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

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @sparo_splat
    @sparo_splat 4 года назад +14979

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

  • @PyroOfMalice
    @PyroOfMalice 4 года назад +22683

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

    • @joanhoffman3702
      @joanhoffman3702 4 года назад +413

      Best comeback ever!

    • @ITangaDiElenoireFerruzzi
      @ITangaDiElenoireFerruzzi 4 года назад +25

      Bruh

    • @arkvinin
      @arkvinin 4 года назад +53

      So does that guy's makeup.

    • @Spiderpunkrocks
      @Spiderpunkrocks 3 года назад +79

      I actually had full faith on him on that one😂

    • @stijnvdv2
      @stijnvdv2 3 года назад +21

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

  • @Amy-uf3oj
    @Amy-uf3oj 4 года назад +5954

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

    • @Chargede
      @Chargede 4 года назад +224

      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 3 года назад +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 года назад +4

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

    • @PointsofData
      @PointsofData 3 года назад +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 года назад +57

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

  • @Electroporcupine
    @Electroporcupine 4 года назад +6643

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

    • @AlwaysAPotterhead
      @AlwaysAPotterhead 4 года назад +392

      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 года назад +98

      I misread liking to killing.

    • @allymog5228
      @allymog5228 4 года назад +52

      @@sophiefrancis8295 plot twist lmao

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen 4 года назад +39

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

    • @ThatCoalSoul
      @ThatCoalSoul 3 года назад +11

      We're ALL baffled by James!

  • @evenicedsouza5091
    @evenicedsouza5091 4 года назад +8390

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

  • @thesandwich5321
    @thesandwich5321 4 года назад +4969

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

    • @Soken50
      @Soken50 2 года назад +4

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

    • @thesandwich5321
      @thesandwich5321 2 года назад +3

      @@Soken50 Thanks!

    • @mayhem035
      @mayhem035 2 года назад +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 Год назад +4

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

    • @huw7075
      @huw7075 Год назад

      😂❤

  • @Maggie-bk4ne
    @Maggie-bk4ne 4 года назад +29669

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

    • @tomsmith6878
      @tomsmith6878 4 года назад +369

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

    • @watermelonsloth6947
      @watermelonsloth6947 4 года назад +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 года назад +14

      You are so right, Felicity.

    • @kaitlyne1870
      @kaitlyne1870 4 года назад +13

      Perfect description! 😆

    • @ukdnbmarsh
      @ukdnbmarsh 4 года назад +11

      thats the best thing he has ever said hahaha

  • @DexM47
    @DexM47 4 года назад +24720

    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 года назад +294

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

    • @ericpmoss
      @ericpmoss 4 года назад +197

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

    • @cautionTosser
      @cautionTosser 4 года назад +55

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

    • @Leto_0
      @Leto_0 4 года назад +83

      @@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 года назад +18

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

  • @emilyzahora3330
    @emilyzahora3330 4 года назад +15388

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

    • @rewrose2838
      @rewrose2838 4 года назад +94

      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 года назад +60

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

    • @tomhemming9236
      @tomhemming9236 4 года назад +24

      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 года назад +13

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

    • @STALKER777LK
      @STALKER777LK 4 года назад +3

      or after when the teachers are NOT nice to the class

  • @kjk464
    @kjk464 4 года назад +10537

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

  • @tgzuke
    @tgzuke 4 года назад +10384

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

    • @alamedadanceparty
      @alamedadanceparty 4 года назад +50

      I was so happy to see him on here!

    • @youngdolo8
      @youngdolo8 4 года назад +69

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

    • @ck891
      @ck891 3 года назад +12

      Another great example of a comedians comedian is Stewart Lee

    • @jelly2584
      @jelly2584 3 года назад +11

      It’s sweet egg flavour 🤨

    • @robinwilliams7991
      @robinwilliams7991 3 года назад +7

      Those aren't comedians though

  • @scorpinope
    @scorpinope 3 года назад +11759

    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

  • @acornpockets7244
    @acornpockets7244 4 года назад +7581

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

    • @laeu247
      @laeu247 3 года назад +5

      @Cara Salusc spelled correctly for an American.

    • @amandainsa1048
      @amandainsa1048 3 года назад +7

      Story of my life! Lol

    • @dianemoonstone4715
      @dianemoonstone4715 3 года назад +55

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

    • @genuineinterest
      @genuineinterest 3 года назад +211

      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 3 месяца назад

      @@genuineinterest Well said

  • @TheDGomezzi
    @TheDGomezzi 3 года назад +18938

    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 года назад +1109

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

    • @budle89
      @budle89 3 года назад +1364

      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 года назад +479

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

    • @matthijszegwaard2081
      @matthijszegwaard2081 3 года назад +24

      Get well soon buddy

    • @JohnDoe-po3ku
      @JohnDoe-po3ku 3 года назад +782

      @@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.

  • @thenewlc
    @thenewlc 2 года назад +1924

    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 года назад +173

      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 Год назад +9

      Paul was great throughout.

  • @KobeAndersonCactus
    @KobeAndersonCactus 3 года назад +1618

    This hits different after watching Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999

    • @noahbard.mp4
      @noahbard.mp4 3 года назад +274

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

    • @kate6849
      @kate6849 3 года назад +184

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

    • @nemnyoom
      @nemnyoom 3 года назад +16

      slaps alternatively

    • @giannat4627
      @giannat4627 3 года назад +37

      shhhhh we aren’t supposed to tell

    • @1Chimico
      @1Chimico 3 года назад +9

      came here exactly for this

  • @that.guy11
    @that.guy11 2 года назад +1089

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

  • @DulishusWaffle
    @DulishusWaffle 2 года назад +618

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

  • @nanasjaems
    @nanasjaems 4 года назад +850

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

  • @mathiasfrolich613
    @mathiasfrolich613 4 года назад +1869

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

    • @KassaiLev
      @KassaiLev 4 года назад +136

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

    • @AleksBen36
      @AleksBen36 4 года назад +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 Год назад +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 месяцев назад +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 месяцев назад

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

  • @freneticaesthetica
    @freneticaesthetica 3 года назад +513

    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!

  • @boundbythecurve
    @boundbythecurve 4 года назад +1272

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

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy 3 года назад +51

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

    • @yohei72
      @yohei72 3 года назад +30

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

    • @davidzuk
      @davidzuk 3 года назад +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 года назад +3

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

    • @gangrath
      @gangrath Месяц назад

      ​@@xmlthegreatdare we ask?

  • @rtmordecai1
    @rtmordecai1 4 года назад +6064

    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 года назад +113

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

    • @sergeboivin566
      @sergeboivin566 4 года назад +45

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

    • @rtmordecai1
      @rtmordecai1 4 года назад +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 года назад +67

      Saw him live and his stand up is awesome.

    • @Sp0nge5
      @Sp0nge5 4 года назад +54

      His standup is the best in his age group.

  • @pranavkatpatal6586
    @pranavkatpatal6586 4 года назад +2875

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

  • @julesmpc1314
    @julesmpc1314 4 года назад +1084

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

    • @racingbronze6530
      @racingbronze6530 4 года назад +52

      He and josh widdecombe have a show on Dave called hypothetical

    • @plestrange511
      @plestrange511 4 года назад +13

      He has a netflix special

    • @yohei72
      @yohei72 3 года назад +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 года назад +9

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

  • @scf7334
    @scf7334 4 года назад +752

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

  • @JenTheDog
    @JenTheDog 3 года назад +260

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

  • @LY43537
    @LY43537 3 года назад +215

    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.

  • @rachelmcnaughton9051
    @rachelmcnaughton9051 4 года назад +4398

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

    • @hambubgerr
      @hambubgerr 4 года назад +4

      Copied

    • @rachelmcnaughton9051
      @rachelmcnaughton9051 4 года назад +28

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

    • @Floraskaniner
      @Floraskaniner 4 года назад +7

      @@rachelmcnaughton9051 dont woory it's ok

    • @Emy-fv5ny
      @Emy-fv5ny 4 года назад +1

      😄😄😄😄

    • @amyagoofyahh3037
      @amyagoofyahh3037 3 года назад

      God made it happen for a reason

  • @winter2625
    @winter2625 4 года назад +1042

    “It’s sweet egg flavor” 😂

    • @katiee4396
      @katiee4396 3 года назад

      Wtf does that even mean?

    • @drawnwithlove3499
      @drawnwithlove3499 3 года назад +6

      @@katiee4396 it's... sweet egg

    • @emmaconder7854
      @emmaconder7854 3 года назад +32

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

    • @katiee4396
      @katiee4396 3 года назад +3

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

  • @ethannelson8656
    @ethannelson8656 3 года назад +707

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

  • @ahobbit1273
    @ahobbit1273 3 года назад +1754

    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 года назад +41

      Can i ask what happened?

    • @calvininsf
      @calvininsf 3 года назад +361

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

    • @DavidChong
      @DavidChong 3 года назад +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 года назад +66

      @@DavidChong poor him😢

    • @eggmayonnaise325
      @eggmayonnaise325 3 года назад +277

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

  • @AdirondackRuby
    @AdirondackRuby 4 года назад +364

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

  • @chosethebluepill
    @chosethebluepill 4 года назад +197

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

  • @rosequeen7897
    @rosequeen7897 4 года назад +498

    "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

  • @Bangsy3000
    @Bangsy3000 3 года назад +293

    this is completely different to watch now.

  • @mooalijasmine
    @mooalijasmine 3 года назад +59

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

  • @bornanathlete44
    @bornanathlete44 4 года назад +202

    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

  • @hatshepsutxlll
    @hatshepsutxlll 3 года назад +105

    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

  • @ElectroTherapyFTSoul
    @ElectroTherapyFTSoul 4 года назад +763

    He must have hated those oven gloves.

  • @The_Drewid
    @The_Drewid 3 года назад +66

    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.

  • @ngvot
    @ngvot 4 года назад +128

    I love how hard russell laughs at his jokes. same

  • @monikakavaliunaite8017
    @monikakavaliunaite8017 4 года назад +314

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

    • @jamesjob806
      @jamesjob806 3 года назад

      Hello monika

    • @BlunderMunchkin
      @BlunderMunchkin Месяц назад +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.

  • @starlightiris
    @starlightiris 3 года назад +99

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

  • @holycow818181
    @holycow818181 6 месяцев назад +8

    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.

  • @ARcam789
    @ARcam789 3 года назад +30

    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.

  • @atteala-lahti9936
    @atteala-lahti9936 3 года назад +79

    It's a whole new experience knowing the context.

  • @TheAaron3dg
    @TheAaron3dg 2 года назад +101

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

    • @panda4247
      @panda4247 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @eunicelin223
    @eunicelin223 3 года назад +35

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

  • @DavidLari
    @DavidLari 4 года назад +316

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

    • @charliespinoza1966
      @charliespinoza1966 4 года назад

      +

    • @mirandadaniel1699
      @mirandadaniel1699 4 года назад +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 года назад

      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 года назад +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.

  • @Beverly_Dingus
    @Beverly_Dingus 4 года назад +46

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

  • @WhiteWolf496
    @WhiteWolf496 3 года назад +149

    "THIS DOESN'T FEEL NICE"

  • @camille3841
    @camille3841 4 года назад +103

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

  • @JoeBleasdaleReal
    @JoeBleasdaleReal 4 года назад +230

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

    • @elizabethl2691
      @elizabethl2691 4 года назад +21

      Rahulll

    • @romulusthemainecoon3047
      @romulusthemainecoon3047 4 года назад +8

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

    • @misteryA555
      @misteryA555 4 года назад +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 года назад +5

      Liam! He was such a sweetie.

    • @heather7473
      @heather7473 4 года назад +3

      This is micheal sheen erasure

  • @stfnknbb
    @stfnknbb 2 года назад +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 :'(

  • @snowwhite5035
    @snowwhite5035 3 года назад +14

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

  • @laurenc4138
    @laurenc4138 4 года назад +116

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

    • @laurenc4138
      @laurenc4138 4 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

    • @londongirl2768
      @londongirl2768 4 года назад +3

      deborah DeborahR QI is also excellent and often features these people

    • @PhilLewis-xg7iv
      @PhilLewis-xg7iv Год назад

      Who the f is Deborah Deborah?????

  • @cameronsitton501
    @cameronsitton501 2 года назад +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

  • @Alex-yl8dz
    @Alex-yl8dz 4 года назад +254

    "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 года назад +3

      What is “The Samaritans”?

    • @geemaan1
      @geemaan1 3 года назад +12

      @@samiam619 suicide prevention hotline

  • @AlexWhalen99
    @AlexWhalen99 3 года назад +20

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

  • @ADanielle18
    @ADanielle18 3 года назад +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!!👏👏

  • @muniapolis287
    @muniapolis287 4 года назад +49

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

  • @queenz2415
    @queenz2415 4 года назад +50

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

  • @tw33do68
    @tw33do68 3 года назад +66

    This hits so differently after watch cold lasagne

  • @sherwooddejavu
    @sherwooddejavu 4 года назад +212

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

    • @joski9030
      @joski9030 4 года назад +2

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

    • @natashaing4999
      @natashaing4999 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @christieprescott5450
    @christieprescott5450 3 года назад +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

  • @Kimisamermaid
    @Kimisamermaid 3 года назад +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

  • @laurendearnley9595
    @laurendearnley9595 Год назад +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."

  • @McShag420
    @McShag420 3 года назад +94

    It all makes sense after seeing his standup. He hadn't slept in 36 hours and had horrible jet lag.

  • @jeniferalvarez2914
    @jeniferalvarez2914 4 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

    • @Gambit771
      @Gambit771 4 года назад

      @@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.

  • @JoeBleasdaleReal
    @JoeBleasdaleReal 3 года назад +44

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

  • @sarahmarshall1306
    @sarahmarshall1306 3 года назад +26

    Who else was thinking about his connected oven mitts the whole time? Poor James must have had a conniption when he saw those

  • @larousse1
    @larousse1 3 года назад +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 месяцев назад

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

  • @Cercular
    @Cercular 3 года назад +17

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

  • @AlmightyBungus
    @AlmightyBungus 3 года назад +9

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

  • @bta7658
    @bta7658 4 года назад +34

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

  • @cgm530
    @cgm530 2 года назад +14

    his photo at 2:26 is absolutely killing me

  • @Bitterswheat
    @Bitterswheat 3 года назад +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

  • @nenegrey2282
    @nenegrey2282 2 года назад +16

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

  • @ftd888
    @ftd888 11 месяцев назад +4

    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 RUclips, so I definitely recommend giving it a watch!

  • @hotdogwater9060
    @hotdogwater9060 3 года назад +9

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

  • @PaNDaSNiP3R
    @PaNDaSNiP3R Год назад +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 Год назад +1

      Glad you are liking them :D

    • @PhilLewis-xg7iv
      @PhilLewis-xg7iv Год назад +2

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

  • @kashking2276
    @kashking2276 3 года назад +4

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

  • @Goddessvenom
    @Goddessvenom Год назад +10

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

  • @fredlind8270
    @fredlind8270 7 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @elenagrati3596
    @elenagrati3596 4 года назад +17

    I miss this program so much!!! In Italy they don't broadcast it anymore 😭❤️

  • @georginaw1324
    @georginaw1324 3 года назад +59

    this hits differently after watching Cold Lasagne Hate Myself

  • @deadmanwalking5748
    @deadmanwalking5748 3 года назад +11

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

  • @JAE0055
    @JAE0055 3 года назад +13

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

  • @jonbibby9755
    @jonbibby9755 2 года назад +8

    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

  • @GrrrlStyleNow
    @GrrrlStyleNow 3 года назад +9

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

  • @commieRob
    @commieRob 2 года назад +2

    This has become such a legendary event that they're going to have to release all of the unedited footage on DVD with optional audio commentary from James. It will sell enough to cure cancer.

  • @hufflebuffben
    @hufflebuffben 3 года назад +20

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

  • @Ineddiblehulk
    @Ineddiblehulk 3 месяца назад +1

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

  • @HaHaLooLoo
    @HaHaLooLoo 4 года назад +15

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

  • @laeu247
    @laeu247 4 года назад +2

    I appreciate how much Russell appreciates James.

  • @carpii
    @carpii 4 года назад +136

    James cooks like he chooses his wardrobe

    • @Gorgalathan
      @Gorgalathan 4 года назад +25

      With gusto.

    • @mysteria_1305
      @mysteria_1305 4 года назад +3

      Depending on who you are and your taste that not always a bad thing lol

  • @HarryDeCruzMagician
    @HarryDeCruzMagician 3 года назад +256

    Who’s here after watching his show hearing about his breakdown?

    • @abcmsaj
      @abcmsaj 3 года назад +66

      THIS DOESN'T FEEL NICE

    • @nestorknows
      @nestorknows 3 года назад +6

      What’s is this about? Did something happen to him?

    • @user-sb3kt8oq6b
      @user-sb3kt8oq6b 3 года назад +2

      what happened?

    • @liamlogan9114
      @liamlogan9114 3 года назад +64

      @@user-sb3kt8oq6b apparently he had a year-long mental breakdown where he suffered from suicidal thoughts. Luckily, he's doing much better now :)

    • @glenkennedy6212
      @glenkennedy6212 3 года назад +71

      @@user-sb3kt8oq6b was 36 hours no sleep and jet lagged on day 1, before day 2 he had spent the night on the phone to his gf (who was ready to break up with him) and the Samaritans helpline.

  • @cu7695
    @cu7695 4 года назад +52

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

  • @clarissagafoor5222
    @clarissagafoor5222 4 года назад +9

    Netflix here in Hong Kong, we need this show, it's too, too good.

    • @ronoveyuen123
      @ronoveyuen123 4 года назад +2

      Netflix in Hong Kong just provides us with very limited shows smh