Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Middle Ages Presents David Mitchell's Soapbox

Deb: David Mitchell makes me laugh. He is smart and funny and I love him. A recurring guest on QI (a British TV comedy panel show), he also has his own show (David Mitchell’s Soapbox) and I thought I would share something of this witty witty man. Here is a link to more witty hilarity.


Posted by Deb and Barbara at 8:00 AM
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37 comments:

  1. Mary-JoMarch 20, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Mrs. Browns dog is dying and the kids are trying to figure out a way to tell her.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U430rpfjIIQ&feature=relmfu


    Another British laugh for the start of Spring!

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    1. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM

      Isn't he a riot Mary-Jo? I love not just his wit but his comic style.

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    2. LindaMarch 20, 2012 at 8:17 PM

      thats so funny Mary Jo . i saw that when it was broadcast . i am glad to see Mrs Brown is making it in America i always thought it was too Irish to travel well ! full marks to writer / main actor Brendan o Carroll too .

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  2. ShalakaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Oh my god "HOLD THE FORT".....that was the funniest thing ....lol and I guess the best part was he said everything with a STRAIGHT FACE....that was KILLER FUNNY!! :D XD...I loved it more probably because I ADORE THE BRITISH ACCENT !
    the graph reminded me of THIS...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agy6KOSwyA8

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    1. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      I know Shalaka and I agree. Everything is funnier with a British accent. The Brits are so informed so well read. The comedy is smart isn't it? Thanks for the How I met your Mother clip. Really clever and funny!

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  3. ShalakaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    PS... So happy to know you're Dad's fine!! Sending lots of love xo :-) <3

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  4. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Funny stuff.

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  5. LyndsieMarch 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    nice clip. Love the british accent.

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  6. ErinMarch 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Oh that was funny, I do love british humour. Mary-Jo that clip just about had me in tears.
    Two of my favorite british shows:
    Are you being served
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_04leANF2c
    and the IT Crowd
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu9TsJlcvzc

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    1. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 1:05 PM

      Great clips Erin thanks. Is there anything funnier than British humour?

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  7. StephMarch 20, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    This is great! Love it! I have actually had the conversation with someone about the "could care less vs. couldn't care less" thing.
    This guy is great. Love the British accent too!

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    1. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM

      I blogged a year ago about the could care less thing too!

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  8. KellyMarch 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    HILARIOUS!!!! Not to mention he makes some good points too! XD

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  9. KaskuMarch 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I've seen this couple of times already, but it still makes me laugh! :D I was so giddy when I saw what the blog was about. Yay! made my day :)

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  10. Kelly from NJMarch 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Oh I absolutely love this! It makes it even funnier that I use "could care less" and "hold down the fort" LOL I am off to go and check out more of this guy : )
    Thanks for the laughs : )

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  11. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    So glad you like him Kelly. Check out the episodes of QI when he is on!

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  12. Sharon (Use Proper English You re Regarded as a Freak)ReineMarch 20, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    V funny. "i could care less" oooo how I wish he'd gone further- Irregardless is my pet bugaboo
    There is regard- there is regard-less but the prefix "ir" is a negative & when added to an negative it becomes a double negative or without- without regard- whish is REGARD!
    Yes it is in dictionaries but as a NON standard word and as such not really acceptable in educated verbal or written communication.
    And now I will get off the soapboax ( thanks Queenie!)

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    1. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

      Yeah but the Queen for me and now everyone does it is ANYWAYSSSSSSS!

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    2. ErinMarch 20, 2012 at 6:01 PM

      Ahhh!! Irregardless is my least favorite non-word! Drives me nuts. That and literally when it should be figuratively.

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  13. DawnMarch 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I haven't watched this yet. I just wanted to share this Tweet. Barb, this one's for you. :D

    TweetOfGod

    Quantum physics theorizes a particle can occupy two positions at once. Mitt Romney proves it. He is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Candidate

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    1. Deb and BarbaraMarch 20, 2012 at 2:30 PM

      I wasn't going to post today until I could sign out of my other profile (that I use for the dance company) and log into my Barbara profile, but this was soooo great, I had to respond from here. Thanks, Dawn, made my day!! xo Barbara

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  14. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Dawn that is so great. Barb will love it. Stay tuned to tomorrow's blog for more!

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  15. AimeeMarch 20, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    He's fantasctic, I've seen him guest on a couple of other shows (although now I can't for the life of me remember what they were!). He's hilarious and clever and I love him in that way you can love someone you've never actually met ;)

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  16. LindaMarch 20, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Deb David Mitchell presents a class BBC radio 4 show called the unbelievable truth . i don;t think it is on air at the moment . i will give you a heads up when it is and you can use the BBC radio 4 listen again service to listen to the show at a time that suits you .he had also been a very funny guest on another BBC radio show called I'm sorry i haven't a clue . both shows are well worth a listen to .

    by the way i love the clip . if you ever come to Ireland though you will need to learn a whole new version of English . a few examples . here you smoke a fag , when we talk about crack here it is spelt craic and means to have a good time ,drugs optional . janey is not someones name it is an exclamation of surprise !

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    1. SteveMarch 21, 2012 at 6:16 AM

      I went to a recording of The U T in London 2 weeks ago. It'll be back soon!!

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    2. LindaMarch 21, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      i thought so , just a minute is on in the Monday 18-30 slot at the moment as i recall .

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  17. DebMarch 20, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Linda this is brilliant. The whole speak. I love it. And I will watch for the unbelievable truth. Colin knows of it but has not seen it. We will surely seek it out. Thanks so much!!!

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  18. HollyMarch 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Oh my word I LOVE British humor!!! Makes me miss England a wee bit! I laughed so hard at the "hold the fort" bit! XD

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    1. DebMarch 21, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      I know, hold the fort wins the prize today I think!

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  19. RigelMarch 21, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    "inflatable hover fort"

    Good heavens. For the simple fact that he could come up with such a phrase, I wish I could buy this man a pint.

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  20. Steven MiellMarch 21, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Ian and I went to see him a couple of weeks ago. He has a Radio show - The Unbelievable Truth - he was excellent.

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  21. DebMarch 21, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Yes Ian was telling me that his wife is besotted with him. He is excellent isn't he?

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  22. Mary M. StoneMarch 21, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Brilliant! Here in upstate NY the resident hicks ( since I was born and raised on Long Island I do not qualify as a hick) like to say things like -So didn't I and so couldn't I, which are phrases that make no sense at all but you will only make them angry if you point out such things

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