"So that he does not catch her wretchedness". One of my many favorite lines from the show

@scottuto

4 жыл бұрын

.. he won't catch... cmon mang

@shaun5497

3 жыл бұрын

If I ever have to have the sex talk with my kid. I’m going to use that line. Wear protection so you don’t catch a person wretchedness!

@samanthab1923

2 жыл бұрын

Louie talking to his therapist, sex isn’t confusing. The man sticks his penis inside the woman’s vagina, he ejaculates, & she dies.

@OzymandiasWasRight

10 ай бұрын

It's one I gotta start saying more often.

I have a traditional mexican family and this is so absurdely accurate. The unfamiliar inuendos, the dismisisve conversation, the accepted polygamy. I heard Louis say that central mexican families are like european traditional and it's 100% true.

@ChicagoMillingCo.

5 ай бұрын

The thing is that Louis CK captured the wealthy "Whitexican" types perfectly. I always assumed Louis' Hungarian-Mexican family are of the oligarch types and I think this kinda confirms it. Even the guy's name "Excelsior" and his accent.

@jesusdamian1874

3 ай бұрын

My entire childhood in the US, anytime I talked aobut my family, my classmates looked at me with the most "WTF is wrong with your family?" facial expression. I get to college, meet some European exchange students and for the first time I felt like my family was in fact somewhat normal. It's intersting to think back on how many characteristics about my mother and father's behavior are closely tied to colonial era Euro-Mexican traditions.

@GameboyGuitar

Ай бұрын

Are you by any chance related to Carlos Slim?

AND I'M HAVING IT REDONE

uncle Excelsior is deadass the most mysterious man in the universe

@whispersmith

3 жыл бұрын

The phone number alone sets him up amazingly

@oshun459

Жыл бұрын

@@whispersmith what phone number? What scene u talkin about?

I wish this scene was expanded to a 2 hour long movie in the vein of "My Dinner with Andre", but as a comedy.

@UrosDrljaca

3 жыл бұрын

♥️

@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178

3 жыл бұрын

Gasp...tell me more.

@UrosDrljaca

3 жыл бұрын

That would really be awesome

@awwwyeaboyeeee

3 жыл бұрын

oh god yes

@marxmith

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178 I know the reference.

This scene is a master class in writing, acting, staging, and comedy. It is one of the funniest things I've ever seen and I absolutely love it.

@zevlibin8892

2 жыл бұрын

100%. Makes me wanna rewatch the show again

@jonathanalpart7812

2 жыл бұрын

FUF!

@borisivanovmusic

2 жыл бұрын

Louie, let me ask you something 🖕🏻

@christinahall3d

2 жыл бұрын

F Murray Abraham's nod to no one in the last shot is the perfect closure to the scene. I've watched this so many times and it's hysterical every time.

@josephlevine3045

2 жыл бұрын

I still laugh every time I see it.

"like this kind of man, you know?" "...okay"

@rosevalentine534

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm... hmmm?

@joejohn.

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just can't relate to some people even if they're blood relatives.

"This kind of man, you know --you know!?"

@pierrevonfuego

3 жыл бұрын

He describes that kind of man very well.

@richardharrow1946

3 жыл бұрын

Okay

@zachlemar9077

2 жыл бұрын

Could not stop laughing

"Tell me all about that" Proceeds to not let Louie speak for the next 4 minutes

@CarlosCamilo

2 жыл бұрын

It’s almost as if he really didn’t meant it! 😂😂😂 - it’s like when you say how are you to someone and keep walking! 😂😂😂

"This is for life, Louie" with the middle finger in Louie's face makes me laugh every goddamn time

@seanmatthewking

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the middle finger, plus the analogy of there needing to be no condom between you and your father 😂😂 So great!

@trevscribbles

2 жыл бұрын

Louis nearly breaks a few times, but you can hardly blame him

@starmorpheus

Жыл бұрын

In addition to everything, the subtext of "You're fucked for life" is also present. 'Louie' is such a masterpiece lmaoo

@mikewalsh7318

Жыл бұрын

I don't know how Louie didn't lose it.

@Greyzlack

9 ай бұрын

It kills me, I have to hit my desk or my thigh EVERY TIME i watch hit xD

BEST use of a finger in an analogy EVER!

@peslaul182

5 жыл бұрын

ANALogy

@lobmin

4 жыл бұрын

@@peslaul182 no.

@peslaul182

4 жыл бұрын

lobmin yes

The standard of F Murray's acting is astonishing. It just spoiled my viewing of other actors for a while, that's for sure. And Loui's writing? Top class.

@cinquevocali

3 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same thing, Murray is just doing everything perfectly

@Karmakatt6

3 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to see more of F. Murray.. criminally underused Actor..

@whispersmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@Karmakatt6 He was good in Homeland

@VisceralHamster

3 жыл бұрын

@@ai._m hahahahaha

@dayra6425

3 жыл бұрын

To think he use to be a gang member in shitty El Paso .. no one makes it out of that garbage town ..

4:29 - When the uncle looks at the rest of the Restaurant being polite as if there’s people watching and then Louie looks around confused at the emptiness .. I died 🤣🤣🤣

@MichiganSpinnaker

4 жыл бұрын

Dude this is the first time I looked at Louis during that. 🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

@seanmatthewking

2 жыл бұрын

And the sound...what is that sound lmao Is that his mouth smiling?

@CarlosCamilo

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanmatthewking haha that little squirt lol

@Kobe29261

2 жыл бұрын

The genius of the skit is I didn't notice this until you mentioned it! This might be blasphemy but like a piece of sacred text - you could mine it forever!

@xboxmoonpartingty104

Жыл бұрын

LOL

Everything, virtually everything, in this piece is out of this world. From the "is this closed?" to the background music to the "Louis, let me ask you something", everything is unfathomably good. I first saw this scene seven or eight years ago and I am still hooked. I still say some of its lines out loud to myself

@jonnyhatter35

10 ай бұрын

my favorite part is when Uncle X says, "Your abuelo" like in case Louie was wondering who Uncle X was talking about exactly, lmaoo.

@opiebluwsit9751

7 ай бұрын

You may want to see a professional about that.

i'm trying very hard to understand WHY this humour works so well with me. The perfect cringe, the acting (unbelievable), the writing, everything is pure genius. LCK is the absolute best of for me.

@victoryak86

2 жыл бұрын

I think, in addition to what you mention, it’s in all the little nuances and subtlety of both actors. F. Murray is so into the character he really captures it. Louis is pitch perfect with the confused befuddled look on his face. The camerawork just as important focuses on these little things.

@sneedle252

Жыл бұрын

I think part of it is that Uncle Ex's story is actually extremely logical, but told in a deranged way. Like, the analogy between the horse and the brother, and Louis and his father.

The end of the scene when he smiles at no one and Louie’s look of confusion always gets me😂😂

@caesarvargas7994

4 ай бұрын

I didn't notice that until you said. Omg he's a genius! 😂

The way he says louie 3 times each differently was pure comedic genius 😂

@caesarvargas7994

4 ай бұрын

I felt the same way. Complete genius!!!

Every role FMA touches turns to gold.

@steverogers7601

Жыл бұрын

Full Metal Alchemist was a good show on its own

"So that he won't catch her wretchedness", well that got me laughing out loud

@vik8860

4 жыл бұрын

...to protect his family...LOL!!

@gcg8187

3 жыл бұрын

hhaha

@billyin4c514

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it really seems appropriate. Because the word wretched when you're referring to someone who's in a bad situation, is about their condition. It's about being in a state that is bad or painful. A homeless man on the side of the street can be Russian, an elderly person with a horrible condition can be wretched.

@burpostockings

Жыл бұрын

The way he rolls and unrolls the imaginary condom, while flipping off Louie

@sharpno2pencil476

Ай бұрын

He’s such a colossal a$$ 😂😂😂

This scene is like a comedy swiss watch. The timing and precision are mind boggling. LOVE this so goddam much. Watched it at least 20x already. Can I take a class with FMA?

Some of the greatest acting you will see. I've watched this scene about 30 times

@JackyTMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable to sit across from Louie and manage this

@russxdrums

Жыл бұрын

same

His performance in Amadeus is still one of my favorites of all time.

@nyiniamako

2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest performances in cinema history.

@happybirthday146

2 жыл бұрын

"So how does one do that? Hm? How does one kill a man? One thing to- To DREAM it...Very different when... when you have to do it.... With your own hands."

@jamesdemetro2145

2 жыл бұрын

Scarface?

@nyiniamako

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdemetro2145 Scarface is overrated. As great as Pacino is, that Cuban accent was pretty terrible.

@Fafafohi

2 жыл бұрын

Such longing. Such unfulfillable longing.

Something about this scene just gets me every time

@josephlevine3045

7 жыл бұрын

I actually fell off of the bed laughing.

"We'd like two Cornish hens. And some water."

@willmercury

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this was a nod to The Blues Brothers in which John Belushi orders two fried chickens and a Coke.

@gotaminutereviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@willmercury Four. Four fried chickens. And a Coke.

@bossHogOG

3 жыл бұрын

That was said. Very good.

@caesarvargas7994

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@mastersoftoday

3 ай бұрын

i thought he said cornichon which is just a pickle

The layers in this scene. How not only is Exulsiors explanation of father and son with the condom so ludicrous but he’s simultaneously giving Louie the middle finger right in his face

I've watched this around 20 times and it gets better every time.

That Duke anecdote is one of the funniest things Ive ever seen. That is the weirdest and vaguest description,lol...and the way he thinks its hilarious,Abraham perfecting the old man with zero selfawareness. "You know this kinda man?" Puts his hand on his chest,goes -Mm...mmmm and just laughs. 😂😂 Stuff of legend.

@323guiltyspark

Ай бұрын

And it's all a preamble just to say that he met Louie's dad in Boston, which he could have just said all along.

when he peels off the condom 'there can be NO separation!' ROFL

@Koujujutsu

3 жыл бұрын

The whole time the finger's up, I'm like 'What. Are. You. Saying!? I know what you think you MIGHT be saying. I know that you HAVE a 'saying'. But that the fuck are you saying!?!' 🤣😭🤣😭🤣

@seanmatthewking

2 жыл бұрын

@@Koujujutsu I know that you what to HAVE a saying. That’s what you said.

@Koujujutsu

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanmatthewking Thank you!

Louis really struggled to keep it together a few times. I'd love to see the blooper reel! F. Murray absolutely nailed it

How does Louie come up with this?! It seems like nonsense but it has hidden nuggets of truth that makes this conversation a stew of magical comedic genius.

This scene is damn near perfect: the monologue, Louie’s facial reactions, F. Murray’s wonderfully rich voice, the absolutely perfect timing and delivery of both.

one of the most brilliant scenes from a brilliant show

I feel like the hilarity of this scene, especially the utter absurdity of every one of the uncle’s supposedly teaching-moment stories, gets lost because of the absolute authority and seriousness F Murray portrays in the role of that uncle.

@Synochra

Жыл бұрын

For real, I know he is supposed to be ridiculous, but he is played so well that I actually want to be like him.

That ‘NO!’ After Louie asked to say something was delivered with a sledgehammer. Brilliant.

Uncle X reminds me EXACTLY of my Abuela, and basically all upper-class professionals from South America. The impression is so spot on of the almost-aristocratic Southern Latin American class, from his accent to his gestures to even what he orders. Out of curiosity, what do people without Argentinian lawyers and politicians for family members find funny about this? The impression seems so niche I am surprised others find it funny. I would love anyone's insight.

@AJ-oc5eh

3 жыл бұрын

it's funny because it's unique. it's a culture they don't understand...

@annaw9138

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJ-oc5eh that makes sense!

@Kaddywompous

3 жыл бұрын

It’s just so specific. Even if I don’t know the world it comes from, I’m fascinated by the detail.

@gcg8187

3 жыл бұрын

because it's hilarious! idk if he is from south america or china or the south pole. the acting, dialogue, humor, the beginning and ending of the scene are great. I come back and watching this about 4-5 times a year

@gcg8187

3 жыл бұрын

"You are ... in ... showbusiness now?" - "Yea, yea..." "Tell me, tell me all about that." - "Well that's a ... right, it's going pretty well, and uh ..." "That's wonderful, listen, why I wanted to see you..." lol, he's not even interested

The way he puts the rubber on his finger is a masterpiece of acting 🤣 criminaly underrated this show.

AND IM HAVING IT RE-DONE

@0mnicide

5 жыл бұрын

Better get a respectable carpenter. Preferably one from Boston.

@AlfaGiuliaQV

3 жыл бұрын

@@0mnicide Only the finest historic carpenter in that fair town will do.

Louis had to be dying in the outtakes

@drewduncan5774

3 жыл бұрын

AND I'M HAVING IT REDONE.

Thanks. My favourite scene from Louie. F. Murray is flawless.

@ChiefNakedButt

5 жыл бұрын

Mine too. Couldn't agree more.

what a great actor F Murray Abraham is, for real. This character and the delivery is as close to real life as it gets.

I watch this atleast once every week

when he removes the condom slowly

@ChiefNakedButt

5 жыл бұрын

The horror the horror

I think of this and come back here a few times a year and always crack up at the two Cornish hens and some water comment. This is an absolute master class in acting.

@DartNoobo

10 ай бұрын

Cornish hens! Thank you so much!

Every millisecond of this is perfect. I've watched it many times and it just gets funnier.

My friend keeps sending me memos imitating “I must make you a gift of one” and it keeps killing me every time!!!

that last look and smile to no one and louis' reaction to it is killing me every time

One of the most underrated acteos ever.

@stephenstrang590

3 жыл бұрын

Not quite he won an Oscar. And then proceeded to not be in any movies ever again.

@drewduncan5774

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenstrang590 Gotta quit while you're ahead

@christofferjenzen78

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenstrang590 He was in alot... not just any good movies where he put in good work. Good actor but in movies,we call him a one-off.

Super weird, funny but almost scary scene... It almost looks like something David Lynch would shoot.

I watched this show like 6+ years ago and I always think of this scene. it is truly one of the best bits I've ever seen. I love it so much, louie is a genius

I can never seem to get tired of re-watching this scene. F Murray is gold.

Louie's hand wave when he orders the hens just slays me for no reason, just too good.

Chronic public masturbator or not Louie CK is a genius and this is a prime example.

@sirkrutchbluesman3009

5 жыл бұрын

I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY

right at the end, he looks into distance and smiles at no-one, Louie's expression is brilliant :)

1:25 is the best thing ever

This is one of my favorite scenes from Louie. The man who plays his uncle KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK

The amount of non-verbal communication and smart "between the lines"-gags is absolutely unreal.

@JackyTMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! I assume in Mexico they point with their middle finger and its not a rude gesture? Makes the scene with just that, having Louie as a American with little ties to Mexico having this finger waved in his face post the condom analogy whilst his uncle isnt meaning the crass western depiction it adds because he's too classy for that.

“This is for life, Louie. For life!” A big fuck you sign.

I want a show just about Uncle Excelsior. This performance is simply amazing and leaves me wanting more.

Murray Abraham's acting here is one of the funniest things I remember in my life. He is so subtle in his craft - what an actor! In my opinion, his work in 'Amadeus' is up there with the 70's Nicholson, Daniel Day-Lewis in almost everything, Geoffrey Rush in 'Shine' etc. I just regret he wasn't cast more often in different great films.

The bit with the middle finger never ceases to confuse me. Starting from "let me ask you something", his monologue had so many twists and turns and metaphors and layers of commentary. Maybe they're random, but I feel like I can take this symbolism 500 different ways

That must have been some credenza.

@dksilentbob

4 жыл бұрын

"I must make you a gift of one."

@ivyboy14

3 жыл бұрын

Oh She was!

There's not a single comedian that writes this good.

Some platinum quality acting right there

F Murray rules.

this scene could not be more perfect

4:16 That unfinished “Shame” reproach after “you go and see him, yes, yes?” was quite nicely placed. As was the polite fake smile to the waiter.

@lynxharpthorn7764

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the reassuring smile to the unknown staff across the way.

Uncle is incredible.

Louie's reaction to the dude having no self awareness is so funny and yet so accurate

That was a masterclass of acting!! F. Murray, what an ACTOR!

4:29 There should be a compilation of these "everything is fine" smiles from F Murray Abraham

This show was entertainment for smart people. I loved it. They never make shows for us.

One of the best 4 minutes I have ever seen on television. This never stops being painfully hysterical. Louie is listening to complete nonsense from his hollow and pretentious Uncle X in the backdrop of a hollow and pretentious restaurant long past any relevance it once had. Nice touch with the Cornish game hens as well. Absolutely brilliant scene.

@supernovaman1409

5 жыл бұрын

When the middle finger goes up I lose my shit every time, this scene is magical.

The way he transitions in severity and terseness in his voice. Going from a gentle, drawn out "Yes", to a brasch "And I'm having it refinished." F Murray can yell without increasing his volume. Insane, exemplary. I'd love to hear him sing.

Wow I just realized this guy was in scarface. That took me way too long.

@beatsbymanolo1584

6 жыл бұрын

Toby Park it's his body language and nose

@mannzymunster

4 жыл бұрын

He was this kind of man.... you know?

@rosevalentine534

3 жыл бұрын

13 ghosts

@relivec

3 жыл бұрын

Amadeus

@mosatsoni4324

3 жыл бұрын

He was also in Amadeus

Uncle Excelsior doesn’t always drink beer but when he does, he prefers Dos Equis.

How do you write scenes like these? The detail, the sequence, and the acting, all just masterful.

Few observations/questions: A. F Murray hands are HUGE. B. The condom example: does he mean that since the father semen created the son (without protection) there can be no separation for life? C. There are 5 outer element of the scene in which the Character of the uncle is revealed: his position in which the wealthiest people make him a gift. His job requires a lot of respect and tradition, The Russian tea room choice of a meeting and the horse story. All these parts demonstrates old School Tradition, Respect, Status and Family. In his demeanor the uncle is also super paternalistic in his remark and responses. (ordering just meat, no salad, the woman remark regarding his brother, his contempt for his father failure as a child to keep a horse and more). The amount of details is amazing to me.

@markoslavicek

2 жыл бұрын

And of course, his subliminal homosexuality. 1) between father and son, there can be no separation (takes off the imaginary condom) 2) the father beckons, a son comes/cums 3) disgusting... like a woman 4) mispronounced louie's name as lubie

“...it was Deesusting, like a Wooman”

This is amazing on so many levels.

His uncle is an incredible actor!!!

The smile at the staff at the end 👌🏽 chef’s kiss

Excelsior is my spirit animal

This is so well written and so well performed...

I'm 52...just had to google wtf a Credenza was...lol then I was like Ohhhhhhh yah...that's the thing at my grandparents house that had an old record player and booze in the same cabinet thing...lol

@drewduncan5774

3 жыл бұрын

I must make you a gift of one.

Ingenious writing; one of my favorite scenes from any comedy.

@tomallen5837

2 жыл бұрын

Or too much self-awareness from LCK - you know, the younger generations life's foil, where information and social posturing and self-awareness is far more important than the authority that which Uncle Excelsior possesses, and wields.

@charmicarmicat2981

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomallen5837 so all of these younger generations act like they are old money? But without the money??? I couldn’t agree more lol

F. Murray’s voice is exquisite. Like Jose Ferrer’s powerful dominating baritone delivered with such supreme control.

The best-written scene in the best episode of the best show starring the best actor giving his best performance.

"and I had it shipped to Boston...aNd I'm hAviNg IT RedOnE!!"

Absolutely beyond… It doesn’t get better than this.

I love this piece.

Amazing scene. What a great series. Always fascinating to watch.

I thought Louis was gonna say "But uncle...my dad is already dead... I told you about this so many times...I don't know who you met but that's not my father!"

I’ve never seen this show before but this clip makes me really want to. Very unique humor, seems like something I’ll like.

This is brilliance. Love it

This scene is so good. Murray makes it gold.

F. Murray Abraham is so underrated. He’s brilliant.

As others have said, F Murray's acting is something to behold.

A great piece of film making

Is this show completely amazing? Everything I've seen so far is excellent!

Amazing screen!! Just amazing!