Actor/Comedian Steve Carrell from "The Office" and "The 40-year-old-virgin" as guest speaker at Princeton University's Class day for the class of 2012! June 4, 2012
I love that the guy who introduced him says 'he has been the fuel for countless hours of procrastination' - meanwhile its almost 4am and I have a 2000 word assignment due tomorrow which Ive barely started. =)
Wasn't expecting to watch that whole thing. I have a lot of respect for Steve Carrell, he seems like a very cool guy and doesn't seem to be full of himself like a lot of other celebrities.
I definitely thought he was about to make a "That's What She Said" joke when he said, "When you eat out..." Hahaha. Thanks for the video! Love this man!
It pisses me off to see all these people laugh at every single line he said, while only about 1 in 10 lines were jokes. No one got the point that he was trying to make.
Hey, I didn't know he was our Class Day speaker that year! My year ('08) it was another hilarious Steve...or Stephen, technically...by which I mean Mr. Colbert, of course 😏
no entiendo nada pero amo este hombre desde colombia !!! lo admiro lo apoyo con todo mi corazon STEVE JOHN CARELL is the best actor and is so perfect man.
I like this message a lot. It takes a very good person to admit they did a good thing because they wanted to be viewed as a good person. All actions are reductively selfish. Only good people want to be viewed as good people in that way. The very fact that he wants to be viewed that way proves that he is a good person. How many other rich folks do you think do things to be viewed as good people if they aren't actually good people? Well, probably a lot. I guess I'm wrong there. But he's right that this world will be a better place if people feel a sense of responsibility to be perceived as good people, even if they aren't.
Also, I should add, good people feel guilty about telling other people of the good things they do for this very reason. But, when a good person is overly-humble and doesn't tell other people of their charities and actions as a good-samaritan, they're actually doing the world a disservice. In this world we live in, we need good people to show their good deeds. That's leading by example. I'm so sick of this culture where being humble and modest is prioritized over being an honest role-model. We need people like Steve who are strong enough and confident enough to set aside their pride to say what's needed to be said.
Why don't they just feed a village of people in Africa instead of sending a few kids to college? I think that you should take Steve's advice and just chill. Also, Princeton has one of the best financial aids in the country. If a kid is underprivileged and can't afford tuition, Princeton will take care of them as long as they are accepted. So your argument is moot. Do a little research on the universities instead. Hiring Steve is just icing on the cake for students who busted their asses.
I hope you realise that Ali G and Andy Samberg have told speeches at Harvard. It's not supposed to be about academics, they're leaving school, they hardly need an academic to speak, they're celebrating leaving university.
Isn't Princeton like in the top 10 US universities? Like behind harvard, yale, MIT, standford etc? Still looks pretty Cool, if I was American it would be alright
My main point is that they obviously spent a ridiculous amount of money to hire such a known celebrity to perform a speech at this expensive university. Rather than hiring him, they could have probably sent a few underprivileged students to university.
That clearly wasn't your main point or else you would've said that. You were trying to make the point that you can get in even if you weren't nearly qualified enough and that isn't even true. Any more false points you'd like to make? And you don't know this, lots of people would easily just like to talk for university students. And alumni often donates money for a lot of different things, it could've costed the university nothing at all.
@catherinessmith You sound extremely ignorant. My sister came from a 2 bedroom basement apartment in a low income city (Elizabeth,NJ). We came from nothing, but she worked her ass off to get above a 2100 on her SAT's and received nothing worse than an A- on her transcript. She graduated salutatorian of a class of over 1,200 students. So, stop being bitter and lighten up .. They worked hard those four years. It doesn't hurt to laugh a little at class day and have a comedian speak to your class
lol same, I didn't find him that funny. No offense to Steve or anything, but he didn't give that much advice either. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steven Colbert even Conan dedicated at least 2-3 minutes of their speech imparting their real life lessons, and thats what I thought a commencement speaker was supposed to do.
Why is such a prestigious university such as princeton inviting a celebrity to preform their speech, not an academic? What a joke. I have lost the little amount of respect I have for this university- the only way you can attend is if you have a lot of money, no matter how much potential or brains you have.
He should've opened with "GOOOOOOOD MORNING VIETNAAAAAAAAAM!"
@@Mu3aaath qqwaq9
I would love to meet Mr. Carell. He's intelligent, creative,and talented.
I cannot thank you enough for uploading this. Whenever I am sad, I come here...
this man is a comedic genius, he has elevated the field. "you are young... and because of that, you are wrong" lollll
I love that the guy who introduced him says 'he has been the fuel for countless hours of procrastination' - meanwhile its almost 4am and I have a 2000 word assignment due tomorrow which Ive barely started. =)
Did you finish?
@@khans11o That's what she said :)
How did it turned out?
Wasn't expecting to watch that whole thing. I have a lot of respect for Steve Carrell, he seems like a very cool guy and doesn't seem to be full of himself like a lot of other celebrities.
I don't know if there is an official video, but I caught this on my iPhone from a Simulcast on a projection screen. Sorry for the poor quality :/
Thanks :)
The algorithm hs crowned this as the official recording.
didnt think Id watch the entire video, but i couldnt stop! Steve Carrell is hilarious, i love him(:
STEVE IS JUST THE BESTESTTTTTT
This was actually a powerful speech. Cheers for posting Amanda :)
Better than no video at all! Thanks for uploading.
That looks like one of those "best time of my life" days, for both Steve and the grads. Crazy awesome!
This was really entertaining. Thanks for capturing it
wow he was really channelling michael scott
Good Morning Vietnam..
what is the difference between salesmen and saleswomen?
I definitely thought he was about to make a "That's What She Said" joke when he said, "When you eat out..."
Hahaha. Thanks for the video! Love this man!
I'm so happy i found this😄💗
The potato cam quality thumbnail brought me here, but Mr. Scott's humor made me stay.
"you are young... and because of that, you are wrong" hahhhaahaa XD
I wish he would speak at my university, too. T_T
It pisses me off to see all these people laugh at every single line he said, while only about 1 in 10 lines were jokes. No one got the point that he was trying to make.
i love this guy jesus.
This guy has ascended comedy almost. Truly writes jokes only he can tell to be certain.
Hey, I didn't know he was our Class Day speaker that year! My year ('08) it was another hilarious Steve...or Stephen, technically...by which I mean Mr. Colbert, of course 😏
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
2:50-3:07: What can we learn from this exercise? That apparently some people don't know their right from their left.
no entiendo nada pero amo este hombre desde colombia !!! lo admiro lo apoyo con todo mi corazon STEVE JOHN CARELL is the best actor and is so perfect man.
I like this message a lot. It takes a very good person to admit they did a good thing because they wanted to be viewed as a good person. All actions are reductively selfish. Only good people want to be viewed as good people in that way. The very fact that he wants to be viewed that way proves that he is a good person. How many other rich folks do you think do things to be viewed as good people if they aren't actually good people? Well, probably a lot. I guess I'm wrong there. But he's right that this world will be a better place if people feel a sense of responsibility to be perceived as good people, even if they aren't.
Also, I should add, good people feel guilty about telling other people of the good things they do for this very reason. But, when a good person is overly-humble and doesn't tell other people of their charities and actions as a good-samaritan, they're actually doing the world a disservice. In this world we live in, we need good people to show their good deeds. That's leading by example. I'm so sick of this culture where being humble and modest is prioritized over being an honest role-model. We need people like Steve who are strong enough and confident enough to set aside their pride to say what's needed to be said.
Thumbs up who expected 'That's what she said' at the end of his speech...
@CaddieKatie Thank you for the positive feedback. It was my pleasure, enjoy! :)
is this a recording of a recording???
He finally got the cop to break with the "googled myself" joke, haha.
Props for one of the only videos on this, but PLEASE tell me there is an official video...
"May your hats fly like your dreams" S3E16
The cop in the back obviously doesn’t watch The Office!
Great comment! Hi from Sweden - office fan.
Also, what a nice guy. Great speech.
The first guy sounded like Gabe. I was so sure it was Gabe.
his suit makes him look mega buff. look at his arms
a Denison University graduate, I believe.
Yes. Due to inclement weather, all family and friends of the graduates had to report to a building where they played a simulcast for us to watch.
Office-style speech!
"Gooogle it."
We would each pay $200 to bring this man to our graduation ceremony.
here in 2020. freaked out when I saw a blackberry @2:00
What a bro.
1:00 stanley?
he should have thrown candy bars as a visual aid.
What's Steve Carrell doing?
"their words were profound"
🤭😆😆
THE COP IN THE BACK HAS A FULL SLEEVE TATTOO HAHA
the best key note speech of all time was made by Jim Carrey
Who's Doug Davis?
4 people got cats.
I declare BANKRUPTCY!
Steve Carell was at Princeton University?! Are you serious?! I live like... 10 minutes away from PU. Damn.
Anyone else think he looks kinda like the warden from Shawshank Redemption?
Ha ha weird comment but also funny!
And you are right by the way.
Was that an intentional Michael Scott comment?
If it was - it was genious.
Just bring him up already! 90 second intro.
@bizhan Thank you :)
Michael Scott and Stanley Hudson 01:36
Perceived heroes!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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handsome and funny!
Steve Carrell or the incredible hunk? Is he wearing a sweater under that suit?
Why don't they just feed a village of people in Africa instead of sending a few kids to college? I think that you should take Steve's advice and just chill. Also, Princeton has one of the best financial aids in the country. If a kid is underprivileged and can't afford tuition, Princeton will take care of them as long as they are accepted. So your argument is moot. Do a little research on the universities instead. Hiring Steve is just icing on the cake for students who busted their asses.
Stanley in the crowd @ 0:51
4:01 guy sitting behind steve picking his nose
I hope you realise that Ali G and Andy Samberg have told speeches at Harvard. It's not supposed to be about academics, they're leaving school, they hardly need an academic to speak, they're celebrating leaving university.
Isn't Princeton like in the top 10 US universities? Like behind harvard, yale, MIT, standford etc? Still looks pretty Cool, if I was American it would be alright
0:54 Is that stanely in the back?
My main point is that they obviously spent a ridiculous amount of money to hire such a known celebrity to perform a speech at this expensive university. Rather than hiring him, they could have probably sent a few underprivileged students to university.
That clearly wasn't your main point or else you would've said that. You were trying to make the point that you can get in even if you weren't nearly qualified enough and that isn't even true. Any more false points you'd like to make? And you don't know this, lots of people would easily just like to talk for university students. And alumni often donates money for a lot of different things, it could've costed the university nothing at all.
@CommandereON yeah that one kid was completely lost lol I caught that
hahaha, I just thought the same^^
6:55 i see Susan too
hello there 6:41
He kinda plagiarize that Google joke from 30 Rock. Still Funny Though.
@jenisacutiepie I agree :)
@catherinessmith
You sound extremely ignorant. My sister came from a 2 bedroom basement apartment in a low income city (Elizabeth,NJ). We came from nothing, but she worked her ass off to get above a 2100 on her SAT's and received nothing worse than an A- on her transcript. She graduated salutatorian of a class of over 1,200 students. So, stop being bitter and lighten up .. They worked hard those four years. It doesn't hurt to laugh a little at class day and have a comedian speak to your class
4 people didn't pass :P
dude you just click reply not @username
better than andy samberg at harvard?
Errr...left...right!?
you have a cute laugh :)
lol same, I didn't find him that funny. No offense to Steve or anything, but he didn't give that much advice either. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steven Colbert even Conan dedicated at least 2-3 minutes of their speech imparting their real life lessons, and thats what I thought a commencement speaker was supposed to do.
@catherinessmith You're ignorant.
what'up with all the @ people? don't make so special.
Why is such a prestigious university such as princeton inviting a celebrity to preform their speech, not an academic? What a joke. I have lost the little amount of respect I have for this university- the only way you can attend is if you have a lot of money, no matter how much potential or brains you have.
Ok boomer
this man is a comedic genius, he has elevated the field. "you are young... and because of that, you are wrong" lollll
this man is a comedic genius, he has elevated the field. "you are young... and because of that, you are wrong" lollll