The hardest thing to do in comedy is come across as stupid. Johnny Alan Davies have that down to an art and it's so so well done and both are very funny and clever comedians
SuperSonicBlur Acting stupid isn’t that hard though. Making it funny is. And Vegas, Davies and Joe alike are all quite smart. They’re just really good at having a laugh at their own expense
"I think he likes you being around, because you start a sentence, and no one knows - including you - where you're going to go with that sentence." Jimmy does great one-liners and punchlines, but not enough people give him credit for the - often fantastic - dry improv lines. So good.
It's a bit hard to tell whether they are his, whether he thought of it many takes later or whether a writer has come up with it and he was told to use it after asking her a question. The end effect is generally pretty funny but I don't think that we can attribute it to him completely, as it is likely a big team putting it together.
If you ever get to see him live, you will notice that he's really great at audience interaction. Although a small percentage of audience interaction can be predicted, his prowess at it really shows how good he is at improv.
I found out Frankie Boyle wrote a lot of his early comedy recently, which explains why I always thought it sounded weird coming from him. I like this Jimmy more
I'm at home more than 4 years after this was posted, who knows how long after the game was played and I'm clapping and cheering for Joe like I was in the studio watching it live. Great job, Joe!
I dont know why this show is so much better than normal Cats but it really is, near the level of Would I Lie to You, and better than Mock the Week if you ask me
The Crab Person Would I Lie is fucking ridiculous. It's just a nicer format. Verbal thuggery at it's best. I don't know what makes this format better than normal Cats. Maybe it's because the focus is not to perform so the performances have more room to sparkle.
It's mainly the guests, I think. Cats Does Countdown guests are almost exclusively professional comedians, whereas regular Cats has more 'celebrities'. Also CDC goes for more outlandish humour, whereas regular Cats sticks more to topical chat.
Part of it must be that they have a GREAT writing staff. The guests get provided with some amazing props and skits and I assume they work with whichever celebrity mans Dictionary Corner to give them something fun to do. But I think it's also the genuine competitive element. I'm kind of tired of the many panel shows where the points are either arbitrary and don't matter (Mock the Week, Room 101) or obviously fake because the whole thing's scripted to hell (8 out of 10 Cats, Never mind the Buzzcocks). Having the guests have to make an effort to win adds a lot of unexpected humor.
Joe Cave Or just learn to look things up yourself. They already did the work to upload these, for you to watch for free. I don’t care if they’re making money off of it, that’s what RUclips is for. So How lazy are you to ask for more for this FREE gift? Quit your winging.
@@HelloTardis First of all, "whinging". Secondly it's a statement or suggestion, there is no sign of a complaint anywhere. The lesson to be learnt today is, when you get on that high horse of yours, there's always going to be someone who sits taller in the saddle.
theres a wiki page with all of the series and episodes listed with whos on them and if you make a 4 on demand account you can watch them for free (the only irritating part is that you have to watch them like theyre on the tv and sit through the ad breaks) i hope this helps :)
@@HelloTardis well the fact that the E4 channel, a mu h smaller channel, actually does this, or at least used to, then its not too much of stretch to add it
I really love the collection of shows that feature these people. You've got: 8 out of 10 cats cats does countdown would I lie to you? big fat quiz show They're all so good!
Johnny actually does have a background in the arts-- he's an accomplished ceramicist, and I imagine in all those classes there was a live drawing one somewhere.
once again... Sean Lock is just incredibly fun to watch and listen to, because no one could ever guess what he might say next...but everyone knows it will be funny
I'm also a great fan and so is my son who went to see him live recently. He told me BB is still doing stuff he saw him do on TV ages and ages ago. Time, apparently, BB, for a whole new show.
5:31 Eight letters, orphreys - Plural of orphrey, a highly-detailed embroidery, where simple materials are used to make complex patterns. Take THAT, Susie Dent!
Tragicomedy: seeing Joe win a round and see that it's a totally new situation for him like he's never been the best one out of a group of four at anything in his life. Good on you, Joe.
@Riley D LOL! Divisive? That's rich!! This coming from an obvious Democrat (the party of pro slavery, Jim Crow segregation and founders of the KKK) Tell your buddy bumbling biden to apologize for his many years of racist remarks and creepy groping molestation of women. The democratic (aka the new nazi) party needs to be canceled
Johnny's picture was by far the best, second place: Sarah Millican, third place: Sean Lock, fourth place: Rob Beckett. Joe Wilkinson was really good in the episode when he got the conundrum and won the show
KT926 And I like eating food because it tastes good and makes you grow big and strong and when I grow up I want to be a paceman so I can fly to the moon and beat up aliens.
0:52 Jimmy Carr was born in 1972 and Sean Lock in 1963. Isn't that gap a bit too close for Carr to make fun of his age? I mean, Lock would need to be at least old enough to be Carr's father before qualifying for ribbing the old guy gags.
I found a better wordt than Prayer at 4:50. "Pyorrhea" which is 8 letters; purulent inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.
He actually is a great leader though. Questionable presidential and general empathy skills. But his leadership skills are pretty damn tight if you ask me
Great to be able to comment on a major broadcasters you tube channel,, alot are barring comment,, big thumbs up for Channel 4,, as I remember here, in UK, you were the movers and shakers of modern TV,, after 1,2,and itv, we are going back now,, after that channel 5 came out and that was absolutely rubbish(reception and programming) , but propped up by advertising is still around today unfortunately 😂😂❤️👍
What did you think of Johnny's drawing? goo.gl/L1Ws6J
Channel 4 loved it. It's a true work of art
Phenomenal.
I honestly really liked it. Would buy and put on wall.
Shite!
Honestly thought it was terrible. What the fuck are they on about. Wouldn't put it on the fridge if my kid drew it.
Johnny is amazing. Acts very dopy and silly but he's very funny and talented at a number of things.
He's the embodiment of "humble."
I don't get why he has never been on Would I Lie to You. He would have without a doubt some great stories
The hardest thing to do in comedy is come across as stupid. Johnny Alan Davies have that down to an art and it's so so well done and both are very funny and clever comedians
zackstud09 joe is really good too
SuperSonicBlur Acting stupid isn’t that hard though. Making it funny is. And Vegas, Davies and Joe alike are all quite smart. They’re just really good at having a laugh at their own expense
Johnny is a real dark horse! Art, Poetry and Humour! What a guy!
Also a very skilled potter.
very true :P
Triumphqx Dave
Triumph Dave Fairly sure he studied pottery at uni!
@@triumphdave2449 yes, he is very hands on
Of course Jimmy was good at economics
Creative economics.
Not good enough though
He must have been off that day when they did tax returns.
Genuinely surprised no one commented on that
Skipped Ethics though.
Joe's come-from-behind win was the best moment in the history of this show.
The quality of my life has increased ever since I discovered this show.
Joe getting 'prayer' and then the conundrum for the one-point come-from-behind victory is the greatest moment in this show's history.
You really like coming from behind, don’t you? You posted nearly the same comment 2 years earlier..
@@CrippleX89 About time for it to happen again!
"I think he likes you being around, because you start a sentence, and no one knows - including you - where you're going to go with that sentence."
Jimmy does great one-liners and punchlines, but not enough people give him credit for the - often fantastic - dry improv lines. So good.
It's a bit hard to tell whether they are his, whether he thought of it many takes later or whether a writer has come up with it and he was told to use it after asking her a question. The end effect is generally pretty funny but I don't think that we can attribute it to him completely, as it is likely a big team putting it together.
If you ever get to see him live, you will notice that he's really great at audience interaction. Although a small percentage of audience interaction can be predicted, his prowess at it really shows how good he is at improv.
I found out Frankie Boyle wrote a lot of his early comedy recently, which explains why I always thought it sounded weird coming from him. I like this Jimmy more
The above has been said many times about many people, hardly original
Frankie Boyle would annihilate him
Of course Johnny Vegas can draw, he has a degree in art and ceramics. He is a very smart man
Art and ceramic is not particularly smart
@@lu9thix Pot icularly
@@lu9thix I feel like, with a comments like that, you definitely don't have a degree
@@lu9thix do you have data to back that claim?
@@lu9thix A persons' intellect is not defined by their interests :)
I'm at home more than 4 years after this was posted, who knows how long after the game was played and I'm clapping and cheering for Joe like I was in the studio watching it live. Great job, Joe!
I just realized that Sean Lock looks SO MUCH like Gruncle Stan from Gravity Falls
If there was ever a live action movie
Not rlly
@@KiwiSpartan01 he looks like the granddad from the the Robinsons
Mattinator95 YES exactly
I dont know why this show is so much better than normal Cats but it really is, near the level of Would I Lie to You, and better than Mock the Week if you ask me
The Crab Person Would I Lie is fucking ridiculous. It's just a nicer format. Verbal thuggery at it's best. I don't know what makes this format better than normal Cats. Maybe it's because the focus is not to perform so the performances have more room to sparkle.
This is also better than the original Countdown.
It's mainly the guests, I think. Cats Does Countdown guests are almost exclusively professional comedians, whereas regular Cats has more 'celebrities'. Also CDC goes for more outlandish humour, whereas regular Cats sticks more to topical chat.
True, but I think it's really Jon, Jimmy and Sean who really shine, and Rachel and Susie are actually really good humoured
Part of it must be that they have a GREAT writing staff. The guests get provided with some amazing props and skits and I assume they work with whichever celebrity mans Dictionary Corner to give them something fun to do.
But I think it's also the genuine competitive element. I'm kind of tired of the many panel shows where the points are either arbitrary and don't matter (Mock the Week, Room 101) or obviously fake because the whole thing's scripted to hell (8 out of 10 Cats, Never mind the Buzzcocks). Having the guests have to make an effort to win adds a lot of unexpected humor.
That whole yoddeling bit makes me laugh every time
Johnny Vegas is actually incredibly talented...
People are aware that Johnny Vegas is an act right? He made the persona for his comedy. He is actually a highly skilled individual.
You sometimes forget it because his act is so good.
@@andrewcharlton4053 that it is
The majesty of Joe Wilkinson.
He came into my local pub! had a picture with him!
Least funny bloke ever.
They should rename the episode to that
Those comments are very funny. Your'e not Joe Wilkinson.
He's a god.
every clip should have the series and episode in the corner
Joe Cave yep it's not hard to put ' S.2, Ep.4' for example.
Joe Cave Or just learn to look things up yourself. They already did the work to upload these, for you to watch for free. I don’t care if they’re making money off of it, that’s what RUclips is for. So How lazy are you to ask for more for this FREE gift? Quit your winging.
@@HelloTardis
First of all, "whinging". Secondly it's a statement or suggestion, there is no sign of a complaint anywhere.
The lesson to be learnt today is, when you get on that high horse of yours, there's always going to be someone who sits taller in the saddle.
theres a wiki page with all of the series and episodes listed with whos on them and if you make a 4 on demand account you can watch them for free (the only irritating part is that you have to watch them like theyre on the tv and sit through the ad breaks)
i hope this helps :)
@@HelloTardis well the fact that the E4 channel, a mu h smaller channel, actually does this, or at least used to, then its not too much of stretch to add it
British humour is the most unique and enjoyable thing to ever exist
connor mills try Irish humour it’s better
@@patrickroache2883 ...You wish English better🏴
@@patrickroache2883 Irish and English humour are cut from the same cloth. The differences are usually just aesthetic.
I hear youre a racist now, Father?
@@peterclarke7240 cant not read that in an irish accent.
You Brits have the best television. Here in America, our shows are rubbish. Love from America!❤️
Totally agree I'm Australian and our TV is shit as well.
Clayton Burch most of the comedy is forced I think (in America)
To be fair, there are a lot of British shows that are totally fucking stupid too.
Substitute Denmark for America and you have my sentiment. 😃
Well, it's a third world country
I really love the collection of shows that feature these people. You've got:
8 out of 10 cats
cats does countdown
would I lie to you?
big fat quiz show
They're all so good!
Blazertron IKR love all these shows
And there's also Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth, and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
The episode with Joe winning is legendary.
7:50 "Whilst you do it could you explain dark matter" 😂 😂
RIP Sean
Johnny actually does have a background in the arts-- he's an accomplished ceramicist, and I imagine in all those classes there was a live drawing one somewhere.
once again... Sean Lock is just incredibly fun to watch and listen to, because no one could ever guess what he might say next...but everyone knows it will be funny
Does no one in the comments appreciate Bill Bailey.. he's just too funny xD
He,s a legend.
would be stating the obvious
saw him live once, he's funny and musically talented, underappreciated in these comments
National treasure.
I'm also a great fan and so is my son who went to see him live recently. He told me BB is still doing stuff he saw him do on TV ages and ages ago. Time, apparently, BB, for a whole new show.
in which greg confuses countdown with would i lie to you
As talented at art as he is at portraying the character he assumes for TV. A sweet, charming man.
It's amazing how much Greg looks like Rik Mayall
Have you seen Man Down? Rik Mayall played his dad in the first season before Rik sadly passed away.
“Well thumbed this page, it’s in” 😂 Susie Dent is hilarious
6:55 “I literally just told you” foreshadowed 😃
That IHUGBONER conundrum was solid!
Jimmy was also good at hide and seek. He'd hide a bit of money here and there and everyone had a hard time finding it.
1:00 wonder if she still feels the same way. lol
MY FAV COMP EVER!!
Johnny Vegas: Man of Many Hidden Depths
Adam Buxton is the best dictionary corner next to Alex and the horn section, love his personality and style of humour
Anyone else notice that Sean basically drew in South Park Jesus' head on the side of his nude sketch?
Together at last in Comedy Heaven
0:51 He was good at economics and no one used it with his tax troubles? Come on now.
I believe that the "Outbursts" bit by Jimmy was the idea behind the premise of "I Literally Just Told You"
Jonny being good at art is a nice surprise.
5:31 Eight letters, orphreys - Plural of orphrey, a highly-detailed embroidery, where simple materials are used to make complex patterns.
Take THAT, Susie Dent!
Chris Colvard orphrey is there but you’ve no S mate :(
Greg Davies said that Dent is the authority and if you mess with Dictionary Corner you're "going to get fucking hurt," so...
@@lokephoenix1039 Yeah, I blame genetics...
Oh, no "S"! Yeah, oversight on my part!
I love this show just from the clips on RUclips. I wish we could watch it in america
Might be a bit late, get a vpn and get the channel 4 app
I'm in Illinois. There are several episodes of this plus other British comedies on RUclips.
0:45 I believe him, since he said "sujept."
7:43 for the title
Just in case you want to see the art bit, it's right at the end of course
Mr. Vegas' drawing is really very good.
((7x25)-75)+(10+9)-6
or
25+75+10+9-6
5:55
7:49 Well he's about to show you string theory, mate
*edited to add: based on the drawings, it's more like a rope hypothesis...
You can tell Sean is getting bored of 8 out of 10 cats does countdown, sad really, he's perfect for the show
He got bored years ago lol
"Getting" bored? I'm pretty sure he has mentioned multiple times he hates playing countdown.
Yeah I know but he doesn't even try any more, I don't blame him
He's at his best when he is not enjoying himself
It's pretty much an act for him, he's fitting nicely into the grumpy old man theme
RIP Peter Stringfellow
5:40 minute into the 9:37 minute video and there has been more focus on Shawn Locke than Johnny V.😂
Joe's game winning conundrum had to be a setup 😂😂😂😂
Tragicomedy: seeing Joe win a round and see that it's a totally new situation for him like he's never been the best one out of a group of four at anything in his life. Good on you, Joe.
1:07 she said that with a straight face that’s impressive
I cant believe i am saying this but she might not be joking. She actually thinks trump has nice hair and he is a great leader.
I couldn't believe she said that, I know she's racist I just know it
@@Abigail-- someone doesnt understand politics
Love him or hate him, Trump is a much better leader than the dementia riddled bag of estrogen we have occupying the White House today
@Riley D LOL! Divisive? That's rich!! This coming from an obvious Democrat (the party of pro slavery, Jim Crow segregation and founders of the KKK) Tell your buddy bumbling biden to apologize for his many years of racist remarks and creepy groping molestation of women. The democratic (aka the new nazi) party needs to be canceled
JUST sketch was excellent
Joe, brilliant 😂😂power of prayer ❤️👍and he does remind me of a comical Jesus🤣🤣
3:58 jimmy missed a perfect opportunity to say something like
"You don't sound so sure yourself." Lol
There was a lot of life drawing for all of us that got a 3rd in Ceramics...
Johnny's picture was by far the best, second place: Sarah Millican, third place: Sean Lock, fourth place: Rob Beckett. Joe Wilkinson was really good in the episode when he got the conundrum and won the show
KT926 And I like eating food because it tastes good and makes you grow big and strong and when I grow up I want to be a paceman so I can fly to the moon and beat up aliens.
+Cba you cheeky get lol
0:50 I cannot believe that no one went for a tax dodge joke there
The tax joke was right there in the Economics subject. Everybody got the joke - it didn't have to be stated.
Joes a fucken beast at corundums
Speech: 0
Smithing: 100
I liked the separate head.
RIP Sir Peter Stringfellow
Lege. A hero for our time.
NO surprise, Johnny is very talented.
Joe is a National Treasure.
5:23 pyorrhea I NEVER solve these.. the blind squirrel finally found a nut :).
johnny vegas' drawings was amazing!
Greg Davies❤
Sean even draws hilariously.
johnny could do better then this its a quick rough sketch you must take that into consideration
than*
I can't feel Joes' legs either
Skip to last clip for jonny vegas but worth a watch
Skip to 8:10 to actually watch the clip mentioned in the title...
6:26, Miss Suzie Dent Ladies and Gentleman. the Lady On FIRE!!!
RIXRADvidz What did she say? I couldn’t quite catch it
1:09 ok, hold up
0:52 Jimmy Carr was born in 1972 and Sean Lock in 1963. Isn't that gap a bit too close for Carr to make fun of his age? I mean, Lock would need to be at least old enough to be Carr's father before qualifying for ribbing the old guy gags.
The joke works BECAUSE their ages are so close. Had the gap been large, it would have been mean, not funny.
No that's the thing with comedy. It can be 9 years or 9 days, it can be funny if the joke is told right.
5:21 Yes, they could have had 'Orphrey'.
Jimmy is related to the monopoly guy.
Hilarious. I love the show
Can we have a video of the comedians who are bad at countdown actually being smart? Just a thought
What episode is that one with the drawing?
lejla daftallari it's the one with the drawing
Series 7 episode 10 I think.
when Jimmy asked " can you show us yours?" why did no one attempt to pull their pants down???
rob won it 1 million % for me
I found a better wordt than Prayer at 4:50. "Pyorrhea" which is 8 letters; purulent inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.
6:05 my best is PLEASE
Greg knows he oozes sex. He acts like he doesn't know... Oh but he does.
Why are all of these “compilations” exactly the same except for the one in the thumbnail?
I tough the thumbnail one were Mahesh Bhatt lol
Ah, I see the life model is uncircumcised thanks to Rob's drawing.
"Donald Trump, incredible hair, great leader." Hold up.
Yeah, I wouldn't trust him to organise a drinking session in a pub.
Must be a different Trump
He actually is a great leader though. Questionable presidential and general empathy skills. But his leadership skills are pretty damn tight if you ask me
Come on, his hair isn't that bad. It's just a bit too bright.
Like him or not, he's a great leader!
I love their English, everyone have their own accent !)
well they don't have other peoples'...
+Normal Misha yup. That thing :-)
if only jimmy was better at taxation and accounting ....
Sean drew Jesus from south parks head
Great to be able to comment on a major broadcasters you tube channel,, alot are barring comment,, big thumbs up for Channel 4,, as I remember here, in UK, you were the movers and shakers of modern TV,, after 1,2,and itv, we are going back now,, after that channel 5 came out and that was absolutely rubbish(reception and programming) , but propped up by advertising is still around today unfortunately 😂😂❤️👍
Damn Mr. Vegas! Draw me like one of your french boys X3
4:14 ay its time messenger
I love that little clip.
i wish once when Joe Wilkinson shocked with a win he'd get a huge over done standing ovation from everyone
Im gonna look like such a weeb, but at 6:28 you can make the word Senpai, which was added to english dictionaries in 2017
You don't look like a weeb ... but you do sound like one.
God i love Holly so much 😍