunciation at least in English.
Justin-Canad1anMan -__- They didn't, it was a JOKE.
Justin-Canad1anMan na it's prounced summerset
Samo-set is roughly how one says Somerset with a West-Country Accent
Yes, but Bill said Somerset. It’s a rural county in England and so the names sounding similar is the basis of the joke.