I like it better when your humor has a political implication or generalizes to something bigger in current events. It's so disappointing to see a well-constructed sketch that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to say.
It's ignorant satire. Israel can't directly negotiate, there would be riots on both sides. Israel's previous hostage negotiations seem to have led us to this moment. And doing nothing would lead to more attacks. Not saying that they are doing what's right, just do some more research before going on an ignorance based rant.
In 2006, Hamas launched a cross border raid and seized an IDF soldier named Gilad Shalit. Negotiations for his release dragged on for 5 years. It is perhaps understandable that Israel isn't much interested in getting on that merry-go-round again, x200.
This went exactly where I thought it was going. As a person who works at a bank this is exactly the example I used since this all began. U don’t just don’t bomb the bank with hostages inside just to get the bad guys. Hope ur listening Israel.
THE GREATEST EMERGENCY PHONE CALL SKIT SINCE: "I'm fine Dimitri, how are you? That's good, I'm glad that we're both fine. Yes, it's fine to be fine. But listen, Dimitri; the reason I'm calling is... Well, one of our Air Force generals went a little funny in the head and did a very silly thing. He ordered a B-52 attack wing to launch a first strike against your country-"
I never got to visit it. Unfortunately I've heard the bank's current manager has some possible corruption issues. Apparently he fired the auditor rather than let them do their job. Hopefully they'll get a good manager soon, that makes it a bank everyone can use.
I prefer jalapeno cheddar popcorn, but I'm overall a popcorn person more than a chip person. But I *did* get one of my favourite profs in undergrad hooked on jalapeno Miss Vickie's, so yeah, Team Jalapeno!
I very much enjoyed this Hostage skit at a bank that used to be a Pizza Hut which is in no way an allegory about any contemporary real world happenings. 👍
IIRC the hostage situation that inspired Stockholm syndrome the police were just wanting to go in guns blazing and the person that the case was modeled after was just trying to keep herself and the rest of the hostages alive.
It’s both amazing and terrifying that this could be any number of situations that are currently occurring. Could be the SAG-AFTRA strike, maybe the Israel/Palestine/HAMAS conflict, or even just good ol’ fashioned police brutality and bullheadedness. I’m not sure if “enjoyed” is the right word, but I am impressed by this video and by your whole channel in general. Keep doing what you’re doing. 👍🏻
That's the best part of subtext. Even if you know what the creator was going for, anyone who presents a well-reasoned argument could easily make it about something else (and be right).
I think we all have to remember that Lt. Cunningham's feelings were REALLY hurt, and we should take THAT into account first and foremost when talking to our "betters."
So I was commenting on other videos about this topic about how people keep saying Hamas takes human shields and "how come no one is talking about how police don't just kill hostages to get to bank robbers?" and I'm glad someone else made the same connection.
Just smart, fun, and clever writing with a pitch-perfect production atmosphere. This kind of thing is the heart of a movie for me. For example, this scene could easily be inserted into something like Die Hard.
Can we please stop for a moment and acknowledge the fact that this was really decent acting on Steve's part? And I don't like egg-free mayonnaise as well.
Not to mention former pizzas. How would you like to go up against the three year old crusted pepperoni hiding the skirting boards of that place. All that mouldy meat cumminatcha. Pretty freaking hairy huh? Hooray for Lt Cunningham and Hagerstown's finest. I'm backin' the blue on this one.. HIs choice of approach may see a little unfeeling to a civilian but Lt. Cunniungham has to think about hiss men and women officers he's puttung inharns way. He's he guy on the ground , if a hjgh risk strategy seem best to himm who are we o argue? I blame Gary, and Hitler. And Jalapeno pepper kettle chips - so tasty. Seriously cops are great ours in he UK are anyway
Aging digestive systems suck. I think my middle-aged stomach is getting its revenge on me for all the trash I dumped into it when I was younger. I miss things like Thai food and Caesars that are mostly vodka and tabasco so much.
Of all the non Trek stuff these little make you thinks are very much becoming the favorite part of my day I sometimes get so excited I jump the comments before even watching but that's only because I kno your gonna knock the skins off it every at bat.
Huh. An occupied Bank, and innocent civilians getting hurt because the authorities want to get rid of the "bad guys," and you're not allowed to criticize said authorities. Nope. Can't imagine what else this could be about.
That was wicked brilliant! I found your channel recently, and thus far, each of your episodes supersedes your last in writing, ingenuity of concept, and wit. Bravo!
A given that it's the cops modus operandi is to go in guns blazing everywhere, everytime i am surprised the 911 guy was expecting hostage negotiations.
@@alanseymour1252How many comments did you feel the need to reply to when it was evident the commenter already understood the intent of the video? Maybe find something else to do with your time
Actually, I watched Blinken's address at the UN yesterday and if I remember correctly, I wasn't taking notes, I think he made an appeal for anyone who has any way of reaching the Hamas terrorists to help with the hostage negotiations.
my first thought - GOP not funding the government and threatening shut down (from the title) - quickly figured it out and your delivery is priceless!! early in the skit you made me laugh (today is a rough day for me and i was pleasantly surprised to laugh) - then you spoke with the cop and i almost cried - excellent work - thank you - wish there was a way to give peace a chance - with jalapeno chips to celebrate peace
to answer what's clearly not the most important issue here... it's not inscrutable. chips are more jagged than fries. if a chip cuts the inside of your mouth, which is simultaneously exposed to salt and vinegar? you're going to have a bad time.
Weird this is the first time I’m seeing this, I’m a long time fan and regularly check your channel directly for new content, and this was never there to me. Was it shadowed?
I like it better when your humor has a political implication or generalizes to something bigger in current events. It's so disappointing to see a well-constructed sketch that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to say.
Psh, this is the best kind of media. Next thing you'll tell me is that you think Star Trek should be political too. Guffaw, I say to that! Guffaw!
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
@@alanseymour1252 Duh
It's ignorant satire. Israel can't directly negotiate, there would be riots on both sides.
Israel's previous hostage negotiations seem to have led us to this moment.
And doing nothing would lead to more attacks. Not saying that they are doing what's right, just do some more research before going on an ignorance based rant.
In 2006, Hamas launched a cross border raid and seized an IDF soldier named Gilad Shalit. Negotiations for his release dragged on for 5 years. It is perhaps understandable that Israel isn't much interested in getting on that merry-go-round again, x200.
this dude had to have worked at a call center before. speaking with the caller, while also holding a conversation with co-workers is on point.
This is the video people will point to when they say later that they liked Steve before he "got all political."
I'm not sure that the kind of people who would say that would even get the point of this skit.
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
@@alanseymour1252 no shit?
@@thing_under_the_stairs I think that's kinda the point. They'll use this as an example of his non-political content.
It’s clearly about the trans agenda holding our kids hostage. 😂😂😂
I like the detail of the bank formerly being a Pizza Hut.
It took me embarrassingly too long to get that bit
You can tell because of the roof
@@akumakorgar 😄😄😄👍
@@banonKING could you explain? I didn't get it.
@@ahouyearnoIsrael used to be Palestine.
Boy, it's a good thing there are no real-world situations this could be a cleverly veiled allegory for!
At least there's almost always a smart person here😁
"Which bank was it?"
"The west bank."
This went exactly where I thought it was going. As a person who works at a bank this is exactly the example I used since this all began. U don’t just don’t bomb the bank with hostages inside just to get the bad guys. Hope ur listening Israel.
Israel ain't listening; they (government, not people) have wanted things to go how they are going for a long time.
Lordy you don't get it...😮
THE GREATEST EMERGENCY PHONE CALL SKIT SINCE: "I'm fine Dimitri, how are you? That's good, I'm glad that we're both fine. Yes, it's fine to be fine. But listen, Dimitri; the reason I'm calling is... Well, one of our Air Force generals went a little funny in the head and did a very silly thing. He ordered a B-52 attack wing to launch a first strike against your country-"
😂😂😂😂😂I’m dead.I’m dying oh god!😂😂😂😂😂
I loved the Pizza Hut that used to be there. They once had a buffet where all the different kinds of foods were right alongside each other.
I never got to visit it. Unfortunately I've heard the bank's current manager has some possible corruption issues. Apparently he fired the auditor rather than let them do their job. Hopefully they'll get a good manager soon, that makes it a bank everyone can use.
I don't know if this is some sort of big thing, but we have a pizza hut that uses to be a bank. Go figure.
Beautifully crafted.
Now we wait and see how many conservatives think this sketch is just about a jalapeño chip shortage.
There's a Jalapeño Chip shortage? Damn it, Biden! He should be impeached for allowing this to happen on his watch! /s
I mean, to be fair. They are delicious.
I LOVE jalapeño kettle chips, so a shortage would be a national emergency.
I prefer jalapeno cheddar popcorn, but I'm overall a popcorn person more than a chip person. But I *did* get one of my favourite profs in undergrad hooked on jalapeno Miss Vickie's, so yeah, Team Jalapeno!
More like they’ll think it’s about gun control.
I very much enjoyed this Hostage skit at a bank that used to be a Pizza Hut which is in no way an allegory about any contemporary real world happenings. 👍
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
@@alanseymour1252 You don't say.
@@Seal0626
Apparently not done on every thread yet
Actually brilliant. Great skit. Of course idk if I should laugh or cry because of how realistic it is.
This is a great sendup - but it took me a moment to realise the real villain is us, as portrayed by Apathetic Steve himself!
Well done 👏 👏 👏
IIRC the hostage situation that inspired Stockholm syndrome the police were just wanting to go in guns blazing and the person that the case was modeled after was just trying to keep herself and the rest of the hostages alive.
. .. and that's all." . . . yeah.
thanks Steve.
"No, that was not a challenge!"
It’s both amazing and terrifying that this could be any number of situations that are currently occurring. Could be the SAG-AFTRA strike, maybe the Israel/Palestine/HAMAS conflict, or even just good ol’ fashioned police brutality and bullheadedness. I’m not sure if “enjoyed” is the right word, but I am impressed by this video and by your whole channel in general. Keep doing what you’re doing. 👍🏻
That's the best part of subtext. Even if you know what the creator was going for, anyone who presents a well-reasoned argument could easily make it about something else (and be right).
I thought it was going to be about the American Speaker of the House situation, which could also be considered a hostage situation.
I gotta say, I didn't expect Gary to be the sensible one, but he got around to the point.
Missed opportunity to have Gary ask for falafel for lunch.
I think we all have to remember that Lt. Cunningham's feelings were REALLY hurt, and we should take THAT into account first and foremost when talking to our "betters."
It is also very important to mention Lt. Cuninghams grandparents, for some reason.
@@michaels.9871And also some of the hostages have said mean things about Cunningham. Don’t his feelings matter?
That wouldn't happen to be Western Bank, would it?
Nah, it's the one with the gazy strip.
So I was commenting on other videos about this topic about how people keep saying Hamas takes human shields and "how come no one is talking about how police don't just kill hostages to get to bank robbers?" and I'm glad someone else made the same connection.
Outstanding satire!
And it hit me with a burning discomfort. Thank you.
Thus showing that you can use humor in an analogy, to make a point.
Exceptional. Thank you, Steve.
LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE A BANK ROBBER SYMPATHIZER ON OUR HANDS!
Sykes and Picot are the ones that closed that Pizza Hut
Personally, the, “Yes, I would like a cookie!” is underratedly a great touch. Took me a second to get it.
But do you condemn the bank robbers?
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
@@alanseymour1252pretty sure that was the joke op was making LOL
Oh, that was a good one.
@@alanseymour1252yes, their comment is also satire of the common line of questioning from western media
@@alanseymour1252i think every serious person agrees that condemning Hamas is the price of admission to any debate regarding Palestine, so probably
What a great way to draw a line of comparison.
I used to answer 9-1-1 when I worked for police dispatch. I love this!
Just smart, fun, and clever writing with a pitch-perfect production atmosphere. This kind of thing is the heart of a movie for me. For example, this scene could easily be inserted into something like Die Hard.
The real takaway is that keisha is a saint, "i JUST said text me, why are you calling!"
Ashamed to admit it took me until Lt. Cunningham to get it.
Can we please stop for a moment and acknowledge the fact that this was really decent acting on Steve's part?
And I don't like egg-free mayonnaise as well.
The Cops have a right to defend themselves against former Pizza Huts!
Not to mention former pizzas. How would you like to go up against the three year old crusted pepperoni hiding the skirting boards of that place. All that mouldy meat cumminatcha. Pretty freaking hairy huh?
Hooray for Lt Cunningham and Hagerstown's finest. I'm backin' the blue on this one.. HIs choice of approach may see a little unfeeling to a civilian but Lt. Cunniungham has to think about hiss men and women officers he's puttung inharns way. He's he guy on the ground , if a hjgh risk strategy seem best to himm who are we o argue?
I blame Gary, and Hitler. And Jalapeno pepper kettle chips - so tasty.
Seriously cops are great ours in he UK are anyway
Omg this is pitch-perfect, Steve!
I'm usually quite optimistic about humanity's future. Usually. 😕
Too believable, which is a complaint about the world, not the skit.
Genius.
Is the bank in the West or is it in a strip mall?
Ouch
IDIC
There's a location in a strip mall, but that's a different location
Inscrutable!!😂😂
You keep raising the bar my friend❤
Thank you, Steve. Here's your cookie. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Subtext. Clever.
Wow! Well done.
That was repugnant the way you treated Lt. Cunningham!
Obviously he's anticop
Insubordinate! And churlish!
I guess he’s not tough on crime, like Lt. Cunningham is.
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
Lt Cunningham is drunk on Power! He needs to Start to Negotiate with the Robbers to try to save INNOCENT LIVES!
This is a thinly-veiled review of Ahsoka.
I used to be a delivery driver at a Pizza Hut that is now a bank!
I wish I could still eat jalapeño chips but my system no longer tolerates spice.
It’s a friggin’ shame.
Aging digestive systems suck. I think my middle-aged stomach is getting its revenge on me for all the trash I dumped into it when I was younger. I miss things like Thai food and Caesars that are mostly vodka and tabasco so much.
Only thing missing is a msm outlet going on and on about how nice the bank is and how could a thing like this happen in such a nice place.
Took me a bit but I got there.
I cannot fathom why people like eating bits of shaved rock. ... I mean kettle chips. I cannot fathom why people like eating kettle chips.
Perfect! This depicts what many, i believe and in some form, are thinking right now ...or are they?
Dark bruh, namaste ☯️🕉❤️
Your point about salt and vinegar potato chips vs french fries really hit home. Only relatable topic in the whole video.
Steve...I LOVE the new skits!
Bob Newhart would be proud.
Oof, this was deeply uncomfortable. Good job.
...yeah.
I feel you wanted to make this a Kobayashi Marui skit.
Full disclosure, I was still trying to draw comparisons to the House Republicans.
I thought it was going down that alley for a while too.
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
@@alanseymour1252Why do you keep telling people that obviously already know that? I haven't even seen a bot that dumb LOL
Of all the non Trek stuff these little make you thinks are very much becoming the favorite part of my day I sometimes get so excited I jump the comments before even watching but that's only because I kno your gonna knock the skins off it every at bat.
Huh. An occupied Bank, and innocent civilians getting hurt because the authorities want to get rid of the "bad guys," and you're not allowed to criticize said authorities.
Nope. Can't imagine what else this could be about.
That was wicked brilliant! I found your channel recently, and thus far, each of your episodes supersedes your last in writing, ingenuity of concept, and wit. Bravo!
Freshest I've ever found your content its all fresh and you've got a little bit of everything.
A given that it's the cops modus operandi is to go in guns blazing everywhere, everytime i am surprised the 911 guy was expecting hostage negotiations.
I'm more surprised the cops hadn't stormed the bank long before that call
@@navibc31 They gotta have their coffee and donuts first.
6:14 Moscow theater hostage crisis: Observe
Ha. I was thinking the same!
Sadly events such as that have been erased from most people's minds
I hope you do more of these skits. I wish that this one was longer.
I mean..... I can't argue or find fault with a man who thinks that jalapeño kettle chips are the superior chip.
Get that man his cookie, damn it!
Cold brew is top notch too, and idk whether to fell attacked or proud about my snack and drink choices now.
And that's all !
Steve will never work in hollywood again after this XD
Totally down with Jalapeno kettle chips!
God, I hate Gary, but he does make an important point when it comes to hostage negotiations
Come on, Gary. Most egg-free mayo is amazing!
I have no idea what this could be satirising so I'm gonna take the title at its word and not question it.
So as a member of the journalistic community I have to ask; Why do you hate cops?
It takes a basket to protect a bad apple.
This is satire on recent Israeli actions against Hamas hostages.
@@alanseymour1252How many comments did you feel the need to reply to when it was evident the commenter already understood the intent of the video? Maybe find something else to do with your time
Some hot takes on potato chips in here, but you’re not wrong.
Actually, I watched Blinken's address at the UN yesterday and if I remember correctly, I wasn't taking notes, I think he made an appeal for anyone who has any way of reaching the Hamas terrorists to help with the hostage negotiations.
Uff that felt very uncomfortable to watch - but well done Sir, well done!
+1 for jalapeño kettle chips
On a completely unrelated subject, I've heard napalm sticks to kids.
This is brilliant.
Heeeeey I got the feelin this is about somethin else....
Hmmm
Ah well. who doesn't like salt and vinger chips?
Love this one❤
These are so entertaining and I don’t know why but I always smile while watching
my first thought - GOP not funding the government and threatening shut down (from the title) - quickly figured it out and your delivery is priceless!! early in the skit you made me laugh (today is a rough day for me and i was pleasantly surprised to laugh) - then you spoke with the cop and i almost cried - excellent work - thank you - wish there was a way to give peace a chance - with jalapeno chips to celebrate peace
So... yeah... that was disturbing in all sorts of ways...
Gaza bank and trust?
It's inscrutable...😆
No one should like salt & vinegar chips.
How could anyone....ANYONE....not like S&V chips? It doesn't make sense to me.
to answer what's clearly not the most important issue here... it's not inscrutable. chips are more jagged than fries. if a chip cuts the inside of your mouth, which is simultaneously exposed to salt and vinegar? you're going to have a bad time.
What a fascinating skit about a hostage situation and nothing else! I enjoyed the satire of some people being all silly at their jobs! What fun!
what is your opinion on sour cream & onion chips?
the only acceptable one
It feels like you also spent too long working in a call center
Weird this is the first time I’m seeing this, I’m a long time fan and regularly check your channel directly for new content, and this was never there to me. Was it shadowed?
A sketch that isn't about anything political that's unusual for-- . . Wait a minute this is about the fact that Israel used to be a Pizza Hut!