'Paddington Bear' is a popular British children's story about a bear from Peru

There's a (joke) saying in the UK, that the only people who know how to run the country are either driving taxis, cutting hair or pulling pints - as they tend to tell you what's wrong with everything regardless of if you want to hear their opinion! - The Pub Landlord character perfectly taps into this stereotype . One of Al's big skills is interacting with the audience & improvising jokes as he does this

@johnlewis9158

6 ай бұрын

To Paraphrase Orwell. The ordinary mining village pub contain's more intelligence and wisdom than the British Cabinet and the top table of a Oxbridge university

@2223jels

4 ай бұрын

yet i see a strangled bias in her odd.. mabe she should ...

@Pockey38

2 ай бұрын

The jokes about Peru a basically referring to Paddington Bear if you read the book watch the films about Paddington Bear he came from Peru

@ashleytaylor7621

2 ай бұрын

Speak for yourself my empire cultivated the world that gives us modern medicine, the Internet, the steam engine, tvs, the abolition of slavery we defeated the nazis and saved the world TWICE! This was the greatest nation to ever exist.

British humour is all very tongue in cheek, none of us are serious for any length of time. I found your channel via your earlier Al Murray videos, im impressed with your obvious understanding of Al Murray, a lot of us Brits struggle to understand him 😂

The bear is Paddington.

Hehe "Why do the French have so many civil wars?" -- "So that every now & again they can win one" John Cleese 🙃

Lebanon is one of the most beautiful countries in the world imo…. Much love, health and happiness to everyone from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😄👍

@blackbob3358

6 ай бұрын

Everywhere is beautiful leanface, it's just some of the people are'nt.

@hebber1961

6 ай бұрын

Great place to go when you want to relax.

@alanandconnielast

6 ай бұрын

Great for Terror groups.. Gotta give it a visit one day ..

@zontarr8812

5 ай бұрын

We know you mean actually the women.

@BaronVonGreenback1882

2 ай бұрын

Lebanon has very good hash, Red Leb, is that still available?

The English and the French have been bitter rivals for hundreds of years. That is why he calls them neighbours from hell. He missed a lot including all of Africa and Lebanon. You won't be familiar with Paddington Bear who came from Peru and arrived in Paddington station in London. You will be totally unfamiliar with that bear whereas British kids will all recognize him. I imagine you may have missed half the jokes but it makes little difference. He is such a good comedian even half his material is often enough. I love watching your reactions. You both give off good vibes. By the way, the subtitles are a distraction. They get most of his words completely wrong. More Al please.

@AlienNationLiveEvents

6 ай бұрын

It's what might be described as ironic, that the hatred, power rivalry between the two countries or, let's say the immature, playground mentality that has persisted for years of trying out do one another, instead of make the most together in this world we share, had much to do with the problems of today in the Middle East.

@peakyblinder4511

Ай бұрын

England would not ov won ajecorn it not for welsh arches

The Peru bear joke is a reference to "Paddington Bear", A fictional bear who has been the subject of a couple of big movies and a very popular and long running- in the UK- tv series.

So very glad and impressed that you got the ''infinite respect....up to a point'' joke.

Al Murray created a character The Pub Landlord , a person that has a point of view on everything. Al is in fact a historian and very knowledgeable , he also does sound effects and worked with Harry Hill. Watching him interact with the audience is the start of his act and something you should see as it runs through his entire show, his memory is awesome

KZread has allowed people to show the world that we are more alike than we think.

What you have to understand is that Al Murray is a very intelligent historian, who happens to be a stand up comedian. He can talk with authority on world issues, but sometimes comedy is the way to open up peoples eyes

Santa Clause came from a part of Asia Minor which is now modern day Turkey in the 4th century. He was a Saint called Nickolas who used to deliver gifts to the poor and children, this is how the legend started. Although he could have been referring to the turkey which is traditionally eaten at Christmas in the UK. I am in the UK and am 80 yrs. I remember going on holiday with my parents when it was a tolerant country. The people were friendly and there were beautiful mountains an beaches but very hot. I pray that one day Lebanon can become beautiful again. God Bless.

You're quite right, the British did partition the area, but it was under a UN mandate. When everyone stopped shooting at each other and started shooting at the Brits, we left you to it. As much as we would like to make everyone see sense and get along with each other, we haven't the resources. All the nations involved need to fucking grow up and try to get along. Interestingly of all the channels I have seen watching this video, yours is the only one that picked up on the "to an extent" comment.

A documentary called 7 sisters explains how the straight lines in the middle East were formed , when oil was discovered in 1914 , the British and french colonial powers along with local tribal leaders . The 7 ' sisters ' were newly formed oil companies who influenced the above mentioned and created the new borders knowing that it would cause problems for generations to come . An early case of Corporatocracy . Thanks for the reaction .

@TheCoupleCrib

6 ай бұрын

Oh never heard of this story before. Thank you for mentioning the documentary, we'll defo watch it 🙌

@teknotony

6 ай бұрын

@@TheCoupleCrib the Sykes-Picot agreement secret treaty between UK/France decided about the new borders in 1916 after the fall of the ottoman empire . At the same time oil was discovered , hence the formation of the seven ' sisters ' , when Al Murray jokingly says the countries should be called Texaco/Exxon/Shell , he's referring to the oil companies . The secrets of the seven sisters is an Al Jazeera production , a four part documentary , also on KZread

@stephenmaclean3422

4 ай бұрын

I disagree that the British intentionally drew lines to keep the people divided. They gave the leaders of those communities just what they wanted, not knowing that they couldn’t bear to share a small division with the Jews.

@ashleytaylor7621

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheCoupleCrib how have you never heard that? You went on a rant of how the British fucked you over but you don't even know how and why????? Classic.

I love the look on Carol's face when it gets a bit smutty. The smile disappears for a second or two!

I love you guys because you are simply good people. You both deserve to be supported.

We understand more than ever how awful the situation is becoming in the Middle East….. my love goes to all the innocents how have lost and are loosing loved ones on the daily. Al Murray is an intelligent and appears empathetic when interviewed and this is a British Landlord on steroids character. It is always important to hear and digest others stories as that’s how we sympathise, learn and hopefully love ❤🇬🇧

Great reaction guys 👍👍 Paddington Bear is a children's book in the UK , he came from Peru and eats marmalade sandwiches 🥪 😁😁😁 it's good that you know Al is very knowledgeable in history 🍺🍺🍺

I love you have a sense of humor and really enjoyed it, I like the way you told us of the history with the straight lines before you heard him explaining it, just to clear it up and were still able to laugh at a situation that is probably extremely hard and sensitive for you being involved in it. Great channel, I subsscribed and hope to see a lot more

You seemed to get upset at the middle east jokes(which is valid), his joke was aimed at the british not the people of the middle east, he is being sarcastic when he said we stepped in to help and made an effort. Us brits are fully aware that the british empire messed up big portions of the world, when ever a topic like this comes up people like to remind us what an empire we had no control over, did. I appreciate you explaining it though.

@alisurpal7648

6 ай бұрын

Find it confusing when people laugh at everyone else until it gets to them, then it’s no longer funny. Liked the video but didn’t expect the middle east to get serious, if you can’t laugh at yourself don’t laugh at others.

@BourbonJRA

6 ай бұрын

@@alisurpal7648I agree but it’s also perfectly natural, especially for non-native Brits who probably don’t get all of the self deprecation.

@TheCoupleCrib

6 ай бұрын

No, I don't mind the jokes about the Middle East at all. In fact, he was on point. It's just that I couldn't laugh because the situation is so miserable and dangerous where we're living and we've been so stressed out because of the turmoil and war. Don't get me wrong but it felt weird to laugh at our own misery. I hate this region and can't wait to get out.

@necessaryevil3428

6 ай бұрын

​@TheCoupleCrib dont hate the region! .... its the leaders that need changing on both sides for peace 🇬🇧

@alisurpal7648

6 ай бұрын

@@BourbonJRA when you put it like that I now understand not everyone gets our self burn humour. My comment was not meant to be taken with any hate. Keep the good work up guys 👍

'Cornish is actually Celtic for cousin's wedding' 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Al Murray fully understands what our British ancestors and other allied forces done with borders and other things he's an historian and a very intelligent man.

The Bear joke refers to the Childrens story about Paddington Bear who is supoosed to come from Peru, but was found in lost property in a railway station in England.

Hey Saint Nickolas aka santa clause was Turkish. Hence invented Christmas but the bird reference is part of the joke

I live in Devon (non native) and hes not wrong about the tails🐒😮

Do remember that this video was made years ago! Also that if you listen, his character (which is what it is) criticises every nation, but through the eyes of a bigoted British person. Times are terrible in the Middle East at this time, but we all should be able to laugh at ourselves.

@crankfastle8138

6 ай бұрын

That and a joint is the only thing keeping me moderately sane here. She isn't wrong, it sucks here but a laugh is necessary

Yes Al Murray studied Modern History at Oxford and he has a podcast about WW2 called ‘We Have Ways of Making You Talk’ along with historian James Holland, and they have made almost 800 episodes.

My goodness you guys are kicking butt. I remember when you guys did multilingual reactions. I’m praying you grow so big you can get away .

I recently saw Al Murray at my local theatre. He sure works hard. In one year he performed his show at 72 venues with 2 shows per venue. 144 one man shows a year and all the travelling between venues.

I'm impressed and delighted you appreciated most of the humour in this show. You commented on Al's academic background but you two must have a really strong educational upbringing to pick up on over 90%+ of what he was alluding to, recognising so much of it is "tongue in cheek" and very much aimed at a British audience. The bear story from Peru refers to a very popular children's character (books, films TV) called Winnie the Pooh. I love your reactions, keep them coming. .

@mikeyitfc

6 ай бұрын

I think the bear joke is in reference to Paddington bear not Winnie the Pooh.

@punkpopnotdead

6 ай бұрын

its Paddington Bear

@thevonya3977

6 ай бұрын

It was Paddington Bear that was referenced, NOT Winnie the Pooh

@michaeldowson6988

6 ай бұрын

Winnie the Pooh was from Winnipeg, Canada. A mascot of the Winnipeg Rifles Regiment, heading for the trenches of WWI.

@lynnjones2505

6 ай бұрын

sorry mate but its paddington bear !

I knew this would kick something off

Al Murray is a highly educated man with Masters degree.

Recently come across your channel, very good ,keep it up.

Great reaction and I was waiting for the middle east section, the young lady is absolutely right imo about politics,it's never for good it's just about💰💰💰good job✌️

5:34 glad you caught that, not many who attended the show did lol

I say, really been enjoying your reactions. You have a new subscriber 🇬🇧🙂

Absolutely brilliant reaction, thanks...

Carol is correct. People and politics don't mix. Great post. Blessings from Co Durham UK.

Well done for enjoying the Middle East section too. It's naturally difficult to place pride and concern to the side to enjoy a joke about yourself. This is very important to British people - you must laugh at yourself (also true of Ireland, Australia and other similar countries). That's why we enjoyed the joke about Devon and Plymouth having very slow evolution and being primitive, Scotland being 'famous' for losing battle and sport, Wales' accent sounding like anger, Ireland being only basic workers for the British. Truth is important but so is humility and confidence in your identity that nobody can make you upset. You can't morally laugh at others if you can't laugh at yourself too, that's not 'fair' and that's key to British 'pride'.

Love how Carol pronounces Al Murrrrray ! Beautiful.

The Peru part is all about a popular series of childrens' books about Paddington, a talking bear cub from Peru, sent to London by his Aunt and found and adopted by an English family. He was just dumped on a train platform with nowhere to live and they named him too. It was just to get the plot going in the book, but Al Murray points out how bad that was.

It's comedy. He's being self-deprecating . . on a national level . . about the country he lives in and loves . . he's recognising and acknowledging the horrible errors of empire . . he's making Britain laugh at itself, and accept the horrors our ancestors are guilty of. We're sorry, we really are all sorry . . we weren't even alive then, but we're sorry. And we wish you well. But do prey he never chooses to closely examine and make comedy of your own heritage.

Lebanon is a lovely place, beautiful mountains, I stayed in Jouneah with great views near Beirut, I went swimming in the sea there dangerous underto, Pax radio is that station still running? I went to wedding where doves flew out of a cake. Old cable car up to our lady monument.

The late Joan Rivers said she loved being in Montreal for it was like being in Paris with the main difference being that the people in Montreal bathe.

Turkey they invented Christmas was 2 things and he said it as he knows his history. One was for Turkey as the food, but the Second one was St Nicholas was from Turkey or what is now Turkey. Oh and the Peru bear joke was about Paddington bear

Love your channel guys . If you guys react to anything British. And don't understand British things etc .I'm sure we will answer any questions 😊

about the english language. about 6-8 months ago i was in Poole England staying at a hilton hotel, and the receptionist there spoke real proper english with no accent or anything. Now that is something that is beautiful all in itself, but i have to say that when i heard her speak it. The english language have never been so beautiful and attractive

yes the jocks are scotts , its just another term for them

You don't need to explain. British people or should I say most of us know what went on. I'm very proud of my history but we made a few mistakes along the way. Bless us.

Thank you for catching 'up to a point'. It's my favourite joke in this skit and reactors always miss it 😂.

A jock is a Scotsman from Scotland.

I think you hit a raw nerve there, Al!

Isreal was created by a UN mandate. After WW II, the British were in control of and administering the area, so it fell to them to make it happen. This was the will of the UN that Britain was tasked with enforcing.

Middle East, was part of the Ottoman Empire, before the English took it in the WW1. English told everyone that the land would be theirs if they would support England. No one known at the time it was going to be cut up.

@keg3212

2 ай бұрын

What were the Ottomans gouing to do with it?

@appalachianridgerunners6571

2 ай бұрын

@@keg3212 English took it from them.?

The Peru bear is a cartoon character who was very popular in the UK in the eighties, Paddington Bear had marmalade sandwiches under his hat.

Great reaction, got a new sub.

Peru bit is a reference to Paddington bear. The children’s book/ film

Awesome reaction guys, please do his world finance explained. Stay safe and strong, Much love from 🇬🇧

there are a couple of others from al like how world finance works and another a a talk about when he stood to become a politician called al murray ted talk which is worth watching

You got that right when you said that "politics is not for the good of the people " because i think politics is for the good of politicians not the people.

The pub landlord is a character played by Al Murray who is actually a very knowledgeable man. Very much a racist, ultra gammon type character. Britain (or rather England) is great the others (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) are just hangers on in TPL's vision of Britain

Remember he's playing the part of a loudmouthed, bigoted, pub' landlord, but in reality, he is a history major, and is well aware of the complexities of world politics, and geography, so don't be offended!👍

AL is actually a OXFORD taught Historian, and Very knowledgeable. The purpose of this show is HUMOUR, based ion his Charactors bias. ''THE PUB LANDLORD'' A EXAGGERATION OF THEIR TYPE, WHO CAN START A CONVERSATION WITH HIS CUSTOMER'S, OFTEN HEATED.

He did mention Argentina, he mentioned the Falklands war with Argentina where our British task force sailed 8000 miles to regain our territory back in 1982. I like that even though his English accent can be difficult, especially when hes doing accents, you still manage to understand and get most joke. Its a thumbs up from me 👍

Hm. Most of the Middle East was owned by Turkey for centuries, they were liberated by the British, who recognised the problems and left it to the United Nations...

He referenced Bulgaria by mentioning Great Uncle Bulgaria who was a character in The Wombles who are fictional pointy-nosed, furry creatures created by Elisabeth Beresford and originally appearing in a series of children's novels from 1968 and later animated puppet series on UK TV. They live in burrows, where they aim to help the environment by collecting and recycling rubbish in creative ways. Although Wombles supposedly live in every country in the world, Beresford's stories are primarily concerned with the lives of the inhabitants of the burrow on Wimbledon Common in London, England.

27:56 San Diego - Sebastián Vizcaíno (1548-1624) who was a Spanish explorer named the area of California "San Diego de Alcalá" in honor of Saint Didacus of Alcalá.

Jocks is a term that the English call them. If they get independence (and most English hope so) it will be known as Jockistan.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Padington was the bear , they made a film about him in London .

Peru and bears… a reference to Paddington [the] bear. From Wikipedia… “The friendly spectacled bear from "darkest Peru" - with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of marmalade sandwiches - has become a classic character in children's literature.”.

Sykes Pikot drew straight lines to separate all the strong tribes, a classic case of divide and conquer.

I like your reaction it got you talking. It's nice that you got Al Murray. Away from the comedy I think as an historian is exactly what he wanted. ❤

The bear joke from Peru 🇵🇪, his talking about Paddington bear, it was on TV back in the 80s, just Google Paddington bear you'll get the joke 😊

Re PERU...Paddington is a children's toy/cartoon Peruvian bear who was "discovered" lost in Paddington railway station in London. He had a note around his neck saying "Please look after this bear". He was adopted by the Brown family and taken home where he developed a taste for marmalade sandwiches. Adults have grown to love him and there is a video of Queen Elizabeth who invited him to Buckingham Palace for tea which I recommend you should watch. Love your site ❤❤❤

If only more people got the "118dia" joke. 😆

Al is really taking the p**s out of we Brits beacause we like to laugh at ourselves xxxxxx

You’re right, the British government has always separated nations to create instability as it makes them more money and leaves weak nations that can’t challenge them.

The Peru bear joke refers to *Paddington* Bear, a famous children’s book character.

27:47 Leif Eriksson - hold my beer!!

The joke about Peru and the bear is about Paddington Bear, a children's book.

There's a famous British children's story (now films) called Paddington Bear, who came to London from Peru, hence his joke.

17:43 "The Middle East is so complicated, That me even talking about it - could make it worse".... *mood changes*.. point proven.

Peru and bears is a reference to the children's story of 'Paddington the Bear' ... who travelled to the UK and eats marmalade sandwiches, made into a film a few years ago.

Very funny. The bear he was talking about is Paddington bear. A childrens story here. Very famous. You two are a great team.

The thing with Peru and the bear is about the story of Paddington the bear

Just on the middle-east issue I have to say this: East / West - people living everywhere - if politicians and religious leaders left us all alone we'd all get along just fine!! It's these psychopaths that draw the battle lines - normal people do not want to kill or die in wars. Anyway, other than that. This is a fun reaction video. I enjoy your vids. I will subscribe. ❤ You're doing very well considering his accent is hard to understand for foreign people and the subtitles don't pick up all the words correctly.

No idea why ended up watching this but you two are sound and i've subscribed, my mates husband is from Lebanon and he's one of the kindest people I know, he gifted me a motorbike the other week as just wanted me to have one. Hardly know him! Shame you are surrounded by so much trouble in the region as your lot are great.

Yeah, I can understand you pausing to talk about Israel. People in the UK have mixed feelings about it. We needed to put the Jews somewhere at the end of the war, and the only option we seemed to have was to put them where they think they are at home. At the time Palestine was controlled by the UK, and it seemed like a good idea... maybe it wasnt. It has caused problems that will go on and on. And as generations go on, we dont feel great about it, but people there should try to get along somehow.

great reactions, nice guitars.

Please remember this video clip was 21 years ago. There are a huge Lebanese community in London and some extremely beautiful Lebanese restaurants. Since this Video 21 years ago, people of the UK are far more educated about the Middle east and Lebanon is very respected.

@Thnsrd42

6 ай бұрын

Yes, Edgware Road, Paddington area has been Lebanese for decades!

The Peru bear reference is Paddington Bear a cartoon and book bear!

the Bear from Peru joke is from Paddington Bear, he's a children's story character. a Bear from Peru that came to England and eats marmalade sandwiches

23:11 Peru - Paddington Bear is from Peru, that's the joke

In 43 AD the Romans partitioned Britain and there were wars and massacres. In 1066AD the pre-French invaded England and partitioned it creating the England you know today, they never left, between those years kingdoms rose and fell, plus the Vikings. The Middle East isn't unique it's happened around the world time and time again, the Ottoman empire did the same thing in that area... Barbery Coast Pirates ran slave ships all the way up the European coastline across the English coastlines, and don't forget the 711-1492 Muslim caliphate that invaded the Iberian Peninsula. It took the rise of Spain to empire status to take back it's own country...

Great reaction

I am British and love you guys so sorry if Britain caused you problems back in the day cultures are different now and I hope we can all work togeather 🙂

I’m from England and I totally agree with you on the Middle East … I love your channel ❤

The bear is Paddington a much loved series of books and tv and the tea party with our late Queen Elisabeth. A series of books by Michael Bond which I treasure from my childhood.

Al Murrey is a very educated guy. He has a History Degree from Oxford, as well as other honourary degrees. The pub landlord character uses some of his background to be able to talk about any subject with a (pun intended) degree of confidence, but with a final twist of ironic bigotry at the end. The irony being that despite the landlord being, apparently a polymath, he completely fails to understand the validity of other nations traditions and inherent rights. You sometimes end up looking stuff up to find out exactly what he was talking about after watching him, you can easily miss a lot of nuance.