This sketch sums up my Catholic parents - so terrified of their own bodies, they won't even say the word out loud. I never got a "talk" - had to figure it out myself. All thanks to "family values" such as ignorance, fear and blind traditionalism.
HA HA... I know how you feel....We had a video about it in school...went home and told my parents...they grounded me for a week for talking about it...and wrote a letter to the school....
I cannot describe how brilliant I think this is. Its one of the greatest sketches I've ever seen. The kid does a great job and Fry and Laurie are so incredible...so many quotable lines that I'm not going to spoil. Just awesome.
Reminds me of what Craig Ferguson (a good friend of these two geniuses, by the way) said about sex education in 70s Scotland. It would go like this: "Pay attention, everyone. This is Mr. and Mrs. Toad. They're married! They were married in a church, by a Protestant minister!" (He also said, "Actually it's a fucking miracle that the Scottish people didn't die out in the Middle Ages!") ;)
The greatest example of what is happening today in American schools... coming from a British television program. Well played, BBC and Fry and Laurie, well played...
"oh are you indeed, trying to teach him what? how to embarrass his parents, how to smack himself with heroin, what?"...one of the greatest quotes ever!!!!!!!! hugh laurie is a genius!!!
Somewhere I got the idea that Stephen was usually the comic and Hugh the straight man. Here we see quite clearly that Hugh got the laughs as often as not. What a couple of masters.
This, together with their 'Shop' sketches (shoes, jewellery, greetings card, hardware, model etc), make up some of the best comedy slices in earth's history ;o)
Carrie's mother also called breasts "naughty pillows" and she also thought she was dying when she had her first period (in a school shower) because of so called "sins". That's pretty much a lot similar.
I think Fry and Lauries style indeed influenced my Monty Python's Flying Circus, but not entirely. They have a flair, of an intellectual and sophisticated nature. Bravo!
I love HOUSE. It's a drama, but Hugh Laurie is doing comedy half the time. His timing, etc. You couldn't have just a straight actor playing his role. It's just a different character and type of comedy. It's hilarious when it's not scary, insane, and dramatic. Love Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry and Ms. French.
Love them!! As for people who are surprised over seeing Hugh Laurie as someone other than House..this is British television that made him famous in the first place..*quality* British television
I LOVE How proper and defined and articulate the British language is. I am something like 59% British (scotch, welsh, and british, and then a quarter Polish, and some german). And I love hearing Brits speak. They're such masters of language imho. I didn't really see the humour in this one, though, except for when Fry was looking for a replaceent son in his desk drawers.
It's funny because Mr. Smear is a hyperbolic representation of people who actually exist and believe these things to some extent. For example, the idea that kids shouldn't be taught sex ed. These people are always right-wing (hence the reference to social welfare as something negative). This sketch simply exposes them for the idiots they are and even though it's old it's still relevant.
Blackadder basically follows the life of the main charactor called Blackadder, hence the title :) The first series is during the medieval times, the second during Elizabeth 1st, the third includes the Prince Regent, and the last is during the first world war. It stars Rowan Atkinson and is sooo hilarious!! I would definitely recommend it! :D
I think he's referring to the differences between learning the facts of it vs. learning sometimes muddled euphemisms. I went to school with a girl whose mother wouldn't allow her to attend health classes and didn't teach her about about feminine development. She genuinely thought there was something horribly wrong when she began developing breasts (which her mother referred to as "naughty pillows" and "sin bags"). [more]
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"Without recourse to CANNABIS and GOVERNMENT HANDOUTS!"
Now that line got me good.
TheYopogo through my ears this turns to "without canabis gum and panda"
"Well, I don't actually call mySELF a school, no."
I laughed so hard at that one. Going to have to remember that. xD
Well it's been 10 years. Have you remembered this one? :D
"You're going to fight me now, are you?"
"Yes, I bloody well am! I'm not going to stand for this!"
"Well, do you mind if I do?"
Stephen Fry is remarkable. He has perfect lines like "well, do you mind if i do?" that he just throws away.
"i'm afraid we don't have any spare sons." haha this whole sketch is full of hilarious quotes
"im not going to stand for this", "do you mind if i do?" i fucking love it.
"if you're trying to trick me into sexy talk...!"
One of my favourite comedy bits of all time. I quote "welcome to the harsh realities of the marketplace" constantly
It's amazing how timeless this is.
this sketch never gets old.
i love them both to bits.
"You want me to change your son?"
"Of course I do, mine is soiled"
...
"We have some locust in the biology lab"
ROTFL
"Call yourself a school??"
"Well, I don't actually call MYSELF a school, but, um ..."
This sketch sums up my Catholic parents - so terrified of their own bodies, they won't even say the word out loud. I never got a "talk" - had to figure it out myself. All thanks to "family values" such as ignorance, fear and blind traditionalism.
HA HA... I know how you feel....We had a video about it in school...went home and told my parents...they grounded me for a week for talking about it...and wrote a letter to the school....
That's religion for you. Fuck 'em all I say.
Have you met very many Catholics...?
Jeez I cannot imagine what a difficult task you must have to figure out sex.
Oh man the hardship.
reclusivenigma Yeah, go and tell that to every teenage mom out there. I'm sure they'd looooooove to hear about how easy you've had it.
I cannot describe how brilliant I think this is. Its one of the greatest sketches I've ever seen. The kid does a great job and Fry and Laurie are so incredible...so many quotable lines that I'm not going to spoil. Just awesome.
I can't believe such a renowned expert in the medical profession doesn't know where babies come from.
Reminds me of what Craig Ferguson (a good friend of these two geniuses, by the way) said about sex education in 70s Scotland. It would go like this: "Pay attention, everyone. This is Mr. and Mrs. Toad. They're married! They were married in a church, by a Protestant minister!" (He also said, "Actually it's a fucking miracle that the Scottish people didn't die out in the Middle Ages!") ;)
frankly STAGGERED
+hexonatapeloop His face when he says that!
"What good is a blasted syllabus out there?!"
"Out where?"
"Out THERE!"
"The Arkwright Road?"
It's 2021 and I'm here watching this piece of evergreen comedy
It seems like it gets funnier every time I watch it. I'm glad they brought the show to Netflix
"I'm not gonna stand for this."
"Do you mind if I do?"
Didn't notice that one before.
This is so much more relevant today than at any time in history lmao
I burst out laughing at : " warmish " : D:D:D:
the way Laurie says STAGGERED! is what makes me love this skit
I think this might be my favourite sketch of all time!
"Call yourself a school?"
"Well I don't call MYSELF a school."
~ Best bit xD
The greatest example of what is happening today in American schools... coming from a British television program. Well played, BBC and Fry and Laurie, well played...
This is my favourite Fry&Laurie bit!
Stephen Fry looks gorgeous here. God, this sketch is funny.
"oh are you indeed, trying to teach him what? how to embarrass his parents, how to smack himself with heroin, what?"...one of the greatest quotes ever!!!!!!!! hugh laurie is a genius!!!
"How to smack himself with heroin, what?!"
"You want me to change your son?"
"Well of course I do! Mine is soiled now..."
"without recourse to cannabis and government handouts" - Oh that was precious 🤣🤣
"Well, uh, they're married, and they've..bought their own cage.."
Haha, sheer brilliance. :)
He says 'the arkwright road'
I love Fry & Laurie!
'If you're trying to trick me into sexy talk...' heehee
ah, love these guys...
Oh god this is hilarious. I had never watched any of these before, I don't think I'm gonna sleep tonight.
Somewhere I got the idea that Stephen was usually the comic and Hugh the straight man. Here we see quite clearly that Hugh got the laughs as often as not. What a couple of masters.
trendy young ppl in their 60s :3
This, together with their 'Shop' sketches (shoes, jewellery, greetings card, hardware, model etc), make up some of the best comedy slices in earth's history ;o)
Stephen Fry and Hugh Lau... Oh christ; I've left the iron on!
I love these two so much, they are hilarious.
''Yes! It's very hard for you to believe, isn't it? Very hard for you to believe!''
Hilarious.
OMG that was hilarious! not what i expect out of hugh but none the less hilarious! he has such a funny sense of humor. thanks for posting!!!
"What do you mean at the moment?"
Hugh you're so adorable
I think that whilst Michael might not be Mr Smear's son he is Mrs Smear's. If you get what I mean.
Carrie's mother also called breasts "naughty pillows" and she also thought she was dying when she had her first period (in a school shower) because of so called "sins". That's pretty much a lot similar.
hahaha thats absolutely fantastic, thanks for uploading!
it makes me sad that lots of people only know good old Hugh for House...
That was great! I love Hugh Laurie. Ever since I first saw him on Blackadder.
Hugh looks so young, I can't even. Almost didn't recognize, had to pause the video on his face three or four times.
''Some of it is sinking in....''
these guys...
"what dyu mean 'at the moment'?"
"...ah. well, um-"
BEST moment loooollll 5:28
its a classic. nothing less
Cracking stuff!! I artistically adore Stephen Fry!
I've just learnt that sex intercourse can often bring about pregnancy in the adult female.
I love both these two
"trend young people in their sixties?"
i love this sketch lots.
This is so funny. I never knew there was a show like this. Wow was I missing out
My favorite sketch ❤❤
hugh laurie is amazing in everything he does!
Mr Casalinga translates to Mr housewife! One of those sick homosexual jokes you find mr fry likes to hide in plain sight.
I love it....It`s so funny.....hugh is such a good comedian...
Stephen Fry, I love you.
one of their best!
I think Fry and Lauries style indeed influenced my Monty Python's Flying Circus, but not entirely. They have a flair, of an intellectual and sophisticated nature. Bravo!
"Mine is soiled now!"
Pure Genius
Locust for a child, Hmmmmm
I love HOUSE. It's a drama, but Hugh Laurie is doing comedy half the time. His timing, etc. You couldn't have just a straight actor playing his role. It's just a different character and type of comedy. It's hilarious when it's not scary, insane, and dramatic.
Love Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry and Ms. French.
Hugh sounds a lot like Michael Palin here.
***** blasphemy.
Love them!! As for people who are surprised over seeing Hugh Laurie as someone other than House..this is British television that made him famous in the first place..*quality* British television
"well I don't actually call myself a school"
"they've got their own cage"
*What's incredible is that this sketch has become reality today in our schools bacically !!!!!...*
I LOVE How proper and defined and articulate the British language is. I am something like 59% British (scotch, welsh, and british, and then a quarter Polish, and some german). And I love hearing Brits speak. They're such masters of language imho. I didn't really see the humour in this one, though, except for when Fry was looking for a replaceent son in his desk drawers.
JohnKuczmarski
You have scotch in you blood!?
It's funny because Mr. Smear is a hyperbolic representation of people who actually exist and believe these things to some extent. For example, the idea that kids shouldn't be taught sex ed. These people are always right-wing (hence the reference to social welfare as something negative). This sketch simply exposes them for the idiots they are and even though it's old it's still relevant.
Blackadder basically follows the life of the main charactor called Blackadder, hence the title :) The first series is during the medieval times, the second during Elizabeth 1st, the third includes the Prince Regent, and the last is during the first world war. It stars Rowan Atkinson and is sooo hilarious!! I would definitely recommend it! :D
Fell off my chair at "Well I don't actually call myself a school"
This is essentially Ben Shapiro's reaction to WAP by Cardi B.
he says they will not embarres mrs. smear with fowl language at the dinner table, like its a game of clue! hilarious sketch theese guys rock!!
This either a perfect example of British humor( which I love) or a copy of "Monty Python" Both are great
Which state in the U.S. does this sketch take place?
All the Christian ones
Using his amazing prophetic powers, Hugh has anticipated Sean Hannity by more than a decade!
"Well I don't actually call myself a school"
I couldn't breath when he said that!
i thinks its amazing that they keep their faces straight and don't start laughing all the way through.
Hey, what's the show Blackadder about? Is it any good?
Call yourself a school?
-Well I don't actually call myself a school, but yes...'
Brilliant...
"Call yourself a school?"
"Well, I don't actually call myself a school..."
HAHAHAH
Trendy young people in their sixties. XD heehee XD
Yes, that is House =)
hehe brilliant sketch!
Digg Hugh Laurie..;)
lol, Mr. Smear? Like, Pap?
Without Cannibas and Government Handouts! LoL! Fry and Laurie are classic!
"Well, I didnt call Myself a school" lol
"... well I don't actually call *myself* a school..."
"Smack himself with Heroin, what?"
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Este video es muy bueno!
"in the sixties. In THUH sixties!"
Ahahaha!
oh you're going to fight me now are you? i bloody well am i'm not going to stand for this! hahahaha love hugh laurie
I think he's referring to the differences between learning the facts of it vs. learning sometimes muddled euphemisms. I went to school with a girl whose mother wouldn't allow her to attend health classes and didn't teach her about about feminine development. She genuinely thought there was something horribly wrong when she began developing breasts (which her mother referred to as "naughty pillows" and "sin bags"). [more]
Was the daughter's name Carrie by any chance?
"If you're trying to trick me into sexy talk..." so great.
AUauhauhauha AHAHAHHA I lOVE THEM ! And Laurie's socks as well.
I even remember the locust! And I saw this sketch, what, 17 years ago!
That bit after "at the moment" was totally bril.
XD
"Call yourself a school?"
"Well.. I don't actually call myself a school...."
Hahahaha
Best bit ^_^
"well, I don't actually call myself a school, no"... classic!!!
Actually, that's one of the most sensible youtube comments I've ever seen.