Minna's complete honesty is such a hilarious contrast against Selina's constant fakeness

@MetaMortis21

Жыл бұрын

That’s what happens when you have to watch everything you say. Americans are too sensitive!

@IveGotRedOnMe

Жыл бұрын

​@@MetaMortis21you sound pretty sensitive there yourself 🧐

@BBD-AITB

Жыл бұрын

@@MetaMortis21we literally have the freest speech in the western world. By that, I mean that in addition to say anything that’s not hate speech like most of the western world, it also has the fewest laws limiting hate speech. It’s basically paradise for all you racist morons.

@alphanerd7221

7 ай бұрын

Minna isn't honest either. She's a UN monitor screwing one of the candidates in an election she is monitoring.

@AHORAN02

2 күн бұрын

The difference between European and American politicians

It cracks me up how Selina's tolerance level for Minna just deteriorates with every interaction

"It's so nice to be here with friends and, of course, a dear friend right next to me." "Yes, we have met twice!"

@adamscarpetta9543

5 жыл бұрын

Sarah Low "We are as close as sisters." "No, we're not."

@joermundgand

5 жыл бұрын

"Worry about your unemployment in Finland" "We don't unemployment in Finland" And that is why Scandinavia has nice stuff.

@scipioafricanus5871

5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't Minna deny they are dear friends, just because they have met twice?

@phildman132

4 жыл бұрын

@@scipioafricanus5871 In Finland, that is close friendship.

@drethekiller

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Phil Leotardo from the Sopranos speaking of his cousin's dead husband: "I loved him... Like a brother-in-law"

Minna was the perfect foil for Selina. They both had such awesome interactions.

@rannierunsfast

6 жыл бұрын

what does foil mean?

@heddalee

6 жыл бұрын

someone to play off against. antagonist.

@heddalee

6 жыл бұрын

someone to play off against. antagonist.

@reesepettigrew3626

4 жыл бұрын

it's quite often a character which acts the opposite of the main, probably one of the biggest examples being Harry and Draco for the first few books of the series

@4seeableTV

3 жыл бұрын

When they had the whole cast on the late night talk shows as the final season was winding down, it's a shame that they didn't invite the actress who played Minna. I feel bad for her.

As a Finn, I love this. So accurate. The actress really captures our direct awkwardness, lol

@mikrokupu

6 жыл бұрын

Spot on.. Minna should be famous in Finland already ,)

@JustinHenryfan

6 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I don't think a lot of finns find this funny as it is so accurate. It's just normal for them to have someone act like this...

@teekoo777

6 жыл бұрын

It bothers me that she doesn't have a Finnish accent :(

@jimmy2k4o

6 жыл бұрын

Do you really fuck snow?

@fterimage

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimmy2k4o Bruh.

Unacceptable that Sally Phillips hasn't got an Emmy for this character.

@ritamcintyre8203

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@zerjiozerjio

5 жыл бұрын

She's amazing!

@vinegarhillny

5 жыл бұрын

She also deserves her own show.

@Leechwife

5 жыл бұрын

I find it strange that they didn't find an actual FINN to play a FINN. But this does follow the age old rule that whenever Finns or Finland are depicted in a series or movies, it always have to be kinda "off", like the people cannot really crasp what Finland is like.. There might be a Finn with a horrible Swedish or German accent, or in this case; with I-have-no-idea-what-this-is accent. Otherwise, a great show.

@vinegarhillny

5 жыл бұрын

@@Leechwife Not at all! I loved Smack the Pony but it ended in 2003. More recently she starred in Parents, but that was only 1 season. I'm in the US, so it's likely she's been in a lot of shows that haven't made it over here.

"Americans have a much greater body mass index than the Finns". I love any episode with Minna, she was hysterical.

@italoblu

3 жыл бұрын

We don’t have unemployment in Finland.

@MrSeedkey

Жыл бұрын

The stress on “much” was the best part

@jhonklan3794

Жыл бұрын

we also have more innovation, wealth, entertainment, and general acheivment than they do,

@alphanerd7221

7 ай бұрын

@@jhonklan3794 Yeah, not a great accomplishment being better than he Alabama of Scandinavia.

0:06 "And please call me Selena." "Selena." "Yes." "Excuse me?" Comedy gold with these two characters. *Cheers*

@paimon2391

4 жыл бұрын

When i watched this in the show i didnt get it and now I GOT IT 😂😂😂😂

@paimon2391

4 жыл бұрын

-- selina said “call me selina” as in u dont bave to be so formal with me but mina took that literally and called her “selina”

@meto2854

4 жыл бұрын

@@paimon2391 Your explanation doesn't make sense to me, can you please clarify? I mean her name is Selina...and that is exactly what she meant for Mina to do. Why was Mina so shocked?

@paimon2391

4 жыл бұрын

MnikM doesnt make sense how? Are u american? If u are, then it’s very easy to understand the joke. Finnish usually take everything literally. Here’s an example, “hi mr. watson”. then mr. watson, whose full name is john watson, who wants to establish some kind of proximity with the other party as in tries to be friendly instead of formal, says to the other person “call me john” instead of mr. watson. he means next time dont be so formal with him, but this person takes that literally and actually CALLS him john right at that moment. thats the joke.

@meto2854

4 жыл бұрын

@@paimon2391 Oh wait I completely missed that part because of the way she said Selina....I thought she was shocked that they could be on a first name basis, instead of her actually heeding the advice and immediately calling her Selina. I know what u mean now, thanks!

Minna "May I be uncharacteristically blunt with you?" Selina: "I can't imagine..."

Selina-"And of course, a dear friend, right next to me. " Minna-'' Yes we have met twice. "

@blurdreamer

2 жыл бұрын

“We are close as sisters” “No we’re not”

@gmanfromdibloc2479

2 жыл бұрын

@@blurdreamer this one killed me

@ghazi1175

2 күн бұрын

I died 😂

It is astonishing how well written all the characters in this show are.

@sera2775

6 жыл бұрын

jimmy goody armanda ianucci?

@Enzorgullochapin

6 жыл бұрын

Scooter - How Much Is The Fish?

@davidrogers2450

6 жыл бұрын

It's so underrated

@krisinsaigon

5 жыл бұрын

jimmy goody yeah AI is a towering talent I do really like the way Alan has evolved now with these new writers who really get partridge though too

@michellechow5006

5 жыл бұрын

-AngelGr- p

"Because no one will feed me?" Is one of my favorite lines in the whole show and I don't even know why

@amppma7302

9 ай бұрын

mine is "we call this the fever of the sausage" cracks me up every time!

@Tesla_Death_Ray

7 ай бұрын

It's one of those shows where the writing was so strong, they could never tell which lines would really hit.

Sally Phillips is a comedic genius too. These scenes with two of them are unbelievable.

@dharmallars

Жыл бұрын

So funny to see her in this then see her in Bridget jones lol

I swear those little details on Selina's face tell so much, they just kill me, they carry half of the comedy in a show where the lines are already pure brillance

@philj.6887

6 жыл бұрын

Don't call me stupid yes! Everything I've learned in theatre she does, and she does it so well. She's such a great actress!

"it is chicken" I'm DEAD

@basehead617

7 жыл бұрын

I literally died at that as well.. i wish they had Amy's reaction shot

@elliebeaugh439

7 жыл бұрын

bh617 rest in peace.

@paimon2391

4 жыл бұрын

“In america we call fish chicken of the sea” lmaooooo amy 😂

@kackerlakensalat

3 жыл бұрын

Well... I tasted chicken in Finland, it's taste like fish...

@precursors

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many shots it took for that scene. They must have broken character many times

"Don't feel ashamed, Gary. Because of course you're not a ballsack..."

“We are close as sisters” “No we’re not” Lol!!! I love when these two are in scenes together

@johnnotsoyoung3010

5 жыл бұрын

dannilevil aa

@seraphik

3 ай бұрын

hilariously i think Minna thinks they're "close as sisters" because Selina had called her a dear friend earlier. which was of course just political bs, but Minna took it at face value as she always does.

@ismaelismael8543

23 күн бұрын

​@@seraphiki heard a theory Minna treats Selena so well because of that interaction. Minna assumed Selena didn't have any other friends so she acts like her friend to stop her from killing herself.

best way to respond to a bad gift "how baffling"

Amy- this fish is delicious, what is this fish? Minna- it is chicken. Best line ever! When I first heard it, I was laughing for long time! 😂

@showmethedickens

3 жыл бұрын

Just got to it and yes I'm screaming

It took me wayyyyyyy too long after watching her on Taskmaster to realize that Sally Phillips played Minna! She is so unbelievably funny

@someone1

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I couldn't remember why I know her 😅

@jamesgabrielson473

Жыл бұрын

I love Taskmaster, in addition to a number of UK based shows. I wish someone in the US could sucsessully "adapt" (steal) those formats. I think James Corden tried, but he was better off singing in his car.

@t.brooks7602

11 ай бұрын

Tubi has a sketch show she did years ago, it is hilarious nonsense. She is pure comedy gold

Perhaps my favorite guest character on the show. Which is saying a lot, because the show has a lot of great guest characters. Her so-called "friendship" with Selina is just funny to watch.

@janiellloydhorlador5099

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you friend

"Because no one will feed me?"

HBO should sell "It was a spa" t-shirts

@marrkk111

7 жыл бұрын

I'd buy it. Favourite line is when they're on the jet and Selina says she "belongs in an institution" referring to her library and Gary automatically says "it was a spa"

@vb8428

5 жыл бұрын

@@marrkk111 Also Gary says so she likesd spa whenshe was in Asylum in season7

@moramento22

4 жыл бұрын

It should have "it was a spa" in the front and "it was an insane asylum" in the back

"you look more alert" 😂

"... the fuck fog" ... "In Finland we call it the fever of the sausage"

@Aqquila89

7 жыл бұрын

If that's not a real Finnish expression, it should be.

@anttirauhala5744

7 жыл бұрын

Aqquila89 makkarakuume

Hearing Selina repeat "You know, the Finns are known for their... their sense of humour" in that deliberately enthusiastic tone just gets me every time

"Worry about your own unemployment in Finland" "We don't have unemployment in Finland"

Minna & Karen are the 2 best minor characters EVER.

@oliviazhang3245

7 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Karen! "What.... is a vote?"

@like1a1swallow

7 жыл бұрын

could not agree more, the two of them are SO perfectly timed in every line they deliver

@genericallyaccepted

6 жыл бұрын

I fuckin hate Karen... Richard Splett is the best of the minor characters

@sera2775

6 жыл бұрын

how about myra licht, brilliant minorish character played by daisy haggard, also British actor

@jessieguan3533

5 жыл бұрын

don't forget about furlong

Veep needs to end with Selina and Minna riding off into the sunset together.

@Marcus51090

5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie it’s probs going to end with jhona winning the presidency and selina ending up as VP again lol

@williamkrause5831

5 жыл бұрын

Marcus W i hope not. Not gunna lie, i kinda want something to go right for selina for once. Even though shes a terrible person.

@darrenwall8720

5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Thelma and Louise

@patrickfuchs6086

5 жыл бұрын

It didnt :(

@patrickfuchs6086

5 жыл бұрын

@@Marcus51090 very close

"We don't have unemployment in Finland"

@mrbgay45grey49

5 жыл бұрын

While it was extremely funny, I never understood this line because it is simply not true. What do they mean ?

@piennuivelo

5 жыл бұрын

TYÖVOIMAPULA

@riverc.820

5 жыл бұрын

@@mrbgay45grey49 She is bragging that Finland is better than America in taking care of its citizens. Since it's a comedy, its exaggerated as perfect. One of my favorite characters.

@jonaswunderkind4580

5 жыл бұрын

@@mrbgay45grey49 Its semi-true :D as Finland and other nordic countries have really good system that helps people bounce back, and in Norway it is almost impossible not to succeed, you'll be taken care of in many many ways. Whereas in USA.. well if u poor then you're totally fucked :(

@DvLnDsGyZ

5 жыл бұрын

In your country, people fuck snow!

I have no idea why Sally wasn't nominated for a Creative Arts Emmy for this. She was so brilliant.

@joey.thanes

4 күн бұрын

or probably a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

"No...no....a spa is where you go to get a massage and the like. You were in an an insane asylum..."

"To discuss Tibet" "to bet on what?" JLD deserves every award ever for this

@michezacharius8078

2 жыл бұрын

"... he jumped into an ice-hole" "I'm so sorry, he jumped into what?"

@gmanfromdibloc2479

2 жыл бұрын

@@michezacharius8078 I died

@zurzakne-etra7069

Жыл бұрын

@@michezacharius8078 apparently (according to a friend who's Baltic) ppl actually accidentally die this way sometimes when they go fishing in the winter

@Rash23215

18 күн бұрын

​@@zurzakne-etra7069 nobody is contesting if that claim is untrue.... the joke is it sounds like he fell into an as*hole

"We hope when you visit our country, you will go fishing." "Because... no one will feed me...?"

My favorite part about their character arc is that in the beginning Selina wants minna to publicly say they’re friends, because that’s how politics work in America. Then later minna does see her as a good friend and Selina wants no part of it hahaha.

"You had oculoplasty" hahaha!

@Gymnopediea

5 жыл бұрын

You look much more alert.

@deborahrose8621

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gymnopediea That was comic gold!

The Finnish Vulf

@juliomonrroyperez6561

5 жыл бұрын

It's wolf

@Ttoby89

4 жыл бұрын

Clearly Vâoulffe

@nbvw3

4 жыл бұрын

Vülf!

This clip should really have the name of this brilliant British comic actress Sally Phillips in the description.

@juansierralonche9864

4 жыл бұрын

Who's that?

@kahil2482

4 жыл бұрын

@@juansierralonche9864 the actress who plays mina

@cedcol356

4 жыл бұрын

She's great but our media focus on the royal family spongers

@CoronaryTen

3 жыл бұрын

@jess cro Yes, and taskmaster season was just awesome with her!

@fjdkfdfjdf33

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I thought she was Finnish.

I’m really glad they made Minna a recurring character! The interaction between her and Selena was hilarious. 😂

MINNA IS SUCH AN UNDERRATED CHARACTER I HOPE WE SEE MORE OF HER IN THE NEXT SEASON

"My dear friend" "Yes we have met twice"

“It’s so nice to be here with friends here, and, of course, a dear friend right next to me.” “Yes, we have met twice.”

10 seconds in and laughing already. Minna needs a spinoff series @HBO

@rudyfornerod8844

6 жыл бұрын

Kiasu K that would be awesome! And JLD would produce it and have cameos

@danashafir

2 жыл бұрын

Pls !! Pls

@brycev8491

Жыл бұрын

Basically Borgen on Netflix

Whenever she pops up I'm excited! I love her!!! lol

"In Finland, we call this THE FEVER OF THE SAUSAGE." :-D

@beenmicrophone5817

4 жыл бұрын

I lol'd at that one

@umusuuk

4 жыл бұрын

Makkarakuume

Sally Phillips is a hoot. Absolutely outstanding comedic actress and the perfect foil for JLD

"No, no, a spa is where you go to get massages and the like".

"Oh, Madame Ex-Prime Minister of Finland" Loool.

"F@&% those factories, I'm freeing Tibet!" 😂😂😂😂

"THE WOMAN WHO FREED TIBET" makes me cry every time

@Aced84

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 🤣🤣🤣🤣

i love this character, she feels like that pure neutral character in an RPG that shows up and you never know if they're on your side or not

Your stay in the insane asylum has really agreed with you. @7:50

Lolll @ 4:02 when Minna bows coz she thought Gary was bowing to her when he was whispering to Selina.. then Selina bows again.... I'm dying hahaha

@rthamant

4 жыл бұрын

It's the little moments like that- that's what keeps this show legendary.

@Lightfyre

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahhahahahahah

I've never seen this show but this video convinced me to do so.Two flawlles and well written characters.

@dharmallars

Жыл бұрын

Hope you loved it! But how could you not

@wualaguala

Жыл бұрын

@@dharmallars I loved it and watched every season at least three times so this must be one of the videos that lead me to the show...can't believe all the likes in that old comment :)

I've been waiting for a Minna compilation for... YEARS!!

@igirus9549

7 жыл бұрын

I was appalled at the lack of Minna Häkkinen scenes on KZread, so I decided to take matters into my own hands!

@nbailey22

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing so!

@Netterz007

7 жыл бұрын

Igirus yes! thank u!

@scipioafricanus5871

5 жыл бұрын

@@igirus9549 one of KZread's unsung heroes!

@ShaferHart

4 жыл бұрын

@@igirus9549 legend

In the States we say “tight” 😂🤣😂

"I have not seen you since you failed to vote for me to be head of the IMF" "Umm... Oh and you changed your hair!" "Thank you I had more highlights. And you changed your eyelids! You had ocularplasty." "um..." " You look more alert."

"In your country people fuck snow"

“your stay in the insane asylum has really agreed with you” STOP I LOVE HER

@Isleofskye

4 жыл бұрын

Tears and I'm a 66 straight Guy not given to emotion to that extent...lol

@sheaux

2 жыл бұрын

"It was a spa."

@manifestgtr

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheaux No, it was an *insane asylum* 😐

@darkicestorm83

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheaux no, you see a spa is where you go to get massage and the like. It was an insane asylum.

"it is a container...a testicle container". Pissed myself.

Sally Phillips' comedic delivery deserves an Emmy

Even though the accent is not Finnish, she catches the Nordic mentality, taking things literally, lack of humor so well!

@neXib

7 жыл бұрын

We laugh in Scandinavia, it's just in Iceland and Finland they don't laugh.

@P0lkoli

7 жыл бұрын

Newsflash, people laugh everywhere.

@Shinkajo

7 жыл бұрын

Scandinavians are quite different from the Finns lol.

@mikrokupu

6 жыл бұрын

Shinkajo Really? A Swedish speaking Finn would wonder what you mean exactly

@kajakkille

6 жыл бұрын

Shinkajo. Besides the language Finns doesn't differ much from the rest of Scandinavia. Everyone seems to forget that Finland was a part of Sweden for 600 years and that Finland kept much of that common heritage during the Russian occupation. The retracing of unique Finnishness came with romantic national ideals in the end if the 19 th century. Also Finns are the biggest immigrant group in Sweden and there is no way you could tell their ethnical background besides a small accent.

Sally Phillips is brilliant in everything she's in!

I love how Minna says 'if you know what i mean' then explains 'it also engorged his pen-is', helpfully

“Yes, we have met twice” That line KILLS me.

"It's because we are close as sisters" "No we're not" LOVE THEM

09:04 The very best fake laugh I've ever heard

its unhealthy the amount of times I've watched this

The fucking bowing lmao, Minna is the best

The awkwardness, the misunderstanding, the lost in translations...this is just the best type of uncomfortable

She was amazing as Minna. Definitely some of the best scenes.

I love the fact that Julia chose Sally directly because of her love of Smack the Pony!!! Two amazingly hilarious women!

@Eradicus

3 жыл бұрын

That seems very doubtful to me, the show was created by and the writing room heavily staffed by english comedy writers. Almost certainly she was their choice, right?

@apneiaproductions696

Жыл бұрын

Especially since the creator of the show, Armando Ianucci, is British anyway (Scottish), and so is Sally Philips...

Sally Phillips is brilliant. Watch Smack the Pony

@nelsonricardo3729

7 жыл бұрын

Bear with, bear with, bear with. Back.

@kateedwards1966

7 жыл бұрын

Jam and Jerusalem too!

@ardianworld4129

6 жыл бұрын

Smack the pony actually made me pee my pants. That show was hilarious!

@Sawrattan

5 жыл бұрын

Also in Miranda. But yeh she cracks me up every time

@postlex

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y2aalbGnopXdqbA.html

"I don't actually...... How baffling."

Am finnish. This is both accurate and painful.

"I just come, and get it over with," same.

"In your country people f**k snow!" 😂🤣😂🤣

"The Finnish wulf" She stole every scene she was in!

These 2 are so awkward together it's funny lol

07:48 Minna - "Selina!" Selina - "Aw fuck!"

Dear God I've watched this video so many times that Ive realised every time Minna approaches, Selina says the word "Oh"

"This fish is delicious, what is this fish?" "It is chicken"

@basehead617

6 жыл бұрын

literally actually died at that part

"how baffling" and "no, 'told' is more accurate" are going in my professional vocabulary

Who ever wrote her character knows a lot about us Finns.

@thedarkerknight2188

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you guys really rolled over for the Nazis.

@DanDownunda8888

3 жыл бұрын

@@thedarkerknight2188 Yeah when Stalin wants to overrun you and the rest of the world doesn't give a fuck......

@Sirpesari

Жыл бұрын

@@thedarkerknight2188 Needed guns and armored vehicles to fight off the Soviets, I'm pretty sure the Americans understand that language

@alphanerd7221

7 ай бұрын

@@thedarkerknight2188 The Finns didn't roll over for anyone. They sided with the NAZI's because the USSR attacked them and the NAZI's hated the USSR.

I’ve seen like a handful of episodes of Veep but I’m crying laughing at this video. They’re interactions are gold and so funny

I'm a Finn and I'm shocked to find out that this actress IS NOT Finnish?! She nails the accent in a way that it's not overdone, but just relatable as someone who speaks fluent English but struggles at pronouncing certain type of syllables. The mannerism and even her looks are on point.

Add the scene where she describes Jonah as the creature who "steals the Christmas presents from the children"

@emilyhurst-jones4889

7 жыл бұрын

On your team, there is a leaking gentleman.

@basehead617

5 жыл бұрын

12elisamiller one of the best ever moments hahah

@imme246

3 жыл бұрын

Krampus?

@chrisgarry22

2 жыл бұрын

Rudolf

"People think it's their birthright, you see." "To give guns to babies?" "Well, only in Arizona." LMAO, omg

I've seen Sally Phillips in many roles, all very different. A brilliant actor and comedian.

Minna’s “how baffling” always sets me off 😂😂🤣

The level of intelligent comedy is astonishing. The writing, the acting, the razor sharp, lightning quick give and take between the actors. Astonishing!

“In fact it is the presumption of offense that has offended me!”

"It was a spa" "No, no. A spa is where you go to get a massage and the like"

Minna is such an amazing character! Her and Selina’s scenes together are priceless!

6:34 “You’re wearing that?...” lol Minna was such a savage

In Finland we call this "the fever of the sausage."

"The fever of the sausage." What an excellent way to end 10 minutes of comedic brilliance.

I cried laughing at this! Only in Arizona, the best!

Between the moment I watched VP and now, I fell into British TV, especially panel shows. Sally Phillips appeared several times on Qi and in a series of Taskmaster and I find her incredibly funny and classy. She seems so genuine in her demeanour.

"because you americans have much greater body mass", brilliant writing and delivery by sally phillips. one of many.