If you leave it just about long enough between repeat viewings of his tales, it's possible to end up in a loop of never remembering whether they are going to be true or not despite having seen it multiple times.
There have been so many times that I opened a video of Bob Mortimer's I've seen before and confidently thought of my answer because "oh I've seen this, I remember this" and boom- wrong!
David Mitchell described this exact phenomenon (but he _was_ talking about Antiques Roadshow instead). He talked about guessing the ending of a TV show that you've already seen and getting the answer right. Then wondering if you've got a secret skill or if you just seen it before.
@@kenzok9328I loved the time David had a breakdown because he realised he admitted on TV that he thought it was true that Bob cracks an egg in his bath because Chris Rear once did it for him whilst "popping him in" after a tiring day. Bob was finally breaking him down and questioning his sanity
I can watch his clips on repeat and still be in disbelief and confusion about his tales so the entertainment value is still there ( and top notch haha )
I like how David here had reached the point of acceptance. It doesn't matter how hard you try; the task at hand is impossible, as is literally a 50/50. xD
"we will talk for a bit, then we will guess, and then it will be OVER" i love how David perfectly understands his role as Bob's foil and gives him just the right level of exasperation and incredulity to bounce off....that said it would be hysterical if one day they put him on David's team just for the lols, let Lee have a go at deciding what's bs and what isn't lmao
Bob always gives you the feeling he’s part human and part some sort of fairytale character alternating between two realities. One us mortals can see, and one only Bob can enter.
Bob is always my favourite on world I lie to you. His stories always sound like lies and they’re so entertaining. I just want a show just about him telling stories. His stories are always so absurd, I love it.
All the way through this I was thinking “the producers have gone too far this time, even Bob can’t hide the fact that it’s an obvious lie”… He’s the undisputed 🐐 at this game. 🤣👏
@@fordprefect5104🤣 Having not had finished watching the video yet, I was all set to explain "GOAT" when I realized I should probably get through the entire video first. Hahaha.
It smelled of parafin and was about 40 or 50 degrees. And she handed him a toilet seat and gave him money to get rid of it. OF COURSE ITS A LIE! Omg.... Absolute Legend Bob is.
The fact that the most outrageous stories can be true and how he sounds like he's making things up even when it's the truth make Bob an absolute wildcard on WILTY.
I love how David forewarned his teammates about what was about to happen, to their dismissal. And by the end of Bob's story you could see how hooked they were.
@@jamesflames6987 I have friends who do drugs, I just don’t do drugs with them. The only drug I’ve tried is nicotine in a vape but it wasn’t very fun so I only did it a couple times. The fun part was feeling like a rebel because I was like 14 but that feeling wore off fast.
I hope things go well for this man, and he's loved and taken care of as he should be, because I can absolutely imagine him in a nursing home where everyone thinks he's full of crap
The tone of David and his team almost made me say "lie" with some confidence. Foiled by Bob again! Bob Mortimer is a national treasure! Have him on EVERY season of this show!
I never, ever, ever get it right - even on multiple re-watches of the same stories! I'd hate to be a cop trying to interrogate Bob for a suspected crime 🤣 He's just brilliant, unique and utterly hilarious 😂
Could listen to Bobs tails for hours, he always makes me smile :) Every time I think of his 'Standard' fireworks story to myself I just laugh out loud, people and family think I'm mad
Bob is so comical the guy is a legend the game wouldn’t be identically tantamount without him the guy has an expeditious mind and a surreal sense of humour
Bob Mortimer is a madman. Shooting Stars and Vic's show...always totally bonkers and brilliant. How your island keeps coming up with these folks is beyond me
come on, david, when bob breaks out the weird nicknames (ken numbers, mary candles) and absurd explanations (witches dont do gardening, wizards dont do plumbing) you know he is telling the truth.
I've fthink I've igured Bob out. The more preposterous the story, the more it looks like he's making it up on the spot, the more likely it is to be true. He is a master of misdirection.
Bob’s stories are like a Buddhist zen koan (“They are meant to focus the mind on the central questions of Zen by creating “great doubt””). For a mind like David Mitchell’s they are positively dangerous.
Wait a minute…Bob said that wizards hate plumbing. Mary gave Bob a toilet seat to dispose of! The neighbourhood wizard must’ve just been around just the other day, probably after a good day selling fireworks to children.
I feel that if you put yourself in a ludicrously absurd situation - maybe trying to float over the Eiger on a chair tied to a load of balloons while holding two live chickens and dressed as a 19th century soldier, for example - Bob would not only mysteriously turn up, but somehow make it more ludicrous..
A lot of stories are not far from what we did as kids and teens in the 70s but he makes them hilarious whereas if we told our similar tales they would be merely silly with the odd funny bit.
I think I've only seen one clip of Bob's stories where it was a lie, and that genuinely astounds me, because he seems to have had the upbringing of a protagonist in a kid's book. I hope he writes an autobiography or something, giving us a taste of what life was like for him 🤣
I was sure it as a lie when he said that he never met her and assumed that she was a witch rather than a wizard, but then later said that she talked to him. Bob's stories are all over the place, you really have to go with 50/50 at best!
One of the greatest things is the names of anyone associated with the story...they're all so ridiculous, but over half are probably true. But when any names are asked...it's so quick. It's actually scary how convincing he must have been as a lawyer...haha
I love seeing people come on the show, and they clearly don't watch the show cause they just go, well thats just a lie and everyone around them, say 'no, cant be.. its bob'
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If you leave it just about long enough between repeat viewings of his tales, it's possible to end up in a loop of never remembering whether they are going to be true or not despite having seen it multiple times.
There have been so many times that I opened a video of Bob Mortimer's I've seen before and confidently thought of my answer because "oh I've seen this, I remember this" and boom- wrong!
Hahah this just happened to me on this video; I was so confident I remembered what it was 😂
David Mitchell described this exact phenomenon (but he _was_ talking about Antiques Roadshow instead).
He talked about guessing the ending of a TV show that you've already seen and getting the answer right. Then wondering if you've got a secret skill or if you just seen it before.
@@kenzok9328I loved the time David had a breakdown because he realised he admitted on TV that he thought it was true that Bob cracks an egg in his bath because Chris Rear once did it for him whilst "popping him in" after a tiring day.
Bob was finally breaking him down and questioning his sanity
I can watch his clips on repeat and still be in disbelief and confusion about his tales so the entertainment value is still there ( and top notch haha )
"WE DO BEG YOUR PARDON,
BUT WE ARE IN YOUR... oh look, a horse"
😄😄
Your comment made me laugh out loud! Perfect.
That's a perfect context-based TH-cam comment joke.
reminds me of karl pilkingtons story of the family who had a horse in the living room
oh that is great. well done
I never know which is more enjoyable...Bob's stories or David's inability to correctly guess whether they're true or not. Bob is a legend.
I suspect they are all lies which is why he is so good at it.
@@blue24563except some of the stories feature photographic evidence or are corroborated.
@@blue24563 I think they are just very embellished truths.
I find no greater joy in life than stumbling upon one of Bob’s stories I haven’t heard before. What a national treasure he is.
I like how David here had reached the point of acceptance. It doesn't matter how hard you try; the task at hand is impossible, as is literally a 50/50. xD
A 50/50 chance that he gets right about 10% of the time
yeah Bob has mastered delivering a 50 percent story as a 90-10 percent story in his favor. The ultimate poker player.
David was broken by Bob and James and learned to enjoy his newfound mental freedom.
What do you mean? David has far less than 50% chance.
No one has done more to make David question the nature of reality than Bob
Bob is David's existential crisis made human.
Whether true or false, Bob's stories always deliver.
"we will talk for a bit, then we will guess, and then it will be OVER"
i love how David perfectly understands his role as Bob's foil and gives him just the right level of exasperation and incredulity to bounce off....that said it would be hysterical if one day they put him on David's team just for the lols, let Lee have a go at deciding what's bs and what isn't lmao
David summed Bob up in 1 sentence. "Whatever he says, however absurd, it could still be true, however plausible, could still be a lie".
I'll never not adore David Mitchell's consternation/delight with Bob Mortimer.
Bob always gives you the feeling he’s part human and part some sort of fairytale character alternating between two realities. One us mortals can see, and one only Bob can enter.
Part of me think that Bob is one of the aliens that descended onto the Earth, just like Mr Bean
Bob is always my favourite on world I lie to you. His stories always sound like lies and they’re so entertaining. I just want a show just about him telling stories. His stories are always so absurd, I love it.
That would be amazing, yes.
Listen to his audiobook
@@thoydussthoyduss3732 i don’t like audiobooks sadly. I need visual stimulation too otherwise I get distracted and can’t concentrate.
@@rachelcookie321put it in winamp and get some visualisations going
If he and Henning Wehn are ever in the same episode I might just straight up die laughing.
All the way through this I was thinking “the producers have gone too far this time, even Bob can’t hide the fact that it’s an obvious lie”…
He’s the undisputed 🐐 at this game. 🤣👏
The undisputed tiny horse of this game?
@@fordprefect5104🤣 Having not had finished watching the video yet, I was all set to explain "GOAT" when I realized I should probably get through the entire video first. Hahaha.
It smelled of parafin and was about 40 or 50 degrees. And she handed him a toilet seat and gave him money to get rid of it. OF COURSE ITS A LIE! Omg.... Absolute Legend Bob is.
I spy a new WILTY with Bob Mortimer, I immediately watch it. Bob never ever disappoints.
I wonder if Bob and friends went into the witch's garden while playing the Theft & Shrubbery game.
I do beg your pardon..?? (Obvious comment.... *someone* had to say it!)
@@liamnevilleviolist1809 But we are in your garden! 🤣
The second best horse story on this show.
Can you imagine being Bob's grandchildren and crowding round to hear a tale.
Wake up babe
New mortimer tale dropped
Bob should name every new born child for one year......
broccoli highkicks
That's a great idea 😀
Jerry Dungaree. Neil Overalls.
"You're one of those Mortimer boys!"
"And were you?"
Lee is always such a great combo with Bob
Bob's "yeah" was amazing, too
The fact that the most outrageous stories can be true and how he sounds like he's making things up even when it's the truth make Bob an absolute wildcard on WILTY.
I love how David forewarned his teammates about what was about to happen, to their dismissal. And by the end of Bob's story you could see how hooked they were.
Bob has the most amazing stories, it's insane. This guy's life was like a TV show, which is incredibly fitting.
I don’t think I’ve ever done one thing that’s as interesting as all the stories Bob tells. He’s really had a fun life. My life is really boring.
Make friends with people who take drugs.
@@jamesflames6987 I have friends who do drugs, I just don’t do drugs with them. The only drug I’ve tried is nicotine in a vape but it wasn’t very fun so I only did it a couple times. The fun part was feeling like a rebel because I was like 14 but that feeling wore off fast.
You can do your own dental surgery - nobody stopping you..
@@Drnaynay my better judgement is stopping me.
@@Drnaynayjust need to get some fuji-9 or however it's spelt.
Mortimer is a genius. When he starts riffing it’s mind blowing. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Bob is so pleased with David for understanding the gardening/plumbing paradigm.
I hope things go well for this man, and he's loved and taken care of as he should be, because I can absolutely imagine him in a nursing home where everyone thinks he's full of crap
😆😆😆 absolutely!
Bob Mortimer, massive comedian and TV star. I know he does his own dentistry, but he's got to be worth a few million.
If I were in a care home I’d love it to be the one Bob Mortimer was in. Never a dull moment.
I love Bob & David together! Such a great pairing of minds. This is a brilliant show 😂👏👏👏
The tone of David and his team almost made me say "lie" with some confidence. Foiled by Bob again! Bob Mortimer is a national treasure! Have him on EVERY season of this show!
Every time I watch the interactions between David and Bob I end the video with a giant smile on my face.
That minimum shout was incredible 😂
I never, ever, ever get it right - even on multiple re-watches of the same stories! I'd hate to be a cop trying to interrogate Bob for a suspected crime 🤣 He's just brilliant, unique and utterly hilarious 😂
That man has lived a life
There's no "best" way to live out life, but he's pretty close to it.
On a dark winter's night, when it was only around 50°C!
"You forgot the detail of the paraffin heaters"
It would probably cost me half a year of my salary but I would love to just have one beer with Bob Mortimer
Inflation's not that bad yet, but we might get there if we put our hearts and minds to it!
tell me about it, its now 7 quid a pint in my local. ouchie.
@@JD_13 I live in East Tennessee and am unable to fly due to my disability. The pint would not be the problem
@@randylucas2458 crazy to find someone else from east TN. Born in Knoxville myself
@@sirsluginston Cleveland
the thing i love about the tiny, tiny horse is it manages to be completely improbable and absolutely perfect both at the same time
Omg here we go. Bob never disappoints
Why isn't there a show of just Bob telling stories already?
Because then we'd have nothing to torture David
It's called "Athletico Mince".
He has a pod
If Bob said he had a wardrobe that opened up to a mystical realm with dragons I'd believe it.
Anyone who’s read his autobiography will know this and most stories he tells on the show are true- doesn’t spoil the enjoyment tho he’s great
Start watching at. 3:25 - David’s reaction after Bob quoting the witch - he looks like a small child, overcome by wonder and excitement!
Bob is the god of this show, even with the talent around him,porkchop Johnson and a snipers dream are classics.
Bob Mortimer is a spirit of primordial chaos
Could listen to Bobs tails for hours, he always makes me smile :)
Every time I think of his 'Standard' fireworks story to myself I just laugh out loud, people and family think I'm mad
*tales
@@SWJ_ You're correct Sargent Bytheway
We actually have a "Standard Fireworks" factory in South India.
The comedy timing and delivery are simply sensational
Bob is so comical the guy is a legend the game wouldn’t be identically tantamount without him the guy has an expeditious mind and a surreal sense of humour
If I could just lay on the beaches of Thailand all day and listen to bob tell me his stories I think that would be the perfect life
Me and Bob are about the same age and both grew up on a council estate. The stories resonate with my youth so I can guess right on most
I genuinely thought he was lying this time. I feel your pain, David 😂
1:28 what David Mitchell says about it being futile is absolutely true
I love Bob , he is so funny, I can’t help but laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂 watching these videos back to back, can’t get enough.
There is nothing more heartbreaking than finding out that you have in-fact heard all of Bob's stories...
It is a monthly joy when one of these pops up in my feed.
How can anyone not love Bob Mortimer. A national.treasure.
I always get so excited when either Bob Mortimer or Rhod Gilbert are on. I love these nutters 😁.
Bob Mortimer is a madman. Shooting Stars and Vic's show...always totally bonkers and brilliant. How your island keeps coming up with these folks is beyond me
Bob is a boro lad and he has a brilliant sense of humour love him
come on, david, when bob breaks out the weird nicknames (ken numbers, mary candles) and absurd explanations (witches dont do gardening, wizards dont do plumbing) you know he is telling the truth.
I've seen this hundreds of times and it's still one of the funniest stories ever told for some reason
0:32 "Like fingerprints on an abandoned handrail"
His stories sounds like young kids "make believe" adventures around the neighborhood . Ah those were the days🙂
this game's greatest gift to society is bob's stories and David's reactions
David def had a meltdown when he went home
I could listen to Bob's anecdotes all day.
I'd love to sit around a fire with Bob and listen to his many stories. I just bought his book.
Please add subtitles for those of us who are hard of hearing! Or at least turn on the option for automatic captions? Bob's stories always make my day.
Apologies! Indeed, every video should have automatic captions turned on. Not sure why they were missed here but they should be active now! :)
@@WILTY_TV Thanks so much! :D
I love Bob, such a funny man. Absolute legend
how does he do it!?
I have waited so long for another bob story, and after all my practise and rehearsal it fooled me with minimum effort
Well, the thing is, the part where Bob breaking in into a creepy garden is true.
The parts where he met the witches, the horse etc, those are BS.
I swear, no matter what clip I watch, no matter how incredibly improbable the story is, it always turns out to be true if Bob is telling it.
Bob is a genuine legend lmao
3:30 David looks so spellbound here, he should've trusted his heart
I've fthink I've igured Bob out. The more preposterous the story, the more it looks like he's making it up on the spot, the more likely it is to be true. He is a master of misdirection.
If he's got the details down, knows exactly who was where and what was going on, it's a lie
Bob’s stories are like a Buddhist zen koan
(“They are meant to focus the mind on the central questions of Zen by creating “great doubt””).
For a mind like David Mitchell’s they are positively dangerous.
Bob has a true talent for coming up with names on the fly
Wait a minute…Bob said that wizards hate plumbing. Mary gave Bob a toilet seat to dispose of! The neighbourhood wizard must’ve just been around just the other day, probably after a good day selling fireworks to children.
I feel that if you put yourself in a ludicrously absurd situation - maybe trying to float over the Eiger on a chair tied to a load of balloons while holding two live chickens and dressed as a 19th century soldier, for example - Bob would not only mysteriously turn up, but somehow make it more ludicrous..
A lot of stories are not far from what we did as kids and teens in the 70s but he makes them hilarious whereas if we told our similar tales they would be merely silly with the odd funny bit.
Brilliant! I remember a Witches house next to my school when I was a kid.😂
I love how Mitchell just *gets* this section
I saw Bob’s name and clicked ‘like’ straight away!
The fact that it was true makes it even better.
I love Bob so much.
sounds like a game of theft and shrubbery gone wrong
I enjoy this SO MUCH. 😂 it's a disgrace we don't have this type on comedy here In Finland. Only disgrace.
I think I've only seen one clip of Bob's stories where it was a lie, and that genuinely astounds me, because he seems to have had the upbringing of a protagonist in a kid's book. I hope he writes an autobiography or something, giving us a taste of what life was like for him 🤣
I was sure it as a lie when he said that he never met her and assumed that she was a witch rather than a wizard, but then later said that she talked to him. Bob's stories are all over the place, you really have to go with 50/50 at best!
he embellishes the truth with lies.
Picking pollen off a mouse handkerchief.
This is an absolute joy 😂
One of the greatest things is the names of anyone associated with the story...they're all so ridiculous, but over half are probably true. But when any names are asked...it's so quick. It's actually scary how convincing he must have been as a lawyer...haha
Listen to his audio book with all the stories of him growing up. Hilarious
the greatest to ever do it
I love seeing people come on the show, and they clearly don't watch the show cause they just go, well thats just a lie and everyone around them, say 'no, cant be.. its bob'
Every time
"It's true!" "Oh god..."
* Chants * "We Love Bob. We Love Bob. We Love Bob!" 👏😀 xxx
Love how bobs always on lees team
David would be very sad otherwise
Distant memory to minute detail over the room with the tiny horse in 😂
Another distant memory like fingerprints on a dusty handrail....
Lee is so quick with that minimum and melting joke
Dude. I thought for sure a lie. I mean a tiny tiny horse 😂
Can we have a cartoon series of Bob's youth please!!