Prejudice by Tim Minchin

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @antivanti
    @antivanti 10 лет назад +6037

    Performed with a surprising amount of... soul.

  • @ceridwenaeradwr8105
    @ceridwenaeradwr8105 5 лет назад +5515

    Went to see him perform recently. He did the whole set up for the joke, then paused, looked out at the crowd and went "By the way, has this 2 minute set up just been a massive waste of time or is there ANYONE here who doesn't know where this is going?" A couple of people shouted out yeah, and he went "GREAT! This one's for you! You had better think it's fucking amazing." and went right back to playing

    • @claireseed7184
      @claireseed7184 5 лет назад +152

      Ceridwen Aeradwr were you there in the interval when the guy yelled out he liked it?!

    • @ceridwenaeradwr8105
      @ceridwenaeradwr8105 5 лет назад +121

      @@claireseed7184 I was! It was an amazing show.

    • @locustbag
      @locustbag 3 года назад +118

      he still preforms this song? thats sick

    • @spiritlevelstudios
      @spiritlevelstudios 3 года назад +14

      lol

    • @MangseMonie
      @MangseMonie 3 года назад +61

      Fuck yes, that's wholesome as fuck

  • @WhiteCollarCrimeDNB
    @WhiteCollarCrimeDNB 9 лет назад +2346

    The words are great...but the piano riff is what gets me.

    • @liox2597
      @liox2597 9 лет назад +20

      It reminds me of Cornflake Girl by Tori Amos, I think you'd like her.

    • @EctoBuzz
      @EctoBuzz 9 лет назад +41

      Miranda McKennitt Sure hope you're a ginger 'cause only a ginger can call a ginger ginger.

    • @zachtheblake
      @zachtheblake 9 лет назад +2

      +EctoBuzz HEY YOU CANT USE THAT WORD! ONLY WE CAN USE THAT WORD

    • @EctoBuzz
      @EctoBuzz 9 лет назад +3

      Well as a pro-ginger (because they're fecking awesome) I can.

    • @G_Genie
      @G_Genie 9 лет назад +7

      +EctoBuzz Only a ginger can call another ginger ginger, watch yourself.

  • @DanielGreen0
    @DanielGreen0 3 года назад +1942

    What a fucking legend. I can't imagine how hard it is to sing all that and just fucking shred the piano. Those were some nasty jazzy licks, holy shit. That was absolute fire.

    • @bradpotts1747
      @bradpotts1747 3 года назад +16

      truck

    • @rob145
      @rob145 2 года назад +18

      Fire. I see what you did there. #ProudGinge

    • @Tonyhouse1168
      @Tonyhouse1168 2 года назад +6

      And to do it all for hours. Just stunning.

    • @peacefuljeffrey
      @peacefuljeffrey Год назад +3

      And to have the masterful comedic timing on top of all that!

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 Год назад +5

      He's swinging a big old heavy bit of talent around all over the place. He's getting it everywhere.

  • @LukeMaynard
    @LukeMaynard 4 года назад +3000

    The words are great, and he's funny and all, but that's also some of the best straight-ahead blues-rock piano I've ever heard. There's a surprising amount of young Elton John in his style, and I am totally there for it.

    • @cofl71
      @cofl71 3 года назад +122

      a young Elton John, you say?
      You might want to check out "Mitsubishi Colt" then. :)

    • @alexkilgour1328
      @alexkilgour1328 3 года назад +35

      @@cofl71 I came here to give that response. :)

    • @talkingmotanka
      @talkingmotanka 3 года назад +12

      Very true! I do not underestimate his fantastic musicianship. I'm glad others see it the same way!

    • @ANDSENS
      @ANDSENS 3 года назад +6

      @@demetrisloukas8586 Just found the extended/"awesome version", man that was impressive.

    • @marchi.fleming
      @marchi.fleming 3 года назад +13

      The very first time I heard him play, it wasn't 10 notes in before I thought damn my dude knows his early Elton backwards & forward 👍😁

  • @jlogan2228
    @jlogan2228 8 лет назад +2151

    jesus that buildup was PERFECT!!!!!!

    • @howardkoor2796
      @howardkoor2796 6 лет назад +27

      J Logan he is a genius

    • @santiagoperez5431
      @santiagoperez5431 5 лет назад +95

      You could feel the tension in the room when he started to spell initially

    • @Saldivinorum
      @Saldivinorum 3 года назад +5

      @@santiagoperez5431 you're silly. Everyone at this concert would have already heard this song before. Why do you think the audience started laughing when the first few notes of the song started? SMH

    • @hiddensinix2767
      @hiddensinix2767 3 года назад +5

      @@Saldivinorum nobody laughed when he was just starting to play? They laughed when he started making jokes

    • @Saldivinorum
      @Saldivinorum 3 года назад +5

      @@hiddensinix2767 are you daft? People are already laughing and cheering at literally the start of this video. SMFH

  • @Accal1a
    @Accal1a 4 года назад +1209

    "It's a homophone!" makes me laugh every single time even though I know what he's going to say.

    • @TinaSTalev
      @TinaSTalev 4 года назад +7

      Yes and homonym will be a perfect fit here!

    • @TinaSTalev
      @TinaSTalev 4 года назад +8

      Oops homonymph

    • @HyperFixator808
      @HyperFixator808 4 года назад +12

      Fun fact! He also used the same homophone in Matilda! The song is called quiet if anyone is curious!

    • @daviddempseyabp4151
      @daviddempseyabp4151 3 года назад

      One of the only songs I know with that word in it.

    • @GrantGardner
      @GrantGardner Год назад +3

      ​@@HyperFixator808 I thought of this too while watching the new movie but in 'Quiet' Matilda is singing about differences in the way people might perceive the colour red rather than the well read (of books) and red (of hair) homophone in Prejudice. If there is a link it just extends the genius that is Tim Minchin as another way this song finds new ways to trick you!.

  • @trickster6272
    @trickster6272 3 года назад +663

    I like how when he says "You can even call us carrot top or blood nut" he looks pissed off, slightly insane and like he is ready to murder someone. He is very expressive with his face and eyes, and it makes it more fun and interesting to listen to and to watch him playing and singing.

    • @voidify3
      @voidify3 2 года назад +12

      Tampon tampon tampon tampon tampon….
      tampon tampon tampon

    • @dreamzofhorses
      @dreamzofhorses Год назад +6

      Reminiscent of Capt Jack Sparrow!

    • @theholidaylady1
      @theholidaylady1 Год назад +3

      Tim is an excellent actor!

    • @y_fam_goeglyd
      @y_fam_goeglyd Год назад +8

      That's why he wears the makeup around his eyes. It helps the audience see his expressions. It's a very clever thing to do!

    • @charliechaori182
      @charliechaori182 Месяц назад

      Yeah if your classically trained like he clearly is, that's something that's trained into you, smile with your eyes they used to repeat 😅

  • @lucaslucas191202
    @lucaslucas191202 5 лет назад +2740

    *"I dOn'T tHiNk ThAt'S aPpRoPrIate"*
    I'm dying haha

    • @mnsn_.
      @mnsn_. 4 года назад +47

      Cuz only a ginger can call another ginger ginger.

    • @frigg883
      @frigg883 3 года назад +10

      Lost my shit there 😂😂😂😂

    • @mokongthe3856
      @mokongthe3856 3 года назад +6

      lol twitter be like

    • @kishawnbennett9779
      @kishawnbennett9779 2 года назад +1

      *haha*

  • @jewlzcraig-leaves597
    @jewlzcraig-leaves597 3 месяца назад +21

    I can’t believe this just popped up in my 2024 feed. When my husband died suddenly and tragically 9 years ago, a friend told me that this song made her think of us. It’s so very beautiful and he really was my anchor 💙💔💞

  • @riparianlife97701
    @riparianlife97701 8 лет назад +3318

    I saw Tim perform this in Seattle, and when he started singing "Only a ______ ...", and we were all singing along instead of laughing in shock, he stood up stomped toward us and said "Do you ALL know this song from RUclips???" Hey, It's Seattle. The weather is shit much of the time, and we watch a LOT of RUclips.

    • @heinrichthurston6961
      @heinrichthurston6961 8 лет назад +189

      oh god, did he actually pause the set because the punchline was RIP? What'd he do next?

    • @riparianlife97701
      @riparianlife97701 8 лет назад +158

      Heinrich Thurston He went back and finished it. I excuse him because he wrote Matilda.

    • @heinrichthurston6961
      @heinrichthurston6961 8 лет назад +66

      Docktor Jim​​ Technically he composed it, the playwright was Dennis Kelly.
      I wish his earlier stuff like Fat Children was available live. His music isn't as enjoyable without seeing HIM in it. His presence makes it. Without him I just feel like I'm circlejerking. 

    • @riparianlife97701
      @riparianlife97701 8 лет назад +49

      Heinrich Thurston Technically, Roald Dahl wrote it. But Minchin made it what it was. And we got to see the most acclaimed Trunchbull. Dude was awesome.

    • @riparianlife97701
      @riparianlife97701 8 лет назад +9

      Langdon All of it was, and I'm excited for Groundhog Day.

  • @Ivan_Nano
    @Ivan_Nano 2 года назад +237

    The level of genius you need to be to make a song like this, realize that both words he is talking about share all the same letters and after all of that be lucky enough for him to be a ginger himself so he can sing the lyrics completely owning everything is just absolutely incredible. The many things that needed to happen for this song to exist, it totally blows my mind.

    • @depaulvera
      @depaulvera 2 года назад +6

      I like the way you think.

    • @williamschwartz9283
      @williamschwartz9283 2 года назад +4

      Iván Chocrón, The chances are one-in-a-million! IT’S A MIRACLE!!! “Thank you God for [… giving Tim this anagram].

    • @cornsuckeor6782
      @cornsuckeor6782 3 месяца назад

      you better be a ginger

    • @wallythewondercorncake8657
      @wallythewondercorncake8657 Месяц назад +1

      It's just an anagram, are you 10?

  • @jonclynes5535
    @jonclynes5535 4 года назад +184

    Musically alone, this is one of the greatest things I've heard.

  • @jonathankinsella7079
    @jonathankinsella7079 4 года назад +3583

    So he wrote this before playing a part in Jesus Christ Superstar right, i guess what I'm saying is this song is Pre-Judas.

    • @IlaughedIcried
      @IlaughedIcried 4 года назад +94

      I salute you, sir. A+.

    • @ThatonekidXDDofficial
      @ThatonekidXDDofficial 4 года назад +41

      Well done, sir, well done.

    • @worldofcubing8242
      @worldofcubing8242 4 года назад +33

      Damn this is an under rated comment lmaoooo

    • @JohnHaugeland
      @JohnHaugeland 4 года назад +40

      The argument exists that could be important advantantage in public relations.
      That is, a PR edge it is.

    • @cjhooversd
      @cjhooversd 4 года назад +13

      jonathan kinsella This ginger proudly salutes you.

  • @ScooterSkillsYolo
    @ScooterSkillsYolo 4 года назад +1944

    Don't get me wrong, the comedy of this is fucking A* but I'm more impressed by the insane talent this man has playing piano. Literally such a jam wtf?? It's bluezy, intense, fucking beautiful!

    • @Elysiadon
      @Elysiadon 3 года назад +36

      Yeah, A+ ideas and A+ technical execution.

    • @lostallcontrol4535
      @lostallcontrol4535 2 года назад +13

      literally i love this song jus bc of the jAzZy piano

    • @diogopinto2878
      @diogopinto2878 2 года назад +14

      HIS PIANO SKILLS ARE INSANEEEE

    • @gave2haze
      @gave2haze 2 года назад +4

      He's a really good actor too, a man of many talents

    • @Ailieorz
      @Ailieorz Год назад +2

      And he doesn't even rate himself that good of a piano player.

  • @micheleoreilly
    @micheleoreilly 9 часов назад

    Over my 68 years I have never been without my devoted mates - all rescue dogs. I've had to say goodbye to some too soon, and others reached the ripe old age of 15 yo and17 yo. It has been a privelege to be chosen to be their soulmate. Always there for me thru the ebb and flow of life, often when no human would do. Everyone of these beings I shared my life with will be part of my fabric while I live and beyond. Love and licks to all of you who have been equally blessed.❤

  • @redmer_de_boer
    @redmer_de_boer 7 лет назад +2344

    In our modern free-spoken society
    There is a word that we still hold taboo
    A word with a terrible history
    Of being used to abuse, oppress and subdue
    Just six seemingly harmless letters
    Arranged in a way that will form a word
    With more power than the pieces of metal
    That are forged to make swords
    A couple of Gs, an R and an E, an I and an N
    Just six little letters all jumbled together
    Have caused damage that we may never mend
    And it's important that we all respect
    That if these people should happen to choose
    To reclaim the word as their own
    It doesn't meant the rest of you have a right to it's use
    So never under estimate
    The power that language imparts
    Sticks and stones may break your bones
    But words can break hearts
    A couple of Gs, jeez, unless you've had to live it
    An R and an E, even I am careful with it
    An I and an N; in the end, it will only offend
    Don't want to have to spell it out again
    Yeah
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    So listen to me if you care for your health
    You won't call me ginger unless you're ginger yourself
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    When you are a ginger, life is pretty hard
    Years of ritual bullying in the school yard
    Kids calling you "ranga" and "Fanta pants"
    No invitation to the high school dance
    But you get up and learn to hold your head up
    You try to keep your cool and not get het up
    But until the feeling of ill is truly let up
    Then the word is ours and ours alone
    Don't you know that...
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Only a ginger can call another ginger" ginger"
    So if you call us ginge, we just might come unhinged
    If you don't have a fringe with at least a tinge of the ginge in it
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Now listen to me, we're not looking for sympathy
    Just because we're sensitive to UV
    Just cause we're pathetically pale
    We do alright with the females
    Yeah I like to ask the ladies 'round for ginger beer
    And soon they're running their fingers through my ginger beard
    And dunking my ginger nuts into their ginger tea
    And asking if they can call me ginge
    And I say, "I don't think that's appropriate!"
    'Cuz only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Only a ginga can call another ginga "ginga"
    And all the ladies, they agree it's a fact
    Once you've gone ginge, you can't go back
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Yeah go ginge, go you funky motherfucking ginge
    Yeah, funky ginger mofo
    Yeah, you can call us "bozo" or "fire truck"
    You can even call us "carrot top" or "blood nut"
    Yeah, you can call us "match stick" or "tampon"
    But fucking with the G-word is just not on
    If you're a ginger-phobe and you don't like us
    We will stand up to the fight if you want to fight us
    But if you cut yourself, you might catch gingivitis
    So maybe you should shut your funky mouth
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    So if you call us ginge, you can't whinge if you're injured
    If you don't have a tinge of the ginge in your minge
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    And you know my kids will always be clothed and fed
    'Cos papa's gonna be bringing home the gingerbread
    And they'll be pretty smart, because they'll be well-read
    And by "read", I mean "read" and the other kind of "red"
    (It's a homophone!)
    Only a ginger can call another ginger "ginger"
    Only a ginga can call another ginga "ginga"
    Just like only a ninja can sneak up on another ninja
    Yeah, only a ginger, only a ginger
    Only a ginger, yeah
    Are you all listening-a?
    I'm not pointing the finger
    I just having a sing-a
    I'm just reminding ya
    That only a ginger can call another ginger
    "Ginger"

    • @eoghanbreathnach4921
      @eoghanbreathnach4921 5 лет назад +22

      What was the point man

    • @naomidelday6167
      @naomidelday6167 5 лет назад +17

      Brilliant

    • @Sileithel
      @Sileithel 5 лет назад +130

      Thank you very much! As a non-native speaker of English I couldn't get every word. Thanks!

    • @firefox1731
      @firefox1731 5 лет назад +3

      This is another person who has no life. *clapclapclapclapclap*

    • @gameexpert060
      @gameexpert060 5 лет назад +12

      Coconut because copying and pasting something from genius gives someone no life

  • @ianadams7692
    @ianadams7692 6 лет назад +406

    I love how Tim Minchin and Bo Burnham use music to convey comedy so perfectly. The way they blend both together is just fantastic. Thats why they're both in my top 3 best comedians in the whole flippin world!

    • @j0inmeindeath
      @j0inmeindeath 3 года назад +35

      I love how Bo's said before that he looks up to Tim. They're both amazing.

    • @iamthebird565
      @iamthebird565 2 года назад +3

      Who is the other?

    • @biosec9361
      @biosec9361 2 года назад +12

      I grew up watching Bo. I was 12 when he started posting videos on OG RUclips. I had never heard of Tim until I saw Bo mention him. I watched this video and it all makes sense. The comedy, the tone switches, clearly an inspiration to young Bo.

    • @timothyevans4323
      @timothyevans4323 2 года назад +6

      Don’t leave out Rodney Carrington…

    • @Holygiant
      @Holygiant Год назад +7

      I wish Bo could shred the keys like Tim does but I love both of them

  • @TheRealSnowCat
    @TheRealSnowCat 2 года назад +107

    This is the song with which I introduce people to Tim Minchin's music. All of his work is absolutely incredible, but I believe this one song encapsulates much of what makes him such a mad genius, as well as an incredibly talented musician who has obviously worked incredibly hard at his craft for decades.

    • @filipdraculas
      @filipdraculas Год назад +2

      This is the song that allowed me to discover the brilliance of Tim Minchin. Thank you @joriswigger

  • @AthenaKeatingThomas
    @AthenaKeatingThomas 4 месяца назад +14

    I loved this song years ago and I still do now. I'm jazzed that he's still touring! Keep kicking posterior, Tim!

  • @barkwhoop8052
    @barkwhoop8052 6 лет назад +182

    Damn, I am so fascinated by people with incredible musical talent that decide to use that skill for laughs, props to Tim for writing a song that I would probably still listen to even if it weren't hilarious

    • @debbiehoad1850
      @debbiehoad1850 2 года назад +1

      Comedy's such a powerful vehicle. I feel the same about Hari Kondobolu. Masters Degree in Law and he's a stand up comedian, but his comedy is so effective. All the brilliance is put to good use.

  • @spootot
    @spootot 8 лет назад +2173

    *I DON'T THINK THAT'S APPROPRIATE*
    I forgot how much I love Tim Gingchin

    • @michelleflood8220
      @michelleflood8220 7 лет назад +4

      spoot wish he'd sing this with my second cousin the comedian tom Gleeson !

    • @Crimethoughtfull
      @Crimethoughtfull 6 лет назад +19

      "dipping my ginger nuts into their ginger tea"...but THAT is inappropriate! He is brilliant!

    • @kaeverens
      @kaeverens 6 лет назад +13

      shut your funky mouth!

    • @charleskeefer5869
      @charleskeefer5869 6 лет назад +6

      Did you really fucking get 586 thumbs up with this niggaz name spelled wrong??? Fuck you America. FUck you.

    • @kaeverens
      @kaeverens 6 лет назад +10

      Yeah! The entire world could be the ones voting, but fuck America in particular!

  • @JohnGouvalisJD
    @JohnGouvalisJD 3 года назад +433

    The way he "sneaks up" on you the word "ninja" at the end is effing genius! After 5 minutes of getting into your head, he gets your heart pumping in a fraction of a second when you hear that first syllable of "ninja", followed by the very clever pronunciation of "listening", I could've swore that he said what it's been in my head since the start of the song. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is Prejudice! This is a brilliant piece of social commentary as well as a social experiment. Genius!

    • @mydemon
      @mydemon 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for spoiling it for those who haven't seen the song yet.. for some reason your comment shows as top comment

    • @Dahmerxx
      @Dahmerxx 2 года назад +73

      @@mydemon That's why you watch videos before reading the comments

    • @Half_Finis
      @Half_Finis 2 года назад +2

      Read this comment the exact moment he said it

    • @ivandavies1388
      @ivandavies1388 2 года назад

      It's ginger not ninja

    • @stejer211
      @stejer211 2 года назад +12

      @@ivandavies1388 You couldn't be bothered to listen to the video but you still had to comment?

  • @BerezenkoIlya
    @BerezenkoIlya 3 года назад +46

    I’ve got this clip as a reply for me complaining about my dyslexia and the word ‘ginger’. The best reply I’ve ever got on the internet.

  • @damienshifts6711
    @damienshifts6711 3 года назад +561

    If talent was a commodity, this guy would be a billionaire

    • @sofasogood7164
      @sofasogood7164 3 года назад +21

      He's still doing fine, I guess. Despite all, I doubt he's in the RED. 😉

    • @bradwilson5552
      @bradwilson5552 3 года назад +9

      He’s in the “ging”

    • @ruthk618
      @ruthk618 8 месяцев назад +1

      Talent IS a commodity though?😂

    • @Bloo2314
      @Bloo2314 2 месяца назад


      Could be, but not by itself- if Mr Minchin was born under different circumstances even his massive talent might have not been worth anything @@ruthk618

  • @GiraffeFlavored
    @GiraffeFlavored 5 лет назад +151

    I'll never get back the first time listening to this and not knowing where it goes, but good god that was one of the greatest experiences

    • @DennisKovacich
      @DennisKovacich 4 месяца назад

      That’s why I love watching people react to this song. I can relive the experience vicariously through them.

  • @videonautics
    @videonautics 8 лет назад +2634

    This song proves that gingers have souls.

    • @simonward-thoms7564
      @simonward-thoms7564 8 лет назад +10

      Ha! you get two thumbs straight up for this post!

    • @ForeverMrZaphaell
      @ForeverMrZaphaell 8 лет назад +69

      Ha! Of course, with all those souls we stole we can use whichever we want!

    • @PEPPERS777
      @PEPPERS777 8 лет назад +24

      is it possible that Tim somehow accumulated all the souls of the ginger people

    • @swankmank
      @swankmank 8 лет назад +37

      they got soul, but souls? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @SkreltNL
      @SkreltNL 8 лет назад +3

      this is just the exception to the rule bruh

  • @gavinsanderson5396
    @gavinsanderson5396 2 года назад +50

    This song is absolute genius. The piano work is insane and the comedy deception is outstanding. My word this guy is talented.

  • @sr6571
    @sr6571 8 лет назад +1905

    I'm ginger and this is now my anthem

  • @kimroberts7006
    @kimroberts7006 2 года назад +69

    I have rarely in my life, seen a performance so brilliant. It's a masterpiece. I am in awe of this man's extraordinary talent. Also, best misdirection in a song EVER!!!

  • @Troy-Monroe
    @Troy-Monroe 3 года назад +42

    The second phase of this song could stand alone instrumentally as one of the funkiest, most pleasant blues I’ve ever heard. It keeps me coming back

    • @vikingmetaldragon
      @vikingmetaldragon 10 месяцев назад +1

      The first phase is better for me. Dark, dramatic, moody and beautiful.

  • @peteskyrunner4845
    @peteskyrunner4845 2 года назад +35

    The man is an absolute genius. The piano playing, the songs, the clever lyrics, the perfect timing. Just amazing!

  • @JerryRigEverything
    @JerryRigEverything 7 лет назад +3221

    I need to learn the piano.

    • @metalheadmoparguy8077
      @metalheadmoparguy8077 4 года назад +138

      Jerry wtf u doing here , u wanna durability test him ?

    • @stuartclifton4764
      @stuartclifton4764 4 года назад +54

      bro, the best crossover i never knew i needed

    • @marcjorge5725
      @marcjorge5725 4 года назад +30

      @jerryrigeverything did you learn to play yet?

    • @mxda96
      @mxda96 4 года назад +25

      this is an anime plot twist

    • @firefoxmd420
      @firefoxmd420 4 года назад +7

      :o never expected you to be here

  • @devincordray4582
    @devincordray4582 8 лет назад +1723

    I see what you did there, my ginga!

    • @devincordray4582
      @devincordray4582 8 лет назад +32

      +StationaryBike okay now I don't get the joke.

    • @poponachtschnecke
      @poponachtschnecke 8 лет назад +7

      I don't think his carpet matches the drapes

    • @xPjzQhitUmH
      @xPjzQhitUmH 8 лет назад +6

      *Ginger

    • @Crimethoughtfull
      @Crimethoughtfull 7 лет назад +4

      Reminds me of Training Day where Denzel Washington was always saying "my nigga"...nicely done!

    • @TheDevilishSmile
      @TheDevilishSmile 7 лет назад

      ... i am ginger

  • @puffthemagicsativa3784
    @puffthemagicsativa3784 8 лет назад +951

    Tim is a fucking genius

    • @joaocamilo8106
      @joaocamilo8106 8 лет назад +23

      Iup, the fucking ginger sure can sing, play and write!

    • @xp5957
      @xp5957 7 лет назад +7

      João Camilo shut your funky mouth Joao you're not ginger!

    • @bacon.cheesecake
      @bacon.cheesecake 7 лет назад +1

      do you have a tinge of the ginge in your minge?

    • @xp5957
      @xp5957 7 лет назад

      Bacon CheeseCake in the fringe

    • @joaocamilo8106
      @joaocamilo8106 7 лет назад +5

      Don't tell me what to do! We're all gingers!

  • @bigtony1434
    @bigtony1434 3 года назад +295

    He caught us with a ginger herring at the start.

    • @AvoirJoseph
      @AvoirJoseph 3 года назад +4

      Brilliant, I love it

    • @sent162
      @sent162 3 года назад +21

      don’t you mean a red hairing

    • @alexmathieson6342
      @alexmathieson6342 2 года назад +4

      @@sent162 litterly the joke my guy

    • @drummingtildeath
      @drummingtildeath 2 года назад +9

      @@alexmathieson6342 you also missed the joke, he said red HAIRing

    • @TheBehm08
      @TheBehm08 2 года назад +1

      Underrated

  • @ForeverMrZaphaell
    @ForeverMrZaphaell 8 лет назад +1625

    This video is a Red Hairing!

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 7 лет назад +67

    His piano playing is just so damn phenomenal! His ability to play such technically difficult and off-timed passages so smoothly and effortlessly is simply incredible! Add to that some brilliant word-smithing(?) and you got yourself a world-class entertainer!

    • @jordanlp02
      @jordanlp02 2 года назад

      I've seen your comments under so many videos, it's getting quite odd at this point.

  • @Pebble_Collector
    @Pebble_Collector 9 лет назад +339

    "Just like only a Ni... nja can sneak up on another Ninja"
    Oh Timmy, I do enjoy you.
    Been at least a couple months since watching this.

    • @lejlamoriarty4838
      @lejlamoriarty4838 9 лет назад +25

      +LrsLzk I was waiting for the N word, he tricked me with the Ninja thing.

    • @rogerfvb
      @rogerfvb 7 лет назад +8

      His trolling worked perfectly then.

    • @B-Meister
      @B-Meister 9 месяцев назад +1

      This is your reminder to watch it again

  • @RonkoReacts
    @RonkoReacts Год назад +4

    This song deserves way more than 155K likes after 13 years and 17-million views. Chit-- the jam on the piano is worth several million by itself-- give it up people!

  • @chaoslegend953
    @chaoslegend953 5 лет назад +182

    “If you’ve got a tinge of the ginge in your minge” 😂

  • @garyfrew4006
    @garyfrew4006 5 лет назад +86

    This song is genius, on so many levels

    • @munky342
      @munky342 4 года назад +7

      The timing, the musicality and the subversion of expectation were all on point.
      Love me some Minchin.

  • @abbenylund
    @abbenylund 5 лет назад +325

    They had me in the first half, not gonna lie

  • @afeine1
    @afeine1 4 месяца назад +6

    One of the greatest wordsmiths or our time
    Brilliant

  • @meganro2978
    @meganro2978 8 лет назад +918

    'IT'S A HOMOPHONE' i cRIED

    • @smartalek180
      @smartalek180 6 лет назад +13

      No homophone, no homophone -- you're the homophone!

    • @someoneonearth1617
      @someoneonearth1617 6 лет назад +1

      It’s not a homophone. Homophone is sounding the same.

    • @georgesmith4225
      @georgesmith4225 6 лет назад +32

      Someone On Earth
      Pretty sure Red and Read are homophones

    • @someoneonearth1617
      @someoneonearth1617 6 лет назад +1

      Defunctspark 72 Oh, sorry, yes they are. I thought he meant ‘Ginger’ and, well, the other word.

    • @onpsxmember
      @onpsxmember 6 лет назад +12

      @@someoneonearth1617 You mean voldemort?

  • @RoccoChief
    @RoccoChief 8 лет назад +669

    WE NEED THIS MAN TO GET TOGETHER WITH BO BURNHAM AND THE SHOW WILL BE A NATURAL TREASURE.

  • @kousetsuhana
    @kousetsuhana 4 года назад +20

    the music is fantastic and his playing makes for such a rich sounds, it's delightful on the ears.

  • @TheDandonian
    @TheDandonian 2 года назад +10

    It still blows me away how much talent this took, right down to the lighting change, from blacklight to orange on the word Ginger at 2:40. I will buy tickets the next time I see you near by.

  • @jasonwillows5239
    @jasonwillows5239 4 года назад +964

    Tim: Even I am careful with it
    Also Tim: Says it 60 times in 3 minutes (Yes, I counted)

    • @cafeeineaddicted8123
      @cafeeineaddicted8123 4 года назад +79

      Yes, and every time it is said carefully :P

    • @altsamearl1089
      @altsamearl1089 4 года назад +6

      Actually its 52

    • @bren8927
      @bren8927 3 года назад +8

      He wasnt talking about the word ginger the song when he said I am careful with it... He is using sarcasm at that point in reference to a different slang word that is 6 letters using the same and refers to race.. hence his deep stare and pause when he says the letter N..But thats where its unique comedy. He makes a point without ever actually saying it. Very amazing piano and lyrics. No way he was being careful with the word ginger it verifies what people initially would've thought from the lyrics in the first verse.

    • @kimjong-il8068
      @kimjong-il8068 3 года назад

      Ginger

    • @debbiehoad1850
      @debbiehoad1850 2 года назад

      But he's probably very careful when he decides whether to use it to another redhead.

  • @mrxsatyr8459
    @mrxsatyr8459 3 года назад +1418

    If "He had us in the first half ngl" was a song

    • @georgecaplin9075
      @georgecaplin9075 3 года назад +34

      This is an exquisitely crafted comment, that deserves a lot more likes.

    • @abasis.baruti9819
      @abasis.baruti9819 3 года назад +5

      Absolutely

    • @Bystronicman08
      @Bystronicman08 3 года назад

      @@georgecaplin9075 No, shitty meme comments don't deserve any likes at all.

    • @DS-uh6ss
      @DS-uh6ss 3 года назад +19

      King of the weaponized key change.

    • @Naretek
      @Naretek 3 года назад +9

      If you want a song that’s even more “had us in the first half” then listen to his song “Cont”

  • @PianoDiary85
    @PianoDiary85 10 месяцев назад +4

    Saw Tim live tonight. His music was incredible and although he wasn't playing his comedy songs (mostly some of his earlier music, songs from his musicals and from TV) he had the whole audience laughing between every song. It's impossible not to like Tim or see his intelligence if you've ever heard him speak for more than 5 seconds.

  • @dcbsmt
    @dcbsmt 5 месяцев назад +5

    The "yeah" is everything. I love it so much.

  • @yutehube4468
    @yutehube4468 Год назад +9

    One of the best and cleverest comedy bits ever made. Hats off. He's taking the piss out of 4 or 5 things all at the same time.

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio 2 года назад +7

    I imagine the moment he conceived of this idea was so joyous. So much fun; so profound. Gets the point across as nothing else does.

  • @greatalbumslog
    @greatalbumslog 6 лет назад +2991

    can bo burnham, tim minchin, and flight of the conchords release one album together please

    • @josh4601
      @josh4601 6 лет назад +125

      throw Stephen lynch in there and you've got one hell of a party
      Maybe even have tom lehrer host it, then again he's pretty old now.

    • @kickedinthecalfbyacow7549
      @kickedinthecalfbyacow7549 6 лет назад +36

      What about weird al and the Barron nights?

    • @maryelephant940
      @maryelephant940 5 лет назад +12

      @@josh4601 But still alive ...

    • @leojoshua4294
      @leojoshua4294 5 лет назад +15

      MAN I thought about that recently too... I would literally die for that collaboration

    • @lepras3993
      @lepras3993 5 лет назад +8

      And Steve Martin

  • @MrMoFortune
    @MrMoFortune 3 года назад +4

    this genius of the song is so understated. Few songs if any deserve to become ‘viral’.

  • @taylorlife9813
    @taylorlife9813 8 лет назад +24

    I'm so glad that he has so much fun preforming and writing songs 😊

  • @drewpederson7313
    @drewpederson7313 5 лет назад +12

    This song is an absolute stroke of genius, I am honored to have heard it.

  • @stephencosido7975
    @stephencosido7975 8 лет назад +68

    "I dont think thats appropriate!!!" gets me everytime HAHAHAHAHA

  • @An_Arbitrary_Miscellany
    @An_Arbitrary_Miscellany Год назад +14

    This is genius on so many levels. How can he deliver such intelligent lyrics that require proper nuance for the humour to work, AND play piano to that level at the same fucking time. Brilliant.

  • @maxisan137
    @maxisan137 8 лет назад +76

    Damn, the epicness of his voice at 1:53

  • @jennifermandell9971
    @jennifermandell9971 3 года назад +164

    I think the 2.2K people who disliked this song must have completely missed the satirical (genius) nature of this song.

    • @debbiehoad1850
      @debbiehoad1850 2 года назад +1

      They didn't. They're just the same white people who think they should be able to say anything they like, because freedom... /eyeroll

    • @Davidmoore-ib8xg
      @Davidmoore-ib8xg 2 года назад

      Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today?

    • @mikeb3811
      @mikeb3811 Год назад +2

      they only listened to the first half 😂

  • @theholidaylady1
    @theholidaylady1 Год назад +5

    Any time I'm feeling stressed, anxious or nervous, I just listen to you sing or watch you sing and I instantly feel better. Thank you, Tim! You do so much good in the world. You have no idea! 😍

  • @igorsamardziski2238
    @igorsamardziski2238 3 года назад +4

    I must have watched this a 1000 times and it still gives me goosebumps. If I ever meet Tm, I'll bow at his feet. Pure genius.

  • @GaryLeventhal
    @GaryLeventhal 10 лет назад +53

    The more I listen to Tim' the more I respect his writing and playing.

    • @smartasdan
      @smartasdan 10 лет назад +5

      He is a genius in being able to present serious social global issues in a way that we can laugh at, but afterwards walk away from with a different perspective in regard to the related subject.

  • @EBThisThat
    @EBThisThat 2 года назад +7

    My absolute favorite of his songs, so unbelievably creative. The music, the wordplay, comedic timing...these are Herculean efforts in and of themselves. Bravo !

    • @bt7482
      @bt7482 Год назад

      I see the influence he had on my favorite artist Bo Burnham.

  • @foodank_atr817
    @foodank_atr817 5 лет назад +8

    What a well written song... Several distinct musical phrases,intro... Intro intro...time changes... a key change, good melodic variation, not even counting the cleverness of the lyrics... Just good song structure... Listening now for a 3rd time in a row

  • @Migglewopple
    @Migglewopple 2 года назад +8

    I watch this once a week; its addictive, especially considering the social atmosphere of today. something about taking things seriously but also pointing out the ridiculousness of what is...
    Minchin is a genius

  • @Noniksleft
    @Noniksleft 8 лет назад +3455

    Does a ninja need to be ginger to sneak up on a ginger ninja?

    • @abigailchurcher26
      @abigailchurcher26 8 лет назад +118

      If we get into that we will break the universe

    • @M3ssi117
      @M3ssi117 8 лет назад +269

      No, but a ninja needs to be ginger to sneak up on a ginger ninja to call him ginger.

    • @quantum5768
      @quantum5768 8 лет назад +88

      What if the ninja has a tinge of the ginge in the minge?

    • @Noniksleft
      @Noniksleft 8 лет назад +55

      Quantum A minimum of 3 ginger pubes are required.

    • @Nyerguds
      @Nyerguds 8 лет назад +14

      No, because all _real_ ninjas are Japanese, and Japanese don't have gingers :p

  • @gownerjones2
    @gownerjones2 8 лет назад +6440

    I'm not a gingerphobe... Some of my best friends are gingers... I swear. I'm one sixty-fourth ginger myself so I can't be a gingerphobe. I'm not a gingerphobe, I'm just saying I prefer blondes in general.

    • @kgsz
      @kgsz 8 лет назад +66

      Love it :)
      /ginger

    • @benjaminwebster2
      @benjaminwebster2 8 лет назад +96

      Oh I prefer a ginger all day long

    • @gownerjones2
      @gownerjones2 8 лет назад +68

      Ben Webster So do I, incidentally. I just had to make the joke.

    • @benjaminwebster2
      @benjaminwebster2 8 лет назад +17

      HOLyPumpgun | Gaming gingers are a rarer breed

    • @gownerjones2
      @gownerjones2 8 лет назад +166

      ***** It's almost as if that was the fucking joke, isn't it?

  • @theholidaylady1
    @theholidaylady1 4 года назад +13

    Every day now, as I go about my daily life, your songs are running trough my head and I can't wait to take a break and go and watch your videos again! Thank you so much for helping us get through this pandemic.

    • @Davidmoore-ib8xg
      @Davidmoore-ib8xg 2 года назад

      Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today?

  • @maxbazhenov3405
    @maxbazhenov3405 7 месяцев назад +4

    Tim, you are the best. Thank you for your songs and attitude. Many years ago I learned from you how to laugh at myself and since then my life became better in all forms. Cheers from a rocknroll nerd 🤘

  • @terrygeil
    @terrygeil Год назад +4

    I can listen to this anytime and it gives me chills and brings a huge smile to my face. Total brilliance!! I thought I could play the piano…not really. The parts where he was snapping, playing one handed and stomping his foot are so good. His nuances, beats and timing are all incredible. If he isn’t, he should be a stand up comedian. So damn good on the piano though…
    A National treasure!

  • @thefridgefreezer
    @thefridgefreezer 7 лет назад +5

    The first time I heard this I was blown away. Just rediscovered Tim, he's truly a genius

  • @stefanos7724
    @stefanos7724 6 лет назад +221

    I've been listening to this song for AGES and I just realized Tim is barefoot

    • @leyasep5919
      @leyasep5919 5 лет назад +1

      Like Tori Amos sometimes

    • @jesseb9882
      @jesseb9882 4 года назад +3

      I thought I had something funny. Turns out, you win.

    • @TheNefastor
      @TheNefastor 4 года назад +11

      That's because it's hard to see with your ears. You should have tried watching instead 😘

    • @TheOrcasRule
      @TheOrcasRule 4 года назад +19

      He's always barefoot....except for "Thank you, God," which you should watch immediately.

    • @lokettut
      @lokettut 4 года назад +8

      Tim is usually barefoot, unless the song requires a boot. (wich some songs do) :P

  • @jackcatchpowle8351
    @jackcatchpowle8351 3 года назад +5

    I've listened to this song for ages and only just watched the video for the first time and it made it even better, truly a master at comedy 👌

  • @cherylbutler6635
    @cherylbutler6635 4 года назад +16

    I have just discovered this wonderful man. Wow.

    • @MxJulianaHeng
      @MxJulianaHeng 4 года назад +3

      I discovered him a week ago, EPIPHANY! Gives me another reason to live through quarantine.

    • @CarbonTech19
      @CarbonTech19 4 года назад

      I wish I was the one that told you. I thrive on undying gratitude, lol. I've been a fan for years and when I shared with my wife, she gave me shit for holding out. We ended up watching the whole Albert Hall video and then hit RUclips. Anyways, spread the word, it's a joy sharing joy. Cheers.

    • @roguemary
      @roguemary 4 года назад +3

      Welcome to a whole new world

  • @bradlbe
    @bradlbe 10 лет назад +2172

    Why have I just accidentally discovered this guy now?

    • @TimHillmanssimplyacting
      @TimHillmanssimplyacting 9 лет назад +18

      You didn't watch Californication- season four I think.

    • @mattdog1000000
      @mattdog1000000 9 лет назад +12

      Tim Hillman It was pretty hard to stomach through season 2, can't blame him for never making it to 4.

    • @MrBakkensan
      @MrBakkensan 9 лет назад +6

      Michael Peterson wha.. There was some season that was slow but 2 wasn't it.

    • @mattdog1000000
      @mattdog1000000 9 лет назад +2

      Andreas Bakken It wasn't slow, it was bad.

    • @bradlbe
      @bradlbe 9 лет назад +18

      Just for the record.
      I've never seen one episode.

  • @gatekeepersacredshapes
    @gatekeepersacredshapes 6 лет назад +9

    This is comedically and musically brilliant on so many levels. like.. my brain is exploding from witnessing this talent!

  • @avi8r66
    @avi8r66 2 года назад +1

    This barefooted longhair has some genuine talent, not just in the humor but the music as well. Amazing stuff. We need more of this in the world now more than ever.

  • @8191mark
    @8191mark 4 года назад +15

    Being a guitar player I usually gravitate towards admiring other guitarists abilities, but Tim is the exception. His touch, feel, technique and licks are exceptional. I Hope I can be half the player he is one day.

  • @JustAnotherSunny
    @JustAnotherSunny 11 лет назад +26

    Oh my god, that was AMAZING! That twist xD Sooooo awesome!

  • @mickyjunior88
    @mickyjunior88 10 лет назад +183

    I was listening to this with my partner (she's a ginger) and her two sons. Just after tim sings one of the lines her youngest son innocently says to her 'hi tampon!'

    • @justinm2697
      @justinm2697 10 лет назад +3

      LOL!

    • @jayychieffo
      @jayychieffo 9 лет назад +3

      Omfg I read this comment Im now dying from laughter ;)

    • @Straddllw
      @Straddllw 9 лет назад +1

      mickyjunior88 ROFL!!! OMG!!!

    • @Pebble_Collector
      @Pebble_Collector 9 лет назад +10

      mickyjunior88 Duuude, careful with the G word. You can land yourself in trouble throwing that word around; especially in the presence of a... erm... Celtic American? Sure, let's go with that, Celtic American.

    • @theschwahntruckguy9008
      @theschwahntruckguy9008 6 лет назад +3

      You didn’t listen to the song

  • @Bodom1after1midnight
    @Bodom1after1midnight 2 года назад

    I've found myself regularly returning to these older videos on Tim's over, heck probably the last 10 years. Absolutely love this stuff.

  • @darceyhaynes968
    @darceyhaynes968 7 лет назад +425

    We watched this in class and I cried

    • @katiePaulActing
      @katiePaulActing 7 лет назад +4

      Darcey Haynes SAME LMAO

    • @elsiepelsie3463
      @elsiepelsie3463 7 лет назад +19

      Why’d you watch this in lesson???

    • @naeness
      @naeness 6 лет назад +16

      What's the name of the class? How to be happy?

    • @KGzSUPREME
      @KGzSUPREME 6 лет назад +9

      I can imagine watching this is psychology maybe lol

    • @Crimethoughtfull
      @Crimethoughtfull 6 лет назад +16

      In class?? Best teacher award, coming up!

  • @mollyadams7896
    @mollyadams7896 8 лет назад +13

    This is my favourite video on the Internet

  • @StardidiMarcelis
    @StardidiMarcelis 8 лет назад +93

    Holy F! After watching this over 5 times I finally realised how brilliant the double meaning of this song is!

    • @walle6531
      @walle6531 8 лет назад +1

      same

    • @BlueYel1
      @BlueYel1 8 лет назад

      Can you enlighten us?

    • @StardidiMarcelis
      @StardidiMarcelis 8 лет назад +9

      if you rearrange the letters 'ginger' you get a different word which carries a significant amount of prejudice

    • @exitus82
      @exitus82 8 лет назад +1

      It's a racial slur for black people...get it?

    • @StardidiMarcelis
      @StardidiMarcelis 8 лет назад

      Marshahahall yea :p

  • @Anonymous_tjjh
    @Anonymous_tjjh 3 года назад +14

    The message in his lyrics and the way he gets his point across is actually really good so much talent here 🔥

  • @caninelynx0747
    @caninelynx0747 7 лет назад +5

    The guy’s a GENIUS ! I’ve watched almost all of his videos today and not one of them hasn’t made me laugh my brain out .😂😂😂😂AND some of his songs genuinely have very good melodies! With his solid piano skills and singing ability...... I’m loving this guy .Respect.👏🏻

  • @ArronMCFC
    @ArronMCFC 5 лет назад +66

    1:52 It can't only be me who gets goosebumps at Tims vocals here. I can't explain why I love it so much it just hits me differently haha

    • @mnsn_.
      @mnsn_. 4 года назад +1

      Nope. God.. I love him..

    • @Thomas_Winters
      @Thomas_Winters 4 года назад +1

      His voice is so just ugh. Wonderful vocal control

    • @Blood385
      @Blood385 2 года назад +2

      Was looking for this comment. Damn, that is such a cool effect.

  • @gentillygirl545
    @gentillygirl545 5 лет назад +6

    That is one of the most brilliant and clever things ever. I love Tim Minchin!!

  • @stephenbeesley5524
    @stephenbeesley5524 3 месяца назад +1

    Just bought your book bud twice, keep going, worlds a much better place with you in it! Class!

  • @alexandermclean3611
    @alexandermclean3611 10 лет назад +11

    I really love this guy. Although he is incredibly funny, is insane on the piano and has a great voice, the message he is trying to get across is clear and says a lot. Thank you :)

  • @EdMcStinko
    @EdMcStinko 9 лет назад +36

    2:32 laughed my arse off, the delivery was perfect

  • @anthonymacconnell8817
    @anthonymacconnell8817 5 лет назад +103

    I love the audible sigh of relief from the crowd when he first says "ginger"
    My mood when I was first listening was making me listen in an overly critical way, and I ended up trying to pluck out any meaning I could made me nervous during the first half for no reason other than I was being ridiculous.

    • @ChestersonJack
      @ChestersonJack 3 года назад +4

      @Vladimir Novitski That’s not what I got from this song at all

  • @enough_about_me
    @enough_about_me Год назад +2

    Ahhhhh love Tim! Came across him in England in the earliest aughts still an incredible sound 23 years later 😘

  • @nagywywy
    @nagywywy 8 лет назад +16

    I adore how he plays the piano.

  • @iudex4555
    @iudex4555 3 года назад +10

    I simply can't word how I love this man, lol, Tim Minchin is effing amazing.

  • @laylasarrinchar8990
    @laylasarrinchar8990 8 лет назад +86

    The look on his face when he spells it the first time 😂

  • @tamaralane3518
    @tamaralane3518 17 дней назад

    Needed this. December 7 2024. Genius and hilarious talented.