I am Thai myself, and the joke about the name of our capital city like this has been in my head for long. Yet I keep it to myself alone without telling anybody else, because most of Thai people would not laugh for it. Thank you Russell.
Jack Nathapat thailand have no(bad) reputation in whole world,and only that's are responsible for that, don't mind my words, it feels like shame if u say somebody that u are going to bkk
Jack what can I say you have a good sense of humor. Most people take everything so serious... I’m from Denmark and comedians makes fun of danish people on how much they drink, then I just laugh... I don’t have a problem with alcohol... I only have a problem without😂
I am a Thai, and I live in Bangkok. I find this joke pretty funny. This joke dates back decades. A lot of towns and cities in the world do have names that sound downright funny in the Thai language too. We make fun of them, they make fun of us. They exaggerate, so do we. And all lives still go on.
He’s one of the greats. Not because he’s the funniest comedian ever but because he is the most relatable comedian. No matter the audience, he can relate a joke. He’s pretty incredible.
This is funny and Russell is awesome. And just to avoid stigmatisation, these massage parlors exist but only if that's you went for and in touristic areas where the signs already let you guess what you're getting into. Appart from that, no one will ever touch you inappropriately. Thai massage is actually done with clothes on, and it is mix of acupressure and stretches. You can get it for around 10 usd anywhere in Bangkok. They'll also offer oil massage which is similar to a sports or Swedish massage and foot massage which is reflexology. Not everyone in Thailand wants to jerk u off and it is usually a service you pay extra for, in those particular types of places you find in the dirty touristic areas. This was funny but I just though it is nice to inform/educate
Haha, as a Thai, his accent is almost certainly spot-on, especially when he says "Bangkok" xD. The reason why it's called Bangkok is because back in the days the city was called "Ban Gaw". Just an fyi.
I live near Cockburn. Yep, in Perth, Western Australia, its a large suburb. You pronounce it like co-burn but that's just to avoid embarrassment. Whomever names these places must have a wicked sense of humour.
oh my god... laughing my everything off.... this man is awesome..... this one is the best of all he has ever delivered in his life... i mean if all the other ones are like Everest (really they are, nobody can even touch that), this one is like Everest on mars..... hahaha...
That was a good joke, lol. But just for your information, "Bangkok" is a mispronunciation of "Bahng Gawk" which literally means, "the city of olives". And none of the natives will say that their city's name is "Bangkok" because the actual name of Thailand's capital city is "Krung Thep".
'"Bangkok" is a mispronunciation of "Bahng Gawk" which literally means, "the city of olives"' - utter rubbish. Bang is a Thai word meaning 'a village on a stream', and the name might have been derived from Bang Ko, ko meaning 'island', stemming from the city's watery landscape. It is the result of the French mispronunciation of Bang Ko. I know, I live there.
the thing I love about comedy is it’s the one place where we all come together and the Barriers that seperate us wether it be cultural or political are broken down by laughter.
Why Thailand is the most visited by Europeans and for their aversion to the opposite sex. 150 years ago France invaded Vietnam Lao and Cambodia. British invaded India and Burma. Both stopping on opposite sides of the Thai border because they didn't want to fight each other. They agree instead to leave it alone "entente cordial" hence Thailand was never invaded by Christians nor Islam, an accident of history and pure luck it kept it's original Hindu Buddhist culture of 1000's old (no aversion to sex) During the Vietnam war the US military made it a famous stop for rest n recreation. As a Indian Hindu I am proud of Thailand ฉันรักประเทศไทย💓🇹🇭
I always travel overseas as if I were going to anywhere in the US because I want to experience the people, the culture not the architecture. So, my son went to Iraq (not a tourist) and I sent him a letter asking what is Iraq famous for and could he bring a souvenir. He sent me what looked like a nightgown bedazzled. It is comfortable.
Yep, Russel got the full Bangkok experience! Love his live show when he came over to Bangkok, he also mentioned the massage experience at the show as well
Honestly guys,i didn't know till now,that why the hell Bangkok's name is Bangkok,but when i grew up and got to know a little about these things and when seeing russel.i understood.i just couldn't control my laughter😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.i was like holy jeez😆😆😆so that's why it's name is that.😝😝😝
it blew my mind, this guy is so fucking witty ad funny, that I am not done laughing at one of his jokes and he is telling the next joke, again hilarious af
Saw him recently. He's still working on new material. A bit rusty. Didn't laugh much. Twice. Not enough. Good thing I didn't pay boku bucks for up-front seats. But he's the best in the world right now. The. Best. Nobody is Russell or close to him in terms of fluidity and cleverness. He's killed it for me for the others. No reason to listen to any other comedian. Russell is king, right now.
People just see what they looking for it’s depends on what r u looking for and that who u r If u looking for beautiful culture beautiful country kind people here u will see it
Day before yesterday went to a movie... Asked for 'cockporn' instead of 'popcorn' by mistake (once and on purpose the next time)... The guy looked at me and my husband all confused. 🤣
Thailand use Bangkok because the full name of Bangkok in Thai is very long and hard to pronounce for foreigner. This is long form: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit
Pfft he can never be this open when performing in that country. Bunch of closed minded folks there. He was there as part of the Notorious tour but he had to 'sanitize' his act.
TheVandrell I was actually in Malaysia for the same show, I asked because I recognized the exact same jokes, told in the exact same manner. I'm from Malaysia and I can tell you that there are many broad-minded Malaysians. In this particular show he was very, very explicit and did not censor himself.
Went to Thailand....had the massage....no "happy ending" or any of that stuff :P Just foot massage....i slept like a baby on the chair for 20 minutes or so....that lady was a simply the best....
In the rest of the world lady boys are super rare.. it's like coming to a town where unicorns run around.. that town will be famous for unicorns. Even if that town has horses.
0:23 that's intelligent. Russell's testing the crowd on how receptive they will be to the Bangkok joke. Are they already on-board, does the premise need more work or can he just run with it!
I am Thai myself, and the joke about the name of our capital city like this has been in my head for long. Yet I keep it to myself alone without telling anybody else, because most of Thai people would not laugh for it. Thank you Russell.
Jack Nathapat thailand have no(bad) reputation in whole world,and only that's are responsible for that, don't mind my words, it feels like shame if u say somebody that u are going to bkk
Bangkok is in bad reputation. Why? It is not from some people from westerners seek for banging their c..cks? No demand, no supply.
I'm Thai and I got the joke :)
I am Indian, I have lot of respect for Thailand, I know little history of Thailand,
It is one of the very few countries never ruled by anybody else.
Jack what can I say you have a good sense of humor. Most people take everything so serious... I’m from Denmark and comedians makes fun of danish people on how much they drink, then I just laugh... I don’t have a problem with alcohol... I only have a problem without😂
Phuket, I'm flying to Bangkok
Albert Ochoa i see what you did there
Muahahhahahahahaha ! Hope you Had a nice stay. Its amazing country.
So Samui
I have been there two times. Recently this december.
@@ajmoinfayeque2549 same here came back Nov n missing it already...
I am a Thai, and I live in Bangkok. I find this joke pretty funny. This joke dates back decades. A lot of towns and cities in the world do have names that sound downright funny in the Thai language too. We make fun of them, they make fun of us. They exaggerate, so do we. And all lives still go on.
Give some examples
I was also wondering there were too many people named after adult film genre
@Direct Webstores Oh lol thanks
Direct Webstores Even as an English speaker, I don't know what "york" even means lol
This joke must've been born when the first British ships came to your port :)
Don't no why people hating he still got it.
Saurabh Chaudhary its from 2013 bro right now its 2017
He's always had it, just hasn't been as fantastic the recent shows.
sami ye too many puns in his latest shows
Saurabh Chaudhary know*
Magik arp.
"ding ding, get out!" 😂🤣
Kumar Korale i
just not shit like u
lmao
Hamburger 🍔 spaghetti 🍝
what a jolly funny boy!!!
😂
@@hardikminocha3149 simp
Boy??? Granny you sure?
lol you here too =)
🔥
He’s one of the greats. Not because he’s the funniest comedian ever but because he is the most relatable comedian. No matter the audience, he can relate a joke. He’s pretty incredible.
This is funny and Russell is awesome. And just to avoid stigmatisation, these massage parlors exist but only if that's you went for and in touristic areas where the signs already let you guess what you're getting into. Appart from that, no one will ever touch you inappropriately. Thai massage is actually done with clothes on, and it is mix of acupressure and stretches. You can get it for around 10 usd anywhere in Bangkok. They'll also offer oil massage which is similar to a sports or Swedish massage and foot massage which is reflexology. Not everyone in Thailand wants to jerk u off and it is usually a service you pay extra for, in those particular types of places you find in the dirty touristic areas. This was funny but I just though it is nice to inform/educate
Ali Salami totally agreed. The normal Thai massage is cheap and so nice that I wish having that every night when I travel there.
Imagine this much outraged over a standup comedy. God damn.
ɯɐʎɥs Where is the outrage? There’s no anger in his comment at all. Why are you so easily offended?
You sound so Lebanese xD
@ Ali Salami APART, ACCUPRESSURE, STIGMATIZATION
He literally talks about EVERY kind of person! I love it!
"Take Your watch off"
Me: "No shit Sherlock!"
Haha, as a Thai, his accent is almost certainly spot-on, especially when he says "Bangkok" xD. The reason why it's called Bangkok is because back in the days the city was called "Ban Gaw". Just an fyi.
TheVaelon And, why was it called Ban Gaw?
and why was it changed to bangkok...?
TheVaelon we could just calls "Siam" like back in the day
Bangkok is from the sound of Thai name of that city. The meaning is totally different. I know I live there.
KurouchiKen Siam was changed for Thailand, not Bangkok. Bangkok is the capital city and Bangkok moved from Ayuthaya, the ancient capital.
I live near Cockburn. Yep, in Perth, Western Australia, its a large suburb. You pronounce it like co-burn but that's just to avoid embarrassment. Whomever names these places must have a wicked sense of humour.
That's bullshit.
You people need to pronounce it right!
thanks Russell for your own channel, huge shout out to you from a great fan from india
chris bighistory chris...
sounds indian
kishor valji ahlie
kishor valji Russel...
Sounds Indian
After watching so many of Russell's videos about Indians, I had to read your comment (and my reply) in Indian pronunciation.
Slaying. This guy is a natural. Top-notch comedian. Hats off.
Now I would definetly not read bangkok the same way lol
Ghiz binthuda same here😂😂😂😂
Ghiz binthuda 😂😂😂😂😭😂😭😂
Cv.
Ghiz binthuda same hahaha
bdsmStorecom lmao
Very nicely presented ! Gem of a comedian, no wonder why he is the best !
Best comedian hands down
Nabil Charif Dave Chappelle is the greatest of this era
Jeremiah Lopez Yeah.....sike.
One of the best no doubt
Mmm...wrists
Nothing compared to Jim Jefferies
I absolutely cracked when he said ‘I thought I would try it myself!’😂😂😂😂😂😂
1% Bangkok
2% how the names came up
97% the massage
The massages are good though😎
You gotta admit the massages are amazing
The best wrist-job! Russell is unbelievably insane! Respect, Russell, you're the best.
really makes my day awesome🤣 when I watch Russell Peters videos
Bangkok's the most visited city by international arrivals on the planet. Proud of my capital 😘😘😘
oh my god... laughing my everything off.... this man is awesome..... this one is the best of all he has ever delivered in his life... i mean if all the other ones are like Everest (really they are, nobody can even touch that), this one is like Everest on mars..... hahaha...
May be the landing between the center of "Thighs" is called "thailand"
This was smart af, this deserves more likes
Very creative
Gary0098 I thought it was a land of ties
Thailand means land of the free because it is the only southeast Asian country that was not colonized but nice joke😂
Gary0098 😀
His lines worth millions of dollars. Very brilliant
OMG, Mr. Peters you are phenomenal.
That was a good joke, lol. But just for your information, "Bangkok" is a mispronunciation of "Bahng Gawk" which literally means, "the city of olives". And none of the natives will say that their city's name is "Bangkok" because the actual name of Thailand's capital city is "Krung Thep".
interesting.
Now I am eager to know what type of olive are in the olive city 😂
@Jacques LaMerde Definitely more creative
'"Bangkok" is a mispronunciation of "Bahng Gawk" which literally means, "the city of olives"' - utter rubbish. Bang is a Thai word meaning 'a village on a stream', and the name might have been derived from Bang Ko, ko meaning 'island', stemming from the city's watery landscape. It is the result of the French mispronunciation of Bang Ko. I know, I live there.
Wow thanks
This was educational on many levels: history, etymology, geography, massage :)
A long time ago, I wore a T-shirt with the words "I love Phuket" on it. And my Canadian classmates kept laughing at me for months.
Hey Russell you just look like the principal of my school
Yes he is our principal
Principally yes
My principal was a lady
Russel Peters is one of my favourite Canadian comedians. Next to Jim Carrey, and Deadpool.
This man is just a legend
One of d best stand up comedy i have ever seen...thanks #Russell thanx fr making me laugh by panic stomach
Ahhh my God that was too much one of the best scenes i ever saw of Peter hah
Hilarious! You are the world's best comedian Peter ! I would like to hear jokes for my country too lol!! #lovefromnepal
the thing I love about comedy is it’s the one place where we all come together and the Barriers that seperate us wether it be cultural or political are broken down by laughter.
Why Thailand is the most visited by Europeans and for their aversion to the opposite sex.
150 years ago France invaded Vietnam Lao and Cambodia. British invaded India and Burma. Both stopping on opposite sides of the Thai border because they didn't want to fight each other. They agree instead to leave it alone "entente cordial" hence Thailand was never invaded by Christians nor Islam, an accident of history and pure luck it kept it's original Hindu Buddhist culture of 1000's old (no aversion to sex) During the Vietnam war the US military made it a famous stop for rest n recreation.
As a Indian Hindu I am proud of Thailand
ฉันรักประเทศไทย💓🇹🇭
Interesting but doesn’t India have the aversion to sec despite being Hindu majority
this video gets me every time love russel!
I always travel overseas as if I were going to anywhere in the US because I want to experience the people, the culture not the architecture. So, my son went to Iraq (not a tourist) and I sent him a letter asking what is Iraq famous for and could he bring a souvenir. He sent me what looked like a nightgown bedazzled. It is comfortable.
So raw man. Laughter just keeps going. Keep it up yaar.
Yep, Russel got the full Bangkok experience! Love his live show when he came over to Bangkok, he also mentioned the massage experience at the show as well
I wonder how this guy comes up with idea so quick. Hes a legend
He writes down his material, obviously.
This isn't freestyle.
Russell’s clips are like shots of vodka, you’ll end up drinking whole night!
When I first saw this I was laughing for 10mins non stop
How much this relaxing massage cost ? .. asking for a friend
Why, is the friend going to Bangkok?
For science
Honestly guys,i didn't know till now,that why the hell Bangkok's name is Bangkok,but when i grew up and got to know a little about these things and when seeing russel.i understood.i just couldn't control my laughter😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.i was like holy jeez😆😆😆so that's why it's name is that.😝😝😝
The best wrist job in my life 😂😂😂
I'll never see Bangkok the same way as I used to again. Thanks.
He ruined bangkok for me, ill never see it in the same way.
***** you shutup :P
stupid
MaryAnn Phuket is not pronounced with an F
cool storie
MaryAnn 😂
Never gets old. Never.
Omg I just love Russell Peters comedy... hilarious 😂😆😆 thanks for the laffs ...
It's a good one. Watching from Myanmar and we love Bangkok too!
russell thank u for comedy
I have lived im thailand for 14 years and this is more accurate than ever
it blew my mind, this guy is so fucking witty ad funny, that I am not done laughing at one of his jokes and he is telling the next joke, again hilarious af
I’m Thai
and i laughing so hard rn 😂😂😂
"I didn't know you can do that with a wrist" yo I'm fucking dead🤣💀🤣
OMG I’m crying and laughing at the same time 🤣😂
Saw him recently. He's still working on new material. A bit rusty. Didn't laugh much. Twice. Not enough. Good thing I didn't pay boku bucks for up-front seats. But he's the best in the world right now. The. Best. Nobody is Russell or close to him in terms of fluidity and cleverness. He's killed it for me for the others. No reason to listen to any other comedian. Russell is king, right now.
This is the funniest one from Russell
People just see what they looking for it’s depends on what r u looking for and that who u r
If u looking for beautiful culture beautiful country kind people here u will see it
By far one of the most funniest Russell comedies!!
What i love the most is this man imitated the thai girl acts with emotion :)))
and Thanks for making the world knows us. Thailand. Welcome to Thailand !
just take out your watches killed me 😂😂😂
I'm from BKK and i'm your fan for like 10+ years man! You are cool! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Ok, quick lunch break, we come back. OH!
Day before yesterday went to a movie... Asked for 'cockporn' instead of 'popcorn' by mistake (once and on purpose the next time)... The guy looked at me and my husband all confused. 🤣
😂🤣😂 that's funny !!
Thailand use Bangkok because the full name of Bangkok in Thai is very long and hard to pronounce for foreigner. This is long form: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit
Slow Down Somtum , you Don't LOSE FACE with Jokes .
Hey Russell please come to Minneapolis i would love to go to your show.
was this recorded in Malaysia?
Australia.
Pfft he can never be this open when performing in that country. Bunch of closed minded folks there. He was there as part of the Notorious tour but he had to 'sanitize' his act.
TheVandrell I was actually in Malaysia for the same show, I asked because I recognized the exact same jokes, told in the exact same manner. I'm from Malaysia and I can tell you that there are many broad-minded Malaysians. In this particular show he was very, very explicit and did not censor himself.
Lol the one who closes minded is you
ashwynindra no
How people could dislike this video!!!!
love you russell youre the best :D
This dude is quite funny! I wanna add.... Most of his jokes are based on racially motivated comedy! And WE ALL love it!
Great writing & hilarious material 😎
I love when she gives the elbow crease 😍😍😍
Thanks Russell! A guy sent me this video and he said he needs "Thai massage" from me.
อยู่ดีๆ กลายเป็นกรี่เลยกุ 😅
Can I come to have a Thai massage? With u
I need one too!!!
Me too
Nooknik PL How much per hour I want reservations for 2020 /1
His absolute best show
love you Russellllll
How'd they make the names of Lake Titicaca or Uraguay??
Love this man
The best comedian .......makes me laugh always.....!!!!!!!!!
One of my favs! 😂
This never gets Old 😄
Edit: here again in 2020
(about Phuket) “What do you wanna call that island?” “I don’t know, f**k it, whatever”
F**k off !!! It is pronounce pu-get ( pu means island)
hilarious awsmmmm love u sir best standup comedian love from india
I died at the "Oh, bang cock!" joke!! man!!! I'm still dying here and my family probably thinks I'm crazy!
*There are many great comedians, but damn, Russell Peters always cracks me the fuck up! LMAO*
this was new & funny liked it
I never giggled at the name Bangkok until just before he did. Dammit Russell.
I never thought of Bangkok that way...
Wrist job with H. J.
THAT sounds great.
Incomparable with other's MSG.
Going to Thailand
Heading for Bangkok after this lock down
I know the story of the name of the city but your version is funny.
Raknee Hitt can u tell me plz
Went to Thailand....had the massage....no "happy ending" or any of that stuff :P Just foot massage....i slept like a baby on the chair for 20 minutes or so....that lady was a simply the best....
I'm from Thailand and this is hilarious.
is the bit about customary full relaxation true?
LOVE U BROTHER...........U R ABSOLUTELY GREAT.
I live in Bangkok. I'm not sure why people automatically think of ladyboys when they think of Thailand because there are way more tomboys here.
E v e n b e t t e r
In the rest of the world lady boys are super rare.. it's like coming to a town where unicorns run around.. that town will be famous for unicorns. Even if that town has horses.
0:23 that's intelligent. Russell's testing the crowd on how receptive they will be to the Bangkok joke. Are they already on-board, does the premise need more work or can he just run with it!