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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @bonnielangille7563
    @bonnielangille7563 2 года назад +56

    I come from Copenhagen, I was here before you - priceless.

  • @franksaunders779
    @franksaunders779 7 лет назад +291

    My wife and I saw Victor Borge in London before we were married, 60 years ago. He amuses us as much now as he did then.

    • @sinneadfert
      @sinneadfert 4 года назад +7

      So lucky. Wish I'd had the opportunity

    • @michaelspilman5220
      @michaelspilman5220 4 года назад +8

      Victor borge and Andre previn brought classical music to the masses and are to applauded for doing so. Rest in peace Andre and victor goodnight god bless. You both will be always remembered . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it.

    • @guillemettecharles3473
      @guillemettecharles3473 4 года назад +4

      This program is my Christmas gift each year, i can see my grandfather in him that passed away 30y ago and i can laugh so much, thank you

    • @domhnalloloingsigh4483
      @domhnalloloingsigh4483 3 года назад +2

      @@sinneadfert a

    • @NathanThompsonBlueEyes
      @NathanThompsonBlueEyes 3 года назад +5

      His comedy tends to be pretty timeless. True comedic hero.

  • @huskvarnarymd8337
    @huskvarnarymd8337 3 года назад +116

    "He's a good friend of the family... his own of course."

  • @Clothahump1
    @Clothahump1 5 лет назад +191

    We always think of Victor Borge as a comic, but he was also one of the most superbly talented musicians ever.

    • @fancyfakename8967
      @fancyfakename8967 3 года назад +5

      Musicians, comedians they're both art.

    • @devonull8784
      @devonull8784 3 года назад +9

      In a Rick Beato interview, Sting references Victor Borge as a genius musician who knew how to play the wrong thing at just the right time.

    • @roop298
      @roop298 2 года назад +1

      @@devonull8784 Eric Morcambe must have seen him once.

    • @GlenMcGlone
      @GlenMcGlone Год назад

      Absolutely devastating. Should have been a concert pianist. Instead he decided to be a professional idiot. I’m so happy he made that career decision.

    • @GlenMcGlone
      @GlenMcGlone Год назад +3

      Massively gifted piano player. But he moved into the field of complete nonsense. He’s extremely gifted in complete nonsense. Every video is a masterclass in utter nonsense. I’ve watched them all. My complete nonsense has really improved.

  • @TimFisheroo
    @TimFisheroo 7 лет назад +293

    I cannot believe I only discovered him 17 years after his passing. What a great musician and comedian. No need for tired cultural references or filthy language, just universal comedic talent mixed with remarkable musical talent. What a gem of a man.

  • @RebekahParkhurst
    @RebekahParkhurst 3 года назад +236

    My Grandma spent a good portion of her younger life catering. She had the privilege of serving Borge’s table once. She spilled salad dressing on his suit (: She said he just smiled at her. One of her most embarrassing moments, and best stories :)

    • @hunters6940
      @hunters6940 3 года назад +12

      Wow. What an amazing story. That just goes to show how good of a person he was :-) but I connected but that resonated with me as my grandma was also the caterer and had her own catering business. During Bill Clintons reign, she used the money, around $20,000, she got as reparations because she was placed in a Japanese internment camp when she was 4 to start her catering business.

    • @GlenMcGlone
      @GlenMcGlone Год назад +7

      I used to wait tables in my twenties. I would have deliberately spilled a drink on him just for the reaction.

    • @russelldawkins9094
      @russelldawkins9094 2 месяца назад +2

      @@GlenMcGlone
      Then you’re two bricks short of a load.

    • @DarthTwilight
      @DarthTwilight 27 дней назад +1

      You are way too pretty for your own good, you lovely Jewish girl.

    • @michaelanderson6456
      @michaelanderson6456 5 дней назад

      This you she was a very lovely person and 2nd to none..
      Bless you child

  • @anonagain
    @anonagain 6 лет назад +53

    I like how he does risque material in a subtle and inoffensive way - safe for children because they wouldn't get it, but the adults would find it hilarious.

  • @darronmould8762
    @darronmould8762 8 лет назад +108

    I saw Victor Borge in concert twice. Once was a solo comedy show, the other when he conducted an orchestra, with added comedy. We shared a birthday too, but not the same year. Actually, it was every year.

    • @A1Motivator
      @A1Motivator 6 лет назад +3

      I agree great copy of his genious

    • @kuliimjulischreiben
      @kuliimjulischreiben 2 года назад +1

      I could see him conducting PDQ Bach. He would be well-suited for that!

  • @missbish1000
    @missbish1000 6 лет назад +64

    Absolutely love this fellows brand of comedy, never swears, humiliates the crap out of his guests, but everyone still has fun. His brand of funny is a very rare commodity these days.

    • @itstoasty7089
      @itstoasty7089 2 года назад +2

      It’s not that rare. Humor has changed…. and for the worse

    • @Mi72Xa
      @Mi72Xa Месяц назад

      Согласен. Редкий дар

  • @TomiKaski
    @TomiKaski 4 года назад +99

    How great is Marilyn Mulvane to keep a straight face and keep singing so well while Victor is goofing around and talking to her and audience laughter almost drowning out her voice.... 😂😂😂

    • @mayneubauer8008
      @mayneubauer8008 27 дней назад +1

      ABOARD THE QE2, I was blessed to walk the deck with him early mornings He tricked a music critic in a question& answer time. Genius at entertaining, beloved VICTOR.😅

  • @doak4886
    @doak4886 Месяц назад +26

    I am so grateful that I was born early enough to have seen and enjoyed this kind of humor and entertainment. No filth, politics, or hatred needed to provide historical comedic enjoyment. What an artist.

    • @ChristerLiedholm
      @ChristerLiedholm 29 дней назад +3

      He was. A brilliant comedian, and a superb pianist. Compare his comedy to the sort we are served today...

    • @IvoMiller
      @IvoMiller 26 дней назад +1

      Amen to that 🙏

    • @meeofcourse4152
      @meeofcourse4152 22 дня назад

      Absolutely

  • @steinwaygrande3971
    @steinwaygrande3971 8 лет назад +103

    Victor Borge was a genuis and his sense of humour was hilarious. Some of it was made on the run when people came in late. I was honoured to have seen him in three countries during his life and the last time we saw him was in Australia three months befor he passed away. A really great pianist and comedian. Dont have any more Victor Borge,s

    • @steinwaygrande3971
      @steinwaygrande3971 8 лет назад

      Some times these people who come in late are usually "plants" as part of the show

    • @fancyfakename8967
      @fancyfakename8967 3 года назад

      You must be one of those old timers, 70+ 800.000 miles and more stories than the average lifetime of a youtuber.
      how's life at the nursing home gramps?
      (Yeah i'm jealous how can you tell?)

  • @abrahambelayneh4293
    @abrahambelayneh4293 7 лет назад +35

    What I like about Victor Borge is that he entertains people with comedy and he also amazing at the piano.

  • @arthureustaquio8835
    @arthureustaquio8835 7 лет назад +95

    "I run the lights"
    Victor - "That's against the Law"
    Genius! XD

  • @capnjackgallows3204
    @capnjackgallows3204 4 года назад +38

    For a man his age he surs was very physically animated! Very impressive

  • @sjtom57
    @sjtom57 5 лет назад +12

    A genuine class act in the entertainment world. I still miss him, but thank goodness for YT.

  • @mitthrawnuruodo1503
    @mitthrawnuruodo1503 3 года назад +11

    How did I not know this before? He's genius and I can't stop laughing. The mixture of incredible musical talent and such a great humor... I'm so sad that I didn't live in that time to see him live.

  • @TheArgiShow
    @TheArgiShow 2 года назад +14

    To this day, when he comes to the "Pardon me madam, are you laying eggs?!" response, it gets me everytime! Just rib hurting laughter🤣 he's so funny with audience members!

  • @simonriekert233
    @simonriekert233 7 лет назад +51

    "Pardon me madam, are you laying eggs..." 24:17, brilliant!

  • @multilarm1
    @multilarm1 8 лет назад +153

    Once upon a time, this is how gifted, dedicated and consummately professional you had to be in order to be successful. This is one of the best postings on the whole site, thank you.

    • @artfrob3754
      @artfrob3754  8 лет назад +13

      +multilarm1 I totally agree with you and I'm glad I was able to upload it.

    • @witniandy4207
      @witniandy4207 4 года назад +3

      @@artfrob3754 Hello happy new year to you, how are you doing today dear, my name is Witni Andy from California bishop and you, if i may ask

  • @brendonbasiga
    @brendonbasiga 5 лет назад +21

    One of the greatest comedians, pianists, and artists of all time. I am crying with laughter!

  • @Ibhenriksen
    @Ibhenriksen 3 года назад +12

    When you don't rely on pop culture references, politics, or cheap gags to get laughs, decades later, your material will still be funny!!

  • @crazyratlady3026
    @crazyratlady3026 5 лет назад +16

    "Pardon me, pardon me, pardon me" 😆😂😂🥰🥰

  • @xplmr1
    @xplmr1 3 года назад +6

    I miss this man. We could all use him right now. I saw him live a few times and even though the show was pretty much the same every time, you could tell you were in the presence of a rare greatness that will never be replicated.

  • @ToriEnglishArtsandPaws
    @ToriEnglishArtsandPaws 7 лет назад +32

    One of the greatest Danes to have ever lived - so proud, that he is from my birth country 👍🏼

    • @lillian2342
      @lillian2342 3 года назад +1

      I thought he was a human, not a dog

    • @ChristerLiedholm
      @ChristerLiedholm 22 дня назад

      Min kone er dansker og jeg er stolt!

    • @a.scotth.9955
      @a.scotth.9955 20 дней назад

      A very nice tribute!! He was a talented Jewish man! A genius really!!!

    • @ChristerLiedholm
      @ChristerLiedholm 20 дней назад

      @@a.scotth.9955 An old school proper entertainer. Quick wit and often a bit rude but in a good way. We do not see much of this today sadly

  • @hmcmail57
    @hmcmail57 8 лет назад +43

    Thank you for posting this! I have fond memories of watching this on a VHS tape with my grandfather over and over and laughing like loons. I didn't know that I'd ever see it again.

    • @artfrob3754
      @artfrob3754  8 лет назад +6

      I'm glad you enjoyed it again. His humour is timeless .....

    • @AOMartialArts
      @AOMartialArts 5 лет назад +2

      Same!!

  • @willnotallow1
    @willnotallow1 8 лет назад +16

    I saw Victor 'live' in Leicester and he was absolutely brilliant. This is exactly how he was

  • @anonagain
    @anonagain 6 лет назад +52

    38:40 - I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes - thanks for posting.

  • @jonquist9950
    @jonquist9950 3 года назад +4

    I used to watch a this on VHS when I was little. I'm 36 now & still quote from this show.

  • @timothymcdonald6913
    @timothymcdonald6913 6 лет назад +5

    Mr. Borge was an act that I saw on American TV in the 1960s in the days of my childhood. Later in my life this remarkable man resurfaced via the www. A truly entertaining personality. Thank You. Mr. Borge!

  • @timbodnar3457
    @timbodnar3457 8 лет назад +237

    One of the funniest men out there, ever! Never swore once and guess what, funny!

  • @oz5crc
    @oz5crc 8 лет назад +88

    The funniest man ever to have entertained the earth.. What a truly great man. Thanks for all the good laughing :)

    • @artfrob3754
      @artfrob3754  8 лет назад +3

      +Claus Christoffersen Yes Claus. a class act. The fun continues on act 2 .

    • @oz5crc
      @oz5crc 8 лет назад +2

      +artfrob Thanks for the upload.. Appreciate it.. Greetings from Denmark.

    • @nataliecrego7559
      @nataliecrego7559 8 лет назад +1

      uphill 1y

    • @kurtosther3113
      @kurtosther3113 8 лет назад +1

      öppna landskap

    • @beethovensg
      @beethovensg 6 лет назад +1

      Claus Christoffersen exquisite timing, and the perfect showmen-entertainer! Always hysterical and virtuostic. There will never be anyone anywhere quite as compsosed and improvisiational simultaneously. A genius, he was athletic didactic, extremely musical virtuoso! Wonderful laughs!

  • @jorgneuhaus7856
    @jorgneuhaus7856 2 года назад +6

    Victor Borge:
    There is a dear and wonderful dutch pianist and comedian Hans Liberg who himself is a fascinating and very funny, impressing musician/comedian - regarding himself, most probably, as one successor of Victor Borge. I was fascinated.
    Later on Victor Borge (a Dane) got me immediately - being a former high-rank concert-pianist, who - obviously - don`t match that pompous attitude of nowadays ´cool comedians´ . . .
    He was moking Adolf Hitler during the 2. world war and had to immigrate to the USA.
    I instantly fell in love with this old-fashioned gentleman of music and comedy.
    As the other commentators already mentioned:
    It is so beautiful to watch this slightly mocking and quietly provocative, nonaggressive and benigne man develope his humor in his appearances . . .
    This is so sweet!
    Thank you.

  • @898voltaire
    @898voltaire 6 лет назад +12

    How wonderfull is Marylin!...superb voice

  • @williambutler8551
    @williambutler8551 6 лет назад +10

    I am so glad I found this man, he is hysterical :) His improvision is brilliant.

  • @margaretg7861
    @margaretg7861 2 месяца назад +9

    Hysterical.. he is so missed..

  • @mmoseleywpi
    @mmoseleywpi 8 лет назад +30

    His opening to Liebestraum played on his knees with no damper pedal is still better than mine... as is the portion with someone else's tie in his mouth.

  • @pawelsawicki1750
    @pawelsawicki1750 3 года назад +11

    30:29 "Here's an early American folk song - 5.30 in the morning!" - brilliant joke that audience didn't get it

  • @990183
    @990183 4 года назад +5

    139 brain dead people! There’s is no way you cannot find this funny! This is the best kind of humour, much better than swearing, and long stories. The best ever.

  • @rebeccaturner597
    @rebeccaturner597 2 года назад +10

    I used to watch this at my Grandparent’s house every summer.
    Love his comedy. 🤣

  • @dillanyoung4799
    @dillanyoung4799 3 года назад +19

    Finding Victor Borge was a good way to start today.

  • @vanhavirta
    @vanhavirta 7 лет назад +14

    Thousand thanks for this upload ...! What a charismatic and hilarious old gentleman ...! And all the details he put in his performance -- man!

  • @davidmillar2419
    @davidmillar2419 6 лет назад +16

    I JUST got it..."Giuseppe Verde"...."Joe Green to you". I am slow!

  • @pdm600
    @pdm600 27 дней назад +1

    A word of warning to all who enter. I learned the hard way. If you eat while watching Victor Borge, you will … spit and cough, with tears in your eyes.
    A unique musical, humorous genius.

  • @moNYTx
    @moNYTx 8 лет назад +40

    This man is amazing.

  • @kencf0618
    @kencf0618 5 лет назад +3

    I remember as a kid seeing and hearing Victor Borge on PBS. It's long form (things are much faster nowadays), but that said I am glad that his schtick is available to all on this platform. May his memory be a blessing.

  • @Scavenger82
    @Scavenger82 4 года назад +8

    I've watched that bit with Marylin Mulvey a dozen times or more over the past few years and it never fails to get me laughing.

  • @elainebarnes2772
    @elainebarnes2772 6 лет назад +5

    That was sooo funny! I LOVE VICTOR BORGE!!! 🌹 THE GREAT DANE!!!
    The beautiful lady was great too!!!
    Tysm for posting...
    Now on to ACT 2 for me...😀💞

  • @ericgomez824
    @ericgomez824 3 месяца назад +2

    So talented comedian and can't stop laughing on his show. Amazing and many people will missed him so much. ❤🇵🇭

  • @3na8
    @3na8 7 лет назад +17

    "not much to laugh at these days"...that's definitely so not true !He is/was so hilarious, with such a good sense of humor...I miss him...
    His humor is timeless , like you have written.Thank You !

  • @Summer92
    @Summer92 3 года назад +7

    I laughed so hard when he went: Aahhh shut up! And hid in his coat😂😂😂

  • @1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216
    @1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216 4 года назад +6

    Oh what a hilarious good guy, good job only always Victor & company, and I am out of words laughing rolling on the floor, wow, lol.

  • @a.scotth.9955
    @a.scotth.9955 20 дней назад +1

    Tears! This humor brings hysterical laughter for me! Many tears😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

  • @NewJeffersonian
    @NewJeffersonian 2 года назад +4

    If a hundred years from now there will still be those in the business of making people laugh (and God help us if there aren't) I feel certain Victor Borge is one of a very small handful of entertainers whose performances will be watched, admired, and likely imitated.

  • @drewfla
    @drewfla 3 года назад +10

    The part when he couldn't find the next sheet of music and then realized he gave it to the woman in the audience lmaoooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @codythomas6015
    @codythomas6015 3 года назад +2

    I used to watch him on an old vhs tape at my grandparents house when I would stay the night, when I was a kid. I was only 7 or 8 years old, but I loved it. I wish I could have made one of his shows with my grandparents before they passed.

    • @artfrob3754
      @artfrob3754  3 года назад

      They are probobly watching it with you now Cody...

  • @andysnape4703
    @andysnape4703 6 лет назад +7

    Absolutely fantastic pianist and great entertainer.

  • @wakkhc6301
    @wakkhc6301 3 года назад +4

    You know someone is funny when they don’t need a word to make everyone laugh

  • @timothymcdonald6913
    @timothymcdonald6913 6 лет назад +5

    I am uneducated in the arts that Victor Borge is/was! He made his comedy so well that even I can get a look at his genius.

  • @mrdougeran1
    @mrdougeran1 9 лет назад +144

    Victor was a genius!!!!!!

    • @artfrob3754
      @artfrob3754  9 лет назад +2

      +mrdougeran1 certainly was one of the greats...

    • @mrdougeran1
      @mrdougeran1 9 лет назад +7

      sometimes when he's doing a comedy it bugs me because he plays so well I would love to hear one of those well played pieces.......lol

    • @robertdudash9839
      @robertdudash9839 8 лет назад +3

      Is it possible to make someone go viral, posthumously?

    • @androswolf
      @androswolf 8 лет назад +13

      Well.. as he saied : It's not easy playing something straight :P

    • @williamsaslow4160
      @williamsaslow4160 8 лет назад +1

      mrdougeran1 zb

  • @MikaHalonen1974
    @MikaHalonen1974 4 года назад +6

    my ultimate favorite of all time

  • @philiphughes4021
    @philiphughes4021 8 лет назад +8

    I saw him once in concert, 1982 I think; a great evening.

  • @oneupnerd
    @oneupnerd 3 года назад +3

    I wish I would have known about this man sooner. I love how he mixes music and comedy together. Not an easy thing to do.

  • @FabioBezoari
    @FabioBezoari Месяц назад +3

    Borge was an excellent comedian and I would like to see more new episodes Forza Victor Fabio Bezoari

  • @crlhr123
    @crlhr123 6 лет назад +1

    True musical artist, and best comedian that brought races together , Victor Borge is one of the best comedians I've ever seen and he orchestras this on his own, one of the best pianists in his time , poet, writer ect...Thank you for sharing this video

  • @shirleyclemmer3299
    @shirleyclemmer3299 25 дней назад +3

    Love it when these pros can make fun of themselves and poke fun at each other.

  • @thepsyc_one4245
    @thepsyc_one4245 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you for the memories

  • @larrywilson6900
    @larrywilson6900 Месяц назад +2

    One of the first comedians that did crowd work!

  • @josephwalker2624
    @josephwalker2624 4 года назад +1

    I haven’t seen this since I was a kid. My grandparents used to show me this on VHS. Love it

  • @M3thusalhem
    @M3thusalhem 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video, I only knew him from hearing his show on cd. This time I can watch it. 😉👍

  • @a.scotth.9955
    @a.scotth.9955 20 дней назад +2

    He was one of a kind!!!😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @andyq752
    @andyq752 Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic. I have never watched Victor Borge before. I only know the name because he is often cited as an influence on the legendary British comedian Les Dawson. The infuence is clear! Lovely upload, my thanks to you!

  • @nunosoares2329
    @nunosoares2329 Месяц назад +2

    Brilliant comedian and musician. Rest In Peace Victor. 😔💐

  • @josephstubbs5254
    @josephstubbs5254 4 года назад +4

    He has the pause of a Marx brother. Love it. When he cycles the window for the singer I died. Too funny. Constant reproach oh man that was funny.

  • @solsleuteltje
    @solsleuteltje 2 года назад +2

    I love this man
    Greetings from Belgium

  • @thumbcow
    @thumbcow 8 лет назад +7

    Thank you very very much for the upload!
    You and Victor Borge made RUclips a whole lot funnier :D

    • @artfrob3754
      @artfrob3754  8 лет назад +2

      +Christoph S. It's all down to Victor and I wish I had more of him...

  • @feelslikeflying23
    @feelslikeflying23 6 лет назад +7

    I hope to live with such culture of music

  • @timbodnar3457
    @timbodnar3457 8 лет назад +4

    The best parts are when he asks the lady if she's laying eggs and when he wants the "ovation" to die down after announcing what Marilyn will sing. Hilarious! I literally can't stop laughing at those two parts. He's one of the best. Up there with Jonathan Winters in my books of comedy greats.

  • @Lambdamale.
    @Lambdamale. Год назад

    Saw this on an old VHS cassette as a kid. Loved it.

  • @antontatu4311
    @antontatu4311 8 лет назад +2

    F.F. F. BINE .....CE FAC ACESTI OAMENI IN GLUMA, NU POT FACE MULTI ALTII NICI IN SERIOS. BRAVO....ARTISTI ADEVARATI...........

  • @jennicrinak7944
    @jennicrinak7944 8 лет назад +66

    If you can make millions laugh just by playing an arpeggio, you're a genius.

    • @bettyberk9888
      @bettyberk9888 7 лет назад

      Too bad for you you don't have a sense of humor. Maybe if you try listening again, you might get the jokes.

  • @phyllisjorgenson8997
    @phyllisjorgenson8997 6 лет назад +11

    Miss the man. He was hilarious.

  • @tantepinky
    @tantepinky 7 лет назад +4

    Een van de beste performers uit mijn jeugd. Hans Libert heeft zijn werk gebruikt als voorbeeld.

  • @allenajith2585
    @allenajith2585 8 лет назад +13

    this needs more views!!!!

  • @errolandrade4235
    @errolandrade4235 2 года назад +1

    So gorgeous , sweet and brilliant 😍😍😍

  • @Maradriella
    @Maradriella 7 лет назад +6

    Victor was a genius!!!!!!So is his helper

  • @yoda12man
    @yoda12man 8 лет назад +19

    Why don"t we have more talent like this so we can get our minds off those things that annoy us!

  • @bradjonesband1818
    @bradjonesband1818 4 года назад +4

    This man is a comedic and musical genius

  • @smujismuj
    @smujismuj 7 лет назад +6

    "Joe Green". The funniest man who has ever lived.

  • @DarthTwilight
    @DarthTwilight 27 дней назад

    Oh, God spare meee!! Victor was too damn funny for his own good! His timing was impeccable and his jokes were just so... He's so silly!

  • @CharlieCastle0301
    @CharlieCastle0301 7 лет назад +2

    Victor Borge was The consummate-entertainer and will always be!

  • @42dmisso
    @42dmisso 6 лет назад +4

    Cudos to the girl who could stick to her performance with this man!

  • @88keysperfeel1ng9
    @88keysperfeel1ng9 4 года назад +3

    imagine sitting there laughing and Victor Borge says something to you

  • @MrKatajisto
    @MrKatajisto 8 лет назад +2

    Best of all compositions from Victor ...

  • @marilynfarley3452
    @marilynfarley3452 6 лет назад +6

    loved watching mr borge very funny but god could he play the piano

  • @ittybittyboo6543
    @ittybittyboo6543 3 года назад +1

    I grew up between my mother a concert pianist and victor borge... both were wonderful and if one was too heavy then the other was the humour

  • @LaserGryph
    @LaserGryph 7 лет назад +7

    I would have sacrificed a good day to have seen him live.
    It would have made up for it.

  • @rosalielines1801
    @rosalielines1801 Месяц назад +1

    Two in one: amuses us and amazes us!

  • @Justin_80
    @Justin_80 25 дней назад

    How have I never seen him before, he's hilarious!

  • @mixedamvs8869
    @mixedamvs8869 3 года назад +2

    Omg I discovered this dude on TikTok, he is literally amazing! 😂😂 We need more people like him in this world, he's so funny!