Whether it is conscious, or unconscious, planned, or unplanned... their relationship on air is entertaining. In Stephen's defense... Alan Davies is an adorable man.
This makes me want to go back and watch every episode of QI from the beginning. Stephen is very dishy in all those costumes. Davis is always dishy. And they are actually funny.
Incredible essay/written analysis. I've always loved to ponder the dynamics of the famed "homoerotic-male-host-duo". Such an interesting subject when you look behind the proverbial curtain and analysis is refreshing because there are really so many things that can be said about the concept.
it means so much to me that you read it❣️ thank u so much absolutely agree and its so fascinating. I honestly want to go further into the particulars of why it goes so well with the actual content of the show:)
I want to express my gratitude towards the work you put in to create these astonishing works! Much appreciated! They have brought me much joy, food for thought and an inclination to watch earlier series!
very well done! Excellent work. Surprised you left out the sphincter joke ("which sphincter?") as it's one of my favorites. I guess this just proves there are even more examples to consider of their running homoerotic gags...
😂 Just about crying with laughter. If there is more material found since this work of art was compiled, it begs for a Part II. How unbelievable it must be to be part of the live audience when these pair of Absolute Champion Humans spar back and forth with their banter. Entertaining, Educational and Funny beyond description. A stageshow "QI DOWNUNDER" would sell it's absolute arse off. A logistical nightmare with Stephen, Sandi and the 6 to 8 regular British celebrities to tour with them getting the same time off BUT wouldn't it be the best show ever.
Edith Piaf for the background music - the perfect touch. Of course, now I will have an image of Stephen and Alan performing an apache dance, seared into my brain!😉
Thank you for saying so! I had to do a bit of editing but it is live again now at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ven4ohHufVpbUoVlSbHNZ8Nky3wpRsMGNfxYz4-d2sg/edit?usp=sharing . Thank you for your interest!
Your treatise is close to correct, but I would beg you to read and pay attention to Alan's Book- which explains his ability to flirt with all sorts. I don't think You are quit En Pointe until you do. Also, I think the knowledge of the book put the stops on Stephen and their "flame" flickered and died for Stephen. Otherwise I do agree with the flirtation, only I cannot assign it any value,sexual or otherwise.
I would love to read more about it! I have only read Just Ignore Him (which I loved) and that was personal accounts rather than notes his profession and career, which I am also interested in. Which one are you referring to?
Thanks for raising this. It's something that I thought about while I was making this and have kind of been waiting for an excuse to talk about. Cause the onscreen dynamic did indeed consist of comments, from both Stephen and Alan himself, which referenced Alan’s schoolboy caricature and the way Stephen and he played with it. Just one example being 6:37. Something I think is important to consider is how much stephen's gender and sexuality is what raised the question for us in the first. I think its important to be aware of the implications of labeling a fake dynamic inappropriate, when a large factor to us considering it up for debate is that Stephen is a gay man who has fake element of power as host over the panelists. For instance, Sandi “flirts” with Alan as well, and will take the opportunity to chide Alan when he gives a simple childlike answer. Obviously nowhere near the extent that Stephen does, but the key point is that she, unlike Alan's abuser, is a woman and a lesbian, but she holds the same power stephen does. (Genuinely asking!) if we should also call it into question when she jokes with Alan in the same way stephen did? Another aspect has to do with media literacy. Several people have also mentioned this, but stephen speaks to all the other panelists with this patronizing chastize/reward bit, its just that we observe it as meaning something more with alan because alan is in every episode and therefore he and stephen are the key players in the dynamic. I mention in my essay as well, but there’s this perceived “risk” in there being some kind of “real” relationship on the show making it somehow an actual dynamic. But these are performers and comedians who are playing parts as assigned by the producers. Both have spoken on how they act differently with one another off of QI, namely that stephen treats Alan with equal respect (and lack of flirtation lol). can give refs if curious. I can’t actually speak for either involved of course, but those are most of my thoughts for now. I’d like to hear what else you and other people have to say, and don’t at all want to appear over-reverent or blinded to circumstance and context and so on. But, again, I think its important to keep in mind the standards we are holding over these people and why we are holding them, as well as that they are performing parts which are productionally assigned to them.
Never, in recorded history has a gay man married a woman, and had children with her. Nor, in recorded history has a straight man engaged in homoeroticism, despite the fact that homoeroticism does not require one to be gay, or engage in any degree of physical sexual interaction with another person.
Did Stephen get distracted at 5:41 ? Cause I sure as hell wasn't paying attention to what he was saying
same 😭
This just confirmed my suspicion that Alan Davies has been extremely attractive his entire adult life.
Alan and Stephen-flirty
Alan and Sandy- Son and Mother😅
Whether it is conscious, or unconscious, planned, or unplanned... their relationship on air is entertaining.
In Stephen's defense... Alan Davies is an adorable man.
I like this video, because it's like I"m watching QI while my French neighbor plays records loudly next door.
i felt like i was hallucinating the music until i paused the video
also im ridiculously in love with alan it's kinda concerning atp
Me too. He's everything I could've ever wanted in a man. Have you read Just Ignore Him?
it's the constantly chewing on things for me 💀
Relateable
@@eleidalyesssss!!
😍😍😍
the way i watch this once a week without fail…
this is literally the best video on youtube i fear
I fear it as well. Its an ominous thought. thank you
This makes me want to go back and watch every episode of QI from the beginning. Stephen is very dishy in all those costumes. Davis is always dishy. And they are actually funny.
14:28 It is funny that Phil Jupitus is saying that - he is the only one who outflirts Stephen. "Shall I put the pencil in?"
Incredible essay/written analysis. I've always loved to ponder the dynamics of the famed "homoerotic-male-host-duo". Such an interesting subject when you look behind the proverbial curtain and analysis is refreshing because there are really so many things that can be said about the concept.
it means so much to me that you read it❣️ thank u so much absolutely agree and its so fascinating. I honestly want to go further into the particulars of why it goes so well with the actual content of the show:)
I want to express my gratitude towards the work you put in to create these astonishing works! Much appreciated! They have brought me much joy, food for thought and an inclination to watch earlier series!
thank you so much for these sweet words!
I have watched this video EVERY TIME it has popped up on my feed and recommendations
thank you so much for the subtitles this was a great video omg
thank u for appreciating my subtitles I worked very hard on them!
Your research paper is absolutely brilliant.
thank u!
I was late to the Alan party, but this yank is still in love with him, like that first sunny day in 2016. Oh, Alan❤
very well done! Excellent work. Surprised you left out the sphincter joke ("which sphincter?") as it's one of my favorites. I guess this just proves there are even more examples to consider of their running homoerotic gags...
oh yes! Absolutely- there are so many which i was not able to fit and several I have found after the fact. Thank you!!
😂 Just about crying with laughter.
If there is more material found since this work of art was compiled, it begs for a Part II.
How unbelievable it must be to be part of the live audience when these pair of Absolute Champion Humans spar back and forth with their banter. Entertaining, Educational and Funny beyond description.
A stageshow "QI DOWNUNDER" would sell it's absolute arse off.
A logistical nightmare with Stephen, Sandi and the 6 to 8 regular British celebrities to tour with them getting the same time off BUT wouldn't it be the best show ever.
Their chemistry really made this show for me. A magic that cannot be replaced.
this was absolutely lovely!!! the research you've done is so impressive and the outcomes (both the essay and video) are amazing!!
thank you so much!!!❤️❤️❤️
Edith Piaf for the background music - the perfect touch. Of course, now I will have an image of Stephen and Alan performing an apache dance, seared into my brain!😉
thanks for the incredible edit!!
alan's face is a different shape every episode
its his broad and versatile performance dexterity
I devoured that essay word for word. So well-written. And the video was a treat too. Everything about this was a 10/10 experience.
so kind thank you!!
i adore this video! i keep coming back to it, it’s such a delight
Thank you for saying so! I had to do a bit of editing but it is live again now at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ven4ohHufVpbUoVlSbHNZ8Nky3wpRsMGNfxYz4-d2sg/edit?usp=sharing . Thank you for your interest!
Brilliantly edited video, was an absolute pleasure to watch
thank you so much!
Essay Link: docs.google.com/document/d/1Ven4ohHufVpbUoVlSbHNZ8Nky3wpRsMGNfxYz4-d2sg/edit?usp=sharing
Genuinely I love this video so much.
Happy birthday to my favourite video in the world ❤🎉🎉
thank u
best video i’ve ever watched
absolutely amazing video🎉❤
thank u sm!
Where do you find recordings of this quality that the BBC somehow can't?
I filmed them myself from the studio on my ipod touch
Now I ship it.
Thank you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Who doesn't?
More, please.
17 minutes wasnt enough for u lol?
@@gayva Don’t worry, I’ll just watch it again! 😅 I’m sure it was a lot of work editing this video!
@@gayva 😅
Superb! 👌❤️
Well, my old crush on Alan Davies has returned, thank you, gayva!
Fantastic.
Lovely!
Anyone have a link to the essay??? it’s not in the description or the pinned comment :(
nvm i found it it’s just super far down lol
What episode was the clip at 10:02 from?
A series outtakes/extras! it would have been in episode 4 (Atoms), but was removed.
@@gayva What episode was the clip at 9:47 from?
@@pandzida98765 B series episode 1
ohhhh!! what's all THIS then?????
Your treatise is close to correct, but I would beg you to read and pay attention to Alan's Book- which explains his ability to flirt with all sorts. I don't think You are quit En Pointe until you do. Also, I think the knowledge of the book put the stops on Stephen and their "flame" flickered and died for Stephen. Otherwise I do agree with the flirtation, only I cannot assign it any value,sexual or otherwise.
I would love to read more about it! I have only read Just Ignore Him (which I loved) and that was personal accounts rather than notes his profession and career, which I am also interested in. Which one are you referring to?
13:45
Alan is so sexy and gorgeous. ❤
😆😆😆
Don't get me wrong, but watching these videos makes me feel a little weird after learning that Alan was molested by his father as a child.🤷🏻♂
Thanks for raising this. It's something that I thought about while I was making this and have kind of been waiting for an excuse to talk about. Cause the onscreen dynamic did indeed consist of comments, from both Stephen and Alan himself, which referenced Alan’s schoolboy caricature and the way Stephen and he played with it. Just one example being 6:37.
Something I think is important to consider is how much stephen's gender and sexuality is what raised the question for us in the first. I think its important to be aware of the implications of labeling a fake dynamic inappropriate, when a large factor to us considering it up for debate is that Stephen is a gay man who has fake element of power as host over the panelists. For instance, Sandi “flirts” with Alan as well, and will take the opportunity to chide Alan when he gives a simple childlike answer. Obviously nowhere near the extent that Stephen does, but the key point is that she, unlike Alan's abuser, is a woman and a lesbian, but she holds the same power stephen does. (Genuinely asking!) if we should also call it into question when she jokes with Alan in the same way stephen did?
Another aspect has to do with media literacy. Several people have also mentioned this, but stephen speaks to all the other panelists with this patronizing chastize/reward bit, its just that we observe it as meaning something more with alan because alan is in every episode and therefore he and stephen are the key players in the dynamic. I mention in my essay as well, but there’s this perceived “risk” in there being some kind of “real” relationship on the show making it somehow an actual dynamic. But these are performers and comedians who are playing parts as assigned by the producers. Both have spoken on how they act differently with one another off of QI, namely that stephen treats Alan with equal respect (and lack of flirtation lol). can give refs if curious.
I can’t actually speak for either involved of course, but those are most of my thoughts for now. I’d like to hear what else you and other people have to say, and don’t at all want to appear over-reverent or blinded to circumstance and context and so on. But, again, I think its important to keep in mind the standards we are holding over these people and why we are holding them, as well as that they are performing parts which are productionally assigned to them.
Alan is married to a woman. He has children. He is not gay. Fry is or was married to a man.
hahaha
hehehehe
Never, in recorded history has a gay man married a woman, and had children with her. Nor, in recorded history has a straight man engaged in homoeroticism, despite the fact that homoeroticism does not require one to be gay, or engage in any degree of physical sexual interaction with another person.
hahahaha @@everydayuntilyoulikeit1501
very nice of history to let you speak on behalf of it@@everydayuntilyoulikeit1501
alan davies the most unfunny person on tv
simply incorrect
I love love love these two. I knew Stephen's talent and learned how brilliant Alan is.