Table News: Are We Gonna Talk About it?
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2022
- This one gets heavy.
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I took Russian History in the 90's. The line "Russia being...Russia." made me laugh because it is 1,000% true.
My B.A. is Russian Language and Area Studies. My Russian History classes were around 2001 or so. That line got me, too. :)
I'm from Russia. This is so true it's sad.
Agreed
So I didn't do that in the 90's and I'm not from Russia. Can I get some history or context?
@@_Wiseguy7 Russia has always been a more... aggressive/possessive country. As both the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, once they took over a territory (and the Ukraine has been part of both.) They DON'T let go.
In fact, my Russian history class started with Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine, being the capital for the Russ, who ended up being the Russians. (Although 30 years later I can't quite remember how it moved to Moscow! I do remember hiw/why it moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg.)
Louisiana going sober, losing the beads, and having ash on his forehead is the perfect representation of the whole state after Mardi Gras, but only after he’s completely knocked out :)
yeah they love love love that little loop hole lol
@@hardwirecars oh believe me we do
I would love to see Florida looking on his phone, then when GOV asks what he's doing he says "some dude in Ukraine stole a tank with a tractor, twice" while smiling extremely wide
me 2
That would be amazing.
Ukraine has to have a little Florida in him. From stealing tanks to dropping grenades with toy drones to blowing up an international bridge with modified jetskis packed with explosives.
"Yeah . . . that's what we're doing." California and Florida together is pure chaos
Well, we are the Souths' bookmarks.
@Bryon Popplewell Bootmarks*
@@BigMythicLizard Bookends*
The thought of Flordia and California working together let alone agree on anything is a terrifying concept for many reasons
Side note: Loui on Ash Wednesday. Colorful beads gone as is proper. Love it.
@@Ben_Brainard Gotta live that Lent life. For at least 40 days, then we're back on our bullshit.
And the ashes and everything! Very cool
@@lilykep AND WE WILL BE 😂😂😂
Yes! The change from Mardi Gras to Ash Wednesday was *chef's kiss*
This is so informative & well done. FL & LA adding the lightness to this heavy subject.
The false rittenhouse part was 🤪 never took gun across state lines
There is also a MASSIVE nazi group in the military
Looks like comedian is in early stages of the npcism disease
America sanctioned russia but we are still buying their oil
@@darunealbane found the Russian supported.
@@darunealbane Found the KGB plant.
My dad plays a big part in Amnesty International, so I grew up hearing about this. Thank you for explaining it so perfectly
GO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL! They do amazing work. I remember writing letters in the 1980s about releasing various people who were locked up illegally. Good on your Dad and on you for picking it up.
@@LeeStJohn-ym4df Write for rights? I go every year.
@@rosadooblivioni3165 Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control I can't travel and have had to limit my promotional activities to online support for pretty much everything under the sun that's pro-planet, people, truth etc. But I do know about it and it's folks like you that help represent folks like me that can't physically participate. So thank you!
Thank your dad for me💗
@@kimmiek.9834 Sure
The Ukraine & Russia crisis In simple terms for those that have no idea what is going on.
-Ukraine used to be in an abusive relationship with Russia, feeding him, letting him use her car & giving him whatever he asked for until she built up the confidence to call it quits back in 1991
-Since then Ukraine has been working on herself, becoming a strong independent woman with help from friends like France, America, Poland etc. offering her support, loaning her money, & helping her find her way.
-Ukraine has been enjoying being single for 30 years & looking forward to continuing to grow & create new friendships.
-Now Russia being the toxic Ex that it is wants her back, and doesn’t want her meeting new people or creating any new relationships.
-A couple of weeks ago Russia started sitting in the front of Ukraine’s house & when her friends ask him what was he doing there, he said “Oh nothing, just getting a little bit of exercise in, that’s all.”
-After her friends told her that Russia was potentially getting ready to do something bad to her, he said “They’re lying, they just want you to be scared of me & that’s not what it is”
-Yesterday Russia broke into Ukraine’s house, beating her up & “taking advantage” of her while on Livestream & double dog daring any of her friends to do something about it & if they do want the smoke, Russia got that thang on him.
Diaz. Spoken
It is almost perfect analogy. But I would add few changes:
1991-2004: Ukraine was still romanticising that abusive relation with Russia and Russia was fine as long Ukraine will not meet with anybody else.
2004-2014: Ukraine went fully bipolar between "I don't want to know him anymore and I will find new friends" and "Maybe I can rescue this relationship".
2014: Ukraine snapped and decided "Russia no more", so Russia took by force their kids against what the court say.
2014+: Ukraine was looking for new friends.
2020: Ukraine was like:... hmmm maybe that love triangle with Polish-Lithuanian marriage wasn't so bad after all (Ukraine being lover of Polish-Lithuanian marriage ended when Russia beaten up Poland and Lithuania to near death, putting Poland and Lithuania to 123 years coma, after which Russia took Ukraine for himself) and went fully official and formalise Lublin Triangle 😏 ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lublin_Triangle )*.
2022: Russia was: Holy fuck, I can loose Ukraine forever, in few year I will be to weak to force myself on her, I must do SOMETHING.
and here we are.
*After Poland and Lithuania wake up from coma they have divorced and fluctuated between love and fighting, but there still some love there. So now Lublin Triange is official three way civil partnership, but not proper marriage. :p Fun fact: In 1658 Polish-Lithuanian marriage wanted to formalise relationship with Ukraine and create proper three way Polish-Lithuanian-Ruthenian marriage, but Russia did everything he could to destroy this arrangement: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Hadiach
@@Hadar1991 Dude! Thank you! With references even! Thank you again!
Thanks! This was helpful!
This is a Hetalia level anime short I need in my life. #nerdsknowwhatImean
Gov: Guys, we're not in this war?
Illinois: Are you sure?
Gov: Yes!
DC: Has that ever happened before?
California: No, I don't think so
There it is, my favourite bit in all of these sketches
Same!
WWI (starting of it) Falkland island incident, Spanish Civil war...
@@acolytegnobgib2790 WW2, start of it.
Poland Lithuania things
Silver. Well done for explaining it and many thanks for not glossing over this human tragedy.
Gov: annexing sovereign nations is a bad thing, and we won't support it.
Hawaii: oh really now?
Are we just gonna forget that whole plotline? Texas was not the best example to use there.
Still a good vid though
@@christaphillips953 I agree, but Texas did actually go to war for it, so... I think that's why this parallel was drawn? I'm not sure though, it's been a very long time since I've read up on these things.
Louisiana’s drunken “Leissez le bon temps rouler” gets me every time. 😂
I’m all for the informative feel of the skit to keep us all in the know, but may I just step aside for a moment to appreciate how you use certain lines/phrases to get your voice in the right register for your characters? “It’s too early for this,” for Georgia, and so forth. It’s just so wholesome that you have a method like that to fall back on. I love this for you.
He makes each one so unique! They come to life.
I really like the little detail of Louisiana having a smudge of ash on his forehead for ash Wednesday! Its the little things that matter
“Why did Russia… Russia?” may be the nicest way to refer to a LOT of what Russia does. #PrayforUkraine
Hi from Ukraine, Odessa!
Thank you for spreading awareness on your channel!
We stand with you Ukraine 🇺🇸💝🇺🇦
Very good skit! And yeah Putin doesn't sound like he's in the right mind right now...
He forgot to take his pills
Rumor has it that a year or so ago he suffered a stroke. If true that could explain his erratic behavior with Ukraine.
@@dr.floridamanphd Hmm, he needs a health check
@@catroe or a vibe check, whichever is more convenient
@@thomasfoster4370 both preferably
Seeing Louisiana practically knocked out reminded me of the time I went to universal's version of Mardi Gras and some one behind me said to my mom "she has the perfect energy for Mardi Gras. " I was 12 btw
Please don't stop talking about current events. I love you and the way you interject so much fact into comedy. I look forward to all your posts.
This skit is giving me “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” vibes. I don’t know how I feel about that.
Who's Bruno?
@@miah5561 I’m guessing you have never seen the movie Encanto?
@@miah5561 we don’t talk about Bruno!
@@helenakoerner5536 nope
@@alyssa8920 my bad 🤫
1:52 correction *Putin* never accepted that Ukraine declared independence in 1991
That's what he said
@@BouncingTribbles no you can click the time stamp he says Russia he does say Putin later on but I think it's important to make it very clear that this is Putin's war.
@@Cliffdog01 Well considering how long Putin has been in power, I hear "Russia" and think "Putin", and vice versa.
@@theabristlebroom4378 Maybe you like being included in the bad decisions of your leaders but I don't if Trump, Obama, Biden or Bush makes a terrible decision and someone said America/US did the thing I'd have the same objection The leader is not the nation. and in this case we have seen many of Russia's people act in opposition to Putin.
@@Cliffdog01 you should highlight the change you're making, not the entire sentence.
Also, Putin IS effectively Russia. He rules uncontested. We can sympathize with the common people because it sucks for everyone who doesn't live in a castle right now. We're watching 1984 unfold
“I lied”
“Of course you did…”
😂
Yep thats Louisiana 💯 👌. Thanks for keeping it respectful and still including a little bit of humor.
thank you for talking about this!!! slava ukraini🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
So be careful he never brought a gun across state borders he was given a gun to use in Wisconsin. That distinction matters legally as they said in court to the crime... (Thanks El Chape, I get those two states mixed up alot.)
Wisconsin, but yeah
Also the gun was functionally owned by him prior to anything in regards to the riots
i've heard that there are American Veteran's going into Ukraine to help. I personally think we should limit how much we intervene but props to the Vets 🇺🇸
We didn’t tell them to help, they just did it of there own free will
I know sone going as combat medics, which was their former MOS.
Some are former infantry, one was a Green Beret, and I’ve heard of at least one doctor leaving the hospital he worked at to provide his services.
Did you guys know that Texas wasn’t the only state that was a country before joining the US? Vermont is the other state.
California too for about a minute and a half.
And hawaii. I do think hawaii lasted the longest though.
hawaii was a kingdom too
Sounds like more ammo for the "Live Free Or Die" motto.
“Live free or die” is New Hampshire. Vermont’s motto is “Freedom and Unity.”
Hats off to you sir. Touchy subject played out real well.
Not to diss on all your hard work, but this goes back alot further back than many people realize. The Kyivan Rus is considered by many Eastern European countries (including Russia) to be their cultural ancestor. Furthermore the Russian empire from 1721-1917 controlled most of Ukraine (remember how Germany and Austria-Hungary shared a border with Russia before WW1). After that point the communists took over, they pulled out of the war, lost a bunch of land to the Germans and austrian-hungarians and when the war was over border states between Russia and the other European nations were created like Poland and Romania. And although Ukraine gained independence shortly after WW1, they were incorporated back into the USSR until finally in 1991 the USSR collapsed. So while yes your statement is technically true, it barely manages to scratch the surface. Still I love watching your videos anyways.
Fair point, but I think Douglas Adams said it best: In the beginning, the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
I love history but I could simplify it even more. Ukrain became a state in 1991 but Putin pretends he is the rightful heir to a collapsed country.
my mom majored in international studies with a focus on russia in the 90’s, and we still have a bunch of old books from them that i LOVE to read and i have been very sad but also absolutely in my element explaining this to anyone who doesn’t understand and asks about it
Very cool! My son also has a degree in International studies. Good job Mom and You!
Creative as always! I remember Jay Leno and David Letterman having to start up their shows after 9/11, it was hard for them to do. Great job!
Entertaining, consice, and respectful of so many things! Excellent work! I especially loved Cali keeping some of the colloquialisms from their video and Florida nearly feeling empathy for Gov!
"That's too New Orleans" haha Thanks for the chuckles in this depression year(s)
Florida needs a spin-off channel….😃 and the information seems pretty accurate
Yes, he does need a spin-off channel, probably of him being crazy (maybe skits of crazy Florida man stories)
Ben, you're genius! Thank you for this and all the others!
When did he take a rifle over state lines?
He didn't. The liberal left are trying to say he did. He actually was at work and then I want to say a friend asked him to stick around and help protect the community. Kyle was given the gun then
@@michaelbendall1890 yep. Which is why I want them to defend their answer.
Appreciated, love. Best way I’ve had it explained to me yet. Just ignore I’m from Texas. We’re not all like that! Or be fair I’m a transplant from WA, but whatever 😘
As a Texan (technically born in Florida but my dad moved back with me when I was 3 months old to be with family, so still mostly Texan), I agree, we’re not all like the Texas character, and those who aren’t like the Texas character aren’t all from Austin (I am definitely not like the Texas character, and I’m from the Houston area)
I appreciate this video. I still had to look some stuff up, since despite being American, I didn't know the history behind Texas, and I still gotta learn what happened with Wisconsin and guns, but that still means you encouraged me to learn.
On talks of Russia, I feel so bad for the citizens. Russian artists who work as freelancers are losing their ability to make money or to even take out the money they have in PayPal because of the economy getting shut down.
Putin not caring about the citizens of Ukraine is horrible enough. Endangering and threatening his own people through threats of time in prison if they speak out against the government, send support to Ukraine, or even use social media in any way that could be seen as "suspicious" is going an extra step further. It's not surprising coming from him, but I think we should still consider what Russian citizens are going through, both from their own country and the other's. So many stand with Ukraine and are in danger for it just by being Russian in or out of Russia.
Kyle Rittenhouse, Wisconsin.
The gun never crossed State lines. The Prosecution admitted that in the trial. That was one of the reasons the weapons charge was dropped.
@@georgecottell6616 His dad also had shared custody of him, and lived in Kenosha
If you want good details on Wisconsin, check out the youtube channel Nate The Lawer and search for Rittenhouse.
@@georgecottell6616 slight correction, that one was dropped because is the state of Wisconsin it is legal for a 17 year old to have a rifle or shotgun. But yes it was never in Illinois.
Aye man thanks so much for posting today, what an amazing birthday treat
Happy birthday! 🎂🎉🎁🎈
Happy birthday 🎉🎂
@@Alexoperplexo mighty kind of you there homeslice
@@Smol_Uni thank ya kindly 😁
This is really great! Though, you definitely need to fact check your reference to a certain situation in Wisconsin from last year. That’s not what happened at all.
I loved this, also the part with Wisconsin made me laugh a little and also die a little inside because I live in Wisconsin
Is it a Kyle rittenhouse joke?
@@maxrichards3881 .......maybe
The fact that some people still think he took a gun across state lines shows how much folks actually watched the trial...
@@jasperavelis9678 not exactly. It showed how much the system really works. He didn't live in that state, therefore whether it was 5 miles or 5 minutes. No one asked him to protect anything. He knew what it was and wanted to catch some bodies.
@@kimberlynroberts7059 he basically lived in Kenosha because his dad and most of his dad's side of the family lived the there
Also are you really defending the kiddy diddler, skater boy with 3 counts of battery and a convicted felon. If you watch Brandon Herreras video on the whole trial maybe it would make sense to you
really well done, good job being sensitive about it, not an easy task. you nailed it!
F'ing Brilliant... You have a future as a writer and later Late night talk show host.
Tastefully done,sir! Bravo!!
I love your content it makes me laugh every time I see . Even though I'm from Florida I still like it keep up and I can't wait to the .next one
"Absolutely not. See you next week" **insert cartoon logic disappearing**
great job informing everyone in a way that does make everyone depressed!
Thank you for making this video!
Ben this was very nicely done.
For what it's worth (as a person in/from TX) I thought you handled this very tactfully
Thank you, for this. This was actually a fairly respectful way to handle a delicate topic, while still representing each state with the appropriate political satire. Amazingly done, Ben!
Well done!!!
Can we get a minisode of Florida reacting to the antics of the Ukrainian citizens
This was the best recitation of the New Orleans motto that I've heard yet!
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL 😂
Few years? Texas was proudly independent for a decade!
Which funnily enough is more time then the confederacy existed
Im a correct you on the kile Rittenhouse situation, his dad lives in Wisconsin and his 'friend ' gave him a gun his friend going to jail for giving a gun to a minor
You handled this amazingly
Simple correction if you are a resident of WI and buy a weapon in WI technically you are not crossing state lines because you have not left the state.
funny and informative! I had no idea why this was happening so thanks for the update!
I may not agree with Bens political party but man he’s funny
This! ^^^
There are a lot of things I appreciate about this sketch. I like how you did your background on this one. It was very tasteful.
Слава Україні! Slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine!
Thanks for doing this for the younger kids so they can understand better
Hi California love u
Just gotta say, California, that the Kenosha Kid may have crossed lines but it was to visit the city his father lived in. Besides, it's not like he went out on the hunt... he was cleaning spraypaint, providing medical aid, and literally putting out dumpster fires before he was attacked and had to defend himself... as was the judgment of the courts.
Can't wait to see you next Tuesday
I love how you handled this. You didn’t make jokes about the situation but instead made references that poked fun at moments similar but unrelated to the war.
Very, very well explained!
great context..wanna hear more
California needs a friend pls help him find a friend
Holy crap, didn't expect Minnesota to be here. (I'm from MN)
Darnit FL. My drink almost found a new home in my key
Waitin for the one where part of florida is burnin. We got a forest fire up here in the panhandle that’s up to 1400 acres and is the 7th fire in a week
I'm sorry I know how scary it is, being from SOCAL and having had way too many close calls.
@@LeeStJohn-ym4df ya it’s gotten bad and good since I posted that. The 1400 one is almost out now but a larger one started and is currently at 33000 acres
You are more educated about this than 90% of the ppl on the internet. Thnx for telling the truth and not just repeating the first misinformation you hear.
Love the background.
A repentant Loui sans beads……nice touch lol
One of the best ones yet ❤️
we talked about this in my history class but this is the most its made sense to me.
The self defense thing is probably about russia's economy. They've been exporting oil to most of europé for a while but ukraine has quite alot of oil too. They just couldn't extract it until recently. That and ukraine has been getting friendlier with NATO
Friendlier, yes...but never officially a friend.
They got the friend-level version of Friend-zoned. :P
I really needed this lol, good video.
“I’m sadder now” 😂
Pray for Ukraine 🇺🇦😢❤️
thanks so much ben, i needed this so bad... i was so confused on why cause NOBODY was saying anything... this means alot and now i got some youtube vids too watch :). thanks for the content and the info again
That Kenosha reference was golden.
As a Hungarian I’m inclined to tell you that you pronounced Budapest wrong. It’s Buda-peSHt.
Köszi!! 🇭🇺
So what about the president of Ukraine having 3 television stations shut down for disagreeing with him and the fact the guy who ran against him in there election arrested
In Louisiana... can confirm!
BROOOOO THE TRIBE CALLED QUEST SHOUTOUT WAS FIRE I LOVE YOU
Great sketch Ben!!! Too bad that it's such a sad and frankly scary topic.SLAVA UKRAINE!
Dude yeah
Yeah dude
Louisiana's drunk RN
2:39 easily the most entertaining trial I've ever seen.
yea fiction is always fun
@@Ravenlord47111 was it not real?
@@grandadmiralthrawn8116 The "across state lines" part is the fiction some people made up and ran with it. Kid got the gun in state which isn't illegal, and was well within his rights at every turn. Even was retreating at every opportunity even tho doesn't even have duty to retreat laws making him.
@@grandadmiralthrawn8116 no it was most certainly real
Wait....we're using the New York City flag for New York State? I know our state flag is boring...but you know...
For anyone wondering, Louisiana said “Let the good times roll!”
dang, Florida at the end tho 😂
Wished when he asked what the hell does that mean someone would say let the good times role
Tragedy will be exclusively joked about, it’s a very common copping mechanism
This is a war for water
And here we are 6 months later with no real end in sight.
I love the new background!!!!!
Kyle didnt cross state lines with a gun, kid lived in Kenosha with his father.
God do I love the low end theory! It’s sooo good
🤣😂. Nola. Spot on 👏
0:54 "leissez le bon temps rouler!"
- Louisiana, 2022
If your joke was about Kyle Rittenhouse the gun never crossed state lines and he was there as a medic, he did have the gun though because the riats that had been going on for like three days at that point had turned violent multiple times and if your saying why a rifle well he was to young for a hand gun and (this part is speculation) wanted the most effective tool for detering someone from attacking him or stopping them if they did.