@ Love it when writers are consistent. Your comment about how short the season is reminded me of Tahanis favorite show that ran for 16 years and had almost 30 episodes
Wow I still burst into tears at the ending despite you glossing over it. The juxtaposition of the young ones making up with eachother and enjoying life together, dancing and having fun next to the adults learning about and watching the aftermath of what was another horrific moment.
Love this reaction. Joe putting his hand on Gerry's shoulder at the end speaks volumes.Through all the banter and bashing of Gerry he loves him and comforts him. Cracking show
Mary's freaking out about her purses because the Northern Ireland is part of the UK; the Republic of Ireland isn't. To avoid the Orange order, who hate them because they're Catholic (they say "we're the last Fenians [rude-ish term for Irish Catholics] standing," in Derry during the parade, everyone else has left for their own safety), the family go over the border to the Republic of Ireland. Mary's sterling purse has Pounds Sterling (£), her punt purse has Irish pounds, so if she's in the Republic of Ireland and doesn't have her punt purse, they can't buy anything
the contrast between the kids having their fun, ignorant to what's gone on, verses the grownups coming together and acknowledging the seriousness of what's happening makes me tear up every time. watching joe put his hand on gerry's shoulder gives me chills, it really helps highlight the poignancy of the ending that i love so much.
I love this show in general, but the way they do those contrasting shots is very impactful. Something I absolutely didn’t expect from this show when I the first time got into it but appreciate very much, no matter how many times I have seen it. And that is quite a bit🤣 This for me really is one of my comfort shows to just put on and clear my head when I need it.
The way they treat Gerry and James is such a clever way to show how in Northern Ireland at the time, although the Catholics were pro the republic of Ireland and the Protestants were pro the United Kingdom, in reality on the ground people from the rest of the UK (James) and the rest of Ireland (Gerry) were outsiders, who were seen not to really understand Northern Ireland, were resented, and often even on an individual level made to feel that, teased, or treated badly by both sides. I grew up in Northern Ireland with an English Mum and Granny and both were treated as "other". We lived in Dublin (the Republic of Ireland for a while) and returning to Northern Ireland us kids were also "other". In some ways that is true in many communities round the world, but it is and especially was magnified in Northern Ireland because of it being such a small and tight knit community, and because of the conflict that increased that even more. It's also a reflection of politics, where governments in both of the above countries had influence in different ways (in the case of the UK and London, specifically ruling), but didn't always really understand what was going on and did and said dumb and unhelpful things. Obviously it's way more complex than that, but that was the feeling, the "no-one understands us" but others have more power over our lives than we do kind of feeling.
What Erin didn't understand was that Clare was the exact same person she'd been friends with for years. Nothing had changed. She didn't just become a lesbian the moment she announced it to her. At the very least, she's known she's a lesbian for a while. So what's changed? And that "I'm not really into you that way" from Erin is classic high school in the 90s. If someone came out, a lot of people's first thought is "well, if they're gay, they're obviously into me." I never did, but I'm 4 eyed and disabled. But I knew one guy in particular who would walk into a grocery store and immediately say he thought everyone was checking him out. I wish I had that kind of confidence. But that was such a perfect coming out scene, because that's exactly how a lot of teens, especially in the 90s, would act. I couldn't have written a more accurate scene.
Love this reaction. Yes being a girl in Ireland at this time was very specific. But honestly this was my exact teens growing up. Also Gus looks like Erin.
Derry Girls is a masterful comedy! The stakes could objectively be high but the characters are unserious and lovably chaotic. The humor works for me. It feels nostalgic, joyful, cathartic. There’s such a lighthearted tone set in the show. For example: our characters get caught in a parade & are reasonably nervous, but we never have to feel they’re endangered even. The show acknowledges things are heated, but we’re focused on childish dynamics inside the car & laugh when it starts getting rocked. The characters find out there was a possible fighter in their boot/trunk all along…and there should be a serious conversation about “Isn’t it our duty to help him? Is he safe or dangerous??” But since the adult discussions are as ridiculous as the kids, the audience gets to just enjoy a moment of character development for Gary. The characters’ social conflicts take center stage & the source of plot conflict runs off on his own. Clare is especially enjoyable to watch for me. She has an appropriate epiphany but her response is so awkward yet endearing too. Imagine showing up to your friends at a party looking like you’re repping the colonization & apartheid when you want to symbolize peace. It’s a time of violence (occupation/resistance) which exists in the background because our attention is on a heartfelt teen who’s mildly embarrassing at a social event. I genuinely giggle when watching! Clare has an open & empathetic perspective but it’s funnier that no one wants to have that convo with her. Plus she’s so relatable & anxious, she’s my favorite!
In the original UK release, Orla is dancing to Madonna's "Like a Prayer" - I was able to torrent it online before it was on Netflix and was surprised that the song was changed to something different. Guess they couldn't get the song rights for it in the US.
45:57 period! I’m bi and it had my ex be very insecure because in his head now guys and girls were a competition or something, because of course being bi automatically means u want to do everyone…..😒 It sometimes still baffles me how many people still think like that, just like people thinking ur automatically into them, like im happy for u that u are that confident but it doesn’t mean I am attracted to you🤣 It really isn’t that deep lol
Some of my friends from London were here in Belfast for the weekend and did the Crumlin Road Gaol tour. The was a gaol from Victorian times that closed in the 1990’s and has now been turned into a museum. It was used during the troubles to house combatants from both sides of the divide. You can also book it for functions, such as birthday parties. When they took the tour they noticed publicity for an upcoming drag night. The tour can be quite poignant, and my friends thought it was disrespectful to have such functions in a place where bad things had happened to people (a number of executions took place there). I explained to them that people here have a dark sense of humour when it comes to the troubles, and told them to watch Derry Girls to try to understand it. I have to say I love your reaction to the series. Your chuckling is infectious.
If you are enjoying the character Clare, the actress was in another miniseries called Big Mouth on Tubi. It’s so much better than Bridgerton when it comes to giving her proper screen time.
Hope this finds u well. They r so fun and sister Michael cracks me up. She def has no patience, lol. Poor James, those grls put him thru hell. Such a deep emotional ending. Thanx so much, take care, Peace
I LOVE the way this show dances on the line of tragedy alongside “slice of life” style comedy. There’s so much depth to recognizing that these kids are living life with their own problems while existing in a war torn country. The end of this season always makes me cry
Great reaction as always! Your comment about 'just because someone is gay doesn't mean they are interested in you' reminded me of the absolutely blinding comeback to someone saying that sort of sentiment about a gay person in the film Pride (2014). If you are looking for something for Pride month I would really recommend this. It is about the Gay and Lesbian community supporting the mine workers strike in the 1980s in the UK (true story). Beautiful film and hilarious to boot. I think you'd like it.
Gerry is an Irish name, usually short for Gerald. It's pronounced Jerry, like Tom & Jerry. I can see how you thought they were just pronouncing it that way because of their accent.
Love your reactions! Should have probably commented on the video for it, but your All Of Us Strangers reaction was so real. If you like Derry Girls, the actor who plays James is PHENOMENAL in the comedy Big Boys. It would be so cool if you reacted to it ❤
I love it but you wouldn't carch me dead in it, so I was surprised you wanted Mary's sweater, but of course pastels ("Easter core") look soo good with your coloring and you have great taste and are a painter so you know it! I have an olive undertone, so unfortunately pastels & white make me look sick.
45:21 Claire was also the only Derry girl who didn't fall for the priest
ahhh because she's not into that
@ Love it when writers are consistent. Your comment about how short the season is reminded me of Tahanis favorite show that ran for 16 years and had almost 30 episodes
The attack at the end was so poignant. It’s such a stark reminder that when you live through a war, life still goes on.
I feel you
The hand on Gerry’s shoulder was incredible - truth ❤️👍🏽👍☘️
the less frequent serious moments interlaced with abundant comedy are suuch a good combo
true
Wow I still burst into tears at the ending despite you glossing over it. The juxtaposition of the young ones making up with eachother and enjoying life together, dancing and having fun next to the adults learning about and watching the aftermath of what was another horrific moment.
i completely agree, it's so moving no matter how many times you watch it
Love this reaction. Joe putting his hand on Gerry's shoulder at the end speaks volumes.Through all the banter and bashing of Gerry he loves him and comforts him. Cracking show
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Gus appearing at 22:31 when they're shouting at "those orange bastards" is just perfect timing!
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Mary's freaking out about her purses because the Northern Ireland is part of the UK; the Republic of Ireland isn't. To avoid the Orange order, who hate them because they're Catholic (they say "we're the last Fenians [rude-ish term for Irish Catholics] standing," in Derry during the parade, everyone else has left for their own safety), the family go over the border to the Republic of Ireland. Mary's sterling purse has Pounds Sterling (£), her punt purse has Irish pounds, so if she's in the Republic of Ireland and doesn't have her punt purse, they can't buy anything
Derry Girls takes place in the early 90s, so it would be Irish pounds, not euros. Those got introduced about 10 years later.
Gotcha. Thanks for elaborating
@@MrLador Whoops, yeah
@@maddiebarraclough7812 You can edit the original post.
I’d forgotten the girls aerobicing - adults adulting end to the finale. This show has depths.
the contrast between the kids having their fun, ignorant to what's gone on, verses the grownups coming together and acknowledging the seriousness of what's happening makes me tear up every time. watching joe put his hand on gerry's shoulder gives me chills, it really helps highlight the poignancy of the ending that i love so much.
I love this show in general, but the way they do those contrasting shots is very impactful.
Something I absolutely didn’t expect from this show when I the first time got into it but appreciate very much, no matter how many times I have seen it.
And that is quite a bit🤣
This for me really is one of my comfort shows to just put on and clear my head when I need it.
The way they treat Gerry and James is such a clever way to show how in Northern Ireland at the time, although the Catholics were pro the republic of Ireland and the Protestants were pro the United Kingdom, in reality on the ground people from the rest of the UK (James) and the rest of Ireland (Gerry) were outsiders, who were seen not to really understand Northern Ireland, were resented, and often even on an individual level made to feel that, teased, or treated badly by both sides. I grew up in Northern Ireland with an English Mum and Granny and both were treated as "other". We lived in Dublin (the Republic of Ireland for a while) and returning to Northern Ireland us kids were also "other". In some ways that is true in many communities round the world, but it is and especially was magnified in Northern Ireland because of it being such a small and tight knit community, and because of the conflict that increased that even more. It's also a reflection of politics, where governments in both of the above countries had influence in different ways (in the case of the UK and London, specifically ruling), but didn't always really understand what was going on and did and said dumb and unhelpful things. Obviously it's way more complex than that, but that was the feeling, the "no-one understands us" but others have more power over our lives than we do kind of feeling.
@@louiseglasgow seen the show many times and i’m just realizing Granda doesn’t like Gerry because he’s also an outsider!
4:52 the fact you mentioned D'Angelo was enough to give this vid a thumbs up
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What Erin didn't understand was that Clare was the exact same person she'd been friends with for years. Nothing had changed. She didn't just become a lesbian the moment she announced it to her. At the very least, she's known she's a lesbian for a while. So what's changed? And that "I'm not really into you that way" from Erin is classic high school in the 90s. If someone came out, a lot of people's first thought is "well, if they're gay, they're obviously into me." I never did, but I'm 4 eyed and disabled. But I knew one guy in particular who would walk into a grocery store and immediately say he thought everyone was checking him out. I wish I had that kind of confidence. But that was such a perfect coming out scene, because that's exactly how a lot of teens, especially in the 90s, would act. I couldn't have written a more accurate scene.
Love this reaction. Yes being a girl in Ireland at this time was very specific. But honestly this was my exact teens growing up. Also Gus looks like Erin.
"What if she's right?" You have to remember, though, this is Erin. It's highly unlikely she's right.
Derry Girls is a masterful comedy! The stakes could objectively be high but the characters are unserious and lovably chaotic. The humor works for me. It feels nostalgic, joyful, cathartic.
There’s such a lighthearted tone set in the show. For example: our characters get caught in a parade & are reasonably nervous, but we never have to feel they’re endangered even. The show acknowledges things are heated, but we’re focused on childish dynamics inside the car & laugh when it starts getting rocked.
The characters find out there was a possible fighter in their boot/trunk all along…and there should be a serious conversation about “Isn’t it our duty to help him? Is he safe or dangerous??” But since the adult discussions are as ridiculous as the kids, the audience gets to just enjoy a moment of character development for Gary. The characters’ social conflicts take center stage & the source of plot conflict runs off on his own.
Clare is especially enjoyable to watch for me. She has an appropriate epiphany but her response is so awkward yet endearing too. Imagine showing up to your friends at a party looking like you’re repping the colonization & apartheid when you want to symbolize peace. It’s a time of violence (occupation/resistance) which exists in the background because our attention is on a heartfelt teen who’s mildly embarrassing at a social event. I genuinely giggle when watching!
Clare has an open & empathetic perspective but it’s funnier that no one wants to have that convo with her. Plus she’s so relatable & anxious, she’s my favorite!
I'm gonna rewatch this show now I love it so much 😂❤
I’ve already watched it through 2 or 3 times, but I see a rewatch in my future, too. Just so good.
In the original UK release, Orla is dancing to Madonna's "Like a Prayer" - I was able to torrent it online before it was on Netflix and was surprised that the song was changed to something different. Guess they couldn't get the song rights for it in the US.
Your accent was spot on. I was thinking every time, “is Frankie from Derry?” Impeccable 😂😂
Snow grew up in a housing estate with a big jamaican population
@143szns the man singing 'informer'
45:57 period!
I’m bi and it had my ex be very insecure because in his head now guys and girls were a competition or something, because of course being bi automatically means u want to do everyone…..😒
It sometimes still baffles me how many people still think like that, just like people thinking ur automatically into them, like im happy for u that u are that confident but it doesn’t mean I am attracted to you🤣
It really isn’t that deep lol
Some of my friends from London were here in Belfast for the weekend and did the Crumlin Road Gaol tour. The was a gaol from Victorian times that closed in the 1990’s and has now been turned into a museum. It was used during the troubles to house combatants from both sides of the divide. You can also book it for functions, such as birthday parties. When they took the tour they noticed publicity for an upcoming drag night. The tour can be quite poignant, and my friends thought it was disrespectful to have such functions in a place where bad things had happened to people (a number of executions took place there). I explained to them that people here have a dark sense of humour when it comes to the troubles, and told them to watch Derry Girls to try to understand it. I have to say I love your reaction to the series. Your chuckling is infectious.
A white person sang Informer?! I found out today 😅
Haha yapp
Your attempt of a Derry Accent is that what it was 😂😂😂😂😂😂,only joking . Love the Derry girls .
@@clodaghodonovan1071 damnnn😭😂
Ohey! Just hit that section in the language lessons, "punt" is Irish for pound so that makes sense
If you are enjoying the character Clare, the actress was in another miniseries called Big Mouth on Tubi. It’s so much better than Bridgerton when it comes to giving her proper screen time.
*big mood 😂
Big mouth is a different show. It is excellent
@@sarahndipity_7 ha, oops.
Hope this finds u well. They r so fun and sister Michael cracks me up. She def has no patience, lol. Poor James, those grls put him thru hell. Such a deep emotional ending. Thanx so much, take care, Peace
I LOVE the way this show dances on the line of tragedy alongside “slice of life” style comedy. There’s so much depth to recognizing that these kids are living life with their own problems while existing in a war torn country. The end of this season always makes me cry
I love seeing how much your cats love you
Can’t wait for s2! And absolutely love seeing Gus lol. Definitely has a rbf
21:15 I like your reaction videos but I have to admit that Gus steals the show every time he shows up. What a snuggle bug! 😊
Claire is THE best.
Great reaction as always! Your comment about 'just because someone is gay doesn't mean they are interested in you' reminded me of the absolutely blinding comeback to someone saying that sort of sentiment about a gay person in the film Pride (2014). If you are looking for something for Pride month I would really recommend this. It is about the Gay and Lesbian community supporting the mine workers strike in the 1980s in the UK (true story). Beautiful film and hilarious to boot. I think you'd like it.
Gerry is an Irish name, usually short for Gerald. It's pronounced Jerry, like Tom & Jerry. I can see how you thought they were just pronouncing it that way because of their accent.
Im Polish living in Ireland and this is second best after Father Ted. Irish humor is better than everything.
Gerry is comedian Tommy Tiernan - in father Ted, but his best stuff is stand up - Australian/African priest is a good jump in.
i love your vids dude!!
Please watch Bridgerton at some point. You'll love Nicola Coughlan even more
Do you have prints of your paintings?
Love your reactions! Should have probably commented on the video for it, but your All Of Us Strangers reaction was so real.
If you like Derry Girls, the actor who plays James is PHENOMENAL in the comedy Big Boys. It would be so cool if you reacted to it ❤
Also is that Cindy Crawford?
Aftersun reaction please
I love it but you wouldn't carch me dead in it, so I was surprised you wanted Mary's sweater, but of course pastels ("Easter core") look soo good with your coloring and you have great taste and are a painter so you know it! I have an olive undertone, so unfortunately pastels & white make me look sick.