Joe was on a podcast talking about these sketches. Said only a couple of times have they said no to an idea. He just tells them whatever ridiculous thing he wants and they make it happen. He said he's often been flabbergasted to learn the expense the show has gone to for him.
The glasses were his own design for playing snooker when his eyesight began to fail him. You spend a lot of time bent over the table staring down the cue hence the extra height
Dennis Taylor used to stay at the hotel I work at every time he played in the north west and I can confirm he wore normal glasses when he wasn’t playing haha
I wouldn't be surprised if the producers used props from other shows that are filmed at the same studio because I agree with Mandy that the time and effort and presumably rehearsals that goes into these skits must be ginormous.
Hi Mandy, Denis Taylors glasses are for when you're playing snooker, and you're bent over the table looking at a spot just in front of you, when you glance up at the rest of the table, with an ordinary pair of specs you'd be looking over the top of them.
4:24 is a Yorkshire pudding; an egg, flour and milk batter that is baked so that it rises into an airy delicious bastard usually eaten with a roast dinner. As a Yorkshireman I can assert it's probably the best thing we've come up with.
I accept that some people find Joe Wilkinson funny and I respect that, but comparing him to the legendary Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams? No not even close.
Joe wilkinson is special. I understand why some dislike him. I did, I have come to the stage I tolerate him, in small doses. I did love Joe in taskmaster, though. Esp the infamous potato throw task. It is just so... the perfect drama.
I agree, Joe was really great on Taskmaster! I used to think I just didn't like Joe Wilkinson but I think it's something specific about Joe + Cats does Countdown that I find incredibly off putting (can't quite put my finger on what it is)
Joe originally came on as Rachel's assistant, but caused so much chaos Jimmy "fired" him. If anything, he's been on more regularly since. It's just a silly storyline, it's not true. Like Joe and Fabio being brothers. Or Fabio being thick. Or Fabio being called Fabio (Joe came up with the name. He was nameless before then). For me, part of the fun is guessing when Joe, whose preambles don't have a set duration, gets fed up and yells "LET'S PLAY COUNTDOWN!"
Yeah, as has already been said by circa 276 people in the replies, Denis Taylor's glasses were so he could see better when taking a shot in snooker. Most of those replies were from English people though, so I'll add the fact that he's from here in Northern Ireland. :) The English can't stand adding such deets, dog bless 'em. They like to allude that other countries belong to them. (And I love 'em and have lived and worked in England). Much love & Peace
You've got to react to Joe's poem, possibly one of the funniest moments ever on this show, alongside Sean's rectum of the year. Easy to find either of them on RUclips, just search Joe Wilkinson poem or Sean Lock rectum.
I feel like Rachel is the Vanna White of 8 Out of 10 Cats. Rachel and Mandy are so beautiful, I can't stop smiling. 14:53 The guy next to Sean wasn't amused at the erection part. ... The idea of people telling each other to not have an erection cracks me up. Guys get it, while ladies wouldn't get it.
You'll see a few snooker players with tall glasses like that because snooker players have to get their chin right down close to the table. I would personally have another pair for when I'm not playing but ...
When he comes on as The Hulk, both Vic and Bob look gloomy/unimpressed as frick. Them being known for their wackiness, I put it down to professional jealously.
Bob and Vic always act very indifferent towards Joe's numbers, except for the very first time Bob was on, I think. So I guess there must've happened something between them behind the scenes at some point.
Always love your reactions. After a shitty day - although nothing like the catastrophe that transpired that one day. You know. Honestly the worst thing I’ve done. Shameful. I know, I’m a bit rough around the edges, but I’m soft inside. Love your little clap and the laughs. Mandy you’ve inspired me to stop with the booze and ridiculous behavior. You are a gem. Love ya, Stripey Socks 🤗
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Joe was on a podcast talking about these sketches. Said only a couple of times have they said no to an idea. He just tells them whatever ridiculous thing he wants and they make it happen. He said he's often been flabbergasted to learn the expense the show has gone to for him.
Lmao, love that 🤣🤣
The glasses were his own design for playing snooker when his eyesight began to fail him. You spend a lot of time bent over the table staring down the cue hence the extra height
Coming to comment the same. He used to change them after the game, but they became is trademark, so kept them on all the time.
Dennis Taylor used to stay at the hotel I work at every time he played in the north west and I can confirm he wore normal glasses when he wasn’t playing haha
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Previously, he also patented a little gadget that was worn over the nose, in order to lift the glasses.
@@joguipo are you sure you're not thinking of the film 'The Jerk'? 😁
I wouldn't be surprised if the producers used props from other shows that are filmed at the same studio because I agree with Mandy that the time and effort and presumably rehearsals that goes into these skits must be ginormous.
Got to love Mandy ❤
Sean loving the Hulk joke is so funny.
Hi Mandy, Denis Taylors glasses are for when you're playing snooker, and you're bent over the table looking at a spot just in front of you, when you glance up at the rest of the table, with an ordinary pair of specs you'd be looking over the top of them.
Along with Sean, it was Joe who really made 8 out of 10 cats does countdown. The show is just not the same without Sean.
They were the ones that always brought out Jimmy's proper laugh.
4:24 is a Yorkshire pudding; an egg, flour and milk batter that is baked so that it rises into an airy delicious bastard usually eaten with a roast dinner. As a Yorkshireman I can assert it's probably the best thing we've come up with.
Love the fact you've grown to it, i wonder if hitchhiker's guide or the galaxy or any terry pratchett would make you love the absurdity of life
I accept that some people find Joe Wilkinson funny and I respect that, but comparing him to the legendary Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams? No not even close.
Never ask Joe about potatoes after the Taskmaster incident.
Best task ever!
You mean, 🥔⛳️ ?
Joe wilkinson is special. I understand why some dislike him. I did, I have come to the stage I tolerate him, in small doses.
I did love Joe in taskmaster, though. Esp the infamous potato throw task. It is just so... the perfect drama.
Same, I tolerate him, same as some guest's in dictionary corner. Sometimes he's good, like the naming penis poem.
I agree, Joe was really great on Taskmaster! I used to think I just didn't like Joe Wilkinson but I think it's something specific about Joe + Cats does Countdown that I find incredibly off putting (can't quite put my finger on what it is)
"I said don't have an erection", is such an epic line.
Joe originally came on as Rachel's assistant, but caused so much chaos Jimmy "fired" him. If anything, he's been on more regularly since. It's just a silly storyline, it's not true. Like Joe and Fabio being brothers. Or Fabio being thick. Or Fabio being called Fabio (Joe came up with the name. He was nameless before then). For me, part of the fun is guessing when Joe, whose preambles don't have a set duration, gets fed up and yells "LET'S PLAY COUNTDOWN!"
🤣🤣 just what i needed 👍
Hey Mandy yes i always thought joe was crap but i get it now too. Seeing so much Rachel in that was nice too ❤❤❤
Yeah, as has already been said by circa 276 people in the replies, Denis Taylor's glasses were so he could see better when taking a shot in snooker. Most of those replies were from English people though, so I'll add the fact that he's from here in Northern Ireland. :) The English can't stand adding such deets, dog bless 'em. They like to allude that other countries belong to them. (And I love 'em and have lived and worked in England). Much love & Peace
In 1984 there was an SNL synchronized swimming skit wit Martin Short and Harry Shearer (Spinal Tap, Simpsons)
When Dennis Taylor is leaning over the snooker table he is looking more or less through the centre of the lenses.
Joe would always get Jimmy and Sean to break 😂
You will also see Joe appear in Derek one or two times, and regularly in Afterlife pretty much playing himself
He also played a weird creepy neighbour in the sitcom Him & Her. He was really good as per usual. Not a bad show either.
@@Nick-H-77 never heard of that I'll have to give it a watch
@@Silver_Specter Just had a look and it's all still on iPlayer 👍
I haven't watched the show for a long time. I loved the "classic" episodes.
It seemed as though Vic & Reeves forgot what comedy was. They may as well have been on the original Countdown.
Do you mean "Vic & Bob" or "Reeves & Mortimer"? Vic Reeves is one person (real name Jim Moir), so no need for the "&".
Merry Christmas. 🎅 ☮
@ Well spotted sir. I did mean both of them, one way or another. Thanks, and a Merry Christmas to you too 🎅
He looks more like Moss Man from "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" than the Hulk.
Lord Wilkinson (his Dad) and The 4 Joes of the Joepocalypse.
He got the glasses designed like that they upside down for playing snooker and been like that ever since
I think number 5 might moonlight as the Mayor of Scunthorpe.
You've got to react to Joe's poem, possibly one of the funniest moments ever on this show, alongside Sean's rectum of the year. Easy to find either of them on RUclips, just search Joe Wilkinson poem or Sean Lock rectum.
She did the poem a year ago, search on the channel.
😂😂😂😂
Mandy is the Joe Wilkinson of RUclips ... the most random person ever
Hahhahaa, I accept that title, thank you 😌
I feel like Rachel is the Vanna White of 8 Out of 10 Cats. Rachel and Mandy are so beautiful, I can't stop smiling.
14:53 The guy next to Sean wasn't amused at the erection part. ... The idea of people telling each other to not have an erection cracks me up. Guys get it, while ladies wouldn't get it.
You'll see a few snooker players with tall glasses like that because snooker players have to get their chin right down close to the table. I would personally have another pair for when I'm not playing but ...
I think he's only wearing them here because they became a sort of 'trademark'.
When he comes on as The Hulk, both Vic and Bob look gloomy/unimpressed as frick. Them being known for their wackiness, I put it down to professional jealously.
😊😊😊😊😊 Anarchy Reigns ❤❤.
Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves were the masters of surreal comedy on Shooting Stars. They're not phased by a young upstart like Joe 😉
This isn't too surreal for Bob lol
Bob and Vic always act very indifferent towards Joe's numbers, except for the very first time Bob was on, I think.
So I guess there must've happened something between them behind the scenes at some point.
Always love your reactions. After a shitty day - although nothing like the catastrophe that transpired that one day. You know. Honestly the worst thing I’ve done. Shameful. I know, I’m a bit rough around the edges, but I’m soft inside. Love your little clap and the laughs. Mandy you’ve inspired me to stop with the booze and ridiculous behavior. You are a gem. Love ya, Stripey Socks 🤗
Find dunno why but i find you weirdly attractive lol
Love the show but I hate Joe Wilkinson.. He really turns me off.. I don't find him funny at all..
I think I saw Joe speak on a podcast on youtube about the show. EDIT: Found it - watch?v=NF71ccKN_34
Hi beautiful human.how you getting on with taskmaster.I stopped at series 13.think it's time winter binge the rest🤗