Bon appétit! James Acaster serves up pure genius! | The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off

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  • @PyroOfMalice
    @PyroOfMalice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23043

    “Looks a bit wet” “that’s because it’s not baked yet” bruh

    • @joanhoffman3702
      @joanhoffman3702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +419

      Best comeback ever!

    • @ITangaDiElenoireFerruzzi
      @ITangaDiElenoireFerruzzi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Bruh

    • @arkvinin
      @arkvinin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      So does that guy's makeup.

    • @Spiderpunkrocks
      @Spiderpunkrocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      I actually had full faith on him on that one😂

    • @stijnvdv2
      @stijnvdv2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      it's obvious they let him in there not coz of his baking skills but coz it's good television.

  • @sparo_splat
    @sparo_splat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15179

    "Not dissapointed, *scarred* " is an underrated quote.

  • @thesandwich5321
    @thesandwich5321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5094

    'Started baking. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit!'
    Has now become a phrase in my house. God I love this man.

    • @Soken50
      @Soken50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There's no e at the end of appetit, the final t is also silent, cheers from across the channel.

    • @thesandwich5321
      @thesandwich5321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Soken50 Thanks!

    • @mayhem035
      @mayhem035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bon appetit was the name of juillet childs tv show in the 70'.. she said that at the end of her show.. really surprised that he said that! Either he knows about it or it's jus a coincidence!🤣

    • @badkitty0in0a0corset
      @badkitty0in0a0corset ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@Dj Rico it's almost as if it's a well known French phrase that people say every day

    • @huw7075
      @huw7075 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂❤

  • @Amy-uf3oj
    @Amy-uf3oj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6064

    Love how he looks at the flap jack and just goes “wish I was dead” so bluntly 😂

    • @Chargede
      @Chargede 4 ปีที่แล้ว +227

      He was actually going through a bad breakup and he said 2017 was the worst year of his life. He called Samaritans a couple of times that night and the other contestants were told to be nice to him and were made aware if his situation. While very funny, it's actually kind if sad.

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@Chargede i don't think any of them knew he'd been on the phone to Samaritans or that he was having a really hard time. They just thought he was a bit sensitive after he said "this doesn't feel nice"

    • @uuncoolguy6
      @uuncoolguy6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tbh i say that at least once a day on line and I love what I do

    • @PointsofData
      @PointsofData 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@IndieRockerHippy dude I'm sure the producers said he was going through a rough time when they asked the contestants to be chill, not just "be nice hes sensitive"

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@PointsofData the producers had no idea what he was going through. No one did. He discussed it all in his last show

  • @emilyzahora3330
    @emilyzahora3330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15601

    “Alright, I wish I were dead.” The thoughts of many students immediately before exams they haven’t studied for.

    • @rewrose2838
      @rewrose2838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Even when I do study, all I can say is "at least I don't regret not studying" 😂
      (Exams are just a gamble really)

    • @joemorton9200
      @joemorton9200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      When you open the exam booklet and realised you’ve revised the wrong subject

    • @tomhemming9236
      @tomhemming9236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Try showing up to an exam you've studied for am are incredibly confident at in the afternoon exam slot, to have the invigilator say it was in the morning slot

    • @Sinvention
      @Sinvention 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I can attest to that, 110%.
      Even when I study.

    • @STALKER777LK
      @STALKER777LK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      or after when the teachers are NOT nice to the class

  • @Maggie-bk4ne
    @Maggie-bk4ne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29887

    Started making it. Had a breakdown. *Bon appetit* = the making of 2020 in a nutshell

    • @tomsmith6878
      @tomsmith6878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +371

      the night before his girlfriend broke up with him and he had an actual breakdown and didn't sleep at all.

    • @watermelonsloth6947
      @watermelonsloth6947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      @@tomsmith6878 If she did that then she didn't deserve him. His brilliant!! Plus, that quote perfectly fits my baking when I reach above my pay grade. :/

    • @MrAudienceMember2662015
      @MrAudienceMember2662015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are so right, Felicity.

    • @kaitlyne1870
      @kaitlyne1870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Perfect description! 😆

    • @ukdnbmarsh
      @ukdnbmarsh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      thats the best thing he has ever said hahaha

  • @DexM47
    @DexM47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24905

    You know you're bad at baking when the only positive thing a judge can tell you is "it contains all the ingredients we gave you" 😂😂😂

    • @ericpmoss
      @ericpmoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +297

      "... and some of what you gave him over there..."

    • @ericpmoss
      @ericpmoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      "... and a little from a dealer I know..."

    • @cautionTosser
      @cautionTosser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      lol. it's that "everyone's a winner" mentality. Damn! Now that song's in my head.

    • @Leto_0
      @Leto_0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@cautionTosser Did you miss the part where this giy said he'd never baked in his life? This was a charity event

    • @whyamigae9666
      @whyamigae9666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      *its not as bad as the time one of the judges said “it looks like a pork pie*

  • @evenicedsouza5091
    @evenicedsouza5091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8506

    “Great flavor. Not very well executed.” My new motto

    • @n3708l
      @n3708l 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Martin McDonald omg same

    • @thedragonsnortchannel2609
      @thedragonsnortchannel2609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Story of my life

    • @Alinor24
      @Alinor24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Title for his autobiography.

  • @TheDGomezzi
    @TheDGomezzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19379

    Imagine not having slept in 36 hours, being on the verge of a break up with your girlfriend, totally depressed, and still being this funny. I can’t believe it. Comedy just runs through his veins.

    • @chrisdavison2622
      @chrisdavison2622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1150

      The Good One podcast he did where he talks about this is absolutely spectacular.

    • @budle89
      @budle89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1410

      I don't find it respectful for people who knew what's happening behind the curtain to call it "still being this funny" and "it runs through his veins". The guy was battling dark thoughts.
      Imagine how'd he feels. "Hey man, sorry to hear about what you went through during this event. But wow. You're still funny despite all of that! Awesome!"
      Commedians are prone to depressions. Well, some types of commedians. Those are basically philosophists who are trying to change people's opinions and statement about things they find intolerable through humor.
      The laughs and the jokes are being used to mask pain.

    • @drvba8185
      @drvba8185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +488

      @@budle89 Well said. “Wubba lubba dub dub means ‘I am in great pain, please help me.’”

    • @matthijszegwaard2081
      @matthijszegwaard2081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Get well soon buddy

    • @JohnDoe-po3ku
      @JohnDoe-po3ku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +796

      @@budle89 ok but his choice to funny right? if you know a comedian is going through something do you support them by not laughing? seems a bit backwards. Imagine that comedy show.

  • @kjk464
    @kjk464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10630

    Shakes it
    *Jiggles*
    "Welp, I wish I were dead."

  • @scorpinope
    @scorpinope 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12027

    this man was having the worst day of his life and still pulled out a bunch of jokes that i think about on a once-a-week basis

  • @tgzuke
    @tgzuke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10430

    James really is a comedian's comedian. He was killing them in there!

    • @alamedadanceparty
      @alamedadanceparty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I was so happy to see him on here!

    • @youngdolo8
      @youngdolo8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      I thought Michelle was going to faint at one point, he cracked her up that much.

    • @ck891
      @ck891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Another great example of a comedians comedian is Stewart Lee

    • @jelly2584
      @jelly2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It’s sweet egg flavour 🤨

    • @robinwilliams7991
      @robinwilliams7991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Those aren't comedians though

  • @Electroporcupine
    @Electroporcupine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6739

    Hollywood was utterly baffled by James, but by the end he couldn't help liking him.

    • @AlwaysAPotterhead
      @AlwaysAPotterhead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +394

      For a second I thought you were referring to the place and I was confused, but hopeful, he started to get more popular in the US 😂

    • @sophiefrancis8295
      @sophiefrancis8295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      I misread liking to killing.

    • @allymog5228
      @allymog5228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@sophiefrancis8295 plot twist lmao

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      This is how James’ fan base works. Hasn’t let him down yet...

    • @ThatCoalSoul
      @ThatCoalSoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We're ALL baffled by James!

  • @acornpockets7244
    @acornpockets7244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7755

    he spent like the entire time antagonizing Paul Hollywood just to end up being the most loved by him

    • @laeu247
      @laeu247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Cara Salusc spelled correctly for an American.

    • @amandainsa1048
      @amandainsa1048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Story of my life! Lol

    • @dianemoonstone4715
      @dianemoonstone4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@laeu247 : Condescension is such a disagreeable trait...for anyone.

    • @genuineinterest
      @genuineinterest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +223

      I think Paul probably had a lot of fun experiencing someone this bad at baking come on bake off and be completely unintimidated by him, tbh. James did not come to impress with his baking, he was dragged in and decided to be the funniest person on the whole show while grumbling the whole time, which is so DIFFERENT from a regular contestant that I bet they all enjoyed it a bit extra.

    • @Kay12ization
      @Kay12ization 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@genuineinterest Well said

  • @thenewlc
    @thenewlc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1989

    Paul’s “I think it’s brilliant, James” was humanity at its finest. I think all of us need a Paul to look at us and tell us that “it” is brilliant, at some point in our lives.

    • @manicmuffin
      @manicmuffin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      James seemed genuinely touched by that, I think at that point he really needed someone to just tell him, "You're doing alright, lad."

    • @MustertheBrohirrim
      @MustertheBrohirrim ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Paul was great throughout.

  • @DulishusWaffle
    @DulishusWaffle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    He honestly looked on the verge of tears when he was told that it was "quite brilliant"

  • @nanasjaems
    @nanasjaems 4 ปีที่แล้ว +871

    Okay but when he says 'oh... Let's be realistic' is just i c o n i c

  • @that.guy11
    @that.guy11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1148

    James describing his meringue as “sweet egg” flavour is such an underrated gem of a line

    • @nickpagano7134
      @nickpagano7134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's really not

    • @AKABoondock19
      @AKABoondock19 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i cant stop laughing thinking about the line

  • @KobeAndersonCactus
    @KobeAndersonCactus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1662

    This hits different after watching Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999

    • @noahbard.mp4
      @noahbard.mp4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

      Him saying "I wish I were dead" definitely doesn't sound as flippant anymore...

    • @kate6849
      @kate6849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      Was just thinking that, it really changes the whole thing. Breaks my heart to know what he was going through

    • @nemnyoom
      @nemnyoom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      slaps alternatively

    • @giannat4627
      @giannat4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      shhhhh we aren’t supposed to tell

    • @1Chimico
      @1Chimico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      came here exactly for this

  • @pranavkatpatal6586
    @pranavkatpatal6586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2904

    He should have used his endless supply of cabbages in that flapjack

  • @scf7334
    @scf7334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    Hollywood: “the texture of your flapjack...”
    James: “is perfect!”
    LOL - I love him so much!

  • @julesmpc1314
    @julesmpc1314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1093

    he deserves a tv program of his own!!! he is super inteligent and thinks fast! he is funny without being low

    • @racingbronze6530
      @racingbronze6530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      He and josh widdecombe have a show on Dave called hypothetical

    • @plestrange511
      @plestrange511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He has a netflix special

    • @yohei72
      @yohei72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@plestrange511 Spread the word! But side note: "He has a netflix special" is like saying "Herman Melville wrote a book." He has a 4-part, 4-hour Netflix special that's maybe the most brilliantly sustained piece of standup I've ever seen. Maybe second only to the first time I saw Steven Wright live and by the 90-minute point, I desperately wanted him to stop because my entire torso was in dreadful pain because of constant laughing.

    • @mirjanbouma
      @mirjanbouma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@yohei72 I had to literally pause it because I was at risk of pissing myself.

  • @freneticaesthetica
    @freneticaesthetica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    Giving him so much more credit knowing that he went through with this following 40 hours of no sleep and horrendous jet lag. Good on you, James!

  • @rtmordecai1
    @rtmordecai1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6099

    He should just have a show where it contrives these situations every episode. His standup is okay, but his conversational comedy is out of this world.

    • @oktyrant8953
      @oktyrant8953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      It's called "Hypothetical", with co-host Josh Widdicombe

    • @sergeboivin566
      @sergeboivin566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@angded series #7 has him on it, and it's one of the best mix of comedians so far

    • @rtmordecai1
      @rtmordecai1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I love Taskmaster, and he’s incredible. I think he’s best on Would I Lie to You and 8 out of 10 Cats.

    • @silkuk8417
      @silkuk8417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Saw him live and his stand up is awesome.

    • @Sp0nge5
      @Sp0nge5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      His standup is the best in his age group.

  • @boundbythecurve
    @boundbythecurve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1314

    James Acaster always looks a bit bewildered as to how he got where he currently is.

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      True but this time he really was totally lost and it's so sad to watch

    • @yohei72
      @yohei72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      To be fair, that's how we all are, but he just shows it instead of hiding it.

    • @davidzuk
      @davidzuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I’m pretty sure Acasters agent is a genius. “Let’s put him in situations that will aggravate him to hilarity and record what happens”…

    • @xmlthegreat
      @xmlthegreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davidzuk oh that agent. Do I have stories about that agent for you!

    • @gangrath
      @gangrath 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@xmlthegreatdare we ask?

  • @rachelmcnaughton9051
    @rachelmcnaughton9051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4418

    God creating 2020: "Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appétit"

    • @hambubgerr
      @hambubgerr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Copied

    • @rachelmcnaughton9051
      @rachelmcnaughton9051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@hambubgerr sorry didn't realise I'd copied anyone which I know doesn't sound genuine but there u go🤷‍♀️

    • @Floraskaniner
      @Floraskaniner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rachelmcnaughton9051 dont woory it's ok

    • @Emy-fv5ny
      @Emy-fv5ny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😄😄😄😄

    • @amyagoofyahh3037
      @amyagoofyahh3037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      God made it happen for a reason

  • @winter2625
    @winter2625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1063

    “It’s sweet egg flavor” 😂

    • @katiee4396
      @katiee4396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf does that even mean?

    • @drawnwithlove3499
      @drawnwithlove3499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@katiee4396 it's... sweet egg

    • @emmaconder7854
      @emmaconder7854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@katiee4396 That's what meringue is, sugar and egg whites

    • @katiee4396
      @katiee4396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@emmaconder7854 I knew that I just was confused bc I thought he was talking about the egg he decorated with frosting

  • @mathiasfrolich613
    @mathiasfrolich613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1899

    You can see James struggeling not to show happines when Paul says it's billiant.

    • @KassaiLev
      @KassaiLev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      Yeah he seems touched almost and it does feel like he honestly needed and appreciated that very much

    • @AleksBen36
      @AleksBen36 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@KassaiLev I remember reading that he had a very bad week when he filmed bake off, something about a break up. So I imagine it was a nice thing on a bad day :).

    • @Hey-Its-Dingo
      @Hey-Its-Dingo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@AleksBen36 I know this is quite a bit later, and you may have heard this already, but he was running on 36 hours without having slept, and had really bad jetlag from traveling. ("The worst jetlag I've ever had in my life" as he put it)
      And that is on top of the breakup thing, so yeah, a really bad week is kind of an understatement. Lol

    • @dyodoleu
      @dyodoleu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@Hey-Its-DingoI have no idea how he made it through the show without crying on set honestly cause if that was me I would've lol, at the end of it he most definitely was well over 40hrs at that point, then till he got to his hotel and all....glad to see he looks better these days, he did say he tries taking better care of himself now

    • @Hey-Its-Dingo
      @Hey-Its-Dingo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dyodoleu I wouldn't be surprised if he did cry on set. Something like that definitely wouldn't make the cut.

  • @ethannelson8656
    @ethannelson8656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +741

    It almost looks like hes been awake for 36 hours straight and is currently experiencing the worst jet lag of his life.

  • @LY43537
    @LY43537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    What I love about this is how it shows that oftentimes some of the funniest, sarcastic people are people who are experiencing some mental anguish. I know during some of the worst parts of my life, the high that came from making others laugh got me through the hour.

  • @JenTheDog
    @JenTheDog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Listening to James describe how much of a nightmare this shoot was for him has really put this video in a new perspective

  • @AdirondackRuby
    @AdirondackRuby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    Russell must be his biggest fan, because he laughs uproariously every damn time.

  • @chosethebluepill
    @chosethebluepill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I love Russell Tovey's reactions to his comments in the background - representing the public right there. Great!

  • @mooalijasmine
    @mooalijasmine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    “C’mon, be magically done” is a relatable life sentiment.

  • @rosequeen7897
    @rosequeen7897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    "Started making it. Had a breakdown ... Bon appetit" was me and my classmate's motto during our English Lit A-Level when writing essays. That along with "All is not well in Waffleville" (I think that one is from a different cooking/baking show) XD

  • @ahobbit1273
    @ahobbit1273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1775

    This has a bit of a different feel now that I know how miserable he was filming it...like, dude wasn’t joking.

    • @axelsandwiches5345
      @axelsandwiches5345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Can i ask what happened?

    • @calvininsf
      @calvininsf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

      @@axelsandwiches5345 Essentially, everything he says that you think is a joke or hyperbolic or flippant was actually honest and sincere.

    • @DavidChong
      @DavidChong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +333

      @@axelsandwiches5345 he was jet lagged & hadn't slept for 36 hours and between filming days ended up phoning the samaritans mental health helpline

    • @axelsandwiches5345
      @axelsandwiches5345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@DavidChong poor him😢

    • @eggmayonnaise325
      @eggmayonnaise325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

      I think his girlfriend had broken up with him a day or so before filming.

  • @hatshepsutxlll
    @hatshepsutxlll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    knowing how miserable and sleep deprived he was, it almost seems like he was on the verge of genuine tears when hollywood gave him the compliment at the end lol

  • @GrahamCStrouse
    @GrahamCStrouse 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    James recounted the backstory behind his bake-off ordeal in his Cold Lasagne 1999 Hate Myself tour. That man has such a gift for wringing humor out of his most unhappy moments.

  • @bornanathlete44
    @bornanathlete44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Only clip that isn't in this is after they give out star backer and james goes, "What a crock of nonsense." I died when he said that lol

  • @ngvot
    @ngvot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I love how hard russell laughs at his jokes. same

  • @Beverly_Dingus
    @Beverly_Dingus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The transition at 2:13 KILLED me, and then I lost it again when the camera pans over his entry at 2:22.

  • @ARcam789
    @ARcam789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Comedians like Acaster have a gift and a curse, they can take their utter anguish and turn it around and make it funny while feeling like they're dying inside. I came here right after watching Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999. Acaster walks the line between tragedy and comedy like a tightrope. He's brilliant, but there is clearly a cost.

  • @monikakavaliunaite8017
    @monikakavaliunaite8017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    * takes out of the oven *
    Flapjack : * is liquid *
    "Right, wish I was dead"

    • @jamesjob806
      @jamesjob806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello monika

    • @BlunderMunchkin
      @BlunderMunchkin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's less funny after you learn that he called the suicide prevention hotline a few days prior to this because he was having a genuine life crisis.

  • @camille3841
    @camille3841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Every. Single. Time! This genius man never fails to make me laugh to tears...

  • @holycow818181
    @holycow818181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    In his standup special, James talked about this and what was going on in his life around the time this was filmed, and he talked about how it went viral. I hope he understands that a big reason it went viral is because a lot of us found this relatable -- I think it's fair to say "Started baking, had a breakdown, bon appetit" has become a meme at this point. Like, I think a lot of people have had the experience of having to muddle our way through a difficult series of tasks while going through one of the worst days of our lives.

  • @eunicelin223
    @eunicelin223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Russell’s laughter brings me so much joy. Best video I’ve seen, I watch it whenever I’m stressed or sad.

  • @The_Drewid
    @The_Drewid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Just watched James' new special where he talks about how he hadn't slept in 36 hours before the filming of Bake Off and it explains a lot.

  • @TheAaron3dg
    @TheAaron3dg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    This was the brilliant equivalent to having a normal person compete in the Olympics. James is hilarious!

    • @panda4247
      @panda4247 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      like this one? (yes, that's not the Olympics, just University Games, but...)
      watch?v=MbvlFq4-2tc

  • @fredlind8270
    @fredlind8270 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    0:50 haha even the cameraman laughed a little bit. You don't hear that very often. Love it

  • @WhiteWolf496
    @WhiteWolf496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    "THIS DOESN'T FEEL NICE"

  • @ElectroTherapyFTSoul
    @ElectroTherapyFTSoul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +764

    He must have hated those oven gloves.

  • @muniapolis287
    @muniapolis287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    "Come on. Be magically done." -Me to my paper

  • @laurendearnley9595
    @laurendearnley9595 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It reminds me of a family story. My grandmother was making some kind of biscuit, and my grandfather came in from farm work and helped himself to one.
    "What do you think," said Gran.
    "Very nice," said Pa. "A bit chewy though."
    "Oh good," said Gran, "imagine how nice theyll be when theyre COOKED."

  • @laurenc4138
    @laurenc4138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I wanna thank Task Master for making me aware of all these awesome British comedians while in quarantine

    • @laurenc4138
      @laurenc4138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      deborah DeborahR this is amazing I absolutely will check these out! I’ve watched pretty much every series of task master now so I’m looking for something new :)
      I loved the show “the wrong mans” from a few years ago with James Cordon and it got me into British humor (it was seriously incredible) and now Task Master got me into British Chat shows so I will 100% keep this list and start watching :)
      Thanks again!!!

    • @laurenc4138
      @laurenc4138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      deborah DeborahR thank you dear! you stay safe as well :)

    • @londongirl2768
      @londongirl2768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      deborah DeborahR QI is also excellent and often features these people

    • @PhilLewis-xg7iv
      @PhilLewis-xg7iv ปีที่แล้ว

      Who the f is Deborah Deborah?????

  • @atteala-lahti9936
    @atteala-lahti9936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    It's a whole new experience knowing the context.

  • @christieprescott5450
    @christieprescott5450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I like how to they zoom in on someone else’s perfect final product, and then slowly scan over to James’ mess 😂😂 2:20

  • @queenz2415
    @queenz2415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    James: *turning his pain into humor*
    Me: Oh wow I can relate with that 😌

  • @snowwhite5035
    @snowwhite5035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "I am now in danger of constantly adding to perfection" omg this line

  • @stfnknbb
    @stfnknbb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Having seen his comedy special, and knowing he had been awake for like 30 hours and was sick... well, this makes a lot more sense.
    Poor james :'(

  • @HaHaLooLoo
    @HaHaLooLoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    1:14 "had a breakdown - bon apetite" LOL

  • @Bangsy3000
    @Bangsy3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    this is completely different to watch now.

  • @deadmanwalking5748
    @deadmanwalking5748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    0:14 those eyes say "Listen you little shit!!!"

  • @AlexWhalen99
    @AlexWhalen99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    national treasure. such a genuine comedian. funny to his core.

  • @cgm530
    @cgm530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    his photo at 2:26 is absolutely killing me

  • @starlightiris
    @starlightiris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Coming here after watching the Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 stream is interesting

  • @Goddessvenom
    @Goddessvenom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The way he shoves the tray back in the oven just kills me 🤣

  • @ftd888
    @ftd888 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    James has a hilarious stand up bit on this experience. Apparently, he was horribly jet lagged and hadn’t slept for 36 hours. He mentioned this fact on camera multiple times, but they edited it out, making him look like a chaotic mess. Still, I imagine that he earned some new fans … since his comments that did make it are comedic gold.
    It’s on TH-cam, so I definitely recommend giving it a watch!

  • @ADanielle18
    @ADanielle18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I'd say this is good tv because he handled everything with a lot of wit and spontaneity for someone with no experience who's descended into such a state of Delirium due to lack of rest and preparation to the point of embarrassment. Well done!!👏👏

  • @AlmightyBungus
    @AlmightyBungus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just love the confidence behind the ‘i just put a load of salt on it for a laugh’

  • @sherwooddejavu
    @sherwooddejavu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    0:45 me every time I wake up in the morning

    • @joski9030
      @joski9030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha the sad thing is I wish I’m dead quite a lot

    • @natashaing4999
      @natashaing4999 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me when I wake up and have to go to work 😂

  • @JoeBleasdaleReal
    @JoeBleasdaleReal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Greatest Bake-Off contestants of all time:
    Nadiya
    Selasi
    Val
    *Acaster*

    • @elizabethl2691
      @elizabethl2691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Rahulll

    • @romulusthemainecoon3047
      @romulusthemainecoon3047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't forget Norman and his "exotic pesto!" He was delightful!

    • @misteryA555
      @misteryA555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ooo! And Tamal. I will never not have a crush on Tamal. And Richard, who won star baker like 37 times and yet still didn’t win 😔

    • @jackierosas9593
      @jackierosas9593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Liam! He was such a sweetie.

    • @heather7473
      @heather7473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is micheal sheen erasure

  • @Kmg1988kmg
    @Kmg1988kmg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "Story of my life."
    I truly envy the witts to come up with such perfect come-backs instantly.

  • @Alex-yl8dz
    @Alex-yl8dz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    "He did a whole bit about this on his latest standup, about how after day one of the competition he felt he'd done so badly he became depressed in his hotel room, and then his girlfriend broke up with him. Ended up being on the phone to The Samaritans for hours just to be able to finish the recording the following day.
    Still think this is a funny clip, but I watch it much differently now."
    - u/AlmostAndrew

    • @samiam619
      @samiam619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What is “The Samaritans”?

    • @geemaan1
      @geemaan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@samiam619 suicide prevention hotline

  • @larousse1
    @larousse1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lots of people have mentioned his version of this in his show but the 1 bit I really remember, that I think says a lot for mental state at the time, is that he actually couldn't remember saying the famous "started making it, had a breakdown, bon appetit." He saw gifs of it appear and go viral later and got confused and had no memory.

    • @dyodoleu
      @dyodoleu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As someone with insomnia, you really do not remember what happened on a particular day on which you were completely unrested and exhausted lol

  • @jeniferalvarez2914
    @jeniferalvarez2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I hope this airs on Netflix in the USA soon! I’ve been rewatching all the seasons because I love this show so dang much! ❤️

    • @jeniferalvarez2914
      @jeniferalvarez2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Joe S I don’t know why that would matter? It’d be enjoyable to watch. Like I love these little snippets from the show and it’s hilarious. And honestly, that’s all that matters!

    • @greenquartz
      @greenquartz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, me too! I don't care if I know all of the celebs, I know some of them and I have the internet if I want to know the rest 😋 lol. I just love this show so much!

    • @jeniferalvarez2914
      @jeniferalvarez2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe S I think you’re thinking too much into it 🤣 RuPauls Drag Race UK finally aired in the USA and I didn’t understand everything because you guys use all sorts of different words than we do and the snatch game is when the queens impersonate celebrities. They did this on the UK show also. I knew some of them but they didn’t say “oh we aren’t going to air this in the USA or other countries because they might not understand the celebrities impersonated or their use of slang.” That would just be ridiculous. Like Greenquartz said, if we are confused or need more info on someone or why they chose a certain bake, there’s a little thing called google. It’s not a problem with regular contestants so why does it matter if they are celebrities?

    • @jeniferalvarez2914
      @jeniferalvarez2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      greenquartz same! Maybe they’ll decide to share these episodes with us! I sure hope they do!!! 🤞🏻

    • @Gambit771
      @Gambit771 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@greenquartz To be honest, that's how the rest of the world watches American shows. We don't know who the people on it are or what they are talking about but we laugh if they are funny.

  • @nenegrey2282
    @nenegrey2282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "Where's the rest?"
    "Oh, let's be realistic."

  • @PaNDaSNiP3R
    @PaNDaSNiP3R ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve gone down such a British show rabbit hole lately and enjoying every minute of it. Went from big quiz to taskmaster and now I’m here. Lol love you’re shows Britain from America

    • @generaladvance5812
      @generaladvance5812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you are liking them :D

    • @PhilLewis-xg7iv
      @PhilLewis-xg7iv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try 8 out of 10 cats does countdown, or would I lie to you, or hyperthetical.

  • @Kimisamermaid
    @Kimisamermaid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone else come back to this after watching his stand up?...now knowing he meant every word, opfh i wanna time travel and give him a big ol hug

  • @JAE0055
    @JAE0055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I Adore James! he exudes chaotic energy and I am here for it!

  • @Ineddiblehulk
    @Ineddiblehulk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon Appétit“ is one of the all time great quotes.

  • @cameronsitton501
    @cameronsitton501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The betrayal he must have felt when he showed up to find the oven mitt connected by the germ cloth... I can't even imagine

  • @hotdogwater9060
    @hotdogwater9060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    “started making it. had a breakdown. bon appetit.” me turning in any english or science paper ever

  • @kashking2276
    @kashking2276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m an American who absolutely loves this show it feels so good

  • @tw33do68
    @tw33do68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This hits so differently after watch cold lasagne

  • @jonbibby9755
    @jonbibby9755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The man is hilarious, ever since I first saw him on Would I Lie to You I always look forward to seeing him on TV

  • @Shawzy650
    @Shawzy650 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:50 pouring a drink after a long day:
    “Op, too much. That’s too much.”
    *looks around, continues*

  • @Cercular
    @Cercular 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    His whole experience really comes together and makes sense if you know the context to his state during the filming

  • @JoeBleasdaleReal
    @JoeBleasdaleReal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    “I’m a meme in America now.”
    - Acaster 2k19

  • @TaylorCBaker
    @TaylorCBaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Paul: "Your texture looks a bit wet" James: "that's because it's not baked yet" - WELL DONE - give him a handshake for that Charisma!

  • @hufflebuffben
    @hufflebuffben 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    After seeing his stand-up on this episode, I can totally see how tired and jet-lagged he was 🤣🤣

  • @bta7658
    @bta7658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    James Acaster always looks like how I imagine my left hemisphere if it was it's own person

  • @lupo4715
    @lupo4715 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    His picture for the technical is amazing

  • @GrrrlStyleNow
    @GrrrlStyleNow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This hits different after Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999. Bless his soul.

  • @laeu247
    @laeu247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate how much Russell appreciates James.

  • @DavidLari
    @DavidLari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    #Netflix, please bring these to the rest of the world!

    • @charliespinoza1966
      @charliespinoza1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +

    • @mirandadaniel1699
      @mirandadaniel1699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was trying to figure out what season this was on! I need the whole episode now, Netflix you better come through!

    • @justinotherday6199
      @justinotherday6199 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I imagine it has something to do with being a charity/fundraiser episode. In what regard, I don’t know, but that seems to be the only identifiable difference between this and the episodes on Netflix.

    • @sorchagalvin5976
      @sorchagalvin5976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justinotherday6199 This was for a televised fundraiser called Stand Up To Cancer, we do this in the UK every year. The normal Great British Bake Off is year round.

  • @Bitterswheat
    @Bitterswheat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    its even funnier knowing that he hadn't slept for 36 hours so he was so delirious that he gave us all these amazing quotes

  • @cu7695
    @cu7695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    3:38 I put loads of salt in it for a laugh 😂😂🤣

  • @ashleejones586
    @ashleejones586 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “Started making it….had a breakdown……BON APETIT” 😂😂

  • @rachelolson3922
    @rachelolson3922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMG BEST EVER Comeback to Paul "Started baking. Had a breakdown. Bon Appetite!" PHENOMENAL!!😂

  • @miyo33
    @miyo33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit, is literally the best quote I have ever heard to be honest. HAHAHA