It's a petty that people can't see beyond the outer layer and miss the brilliant humor of this guy, I love his work and I don't care what he looks like.
@@jeffcolorado That's like hearning about kendo and whack one self over the head with a stick. When you get the black belt in pencil, you know to wait for the other guy to hurt his own hand with a pencil.
Something was really bothering me today and I _knew_ I'd feel better if I watched a little something by Eddie. This one may have been an especially good choice for the moment 😉
so we can ave a lotta fights with people in white pyjamas! lol I love him!!! I cant even remember where I first learned about him but now I'm hooked!!!!
"I think Judo,I'm bringing in Judo this year as compulsory for everyone, the 6year old upward must learn, so we can have a lot of fights with ppl in white pyjamas" giggles
Another Comedy icon from elsewhere like Stuart and Delaney that US has had little experience with and what a shame! These 3 are brilliant in their Steven Wright own way!!!
Qigong (chi-goong). Is the master martial art. Some practitioners can throw thier voice at an opponent and be frightening enough not to fuck with them.
@Xestantial I find it kind of strange when people talk about transvestitism like it's a sexual orientation, or as if a male transvestite must be interested in men. Generally not the case....
tai chi actually isnt slow, the reason people do it slow is to train their balance and to perfect the movement, used at full speed it is a very VERY deadly style. it looks stupid when you watch the guys practice, but because they do it that way, when it comes the time to fight their muscle memory is instantaneous and precise.
The best part about Eddie is the fact that he is a transvestite and doesn’t give a shit what you think. You don’t have to agree and he’s not going to impress his beliefs upon you. Perfect
Bringer, tai chi chu'an is what you're takling about, it's the MA/self-defense side of tai chi. When it's written as just tai chi, it refers to the moving meditation you've probably all seen being practiced. I know because I'm an MA guy, and so is my brother; who used to study tai chi chu'an.
That really is the problem with martial arts... you train with swords, sticks, soft mats and punching bags. Then end up in a real fight, on concrete, and discover that it actually hurts when you punch someone with a 6-pack... Except if you are lucky enough to end up in a fight with a sword strapped to your waist, but then you can also consider yoursdelf lucky for not being locked up in jail...
After doing Taekwondo for 6 years and reaching my 2 degree black belt. I respect anyone who puts the time and effort into any martial art. It’s hard work. I had to stop to do bad knees. Still have lots of respect.
Oh good let's get into a flame war on which martial art is best. I put my money on Wing Chun as the be all end all for close in fighting. For long range fighting I would think Mi Thai.
No, asking someone to 'bare with you' is pretty much asking them to strip down with you... TaliRaisa was using the right spelling, 'bear'. But 'whether' is the right spelling to use.
Your kick will probably be blocked(unless the guy is so drunk he takes a second to react to anything) and your leg will be stabbed. It's a very likely outcome. Use your trained legs for running away instead :p
Exactly, Eddie just doesn't know the difference between the two, or he's purposely blending them together for comedic effect. Either way, it's a really funny bit, especially if you have an MA background.
lol. i like flipping out over little things. LITTLE THINGS LITTLE THINGS! THEY ALWAYS HANG AROUND! LITTLE THINGS LITTLE THINGS! THEY TRY TO BREAK ME DOWN! those little things you know? the things that arent a big deal but still find out how to make you say SHIT FUCK GOD DAMNIT! like a stub on your toe.
I just tried it and the pen just went sideways, over two of my fingers and under the other two. Didn't hurt at all, really. Then again it was one of those big clicky pens. Might work better with a smaller one.
People think the jokes are the key but the 3 gems above are 2nd to none in delivery excellence!!
Note to self: Do not eat cereal while watching Eddie Izzard.
I like that set. It's like the ruins of some observatory on the moon.
It's a petty that people can't see beyond the outer layer and miss the brilliant humor of this guy, I love his work and I don't care what he looks like.
*pity (not being a dick).... 12 years later lmao
Well, some of us do feel pity for those who haven't enjoyed what he or she has looked like.
It’s Eddie, what do you mean ‘or she’
"...and a bat!"
Lol, I love this guy.
can never get enough of eddie🤣and this is really relatable, too 0:18 learning jujitsu from a book, 1:18 judo: white pajamas
The man is a genius.
There's no description because no words can describe how amazing this man is.
Let's be honest. At least 90 percent of people watching (me included) tried the pencil thing after the video.
And it did hurt!
@@jeffcolorado That's like hearning about kendo and whack one self over the head with a stick. When you get the black belt in pencil, you know to wait for the other guy to hurt his own hand with a pencil.
come on then bring it on!!!! wait a sec do you have a pen???? XD
Lol i'm a martial arts instructor and this stuff is awesome lol
I went to see one of his shows....really intelligent humour. love this guy!
that outfit is on POINT! It sizzles!!!
im with ya! i always thought the best form of self defence is a bloody good pair of adidas!
That shiny sexy red suit reminds me of the shiny sexy blue one Dara wears.
Two of my favorite guys.
man.. that guy is bad for your health.. i can barely breath. He is a genius
Something was really bothering me today and I _knew_ I'd feel better if I watched a little something by Eddie. This one may have been an especially good choice for the moment 😉
i love his authentic kendo sound effect at the end there haha
@WithAPinchOfSalt
he came through my town in mid wales, absolute legend, funny guy even not on stage!!
I totally want his outfits too!! Lol.
so we can ave a lotta fights with people in white pyjamas!
lol I love him!!! I cant even remember where I first learned about him but now I'm hooked!!!!
Baritsu's pretty effective when you're fighting evil mathematicians near waterfalls. Kinda limited otherwise, though.
I like how the top two comments are basically the same quote twice.
yeah it's like he's more relaxed.
What I love is how do-able he is. Because he's weird, funny, sexy, smart, and a little bit geeky. I mean, hot damn...
"I think Judo,I'm bringing in Judo this year as compulsory for everyone, the 6year old upward must learn, so we can have a lot of fights with ppl in white pyjamas" giggles
@KeldanByrd Because he is open to his sexuality and it makes him stand out EDDIE IZZARD best comedian Ever!!!!
a very talented comedian
Katherine
Comedy
Another Comedy icon from elsewhere like Stuart and Delaney that US has had little experience with and what a shame! These 3 are brilliant in their Steven Wright own way!!!
eddy at his best
its so true about Kendo...
That pencil thing really does hurt. My fault for being bored I guess...
the book mentioned is probably ''Get Tough'' by Fairbairn Sykes
Great observations
Qigong (chi-goong). Is the master martial art. Some practitioners can throw thier voice at an opponent and be frightening enough not to fuck with them.
@Xestantial I find it kind of strange when people talk about transvestitism like it's a sexual orientation, or as if a male transvestite must be interested in men. Generally not the case....
hilarious! i can't believe I didn't know this guy!
tai chi actually isnt slow, the reason people do it slow is to train their balance and to perfect the movement, used at full speed it is a very VERY deadly style. it looks stupid when you watch the guys practice, but because they do it that way, when it comes the time to fight their muscle memory is instantaneous and precise.
Duh!
The best part about Eddie is the fact that he is a transvestite and doesn’t give a shit what you think. You don’t have to agree and he’s not going to impress his beliefs upon you. Perfect
he probably does it to be remembered. its signature him
Bringer, tai chi chu'an is what you're takling about, it's the MA/self-defense side of tai chi. When it's written as just tai chi, it refers to the moving meditation you've probably all seen being practiced. I know because I'm an MA guy, and so is my brother; who used to study tai chi chu'an.
he's a brilliant comedian and all you people can comment on are about what he wears for his shows???
-takes out gun-
Yes it is... I miss my kendo days.
Nice one, keep up the good work.
Greatest Comic in History...except, maybe, Robin Williams!
I spewed out my soda watching this.
You shouldn't be judgemental Eddie is one of the funniest people to ever live and the only other person I would say that about is Carl baron
"so we can have lot's of fights with people in white pajamas" i laugh so hard at this part because i do judo and sometimes it feels exactly like that.
lots* of (plural, no apostrophe)
I think it'd be great to see a cage fight between a Tai Chi master and a Tae Bo master.
i luv the evil giraf XD
sneakers. so you can leave and run. or to get close in case the crook has a bazooka LOL
I know the feeling, I was going to watch Goodfellas, but then....
Noo hes soo safeeeeeeeeeee
Ninjutsu for the win
My mum's a judo coach...the sad thing is she actually wears the old uniform as her PJ's....
"So we can have a lot of fights with people in white pyjamas." My favorite Izzard joke. Even though my martial art uses black ones ;) Rock on Eddie!!!
That really is the problem with martial arts... you train with swords, sticks, soft mats and punching bags. Then end up in a real fight, on concrete, and discover that it actually hurts when you punch someone with a 6-pack... Except if you are lucky enough to end up in a fight with a sword strapped to your waist, but then you can also consider yoursdelf lucky for not being locked up in jail...
After doing Taekwondo for 6 years and reaching my 2 degree black belt. I respect anyone who puts the time and effort into any martial art. It’s hard work. I had to stop to do bad knees. Still have lots of respect.
... due* to* bad knees.
kendo is the japanese version of fenceing
@AtupoMaruru I used quick thinking, and substituted my pinky!
Poor lad suffers from "Jay Leno chin"!
yes, in New York.
i just made the HUGE mistake of drinking Ribena while watching this XDXDXDXD hahahahahahahahaha
It couldn't have been that bad if your keyboard still works.
Serious question, man.
Is it bad, but I want his outfit! Eddie Izzard is so funny! I'm going to his alma mater. Go University of Sheffield!
Its on youtube!
this guy has got a big head XD
he's not a cross dresser, hes perfectly happy :)
Oh good let's get into a flame war on which martial art is best. I put my money on Wing Chun as the be all end all for close in fighting. For long range fighting I would think Mi Thai.
its like a british adal ramones. :D
Happened to all of us :)
Itzscadeney: my friend would be all. DID YOU JUST SAY YAOI!?!?:D
The Americas are on Earth.
@cdrake1313
I think it might have something to do with the absence of the armor, lol!
i did judo for 8 years! So we can have lots of fights with people in white pyjamas! XD
Nearly spat out my youghurt at the screen cus of that lol!
No, asking someone to 'bare with you' is pretty much asking them to strip down with you...
TaliRaisa was using the right spelling, 'bear'. But 'whether' is the right spelling to use.
Kendo pwns all because of armor and weapons.
@MarshallSWE
amen brother!
Your kick will probably be blocked(unless the guy is so drunk he takes a second to react to anything) and your leg will be stabbed. It's a very likely outcome. Use your trained legs for running away instead :p
Krav maga FTW
JITSU!!!!!!!!!
if youve never seen an elephant ski then youve never been on acid
it does hurt
that feel
oh you're reaction to his jacked up comment sent me laughing because i was thinking the exact same thing hhahahahah what does he even mean?????
Exactly, Eddie just doesn't know the difference between the two, or he's purposely blending them together for comedic effect. Either way, it's a really funny bit, especially if you have an MA background.
lol. i like flipping out over little things.
LITTLE THINGS LITTLE THINGS!
THEY ALWAYS HANG AROUND!
LITTLE THINGS LITTLE THINGS!
THEY TRY TO BREAK ME DOWN!
those little things you know? the things that arent a big deal but still find out how to make you say SHIT FUCK GOD DAMNIT! like a stub on your toe.
i know but it's one of my pet peeves when people think tai chi is stupid. i do not do tai chi i've just had my ass kicked by it
Didn't go out, it went in. Almost choked. Cereal can be deadly when in the vicinity of an ingenious transvestite's commentaries.
HAHAH! Same. I think he is my favorite comedian.
He said it..lol
cute neko
I want his shoes. :D
I didn;t know judo was compulsory in wales for first graders :) LOL
shoes.
Wow...the 2 highest rated comments are quoting the same thing from the vid -_-
I just tried it and the pen just went sideways, over two of my fingers and under the other two. Didn't hurt at all, really.
Then again it was one of those big clicky pens. Might work better with a smaller one.
story of my life!! LOL
The man is not right in the head, but oooh so fanciable.