British comedy involves a lot of sarcasm, irony and friendly banter. If one of my British friends makes fun of me then that means we have a good friendship and trust.

@dcmastermindfirst9418

Жыл бұрын

These aren't jokes though. It's accurate

@davequinn2369

Жыл бұрын

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Sarcasm......

@dcmastermindfirst9418

Жыл бұрын

@@davequinn2369 That too

@anzaca1

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. If a British person makes fun of you to your face, it means they like you.

@davequinn2369

Жыл бұрын

@@anzaca1 That's what makes a great team at work mate. No malice at all. Good point... Baldy

He's not drunk guys - just part of the act and the pub landlord persona. Al Murray is a very clever guy.

@mattc3581

10 ай бұрын

It plays on the stereotype of old style publicans being very opinionated, and often insulting to non-British cultures, and also very willing to share those opinions with their customers while they were stuck being served. It meant the persona was quite fitting for this type of comedy material.

He is an extremely intelligent man with degrees in history. His humour is amazing 👏🏻

@simonsaunders8147

10 ай бұрын

He graduated with an Oxbridge degree in History. He be a brainy dude.

@stevepettifer4896

10 ай бұрын

@@simonsaunders8147 you mean a degree from Oxford University. There is no such place as Oxbridge

@simonsaunders8147

10 ай бұрын

@@stevepettifer4896 Oxbridge is a common abbreviation for Oxford/Cambridge as the two best universities.

@stevepettifer4896

10 ай бұрын

@@simonsaunders8147 having grown up in Cambridge and turned down the option of going to Cambridge university, I am well aware. But there is still no such thing as an Oxbridge degree. You either have an Oxford degree or a Cambridge degree.

@simonsaunders8147

10 ай бұрын

@@stevepettifer4896 All this I know very well. Oxbridge is used by we lesser mortals who weren't good enough to go to either of them to refer to them as the top two Universities of choice. I am sure you are aware of the use of that term, and are just being incredibly woke or thick. Or both.

It's 2022. People be getting easily offended and not understanding sarcasm and roasting each other. I think you guys took it well

@joguipo

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you there. I thought they understood it perfectly. It's Comedy FFS.

@MrDunkycraig

Жыл бұрын

Social media gives no context

@samuelgarrod8327

Жыл бұрын

BOMB EVERYTHING!!!!

@MegaMonic9

Жыл бұрын

@igor putin putin???!!! Ya kidding me?

@uolacelaranjinha1675

Жыл бұрын

@@MegaMonic9 just cause his name is putin doesnt mean anything

He actually presents a lot of history documentaries when he's not doing comedy.

@akafiley

Жыл бұрын

+ We Have Ways of Making You Talk, long-running podcast with James Holland on WW2 and occasionally other bits of military history

@beeby9689

Жыл бұрын

It's the weirdest thing seeing him do a ted talk with a whole different attitude

@shavedwookie699

Жыл бұрын

He just published a history book as well. It's called "Command"

@coling3957

Жыл бұрын

he did the one from D-Day to Berlin

He drinks non alcoholic beer on stage , and he was educated at oxford university and has an degree in history. Well educated .

He not just a History teacher he actually a Oxford Historian

@russellblinman2560

Жыл бұрын

He's not, nor has he ever been, a teacher...

@JonnyMcJonFace

Жыл бұрын

And a Lord in waiting

@ObservationDeck

Жыл бұрын

He graduated from Oxford, but he did not teach there.

@nemo6686

Жыл бұрын

He's obviously branched out beyond the history of Oxford.

@BenLeinster

Жыл бұрын

@@nemo6686 Got to appreciate a solid dad joke

The fact you can laugh at yourself as a person or a nation shows you have self confidence and are comfortable with yourself. Well done.

His Military History knowledge comes second to none !!! 🇬🇧♥️

Al Murray is a legend. His series D-Day to Berlin is absolutely excellent.

Didn’t think you were offended loved your reaction 👍🇬🇧

Been hoping you covered this one, he’s such a great historian/comic 👌 Al Murray’s ‘take on the nations of the world’ is a classic and worth a reaction 👍🏼👍🏼

The beer is a stage prop, there's no alcohol involved. It's all an act. Having been actually out drinking with Al, his true love is music, he's an amazing drummer, in fact owns a drum making company. He later a damn clever fella.

What Al Murray doesn’t know about history isn’t worth knowing

“Septics” is quite widely used. Septic tank - Yank. From where I’m sat, it looked like you enjoyed the vs Americans clip. No complaints from me.

"Yank"is a shortened form of "Yankee" - as in New York Yankees. No one is really sure where the word Yankee came from. Some say a British general named James Wolfe used it first in 1758 when he was commanding some New England soldiers. In the UK the word Yankee means American, in America it tends to be the people from the northern States like New England and Vermont. The song "Yankee Doodle Dandy" was originally a British song and is now the State song of Connecticut I believe.

@sutty8526

Жыл бұрын

During the Civil War, and even after the war came to an end, Yankee was a term used by Southerners to describe their rivals from the Union, or northern, side of the conflict. After the war, Yankee was once again mostly used to describe New Englanders. Yankees have been important players in politics

@MrVvulf

Жыл бұрын

"Yank" is still used as a slur in the UK. I lived in England 3 years for what would have been middle school if I'd been in the US. Kids would sometimes call me "Yank" or "You bloody Yank" thinking they were really getting in a juicy verbal jab. I'm not sure they ever understood why it made me laugh every time. It's just not insulting to us, since we self identify as yanks. Another one that cracked me up was the time a teacher called me a heathen. It's just so far removed from words we associate with insults today that it really tickled me.

@theaces3697

Жыл бұрын

@@MrVvulf yank isnt a slur xD shows how soft you 'yanks' are, its the same as calling British people Brits or calling Scottish people Jocks, Swedish people Swedes etc its just a nickname nothing more - yank isnt just used in the UK its used throughout Europe

@MrVvulf

Жыл бұрын

@@theaces3697 I know exactly how the kids intended it, and it was as a slur. Just as when I refer to you as an idiot, it means I perceive you as lacking in both intelligence and wit.

@yorkshirelad346

Жыл бұрын

I believe the term Yank comes from the trade ship from the new world called “ Yankee Clippers “ and when the US become rivals it was a kind of slur , also they called us Limmys because British sailors used lime to treat scurvy

Why . Why can't all you Americans be as chill and down to earth as you lot . Legends !

He has a degree in History from Oxford university, so he knows his stuff. Sure, he bends the truth to suit his comedy routine but that is his thing. A good comedian will make you laugh, but a smart comedian will earn your respect - and make you laugh.

Saw him at Embasy theatre, Skegness about 2 weeks ago. He is so quick and a real genius. Much of his act is interacting with the audience and he is a master at his craft. Look up the video where he talks to people in the audience about what they do for a living.

British culture including Welsh, Irish,and Scots developed a kind of witty way of saying things , to ward off sadness we developed satire and irony 😃😃😃😃

@johnnyboy1586

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I think it's a lot to do with the miserable weather being stuck inside for ages on end they became masters story telling and humor to cheer themselves up 😊

Btw guys, Al has literally just written an actual history book called Command: How the Allies Learned to Win the Second World War. He also has a WW2 history podcast called We Have Ways of Making You Talk with historian James Holland. The dude is serious about history!

He had a sitcom in the early 2000s based in the landlord's fictional pub, it ran for two series(seasons) and involved about seven or so pub regulars and rivalries with other pub landlords. It gave a backstory to this stage persona he's better known for. Once I got into it after a few watches it was one of the best and most underrated sitcoms I've seen. Al Murray's so clever at hiding his subtle intelligence behind a banal setting I think the humor was lost on most people here in the UK plus it was on a crap cable channel which didn't help.

@mrhbkpcnbob5191

8 ай бұрын

I agree. Very good series, I highly recommend to anyone who can find it online or if it was available on DVD.

The way you all didn't get offended is seriously respectable, You watched, got interested and had a laugh which is how it should be. Fantastic reaction boys you have a new subscriber 😁👍🏻

@connorbutler5900

Жыл бұрын

It’s not ‘seriously respectable’, it should be the norm. People like yourself saying things like that is part of the reason everyone is so soft these days.

@moffat7741

Жыл бұрын

@@connorbutler5900 Em nah mate, You are correct it should be the norm I agree but weather you like it or not it isn't normal. I ain't the reason why people are soft, I don't like snowflakes but I will show respect when people don't fall into the softness of media. So instead of coming at people like you have at me for simply a comment of respect is a reason why people argue. You need to chill and not assume nothing about me without even having the conversation because clearly you got the wrong impression.

@connorbutler5900

Жыл бұрын

@@moffat7741 Can you rephrase that?

@moffat7741

Жыл бұрын

@@connorbutler5900 In what sort of way?

Alan murrey is brilliant . I saw him live . He has a PhD in history . His character The pub landlord was for fun and it took it off

@stevemoppett2759

Жыл бұрын

No, he has a BA in history. Why lie?

@VC-gt8fv

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemoppett2759 technically he does have a PhD. He was awarded an honorary one from University of Wolverhampton for contributions to military history. One of our department’s main areas of research is military history which he has done a lot of work for. I believe we call them a Doctorate of Social Science not history though. But it definitely happened I had friends graduating for their MAs at the same time about 5 years ago. It was in our Alumni Newsletter too.

@stevemoppett2759

Жыл бұрын

@@VC-gt8fv So we agree he doesn't have a PhD in History...

@trevorpaz3441

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemoppett2759 Ha! Got 'em!

@VC-gt8fv

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemoppett2759 nope we don’t. He has the degree he can use the title, he just didn’t get it in the traditional way. He’s definitely done enough interviewing and research to count as having done the work. Just because you haven’t written a really long essay doesn’t mean the work hasn’t been done another way that has a wider impact. Though I guess if you don’t count his documentary interviews and research you could count his books as his dissertation they would have needed as much research.

How global finance really works is one of his funniest.. Especially his American accent..

@conallmclaughlin4545

Жыл бұрын

The German phone kills me

A history degree from Oxford. Clever geezer

I always said if Al was our History Teacher we would all be Historians.

It may come from the song 'Yankee doodle went to London just to ride a pony' also sang by Micky Rooney back in the day......look it up sometime. Al Murray is great and the more you understand his humor the funnier he becomes some great clips still to come from him....Good reactions lads...

Al Murray educates and makes you laugh all at other same time

Love watching with u guys. Gr8 fun! xx😁💕

been waiting for this reaction lmao he's a legend!

Oxford History degree graduate. Dude is highly intelligent.

You may not know the origin of the old term Americans used for the British, " Limeys " .... It dates from around the 1820's when American sailors could not understand why Royal Navy ships were shipping supplies of Citrus fruit aboard, to add to Rum rations ! They were mocked for this, until it was proven that the Vitamin C from the fruit had reduced Sailor's deaths from Scurvy, a fatal illness, from nearly 40% pa to less than 2%. Virtually all Navies adopted the practice by 1865, but the name stuck ....

Been waiting for this one

During the Civil War, and even after the war came to an end, Yankee was a term used by Southerners to describe their rivals from the Union, or northern, side of the conflict. After the war, Yankee was once again mostly used to describe New Englanders. Yankees have been important players in politics

love this channel, you take the American roasts well i didnt see you get offended in the last video, plus you guys are unbiased which is why i subbed. not many yanks take a joke about their own country like you guys. really enjoying your reviews on brits stuff too.

Recently subscribed. You react to a lot of stuff I enjoy & you got good banter. Glad to see you’re liking rugby!

Great video, really enjoy watching you yanks - Al Murray Global Finance next would be amazing, I think you guys in particular would love it ;)

Everybody around the world refers to Americans as Yanks

In English, Septic Tanks, you know the ones that bleat on about "Oh, how do they celebrate Murican Independance in Europe? Nobody cares! You are only one country out of 65 that celebrate their independance from the UK! The other thing you bang on about is your civil war, your one civil war! We've had three, so get over yourself! I have a Villa in Spain in a little coastal town, it's small but has three hotels. A Murican woman asked to hire out the Roof Garden on a Friday Night (2014?) and invited guests and locals to join her family for refreshments at her expense. Apparently, she got very agitated as the evening wore on and asked my English Brother-in-law when the Fireworks were due to start! He had great fun explaining that they don't celebrate the 4th of July in Spain and there isn't going to be any fireworks! They left the next morning!

I thought you were a bit touchy about the other video too🙌🏽but if you say you weren’t then I believe you👍🏽I know you will definitely enjoy all al Murray stuff anyway 👌🏽good stuff fellas😂😂😂

Al Murray - Nations of the world next, bit of a longer one but the way he sums up countries is hilarious

Great video guys!! X

Al Murray undefeated world war champions worth watching

It was funny when you shouted “I CAN’T TAKE IT ANY EASIER!!”

Cockney rhyming slang for Americans is 'Septic' as in Septic Tank = Yank, so cockneys who don't like Americans are known as Anti-Septics.

Al Murray is a genius and fantastic to see live thanks for sharing your thoughts guys

He did a series on Discovery Channel on The Second World War called Al Murray’s Road to Berlin.

Keep going guys, when I get over to the US, we should have a few beers. Best reaction channel Ive seen.

Don’t know if you lads are interested, but Al Murray as the Pub Landlord had a short TV series in the early 00’s called Time Gentlemen, Please. Could be good for some content.

Hahaha fair play watched the vs America and I thought you lads was taking it as an offence. I was wrong. Hahahahaha

Saw his latest tour "Gig for Victory" two weeks ago in Chatham. I'm also a massive fan of his 'We have ways' podcast. Wife not a fan as such, but I've never seen her laugh as much since our wedding night 15 years ago..!

Al’s memory for facts is legendary.

Al Murray - Nations of the World is another great one.

AL is a genius and one of the best comedians there ever was ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Nobody offends the British more than the British, it's our way. We take the piss out of everything 🤣

The guy is epic I love it and I am from the UK. You guys have a great sense of humor I really enjoyed watching this cheers guys!

@mikdavies5027

Жыл бұрын

Michael Batsford. If you are from the UK, learn to spell, it's humour, NOT humor!! Just saying!

@BattleDrunk

Жыл бұрын

@@mikdavies5027 Damn auto correct! 🤣

Nations of the world has to be your next Al Murray reaction he goes round the globe and roasts everybody, its hilarious

Hi Guys ... great reviews ... Al is a Hero to some here in the UK ... if you can take some more , check out Al Murray - Why Bacon Proves The Existence Of God ... also - Why Scotland wants to leave the UK ... also try - Peter Kay - Misheard song lyrics

great channel lads

I got hooked on the Inbetweeners and An Idiot Abroad reactions, now I want some UK music from you lads👀 Songer - Sunrise Session 🔥🔥

You guys should see what he has to say about the French and Germans. I've had the pleasure of seeing this guy live my sides hurt afterwards. By the way the beer is more of a prop for his show as he had a TV show called Time Gentlemen Please.

We're all friends now though and if you lads make it over here to the UK one day I'll buy you all a beer!

Gotta watch al Murray what he'll is like in other countries that's one of his best for sure

You have to watch 'How Global Finance Really Works' explained by Al Murray 😄

His 'Nations of the World' act is hilarious if you haven't already seen it. My favourite from The Pub Landlord 😆😆

This is one of Al Murrys best known sketches , I've seen this live and he is awesome

Ah, Mr Al Murray, saw him live many years ago, he is very funny. A British gem 🇬🇧

Should teach history "and take over the world" now thats a win

You were offended, blatantly 😂😂🙈

Al Murry studied Modern History at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University. He's a real history buff.

"All while drinking a fucking beer!" LMAO that was brilliant... Lol.

@dcmastermindfirst9418

Жыл бұрын

The beet is actually non alcoholic.

Hey✌️you fellas are gold, great reaction to Al again another one of his classics is his take on nations of the world where he shits on every country not being as good as Britain by holding and pointing at an inflatable globe👍

The best pub landlord

Al Murray pub landlord spot on

Al likes his military history

Subscribed guys. Do a thing on Scotland.

I think you chaps would enjoy the Al Murray Secretary clip.

He graduated from Oxford in history. For those Americans that didnt know he is teetotal. Its an act. Hilarious act.

Al Murray - How Global Finance Really Works 🤣🤣🤣

He does teach it, you just watched a lesson, learn and laugh 👍

I saw Al Murray live back in 2016 the geezer is a British legend

He is one very clever man. And funny

i dont know who thought you were offended, it was a great vid yeye

Thr guy is wickedly fast of mind and sharp. Also very funny

Good to see some people still have a sense of humour.

@dcmastermindfirst9418

7 ай бұрын

They have no idea what he's saying

loads of other countries call you yanks - that is the term we all use for americans - the english are great with rhyming slang so you lot are called septics from the english (septic tank = yank) 🤣

The historical points he brings up eg Germany losing colonies post WW1 are things most of us with a History degree that covered a wide area would know. He is also well read on history generally like a lot of historians and lovers of history.

I am a Brit and I love you guys .... awesome.....

If you haven’t already watch Peter Kay’s misheard lyrics that one’s a laugh

Come on lads, it's about time you did another Al Murray reaction. It's long over due.

S'okay, Chaps...I know you don't mind our comedians taking the piss out of the Americans...it is our sense of humour after all...and, honestly it makes me laugh even more when you 4 are laughing your heads off, it shows you get it!!!😆😆😆👍👍👍👍

There was a show called pub landlord written by Al Murray and Richard herring You guys might enjoy

Nations of the world is epic, should be on the list

I think you guys would enjoy Al Murry How Global Finance Works, I think you'd appreciate the New York Stick Exchange part.

Knowledge is power, the truth hurts haha.

It's so nice being a nationality with more than a few years of history :) And being a nationality that isn't obsessed with its own ego.... unlike some ;)

Went to see Al in September, clever guy. Try some Steve Hughes for some great comedy. Another name for Yanks was Septic, short for septic tanks (yanks)

I think people are just used to everyone getting offended these days so the comments a sort of a reflex action at this point 😂

@martindunstan8043

Жыл бұрын

😂Yeah, well said👏👏✌️

i dont think you came across annoyed at all tbh you took it well asf