I don't wanna go hack in a bush, why you no go hack in a bush yourself? Noticed your moniker and immediately can see Harpo trying to tell Chico that Groucho is about to be set up! lol
Such an intelligent take on religion. Really puts it into perspection how the church ruled through fear. Dave Allen was so funny while at the same time questioning the status quo.
in my view ,i think the doctine of hell is man's unsurpassed attempt to get compliance through terror. not just fear but terror. it's taken us about 2k years to wake up and escape this conditioning in my view the last thing dave was doing here was playing with his words .he was using his words and humour as a sword . in some ways this is super serious and dave's way of fighting back against the stranglehold of the catholic church .i remember listening to Mary Robinson on abc radio in Australia ,when she told us about the vitriole and hatred she was subjected to when she was a lawyer when she advised and represented an irish women with a heap of kids [who didn't want anymore] in some european court .she got death threats which was a huge shock to her .
My favourite of his jokes was about the nun standing outside a pub trying to persuade someone going in that alcohol was wicked. The drinker says “You can’t criticise if you’ve never had it. If you have a drink and still think it’s wicked, I’ll stop.” The nun agrees but refuses to go in and tells him he’ll have to bring it out to her and asks that he puts it in a mug so other people can’t see her drinking alcohol. The man goes inside the pub and says to the barman “A Guinness for me and a gin and tonic please. Oh, and can you put the gin in a mug, please?” The barman sighs. “Oh no. Is that f***ing nun outside cadging drinks again?”
I feel you, sister - I grew up in the Church and it's the primary reason I am Atheist now - I fight constantly with those who spread this vile lie to children. Cheers
Dave Allen was very clever , he took everyday things and too the piss out of them but never directly , he made you think and laugh at the same time , brilliant . RIP Mr Allen
@BlubberBrother perverts in the classroom? I didn't know they had let preachers in the classroom. Guess the Catholic church will have to pay more millions in damages
So many wonderful Dave Allen routines to enjoy. My favourite one has to be where he's trying to teach his small child how to tell the time. Absolutely hilarious.
My 4yr old granddaughter goes to a Catholic school, I tell her its all a fairy tale, frozen the movie is more real. I've got no time for religion of any kind.
I enjoyed reading as a child and I learned that there was thousands of religion's that all worshiped different ways and things and gods. Then I got told there was only one god..I knew then it was a power control from rich people. Never bothered with religion since.
Being Irish, Dave Allen holds a special place in my memory. My friends and I all loved watching Dave Allen on BBC. We were proud of the fact that Dave Allen was Irish. He was not on Irish television because Ireland was a narrow minded, bigoted, country. To my friends and I Dave Allen was like a breath of fresh air. Many of my friends have now become ghosts but watching this clip brought back the echo's of their laughter.
Bless you Tasha. There is a whole community of ex-believers and non-believers out here, especially Humanists. There is the American Humanists Association which does a lot of good work pushing back against theocracy in America and helping ex-religious people rehabilitate and find community outside of church structures. Good luck in your journey xx
Went to Sunday school and sang in the choirs 50 plus years ago, you can be a good person, not always perfect, without any brainwashing from a person in the religious community.
My grandad was Irish Catholic so I completely identify with what he was saying about being that young and force fed someone else's truth. That's why as a catholic I never had confirmation, my very young mind had already seen through the hypocrisy of organised religion and I rejected it. In my world there's me and the creator. No middle man, no tax free organised religion.
I was educated by Irish nuns in a local Public school, yes they did a good job but heck at the price of thorough cannings, one or two of the (“non nun” members of staff) teachers were real mcnastys too. The fact I’d seen Jesus Christ Superstar at the local cinema got me “ the look” and only saved by the lunchtime bell. SS in drag more like.
When I was a kid, "Dave Allen at Large" was one of those shows I tried to never miss. Unfortunately, it came on late at night, so there were a few times I missed it. But then, if my mother, a southern baptist, had known what I was watching, I'd probably never have seen it at all. lol
@@guarddog318Sorry to hear that. Its really horrible how religious organisations force their followers to repress themselves. So Psychologically damaging.
@@soeffingwhat - Meh, her mental health was never much to begin with, so the religious crap may have been the only thing that kept her from going completely off the rails. One way or the other, I survived, and learned not to get involved with ANY organized religion.
My family is Catholic and the one thing that used to bring us together was watching Dave Allen, absolute genius, just wish I had been able to see him live. You really need to do a reaction to the funeral sketch, even when I watch it today I cry with laughter. 🤗👍
I'm Scottish and have watched Dave Allen for years,one of the funniest comedians ever who had his own show with lots of different short sketches which were hilarious,his religious stories are great,he is very like your George Carlin who I think is brilliant,love your reaction videos
No significance,only the fact that we are Celts like the Irish and his shows were on Scottish and Ulster TV every week in the 60's before they were world wide and most Americans had never heard of him until these reaction video started popping up on RUclips
you should watch the skit of Two Funerals , its hilarious sketch, Dave Allen was an amazing comedian, his delivery was his trait, no one comes near his delivery
I was brought up watching the late great Dave Allen's TV show as a kid in the 80's, what a lot of people do not know is that as well as being a great comedian he was a talented documentary maker too.
Dave Allen was the master at revealing the ridiculousness of religion. And his statement that between the church and his parents, his brain was scrambled. That is precisely the condition of 90% of religious people today.
You should also do Dave Allen's sketch on Telling The Time. It's so very funny too. The man was a legend. I don't know if you notice but part of his pointing finger is missing and he has told so many different stories on how it came to be.
David Allen was Irish and his humour was not allowed by the authorities in Ireland at the time - when the Catholic Church was very influential. He moved to England and had a very successful career on British TV, where his humour wasn't a problem. If you want to see more humour around religion watch the Life of Brian by Monty Python. Its a film so you might have to just do the highlights or do it in parts. You will be surprised to see some of the issues they covered way back in the late 70s.
He spent several years at HSV7 here in Melbourne Australia. He's one of the few non-Aussies who could do the accent properly. It doesn't sound like it when you watch the re-runs because it was in the 1970's, so you have to be as old as me to know.
My father took me to Sunday school once when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I asked him years later why he did that and he said "I just wanted you to experience the whole religion thing". But when I told him I didn't like it my father never sent me back there again.
Great reaction. Dave Allen the hippest coolest cat comedian ever. His walk down and walk off music was fantastic. Kids starting out in comedy should study this cat, not only his delivery but his presence in the chair and standing. 😎
Used to stay up late when I was a kid in the 70/80s and watch Dave Allen with my Dad, so funny great memories. As my Dad just passed. His comedy was one thing my Dad and I always had Hello from England
I don't know who/what is TNT but it's great that you are sharing Dave Allen's comedy. I watched Dave Allen when I was young, more than 50 years ago. Check out the one on teaching a child to tell the time
Dave Allen, one complex comedian, he's very well dressed, he gives off an allure of refinement. Then he blows you away with hilarity, with a wise mans knowledge of the way the so called civilised world works. From the standpoint of a man watching on, a child looking up, or a drunk falling down. Just Brilliant.
Your reaction/analysis of Dave Allens description of growing up with religion rules being told to a child is spot on. I remember in the 70s going to scripture lessons at school and being frightened by the thoughts put into my hread. Well done guys I have really enjoyed watching your reactions.
I saw Dave Allen in realtime as I was born in the 1950s. He was intelligent, very brave to take on the religious and political establishment. Being southern Irish you don't know how dangerous this was. There was a war going on in Northern Ireland when this was filmed about amongst other these subjects.I respect him as an Irish but also british commedian. His timing was perfection. Brave man. Now if you want Modern English humour Jimmy Car or Sara Millican, I suspect you can't handle it.
I always feel the best comedy hits you with the truth. Makes you think as well as laugh. Dave Allen was the best. A stand-up legend. Really hope to see more of your reactions.
Dave Allens jokes about religion came at a time when many people questioned religion. to me religion is how you act out to others, not sitting in church demonstrating what a good christian you are. I had a customer, who was jewish and I visited him on a Saturday. The minute he opened his door realised what a terrible mistake I had made visiting him on his sabbath. I apologised profusely, he said "dont worry John my church is my home" Pointing to the Synagogue he added "unlike those hypocrites" "Come in you are welcome"
If you're told to fear something then that something doesn't love you, indeed, it's a controlling sadistic entity. But this is what religions do to ensnare people, they use fear to control.
I agree there's an old joke it go's....KNOCK KNOCK....who's there....JESUS....what do you want.... I WANT YOU TO LET ME IN......why ...SO I CAN SAVE YOU....save me from what.?....FROM WHAT I'LL DO TO YOU IF YOU DON'T LET ME IN. Religion 101.
I wasn't brought up in the church or in a religious family and I have immense respect for people who questioned it. I don't know what I would have been convinced of. They taught the stories of Jesus at my school at the school assembly every morning by the headmistress (Principle) but I always assumed that they were fables like Brer Rabbit until I was eight and my friend talked to me as if it was real. I went home to my dad and asked if it was all true and he said "noooo" in a very casual way that I can still hear in my head like it was yesterday. That was 55 years ago and is one of my fondest memories of a very kind and intelligent man who's super power was making friends.
I had to go to Church four times a week as a kid. Because all the stories were old, I presumed people used to believe in God but don't now, much to the amusement of the Vicar. It's an incredibly cruel thing to do to children, "Big Brother" is watching you at all times, and if you don't conform you'll be tortured forever. It won't stop though, indoctrinating children into anything is the best way to make things stick, it's very very hard to shake off. Your Dad sounds fantastic, I'm glad I got the chance to put things right with my own children. Critical thinking, the null hypothesis etc. I never told them superstitious things weren't true, just that there's no good reason to think that they are. They are both adults now and were more 'complete' human beings at 10 than I'll ever be.
My agnostic sister has a new Catholic partner, our first family meal together,he said "thank you Jesus" before he ate,my parents and I are Atheist,we all looked at each other 🤭, never had a cult member for dinner before, so I said " thanks mum". He doesn't say it anymore,but my sister says he thinks the words.thats fine by me.
@@jimb9063 organized religion came up with blasphemy laws to stop critical thinking. Even today people are tortured and murdered for religious non compliance,shame on them.
@@freethinker-- Absolutely right. You have to question everything constantly, especially yourself in my view. Punishment for thought crime is not acceptable, to say the least. Regarding your sisters partner, no problems with people keeping it to themselves at all, that's cool. I remember a clip from Hitch where he said basically if you want to play with your toys, fine, but don't bring them to my house or make others play with them, keep them to yourself.
Coming from an island where this guy lived I understand the religious aspect of this. As an Anglican I was never subjected to this sort of fire and brimstone nonsense even at sunday school. I can be thankful for that as my understanding of the subject was more open minded and was able to disseminate without fear of burning in hell. Dave Allen was a one of a kind and was able make everyone laugh, well not all he was excommunicated!!
I remember watching this when it was broadcast on the TV Dave Allen was a big favourite of my parents. First time I ever saw someone with a finger missing, and first time I saw someone on TV drinking alcohol. The show was a mix of Stand up, as we saw here but also short sketches. He had a great way of picking out the absolute minimum of a situation right back to the most basic facts allowing the audience to see just how ridiculous we can all be.
There are not enough superlatives to describe just how good Dave Allen was 🙏🏻🇮🇪
Correct, and into the hole he's gone poor sod
This generation will Never get it!
I am 64 now, I laughed at Allen - enjoyed his stuff; it's only now, 2023, when I revisit this stuff that I realise how good he was.
A gift from God to be sure! 🤣
I don't wanna go hack in a bush, why you no go hack in a bush yourself?
Noticed your moniker and immediately can see Harpo trying to tell Chico that Groucho is about to be set up! lol
Dave Allen always finished his show with "May your god go with you"
I still use it.
The behind-the-scenes joke was that it was supposed to be more like "and take your God with you," but that's not the tone Dave used.
emphasis on the 'YOUR'.
That's called sarcasm
Born and raised Catholic in Ireland and Dave was hillariously spot on .. he was universally loved amd dearly missed.
Universally loved ... except by the Catholic church. He never got fan mail from the Pope.
Such an intelligent take on religion. Really puts it into perspection how the church ruled through fear. Dave Allen was so funny while at the same time questioning the status quo.
in my view ,i think the doctine of hell is man's unsurpassed attempt to get compliance through terror. not just fear but terror. it's taken us about 2k years to wake up and escape this conditioning
in my view the last thing dave was doing here was playing with his words .he was using his words and humour as a sword .
in some ways this is super serious and dave's way of fighting back against the stranglehold of the catholic church .i remember listening to Mary Robinson on abc radio in Australia ,when she told us about the vitriole and hatred she was subjected to when she was a lawyer when she advised and represented an irish women with a heap of kids [who didn't want anymore] in some european court .she got death threats which was a huge shock to her .
My favourite of his jokes was about the nun standing outside a pub trying to persuade someone going in that alcohol was wicked. The drinker says “You can’t criticise if you’ve never had it. If you have a drink and still think it’s wicked, I’ll stop.” The nun agrees but refuses to go in and tells him he’ll have to bring it out to her and asks that he puts it in a mug so other people can’t see her drinking alcohol. The man goes inside the pub and says to the barman “A Guinness for me and a gin and tonic please. Oh, and can you put the gin in a mug, please?” The barman sighs. “Oh no. Is that f***ing nun outside cadging drinks again?”
Don't leave out the punchline!
Mine too!!!!😂
It's really hypocritical for them to be against alcohol considering how they use wine in communion and talk about Jesus turning water into wine.
Born & raised in Ireland as a Catholic - this is relateable on so many levels - & that was Dave Allen's gift; sorely missed.
He dismantled religion.Genius.Superb comedian.
Dave Allen RIP, you gave a lot of laughs during your life. It was a life well lived.
I feel you, sister - I grew up in the Church and it's the primary reason I am Atheist now - I fight constantly with those who spread this vile lie to children. Cheers
Dave Allen was very clever , he took everyday things and too the piss out of them but never directly , he made you think and laugh at the same time , brilliant . RIP Mr Allen
Being told , as a kid , that you are going to Hell....
Is child abuse.
Serious level child abuse
So is non consensual child genital mutilation,it's barbaric.
A loving god should not need foreskins from children.
Wait till you're told about revelations and the second coming.
@@thecockerel86 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
It is foul abuse and still goes on
@BlubberBrother perverts in the classroom? I didn't know they had let preachers in the classroom. Guess the Catholic church will have to pay more millions in damages
This was where i got my sense humour watching Dave Allen and Billy Connolly, Jasper Carrott and Max Boyce
Dave Allen, a master. And in the hole he goes. Unmatched. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So many wonderful Dave Allen routines to enjoy. My favourite one has to be where he's trying to teach his small child how to tell the time. Absolutely hilarious.
You simply have to watch DAVE ALLEN Telling the Time, brilliant
My 4yr old granddaughter goes to a Catholic school, I tell her its all a fairy tale, frozen the movie is more real. I've got no time for religion of any kind.
Good on you.👍🏻
I enjoyed reading as a child and I learned that there was thousands of religion's that all worshiped different ways and things and gods. Then I got told there was only one god..I knew then it was a power control from rich people. Never bothered with religion since.
Being Irish, Dave Allen holds a special place in my memory.
My friends and I all loved watching Dave Allen on BBC. We were proud of the fact that Dave Allen was Irish.
He was not on Irish television because Ireland was a narrow minded, bigoted, country.
To my friends and I Dave Allen was like a breath of fresh air.
Many of my friends have now become ghosts but watching this clip brought back the echo's of their laughter.
Dave Allen teaching your kids to tell the time is just as hilarious!
THIS!!!! ☝️
I can relate too. I was brought up catholic. I love Dave Allen. Making fun of religion is a great way to heal from all the religious baggage.
Dave Allen's sketch on rival funerals is one to watch.
Dave Allen was the greatest religious satirist ever and I can say that without doubt because stuff like this will never be allowed on TV again
Brilliant! Love all his jokes, Especially the religious Jokes😂😂😂...
Bless you Tasha. There is a whole community of ex-believers and non-believers out here, especially Humanists. There is the American Humanists Association which does a lot of good work pushing back against theocracy in America and helping ex-religious people rehabilitate and find community outside of church structures. Good luck in your journey xx
Dave allen was an Irish comedian
Dave Allen is one of the best comedians ever, some of his TV programmes made me cry with laughter.
Went to Sunday school and sang in the choirs 50 plus years ago, you can be a good person, not always perfect, without any brainwashing from a person in the religious community.
I just recently heard of him, I’ve been missing out. Love him lol
I love the way you guys get Dave Allens humor.
My grandad was Irish Catholic so I completely identify with what he was saying about being that young and force fed someone else's truth. That's why as a catholic I never had confirmation, my very young mind had already seen through the hypocrisy of organised religion and I rejected it. In my world there's me and the creator. No middle man, no tax free organised religion.
The fact that you still believe in a creator means the force feeding worked on a smaller scale, though.
Why did you feel the need to post that on a comedy video
@Great1Duane Depends on what you mean, but nothing supernatural, no.
I was educated by Irish nuns in a local Public school, yes they did a good job but heck at the price of thorough cannings, one or two of the (“non nun” members of staff) teachers were real mcnastys too. The fact I’d seen Jesus Christ Superstar at the local cinema got me “ the look” and only saved by the lunchtime bell. SS in drag more like.
@@jamesm9995 Dave Allen has that most rare of talents as a comedian - the ability to make people reflect on serious topics through humor.
I love your appreciation of our great Dave Allen.
When I was a kid, "Dave Allen at Large" was one of those shows I tried to never miss.
Unfortunately, it came on late at night, so there were a few times I missed it.
But then, if my mother, a southern baptist, had known what I was watching, I'd probably never have seen it at all. lol
I hope your Mother learned to relax her views a bit later in Life?
@@soeffingwhat - Nope. If anything, she got worse as she got older.
@@guarddog318Sorry to hear that. Its really horrible how religious organisations force their followers to repress themselves. So Psychologically damaging.
@@soeffingwhat - Meh, her mental health was never much to begin with, so the religious crap may have been the only thing that kept her from going completely off the rails.
One way or the other, I survived, and learned not to get involved with ANY organized religion.
@@guarddog318 Still sorry to hear it. Glad to know you made it through it all
His sketches are hilarious, hope they are on your radar
My family is Catholic and the one thing that used to bring us together was watching Dave Allen, absolute genius, just wish I had been able to see him live. You really need to do a reaction to the funeral sketch, even when I watch it today I cry with laughter. 🤗👍
Dave Allen, way before his time and one of a kind. A genius
I'm Scottish and have watched Dave Allen for years,one of the funniest comedians ever who had his own show with lots of different short sketches which were hilarious,his religious stories are great,he is very like your George Carlin who I think is brilliant,love your reaction videos
No significance,only the fact that we are Celts like the Irish and his shows were on Scottish and Ulster TV every week in the 60's before they were world wide and most Americans had never heard of him until these reaction video started popping up on RUclips
Dave Allen is nothing at all like George Carlin.
Highly recommend all Dave Allen, Religious or not he's brilliant
"Thank goodness for reason and common sense..." And thanks for your intelligent response to reality.
you should watch the skit of Two Funerals , its hilarious sketch, Dave Allen was an amazing comedian, his delivery was his trait, no one comes near his delivery
That is A CLASSIC!
One year on and these comments are still relevant!
I was brought up on Dave Allen and in a devoutly catholic home so i really can relate to this. 😂
Me too 😊
I was brought up watching the late great Dave Allen's TV show as a kid in the 80's, what a lot of people do not know is that as well as being a great comedian he was a talented documentary maker too.
Dave Allen = GENIUS & LEGEND.
By the way Dave also made sketches that were shown during his standup shows on TV. Side busting laughter
Saw Dave Allen in concert in London 40 years ago and he was so funny 😂 ♥.
I'm glad you kids get to watch Allens act, he was a very funny man he had a program on Saturday evening in our area and it was a never miss event
Dave was usually on at late night TV but we always stayed up for the giggle
l love Dave and we still miss him RIP Dave may your God go with you
His piece about airplanes and flying is hilarious 😂
Dave Allen was the master at revealing the ridiculousness of religion. And his statement that between the church and his parents, his brain was scrambled. That is precisely the condition of 90% of religious people today.
You should also do Dave Allen's sketch on Telling The Time. It's so very funny too. The man was a legend. I don't know if you notice but part of his pointing finger is missing and he has told so many different stories on how it came to be.
Do remember him from childhood. My parents devout Catholics and we all found him hilarious!!😂😂
Rest In Everlasting Peace Dave Allen comedy genius 🌟💯🇮🇪🤍🙏🕊️
So happy that you guys enjoy this. The father, son and oily goat.
David Allen was Irish and his humour was not allowed by the authorities in Ireland at the time - when the Catholic Church was very influential. He moved to England and had a very successful career on British TV, where his humour wasn't a problem. If you want to see more humour around religion watch the Life of Brian by Monty Python. Its a film so you might have to just do the highlights or do it in parts. You will be surprised to see some of the issues they covered way back in the late 70s.
He spent several years at HSV7 here in Melbourne Australia. He's one of the few non-Aussies who could do the accent properly. It doesn't sound like it when you watch the re-runs because it was in the 1970's, so you have to be as old as me to know.
@@professornuke7562 miss the old Aussie accent! 'Ya Great Galah'!
Dave was a genius.
Atheism is not a religion,it's a personal relationship with REALITY
My father took me to Sunday school once when I was about 5 or 6 years old.
I asked him years later why he did that and he said "I just wanted you to experience the whole religion thing".
But when I told him I didn't like it my father never sent me back there again.
One of the funniest men ever
Dave Allen, vey very funny, very clever and probably the best observational comedian that ever lived, 'good night and may your god go with you'
Great reaction. Dave Allen the hippest coolest cat comedian ever. His walk down and walk off music was fantastic. Kids starting out in comedy should study this cat, not only his delivery but his presence in the chair and standing. 😎
Thank you for reacting to the legend Dave Allen🤩
Yes I agree with you, the fear they put in you, and the guilt, never really leave you😢😢😢
He was a top comedian in the UK and Ireland in the 70s and early 80s. Check out his “how to tell the time”.
Used to stay up late when I was a kid in the 70/80s and watch Dave Allen with my Dad, so funny great memories. As my Dad just passed. His comedy was one thing my Dad and I always had Hello from England
I don't know who/what is TNT but it's great that you are sharing Dave Allen's comedy. I watched Dave Allen when I was young, more than 50 years ago. Check out the one on teaching a child to tell the time
as others have said have you done him teaching a kid the time???its absolutely brilliant.
Dave Allen, one complex comedian, he's very well dressed, he gives off an allure of refinement.
Then he blows you away with hilarity, with a wise mans knowledge of the way the so called civilised world works.
From the standpoint of a man watching on, a child looking up, or a drunk falling down. Just Brilliant.
The guy who got me in to stand up when I was a kid! Legend!
His comedy was very simple, and very clever at the same time!
I grew up watching Dave Allen. This is just like when I was a kid
Dave's nun joke outside the pub is classic!
The one to go for next with Dave Allen is Young Men Under 18 Years Old. Brilliant!!
We are all blessed because of Dave Allen. His insight of the world, given to us, is more than I can say.
You need to watch him talking about teaching a child how to tell the time…..again very funny because it’s very true
If you haven't already reacted to it, Ricky Gervais on Noah's Ark, is hilarious
DAVE ALLEN WAS DYNAMITE
LEGEND
I grew up watching this show and it was one of my favorites! This and Benny Hill and Monty Python!
Both of you are amazing! Thanks!
Please do "Teaching how to tell the time", A Dave Allen classic!
In Europe we are generally more open minded. I'm not scared to admit that I'm an athiest. I'm proud of it.
Your reaction/analysis of Dave Allens description of growing up with religion rules being told to a child is spot on. I remember in the 70s going to scripture lessons at school and being frightened by the thoughts put into my hread. Well done guys I have really enjoyed watching your reactions.
Telling a child about hell is manipulative abuse. Good reaction
Exactly why we need to put an end to these cults!
Comedy Gold....one of the best
Oh! The clarity of a four year old. In the name of the Father, the Son, and into the Hole he goes. Amen.
I saw Dave Allen in realtime as I was born in the 1950s. He was intelligent, very brave to take on the religious and political establishment. Being southern Irish you don't know how dangerous this was. There was a war going on in Northern Ireland when this was filmed about amongst other these subjects.I respect him as an Irish but also british commedian. His timing was perfection. Brave man. Now if you want Modern English humour Jimmy Car or Sara Millican, I suspect you can't handle it.
I always feel the best comedy hits you with the truth. Makes you think as well as laugh. Dave Allen was the best. A stand-up legend. Really hope to see more of your reactions.
Great reaction xxx Billy Connolly is a great watch aswell ... 'dwarf on a bus' is so funny.
You guys are good. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Dave Allens jokes about religion came at a time when many people questioned religion. to me religion is how you act out to others, not sitting in church demonstrating what a good christian you are.
I had a customer, who was jewish and I visited him on a Saturday. The minute he opened his door realised what a terrible mistake I had made visiting him on his sabbath. I apologised profusely,
he said "dont worry John my church is my home" Pointing to the Synagogue he added "unlike those hypocrites" "Come in you are welcome"
Dave Allen was brilliant.
When I watch this it reminds me of a Nightwish song, Weak Fantasy - a take on organised religions.
If you're told to fear something then that something doesn't love you, indeed, it's a controlling sadistic entity. But this is what religions do to ensnare people, they use fear to control.
I agree there's an old joke it go's....KNOCK KNOCK....who's there....JESUS....what do you want.... I WANT YOU TO LET ME IN......why ...SO I CAN SAVE YOU....save me from what.?....FROM WHAT I'LL DO TO YOU IF YOU DON'T LET ME IN. Religion 101.
The legend 🙌
So funny. We have brilliant comedians. Love American comedy, comedians too.
bless you both
British classic comedy; try The Two Ronnies and Morecambe & Wise
I wasn't brought up in the church or in a religious family and I have immense respect for people who questioned it. I don't know what I would have been convinced of. They taught the stories of Jesus at my school at the school assembly every morning by the headmistress (Principle) but I always assumed that they were fables like Brer Rabbit until I was eight and my friend talked to me as if it was real. I went home to my dad and asked if it was all true and he said "noooo" in a very casual way that I can still hear in my head like it was yesterday. That was 55 years ago and is one of my fondest memories of a very kind and intelligent man who's super power was making friends.
I had to go to Church four times a week as a kid. Because all the stories were old, I presumed people used to believe in God but don't now, much to the amusement of the Vicar.
It's an incredibly cruel thing to do to children, "Big Brother" is watching you at all times, and if you don't conform you'll be tortured forever.
It won't stop though, indoctrinating children into anything is the best way to make things stick, it's very very hard to shake off.
Your Dad sounds fantastic, I'm glad I got the chance to put things right with my own children. Critical thinking, the null hypothesis etc. I never told them superstitious things weren't true, just that there's no good reason to think that they are. They are both adults now and were more 'complete' human beings at 10 than I'll ever be.
My agnostic sister has a new Catholic partner, our first family meal together,he said "thank you Jesus" before he ate,my parents and I are Atheist,we all looked at each other 🤭, never had a cult member for dinner before, so I said " thanks mum".
He doesn't say it anymore,but my sister says he thinks the words.thats fine by me.
@@jimb9063 organized religion came up with blasphemy laws to stop critical thinking.
Even today people are tortured and murdered for religious non compliance,shame on them.
@@freethinker-- Absolutely right. You have to question everything constantly, especially yourself in my view. Punishment for thought crime is not acceptable, to say the least.
Regarding your sisters partner, no problems with people keeping it to themselves at all, that's cool. I remember a clip from Hitch where he said basically if you want to play with your toys, fine, but don't bring them to my house or make others play with them, keep them to yourself.
Coming from an island where this guy lived I understand the religious aspect of this. As an Anglican I was never subjected to this sort of fire and brimstone nonsense even at sunday school. I can be thankful for that as my understanding of the subject was more open minded and was able to disseminate without fear of burning in hell. Dave Allen was a one of a kind and was able make everyone laugh, well not all he was excommunicated!!
I remember watching this when it was broadcast on the TV
Dave Allen was a big favourite of my parents.
First time I ever saw someone with a finger missing, and first time I saw someone on TV drinking alcohol.
The show was a mix of Stand up, as we saw here but also short sketches.
He had a great way of picking out the absolute minimum of a situation right back to the most basic facts allowing the audience to see just how ridiculous we can all be.
Listened to David Allen before so funny and spot on.